Indiana Golf Journal february (1)

will be open and with it the return of the World Golf Hall of Fame to its original and rightful place inside the Home of American Golf — the perfect way to welcome the world to this destination as it once again makes its mark on the global stage. The USGA campus and World Golf Hall of Fame at Pinehurst Resort tee up a “mustsee” experience for any visitor to the area. The other dominant golf headline around the Sandhills in 2024 is the arrival of Hill Farm in nearby Asheboro received a refurbishing under new ownership. Away from the course, retired Army veterans Brad and Jessica Halling have opened the BHAWK distillery headquarters in Southern Pines, where they are raising the American spirit and expressing gratitude for extraordinary service through two premium brands, Sergeant’s Valor and Madam Colonel. In addition, Southern Pines Brewing Company plans to turn the old Tyson and Jones Buggy Factory, located in downtown Carthage, into a twostory brewery and restaurant featuring more than 50 taps, a downstairs speakeasy, a worldclass cocktail program and pizza flights. The Pinehurst area has a storied legacy of golf unlike any other place in the country. And it keeps getting better. See the latest packages and other news at HomeofGolf.com. Pinehurst No. 10. The Pinehurst Resort is set to open its 10th course on April 3. It’s the first original course built by the resort in nearly three decades. No. 10 is a Tom Doak design on land that once housed The Pit. The landscape underlying Doak’s layout features native wiregrass, sweeping landscape and rolling hills formed by geology. Midway through the course, Doak also takes advantage of rugged dunes carved out by mining operations around the turn of the 20th century. No. 10 is now taking tee time reservations. Of late, Southern Pines Golf Club unveiled the 18-hole Overhills Putting Course, designed by Kyle Franz. Kris Spence “resurrected” Woodlake Country Club in Vass, while Mike Strantz’s Tot

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