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Pinehurst, NC

Pinehurst, known formally as The Village of Pinehurst, is a village in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village population was 17,581. Pinehurst refers to both the village, and the Pinehurst Resort, a Golf resort, which has hosted multiple United States Open Championships in the sport. A large portion of the central village, including the resort complexes, is a National Historic Landmark District, designated in 1996 for its landscape design by Frederick Law Olmsted and its significance in the history of golf in the United States. Pinehurst has been designated as the "Home of American Golf" by the United States Golf Association and by the State of North Carolina. The surrounding area is known for its strong equestrian community, including the former Stoneybrook Steeplechase, and the current Pinehurst Harness Track. Fox hunting is also a common sport in the area.

The Pinehurst Resort is one of three designated anchor sites for the men's US Open in Golf. Since 1999, the resort has hosted the event four times, most recently in 2024. The US Open will return to Pinehurst in 2029, 2035, 2041, and 2047. Golf House Pinehurst, which opened in 2024, hosts the World Golf Hall of Fame.

In addition to the Pinehurst Resort, the village is home to The Country Club of North Carolina. In the immediate area surrounding Pinehurst, there are more than 40 other golf courses, including the Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in the adjacent town of Southern Pines, which itself has hosted the U.S. Open tournament in Women's Golf an additional four times.

For several years in the late 2010s-early 2020s, the Pinehurst-Southern Pines area was continuously ranked by POLICOM as the best micropolitan area to live in North Carolina and a top ten micropolitan area nationwide. Contributing factors included the quality of local amenities, as well as the strong medical and golf tourism industries. As of July 2023, Pinehurst and Southern Pines were re-designated as the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Metropolitan Statistical Area by the Office of Management and Budget, with a combined population that had reached above 50,000 residents.

The village has a total area of 17.2 square miles (44.5 km²), of which 16.6 square miles (43 km²) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.5 km²) (3.37%) is water. Three streams, Aberdeen Creek, Horse Creek, and Joes Fork, have their headwaters in the Pinehurst area.

In 1895, James Walker Tufts purchased 500 acres (200 ha), and eventually purchased an additional 5,500 acres (2,200 ha), of land for approximately $1.25 per acre in the North Carolina Sandhills, with the vision of building a "health resort for people of modest means". Tufts retained Frederick Law Olmsted to design the village, which features curving lanes and a picturesque central green.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Pinehurst. The Pinehurst Medical Clinic, a leading healthcare institution in the region, plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive medical services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Forte Fitness Southern Pines, Anytime Fitness, and Pinehurst Fitness Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Pinehurst, such as Cannon Park and Rassie Wicker Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Pinehurst, NC are Pinehurst Resort, Putter Boy Statue, and Camelot Playground.

Population: 18,449 (2023). ZIP code: 28370. Area codes: 910, 472. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Area: 17.36 sq mi (44.95 km²).

FAQs

Is Pinehurst, NC expensive?

Pinehurst is 7% less expensive than the national average and 1% more expensive to live in than the average city in North Carolina. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Pinehurst are more affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Pinehurst are more affordable than average in the United States.

Is Pinehurst, NC, a good place to live?

Pinehurst is in Moore County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Pinehurst offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Pinehurst, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Pinehurst and residents tend to be conservative. 

Why is Pinehurst, NC so famous?

It has greeted and challenged golfers from throughout the world, as the site of the 1936 PGA Championship, the 1951 Ryder Cup Matches, the 1962 and 2008 U.S. Amateur Championships; the 1989 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, the 1991 and 1992 TOUR Championships, the 1994 U.S. Senior Open, and the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Open Championship, the first of which was won with a famous 15-foot putt by Payne Stewart. In 2014, Pinehurst hosted both the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships in back-to-back weeks, marking the first time in history both tournaments were played in the same year, on the same course.

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Village of Pinehurst

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Forte Fitness Southern Pines

Anytime Fitness 

Pinehurst Fitness Center

Cannon Park 

Rassie Wicker Park

Pinehurst Resort

Putter Boy Statue

Camelot Playground

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