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43852
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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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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 55 Issue 9, September 2023, p10-12, il
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7127
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Hensley traces important milestones in golf's rise to popularity in North Carolina. The state's first golf course was the Linville Golf Club, which was built in the mountain village in 1895. The following year Wilmington's Cape Fear Country Club was built. Both courses were founded by Hugh McRae. From those beginnings, golf courses in the state have grown to 565, including 384 that are open to the public. According to the National Golf Foundation, North Carolina ranks tenth nationally in the number of courses.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 63 Issue 3, Mar 2005, p48
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5019
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North Carolina has a rich and colorful golfing tradition. A number of professional golfers and great amateurs grew up in the state, including Davis Love, Raymond Floyd, Harvie Ward, Charlie Sifford, Marge Burns, and Peggy Kirk Bell. Some became national champions. Colleges consistently had outstanding teams with future professional greats including Arnold Palmer, Mike Souchak, and Lanny Wadkins.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 59 Issue 3, Mar 2001, pS26-S29, il
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