Championship Experience Welcome to Pinehurst, host of the 2014 US Open and where legends are made

This year, the 2014 US Open and US Women's Open comes to a familiar home. Located amid central North Carolina's Sandhills, Pinehurst has seen every legendary golfer of the 20th Century walk its fairways. This year, its legacy will surely grow. 

Pinehurst has grown from its early years as a wellness community to become one of the top golf resorts in the united States. its history dates back to 1895 when philanthropist James Walker Tufts purchased 5,800 acres of timberland. Tufts created Pinehurst as a fresh-air venue to help people recuperate from respiratory ailments. The idea was to create a New England-style village with walkways and greenery.

The golf club was established in 1903. for more than a century the legends of professional golf have used the course to test themselves against the best in the sport. It has been the site of the 1936 PGA Championship, the 1951 Ryder Cup, the 1962 and 2008 US Amateur Championship; the 1989 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship, the 1991 and the 1992 TOUR Championship, the 1994 US Senior Open and the 1999 and 2005 US Open Championships. You may not have the skills to qualify for the Open, but you can enjoy eight world-class course at Pinehurst, including the world renowned Pinehurst No.2. But don't sleep on the No.4 course, which may be the most scenic of the group, thanks to a Tom Fazio renovation.

Guest can enjoy a stay at The Carolina Hotel, which opened in 1901 and has retained a very early 20th Century feel. You can also try the Holly Inn, which houses The 1895 Room, a first-class dining experience The Spa at Pinehurst offers a full range of services including massages, hot towel facials and even haircuts. The kids can try their hand at early 20th century sports such as lawn bowling and croquet, or they can bike, play tennis or games at the Kids Club.

If you like world-class golf with a touch of serenity and Southern hospitality, you'll have a tough time topping Pinehurst.

 

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