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Pinehurst was born in 1895, when Boston soda fountain magnate James Walker Tufts bought thousands of acres of cut-over sandhills forest and set out to build a healthful winter resort. He hired the firm of Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New York's Central Park, to lay out a New England style village of curving lanes, village greens and cottages among the longleaf pines, and the Holly Inn opened its doors at the end of that year.
Golf soon took over. Scottish professional Donald Ross arrived in 1900 and spent nearly half a century shaping the resort's courses, above all the celebrated Course No. 2, which has hosted the U.S. Open several times as well as the U.S. Women's Open. Today the village is known as the Home of American Golf, and the Village of Pinehurst is a National Historic Landmark.
Beyond the fairways, visitors stroll the shops and cafes of the village center, visit the Tufts Archives and the Village Chapel, watch horses train at the historic Pinehurst Harness Track and wander the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens. Weymouth Woods and the longleaf pine forests of the Sandhills are close by, along with the charming towns of Southern Pines and Aberdeen.
The famous Donald Ross designed championship course at Pinehurst Resort, host of several U.S. Open championships, known for its crowned greens and sandy natural areas. Tee times are mainly for resort guests and are expensive, but anyone can walk past the clubhouse and see the Putter Boy statue.
A nine-hole short course at Pinehurst Resort designed by Gil Hanse, with holes of about 50 to 130 yards and music playing near the first tee. It is a fun, relaxed way to play golf at Pinehurst for a lower price, and it suits families and beginners as well as keen golfers.
A large landscaped putting course beside the Pinehurst Resort clubhouse, with rolling greens, bunkers and stone features named after an early American miniature golf course. It is a casual and family-friendly activity, especially in the late afternoon; check access with the resort.
The United States Golf Association's second home in the village, opened in recent years near Pinehurst Resort, with offices, a golf museum and exhibits on the history of the U.S. Open and American golf. It is worth a stop for golf fans; check current visitor hours and ticket details.
The historic village center was laid out in the 1890s by landscape firm Olmsted Brothers, with curving streets, mature pines and tidy cottages. The small walkable downtown has shops, cafes, galleries and the village green, and it is pleasant to explore on foot or by bicycle.
The grand white hotel of Pinehurst Resort, opened in 1901 and known as the Queen of the South, with a long front porch, a copper cupola and old photos of famous golfers in its hallways. Non-guests can often visit the lobby and restaurants; dress smart for dinner.
The first hotel built in Pinehurst, opened in 1895 and still operating as part of Pinehurst Resort, with a wood-paneled lobby, fireplaces and a classic tavern. It sits right in the village center, so stop by for a drink or a meal on the porch while walking around town.
A white-columned Georgian Revival chapel completed in 1925 overlooking the village green, a beloved landmark for weddings and Sunday services. Its graceful spire and simple interior are typical of early Pinehurst. Visitors can see it from the green; be respectful during services.
A free archive and small museum in the Given Memorial Library that tells the history of Pinehurst and its founder James Walker Tufts, with photographs, golf memorabilia and documents about early resort life. It is a quiet, interesting stop for anyone curious about the village story.
A historic training track for harness racing horses, used since the early 1900s and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grounds have a park-like setting with old barns and are used for horse shows and community events. Walk the grounds and watch horses train in season.
Free public gardens on the campus of Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, with a formal English garden, a holly collection, a wetland boardwalk and specialty plantings maintained by horticulture students. It is a peaceful place for an hour of strolling, especially in spring.
A 35-acre arboretum close to the village center with walking paths, a stream, footbridges and labeled trees and shrubs, including many native and ornamental species. It is free and open daily and makes a calm break from golf; benches and picnic spots are spread along the paths.
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