Where South Carolina is known for its incredible coastal courses, North Carolina boasts quite the opposite, a stunning selection of wood and parkland courses that are surrounded by outstanding natural beauty. The unique terrain of inland North Carolina has seen many gorgeous courses take shape, centred primarily around Pinehurst, these courses are just over an hour south from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
A paradise for nature lovers, the beauty of North Carolina extends beyond the fairways. There are endless hikes and bike rides available that offer wondrous sights, including some of the most beautiful waterfalls in America.
The Pinehurst Resort is the soul and heart of the golf scene in North Carolina, with luxury accommodation and world class amenities, it’s no surprise why Pinehurst is considered one of the world’s finest golf resorts.
Pine Needles is one of Donald Ross’s best creations, with Mid Pines just across the road. The Southern Pines area boasts plenty of world class golf courses, with Pine Needles listed one of the best as a regular U.S. Women’s Open host.
Tobacco Road is one of the most unique golf courses, having been carved out of an old sand quarry. It has also been described as “Pine Valley on Steroids”, offering a thrilling experience for any standard of golfer.
When arriving to North Carolina, you will be flying to the vibrant city of Charlotte. Home to multiple professional sports teams, including the NBA team Charlotte Hornets and the NFL team the Carolina Panthers, there are plenty of sports bars to enjoy a couple of drinks, or head to the buzzing stadiums to help support the local teams.
With the Pinehurst Resort being the heart of North Carolina’s golfing attraction, the two main areas you will most likely visit will be the city of Charlotte to enjoy what the city life has to offer, and the surroundings of Pinehurst with all the world class golf courses. However, if you manage to make it out to the coastline, there is an incredible 200-mile stretch of barrier islands with stunning natural beauty.
For anyone looking for a taste of the finest barbeque food is in luck, as North Carolina is mainly known for its pork barbeque dishes. However the city of Charlotte and amongst the resorts around Pinehurst there are plenty of various options to able to please all types of taste buds.
Nothing says ‘America’ like cruising down the highway, heading somewhere awesome. Take a look at drive times from North Carolina to key attractions to visit during your stay.
Drive Times by Car
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15 mins
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With direct flights to North Carolina, by flying into Charlotte, it couldn't be easier to make a dream a reality playing golf round the famous Pinehurst Resort. Take a look at some key flight details, with tips of when the best time of year is to travel.
Flights & Weather
9 hrs
Charlotte International Airport - CLT
April - October
22 - 32° C