The Sandhills area is considered the Golf Capital of the World. Recent events have included the Tour Championship and the US Senior Open played on the world famous No. 2 Course at the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club and the Women's Open played at Pine Needles Resort in 1996. In 1999, the US Open was played on the No. 2 course at the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club. Tradition and variety abound where legends like Nicklaus, Palmer, Hogan, Snead and Zaharias have tested their skills on the finest golf courses in the world. Nearly 40 championship courses are found in the Sandhills and there is a course for every golfer regardless of handicap.
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