Pinehurst

If you know golf then you know Pinehurst.  This historic golf resort is known world wide.  The first golf course was built there in the late 1800s and the first championship tournament was played in 1901. The resort now has 8 golf courses and in 2014 both the men's and women's U.S. Open will be played there.

On our visit here we went very casual.  After having our fancier, romantic dinner the night before in Southern Pines we went for pizza at Pinehurst Pizza www.pinehurstpizza.com  The large family friendly restaurant has pool tables, video games and personal TV's at the tables.  We split a large salad .... it was very large! And an 18" Margherita Pizza.  It took a while to get our pizza .... all pizzas are made to order.  It was a really tasty pizza that was worth the wait with fresh tomatoes and basil right from the garden.  The 2 of us could not finish it.  And best of all a nice pour of Pinot Grigio in a real wine glass for only $5!

Next we went to the Carolina Hotel.  www.pinehurst.com This is the grandest of the accommodations at the resort.  We found two rocking chairs on the porch and chilled with a glasses of wine.  A guitar player entertained us and the other guests.  However the price of my glass of Pinot Grigio was $13.75.  You definitely have to pay a bit more but it's worth it to be in this beautiful setting.

Nearby there is a village area of shops and restaurants.  Other Inns are located here as well.  We wandered around a bit then went into one of the many pubs for one more drink and more live music.  Golf is on the TVs wherever you go.  Tiger Woods was decisively ahead in this weekend's Bridgestone Invitational.

Pinehurst is 5 stars all the way.  Every detail is seen to in this luxurious historic resort.