1887

Southern Pines was founded by John Patrick as a health resort.

The 1890's

Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New York's Central Park, and one of the first and perhaps greatest landscape architects, was hired by Pinehurst founder James Tufts to design the Village of Pinehurst in a New England style.

Early 1900

Donald Ross was brought in by Pinehurst founder James Tufts to design golf courses. His Pinehurst #2 course ranks in the Top 10 in the world today.

1901

The North/South Amateur Golf Championship was first held in Pinehurst. It is the longest consecutively running golf championship in the United States. Pinehurst is noted as the cradle of golf competition in the United States with many of the early tournaments having been played here. In the early golfing roll-call, no great player ever skipped Pinehurst.

1915-1923

Annie Oakley was head of the Pinehurst Gun Club. An Annie Oakley Trap Shoot is held annually.

1951

Ryder Cup Golf Tournament was played at Pinehurst Country Club #2.

1953-1955

Mickey Walsh, founder of the Stoneybrook Steeplechase, was honored as the #1 steeplechase trainer in the United States.

1955

The House in the Horseshoe built in 1772 was placed on the State Register. It is the former home of Governor Benjamin Williams, who is buried there.

1976

The Tour de Moore 100 mile international bicycle race originated in Southern Pines. It is classified both as a United States Cycling Federation "National Classic" and as a selection race for the Canadian National Cycling Team.

The rebirth of carriage drives from earlier years began through the formation of the Carriage Driving Club which is now one of the largest in the country. The club enjoys carriage restoration, exhibitions, and competitions.