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Jack Nicklaus has designed five golf courses in this state, including his newest addition, the Club at Longview near Charlotte. Distl discusses Longview's design and other Nicklaus designed courses, including Elk River, the National, and the Governors Club.
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A popular trend in recreation sports these days is to take an old activity and put a new spin on it. Throughout North Carolina, four sports that are growing in popularity include disc golf, footgolf, pickleball, and ultimate frisby.
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North Carolina has a rich golfing history and currently some of the finest golf courses in the world. Coming in 2029, the U.S. Opens will be held in Pinehurst for only the second time in American history. James Walker Tufts is credited with bringing the sport to North Carolina with his purchase of more than 5,000 acres of land in Sandhills region of Moore County.
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"UPLIFT (an acronym for 'understanding, planning, linking, innovating, financing and talent') is spearheading community-driven tourism initiatives in North Carolina. This is accomplished by assisting local tourism offices and tourism-related businesses through a variety of services." UPLIFT arose in 2021 from the American Rescue Plan Act and is the brainchild of Simon Jones, founder of NatureScapes in Raleigh.