A rare bright spot during the eye of the pandemic came in early September 2020, when the United States Golf Association named Pinehurst Resort and Country Club’s legendary No. 2 course as its first “anchor site” for U.S. Open Championships. Due in large part to the success of the four previous U.S. Opens at No. 2, including the Women’s U.S. Open in 2014, the Donald Ross masterpiece in the North Pinehurst Area Basking in U.S. Open Glow By Brad King enjoy on and away from the golf course. In the time since the big announcement, the USGA has transported much of its Liberty Corner, New Jersey operations to its new, second headquarters in Pinehurst — the six-acre “Golf House Pinehurst” complex near Carolina Sandhills was tapped to host the organization’s preeminent championships in 2024, 2029 — for a second men’s and women’s back-toback — 2035, 2041 and 2047. The USGA’s landmark announcement only fueled the continuation of growth around the “Home of American Golf.” Even if you’ve recently visited to the Sandhills region, you’ll quickly discover that Pinehurst ‘24 is a decidedly different destination, with a host of creations and attractions to
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