"It's a beautiful day in Pinehurst!"

[PhurstPutterboy]

Greetings fellow hackers!

Just a fellow lover of the game here to share my opinions, knowledge and love for the game to all you enthusiasts.

I have been blessed to be able to live here on my own terms by being my own boss.

Constantly am I able to play Sandhills golf!!!

Nothing could be finer.

[Danattherock]

Welcome to the forum.

I played Mid Pines and Pine Needles this week. Seems we won't be having winter this year as it was 71 degrees the other day.

-Dan

[iacas]

Originally Posted by Danattherock

I played Mid Pines and Pine Needles this week. Seems we won't be having winter this year as it was 71 degrees the other day.

Before the work done at Pinehurst #2 I'd have played Pine Needles over #2 as the far better course, but now it appears #2 kicks butt. Would you agree with that statement (both parts) or did you like #2 before and after?

[Danattherock]

Have not played #2 since resto but heard good things. Never played #2 much, especially since '99 when rates soared. Do have the urge (and resources) to play it more now. I played #7 for years as my dad lived on 4th green. Great course. Trouble with Pinehurst is the popularity. I can play ten really nice area courses for what a round at #2 cost. Especially using the Sandhills golf capital card. The big buzz locally as of late is The Dormie Club. In West End, 7-9 miles from Pinehurst, it is making a real name for itself. I will play #2 in summer when rates drop. $350/round I am told in spring but my father in law works turf management and could get some kind of deal. Pricey play even at half off. Plan to play The Dormie a few times as well. Pine Needles was top shelf. Wife and I may join. She has been taking lessons there with Donna Andrews, former 5 time LPGA winner. Just an incredible place. Dan