Quick Summary: Pinehurst is first and foremost the home of American Golf. Pinehurst Resort was home to the first golf course in America, built in 1878 and today there are 40 golf courses within a 15 mile radius of the village, including the legendary No 2 Course at Pinehurst Resort. In addition to golf and equestrian activities, the village offers a wide variety of fun for the whole family. There are three outdoor parks, a disc golf course, many miles of greenway trails for hikers and fun kiddies activities like the Camelot Playground and a splash pad. Lake Pinehurst and Reservoir Park offer a variety of water sports and fishing. Seagrove, the home of American pottery and ceramics is located just 35 miles from Pinehurst.


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