flowers come to life across the course. Their latest acquisition, Southern Pines, was originally created by Ross in 1906. A full renovation was completed by Kyle Franz, who had previously restored both Pine Needles and Mid-Pines. I had played Southern Pines several years ago, before the recent renovation and the about the expansion and future plans for the three courses. Watch the full interview here, https://youtu.be/ zGkcogNghoQ natural beauty of the property was clearly evident. Although it was overgrown and lacking proper maintenance, it was a wonderful Ross design following the natural contours of the rolling sand hills of North Carolina. Franz did a masterful job on Southern Pines and along with Mid-Pines and Pine Needles, these three courses make the perfect triple play for a golfing sabbatical to the Pinehurst area. During our stay we chatted with Miller Southern Pines also recently unveiled their new 18-hole Overhills Putting Course, designed by Kyle Franz, which gives one more reason to visit Southern Pines, when you come to the Pinehurst area. Two Michael Strantz Courses There are two Michael Strantz designed courses in the Pinehurst area, Tot Hill Farm and Tobacco Road. Strantz courses are famous for their imagination and difficulty, these two are no exception to that rule. Strantz died at the age of 50 and did not create many courses in Michigan Golf Journal
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