US Open Golf Tournament Facts

Posted on Nov 3, 2011 in Featured, Historic Courses

US Open Golf Tournament Facts
The U.S. Open golf tournament is among the four golf major tournaments.  It is run by the United States Golf Association, one of golf’s two governing bodies — the other being the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.  This highly important tournament takes place every year in June,making it the second major on the world golf calender after The Masters.  The US Open comes just before the British Open. The tournament has been played each year since 1895.

North Carolina Golf and History

Posted on Oct 3, 2011 in Featured, Historic Courses, South East

North Carolina Golf and History

If you are a golfer, then it’s likely that you do not just love the game but the history of the game as well.  That history can be traced back to even before the links in Scotland.  One place that holds a special place in many golfer’s lives is that of Pinehurst, North Carolina.  In Pinehurst you can feel the history when you take on courses like Pinehurst No. 2 which was designed by the great Donald James Ross.  Ross had a deep love for the Pinehurst area.  It was there at Pinehurst Resort where Ross began his career of designing courses in 1900 when he was given the position of the golf professional at the resort.  If you are looking for great golf and valuable history, then look no further than North Carolina for an incredible experience.  Donald Ross designed courses can take you back in time, and you will feel the history and influence of each hole.  For the best of Donald Ross in North Carolina be certain to take a trip to the following courses.