Pinehurst Southern Pines Arberdeen Area - 2009 Official Destination and Golf Guide - (Page 17) local Icons tOday, 43 WOrld-Class courses comprise the Pinehurst, southern Pines, aberdeen area. But the sheer number of courses isn’t the only reason that this region has become known as the Home of american Golf®. Over the years, championship play has brought many of the world’s top pros and golf icons to this outstanding getaway. some greats such as dan maples and donna andrews even call this place home. PeGGy kirk Bell turned professional in 1950 and was a founding member of the lPGA tour. she moved to southern Pines in 1953 with her husband, Warren, to manage Pine needles. she has been a pioneer in women’s golf instruction; Pine needles’ golf schools for women, known as “Golfaris,” have educated thousands. “Golf is such a wonderful game,” she says. “everything i have in my life i have through the game of golf.” DAn MAPles is the grandson of frank Maples, Pinehurst resort’s chief of golf-course construction and maintenance during the Donald ross era, and the son of ellis Maples, the noted golf architect. the third-generation sandhills golf scion has designed three courses in the region—the Pit, longleaf and little river—and dozens more worldwide. “i guess golf has just been in our family’s blood,” Dan says. eriC AlPenfels has been on the Pinehurst golf instruction staff since 1985 and is the resort’s Director of instruction. Golf Magazine and Golf Digest have called him one of the top teachers in America, and he has been instrumental in developing research on how to best teach and learn golf through the Pinehurst Golf Academy. “Pinehurst should be a leader in improving golf instruction,” he says. “if not us, who?” DOn PADGett ii has been president of Pinehurst resort since 2004, and continues the legacy of his father, who was Director of Golf from 1987 until his death in 2003. the younger Padgett came to Pinehurst from firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, where he had been for 25 years. “As a golfer and as an executive, this is a dream position,” he says. “Pinehurst is the premier golf center in America. it’s the st. Andrews of American golf.” Visit hOMeOfGOlf.COM the home of American Golf® is famous for its worldclass courses, all catering to a variety of golfers. to find out which one is right for you, visit homeofgolf. com for detailed course descriptions and ratings. this comprehensive resource will identify everything you need to know to make the most of your golf getaway. from choosing an area golf school for the kids to finding maps of your favorite courses, homeofgolf.com is the source for all your golf-related queries. 17 homeofgolf.com Golf http://www.pitgolf.com http://www.tincupgolf.com http://www.hOMeOfGOlf.COM http://www.homeofgolf.com http://www.homeofgolf.com
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