PIN HIGH
Pinehurst Resort (Pinehurst, N.C.) Considered the “Cradle of American golf,” Pinehurst Resort features 10 18-hole championship courses, a popular 9-hole short course (The Cradle) and an 18-hole putting course (Thistle Dhu). With so many courses within this North Carolina network, it’s no surprise the mecca of U.S. golf also boasts an abundance of accompanying accommodations as well, highlighted by three historic hotels and a collection of villas and cottages to meet any and all needs. “Part Queen Anne revival and part Arts & Crafts,” The Holly Inn is Pinehurst’s very first hotel, welcoming guests to the grounds since 1895. Opened in 1923, The Manor mixes a contemporary hotel with classic charm thanks to a 2019 renovation. The cornerstone of Pinehurst is The Carolina Hotel, which has been welcoming guests for over a century. Boasting 230 Four-Diamond rooms and suites, the “Queen of the South” was recently renovated to modernize the hotel without sacrificing its history and tradition. “Pinehurst” is carved into can’t-miss shrubbery as you approach The Carolina Hotel, serving as a gentle reminder and proud declaration that any and all visitors should realize and appreciate exactly where they are. Set within the hotel, the Carolina Dining Room not only boasts “the best breakfast in golf,” but is anchored by executive chef Thierry Debailleul, who brings more than two decades of experience in Michelin- star restaurants to Pinehurst’s signature
restaurant. Classic and modern French cuisines cozy up to American staples, including the chef’s signature dry-rub seasoning on select aged beef. In between golf rounds, the property’s West Lawn features a large, heated pool, kiddie pool, misting pool, fireplace and outdoor whirlpool all open year-round. Knowing guests stay for extended periods of time to play as much of Pinehurst as they can squeeze in, The Carolina Hotel—and all other resort accommodations—feature just about any amenity you can imagine for a full-service experience, highlighted by golf, but going well beyond golf. With a seemingly endless amount of possibilities and options during one’s stay, Pinehurst also offers personalized packages, whether you’re looking to play as much golf as possible, strike a balance between sport and relaxation or simply soak in the Carolina surroundings. Pinehurst Resort is a can’t-miss golf property. Period.
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"Pinehurst Resort is a can't-miss golf property. Period."
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