The Best Golf Courses in North Carolina

The Pinehurst Resort Golf Courses (1 Carolina Vista, Pinehurst, North Carolina): This is the only resort in the South that has eight signature courses. The original architect was the now-legendary Donald Ross. All the great names in golf -- including Nelson, Jones, and Hogan -- have played these courses. In all, there are 126 holes of golf, with modern holes designed by Tom Fazio and Rees Jones.

Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club (Southern Pines, North Carolina): This 1927 Donald Ross masterpiece is a challenging par-71 course, attracting golfers of various skills. The course plays to 6,708 yards from the championship tees and has been immaculately restored to its original splendor.