Pinehurst is one of the great golf destinations in the United States. Many times, golfers who travel there will try to play as much golf as possible. For some, that could mean playing as many as three rounds a day. After an early-morning round and an afternoon round, you may want to play a third round at twilight. You have several options.
Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst Resort is the area's signature golf centerpiece. There are five courses to choose from that include some of the most beautiful courses in the world. If you get a chance, you should play Pinehurst No. 2, which is one of the most challenging courses in the country.
(Fees vary depending on the time of year)
River Edge Golf Club
River Edge Golf Club in Shallotte, North Carolina, is an Arnold Palmer-designed course that features a tree-lined fairway, rivers and lakes. While the course is visually pleasing, it has many hazards and bunkers and can be very difficult.
(Twilight rate as of 2009: $25 to $75, depending on time of year)
Carolina National Course
Carolina National Course in Bolivia, North Carolina, is a Fred Couples-designed course that is built on wetlands and has been recognized as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. It features three 9-hole courses that require accurate iron play and a solid short game.
(Twilight rate as of 2009: $50)
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