Gerald and I traveled last week to Pinehurst, North Carolina, at the invitation of our very good friend Dr. Doug Knudson. This was our second visit to this marvelous golf destination, and it left us with the sense of returning home.
Pinehurst is a special place for golfers because it’s both a town and resort dedicated to the golf lifestyle. It is bursting with history, and everywhere you look there is golf as far as the eye can see.
During our previous visit, we sampled courses both on and off the resort—but this time, it was all about Pinehurst. We had times to play courses Nos. 1, 4, 5, 7, and 8 during our four-day stay.
While everyone raves about No. 2, which has hosted countless championships, and No. 7 for its design and premium country club feel—the true gem we discovered was the often overlooked No. 1.
On the card it looks to be a short par–70 course, but the reality was this baby plays long and hard. Gerald and I both loved the traditional feel of this course; it was pure, undiluted golf.
The fall is a perfect time to visit this incredible resort. The fall colors are perfectly showcased amid towering southern pines and gentle rolling hills. The sense of peace that pervades your soul as you stroll down the fairway leaves you wondering if you accidentally wandered into heaven.
—Dee Forsberg
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