Founded 1895
Underneath the towering long-leaf pines in the heart of North Carolina, lies a charming New England
style village that will stop you in it tracks. The Village of Pinehurst, developed by soda fountain magnate James Walker Tufts in 1895, was a populate winter retreat before it became a famed golf destination. Designed by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, the designer of New York’s Central Park and Asheville’s Biltmore Estate, the Village retains its tree-lined streets, historic homes, and quite, unhurried pace enjoyed more than a century ago. In 1996, the Village of Pinehurst was named a National Historic
Landmark.
The Village offers world-class golf and accommodations at the Pinehurst Resort. Pinehurst No. 2 has hosted numerous golf championships, including the 1999 and 2004 U.S. Open Golf Championships. In 2014, Pinehurst No. 2 made history by being the first course to host 14 days of championship play, with the back-to-back U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships. Pinehurst also boasts several top-notch health care facilities and is one of the safest communities in the state of North Carolina. Residents and visitors also enjoy fine dining, shopping, and plentiful recreation opportunities.