The 2008 Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" Ratings are out and 23 of the golf courses in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area were rated 4-stars or better. That's 74% of all the area courses that were rated!

It's no wonder that Golf Digest selected the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area of North Carolina as one of the top three golfing destinations in the world! This is a place where legends come to design golf courses that will crown their careers. Donald Ross, Ellis Maples, Rees Jones, Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus have all worked their magic here, creating some of the most outstanding golf courses in the country. It’s a locale steeped in the history of the sport — the place where the first driving range opened for business. Even mini golf got its start here. No wonder golf aficionados consider the area The Home of American Golf®.

And now, for the first time ever, Pinehurst No. 2 will host back-to-back Opens in 2014. This is a great time to visit and enjoy NC golf!

Register Today for the 6th Annual Hickory Open and Play Mid Pines Just as Donald Ross Intended - November 6-8, 2009
Step back in history and see what golf was really like in the golden era. Competitors come from all over the country and even across the pond to play on a Donald Ross Masterpiece as he would have played it using golf clubs primarily from the 20's, and dress in period clothing: plus fours, ties, sweaters and jackets. Enjoy three days of golf, great food, a golf collectables trade show, awards luncheon on the final day, and lots of fun. For More Information...