The Golden Age of Pinehurst
The Golden Age of Pinehurst

Author: Lee Pace

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2012-11-15

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1469607913

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One of the finest golf courses in America in the early 1900s was the revered Pinehurst No. 2, designed by the legendary Donald Ross and first opened in 1907. Physically and mentally demanding, the course gave players options on every hole and required them to envision and execute recovery shots from the sandy perimeters and the pine forests as well as think creatively around the intricate greens. As a result, No. 2 became a favorite of the nation's top amateurs and professionals. Unfortunately, a modernization of the course over the last four decades stripped it of much of its character. In The Golden Age of Pinehurst, Lee Pace chronicles the breathtaking restoration of No. 2 from its recent slick and monochromatic presentation back to a natural potpourri of hardpan sand, wire grass, and Sandhills pine needles. The restored No. 2--accessible for amateur play, yet challenging enough for the professional--once again stands apart for its beauty, strategic appeal, and Old World flavor.

Golf Digest's Places to Play
Golf Digest's Places to Play

Author: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff

Publisher: Fodor's

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 1108

ISBN-13: 9780676908794

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Golf Digest's Places to Play is the only guide to the public and resort golf courses of North America and the Islands that you need. Packed with comments and ratings by more than 20,000 avid players, Golf Digest's Places to Play offers complete profiles of 6,000 public and resort courses; addresses, greens fees, pars and yardage; USGA slope and course ratings; caddies, carts, lodging, practice ranges, and course policies, as well as travel tips and candid appraisals by golf experts. Golf Digest's Places to Play makes it easy for you to find what you want, listing courses that offer great value, great service, great pace, and great conditioning, and comes with alphabetical and geographical indexes that make it a cinch to locate courses.

The Unofficial Guide to Golf Vacations in the Eastern U.S.
The Unofficial Guide to Golf Vacations in the Eastern U.S.

Author: Joseph Mark Passov

Publisher: *Frommers

Published: 2000-03-15

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 9780028634043

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The Unofficial Guides are the Consumer Reports of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan. The Unofficial Guide to Golf Vacations in the Eastern U.S., the first in a new series, rates and ranks the best golf vacations east of the Mississippi. Inside you'll find the lowdown on golf packages and arranging tee times, tips on how to play the most challenging holes, candid advice on where to stay and dine, and what to do when you're past the 18th hole. Complete with a gorgeous 8-page full-color photo insert of the best courses. The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide to Golf Vacations in the Eastern U.S. Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: Courses rated for challenge, terrain, variety, beauty, facilities, and value, plus tips on getting onto the most popular courses Advice on how to plan and get the most out of your golf vacation--and play more golf for your money Suggestions on where to bring the family, and where to go on your own How to evaluate golf vacation packages Insider information on playing the top courses

Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham

Author: Ralph Grizzle

Publisher:

Published: 2002-09

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780762722808

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Visit Southern Pines--which bills itself as the Golf Capital of the World, sleep in the tavern where Cornwallis stayed in 1781 in Hillsborough, and experience the haunt of Blackbeard in Bath. These are just some of the 25 intriguing day trips revealed in this guide.