Tales from Pinehurst: Stories from the Mecca of American Golf

ISBN: 1582615519

Author: Robert Hartman

Condition: New

Certain places in the American sports lanscape have an immediate impression on our awareness as sports fans. Churchill Downs, Lambeau Field, Wrigley Field, the streets of Boston, and Indianapolis are recognizable for hosting major sports events. They are places with history and personality. They are vibrant with enthusiasm and reflect a slice of the American culture through sports. A tiny place in central North Carolina called Pinehurst is one of those places. A little more than a century old, Pinehurst has deep roots in it's sandy soil as a mecca of American golf. The best way to learn about Pinehurst is through the stories. Hear historical tales and lore from those that have witnessed the growth of one of golf's most endearing playing fields. Tales from Pinehurst is an inside look at one of the most popular cities in America when it comes to Championship golf. In Pinehurst, North Carolina, golf is more than a game, it is a way of life, and the people have seen! more than their share of golf history. From the famed and feared Donald Ross creation No. 2 course, which has baffled professional golfers for decades, to the Ryder Cup and US Open's it has hosted, it's stories last for lifetimes.