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Nov 1
1 min

Ana Belac wins 2020 Carolina Golf Classic

Pinehurst, NC - November 30. 2002 Heading into the final round of the Carolina Golf Classic presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of N...

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John Patota

Oct 28
1 min

Carolina Golf Classic

Link to Photos: https://www.johndpatota.com/Sports/Golf/2020CarolinaGolfClassic/

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John Patota

Oct 9
1 min

Creed of the Amateur

Richard S. Tufts The son of James Walker Tufts, founder of Pinehurst, Richard was a champion for amateur golf. The plaque behind his stat...

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John Patota

Sep 30
1 min

National Caddie Day

I'm declaring today, September 30, 2020, National Caddie Day If coffee can have a day, why not caddies? Pinehurst caddies do more than c...

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John Patota

Sep 29
1 min

Another North & South Amateur Standout

September 29, 2020 - Pinehurst, N.C. Georgia Tech Senor Noah Norton made his debut in a Korn Ferry Tour event last weekend at the Wichit...

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John Patota

Sep 28
1 min

Beechler Wins Pinehurst GCAA Amateur

Huge Shoutout to A.J. Beechler for his win at the Pinehurst Golf Coaches Association of American (GCAA) Amateur on Pinehurst No. 6. Pineh...

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A.J. Beechler 4-Under at Pinehurst GCAA Amateur

John Patota

Sep 26
1 min

A.J. Beechler 4-Under at Pinehurst GCAA Amateur

September 26, 2020 - Pinehurst, NC Beechler, from Pinehurst, N.C., shot 72 in his morning round and 68 in the afternoon. His 140 total p...

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Pinecrest recognized for athletic program

John Patota

Sep 21
2 min

Pinecrest recognized for athletic program

Pinehurst, N.C. (Sept. 21, 2020) The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has recognized the Pinecrest High School a...

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John Patota

Sep 18
1 min

Pak, Ogletree shine at U.S. Open

John Pak is 1-under at the U.S. Open Playing in his first U.S. Open, the 21-year old amateur from Scotch Plains, N.J. shot a blazing 1-u...

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John Patota

Sep 17
1 min

Double Baggers

Yes, it does rain on the golf course Pinehurst, N.C. (Sept 17, 2020) Caddies prepare to walk Pinehurst No. 2 on a rainy day. The are carr...

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John Patota

Sep 16
2 min

So you're saying there's a chance

13 Amateurs qualify for the U.S. Open Pinehurst, NC (Sept. 16, 2020) It's September. The much-anticipated start of our nation's golf cha...

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John Patota

Sep 16
1 min

Annual SOWF Golf Tournament

Pinehurst, N.C. (September 15, 2020) The Special Operations Warrior Foundation held their 11th annual golf tournament last week in Pineh...

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John Patota

Sep 15
1 min

Cupolas of Pinehurst

Stroll around the Village of Pinehurst and you'll find historic buildings, quaint shops, brick sidewalks and another charming feature - c...

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John Patota

Sep 14
1 min

Strafaci Continues to Rack Up Awards

Pinehurst, N.C. (Sept. 14, 2020) Tyler Strafaci has won back-to-back Ben Hogan Golfer of the Month honors. Strafaci was named the Ben H...

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18-Year Old, Akshay Bhatia Breaks Through at Safeway Open

John Patota

Sep 14
1 min

18-Year Old, Akshay Bhatia Breaks Through at Safeway Open

Pinehurst, N.C. (Sept, 14, 2020) 18-Year Old, Akshay Bhatia from Wake Forest, North Carolina, breaks through for his first payday at the...

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John Patota

Sep 13
2 min

What do you want to do when you retire?

If you are Molly Rowell of Pinehurst, you go to a meeting at Village Hall just intending to volunteer a little time. A month later, Ms. R...

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John Patota

Sep 12
1 min

Pinehurst Photo of the Day

Putting By Moonlight

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John Patota

Sep 9
1 min

USGA Moving Operations to Pinehurst

Pinehurt, NC (September 8, 2020) In what can be seen as a significant economic impact to the Sandhills, the United States Golf Associatio...

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John Patota

Sep 8
1 min

High School Sports Restrictions Eased

September 8, 2020 North Carolina Phase 2.5 went into effect Friday, September 4, at 5:00 pm. In this phase, mass gathering numbers have...

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Carolina Classic Comes to Pinehurst No. 9

John Patota

Sep 8
1 min

Carolina Classic Comes to Pinehurst No. 9

Pinehurst, NC (September 8, 2020) For the past two years, the LPGA has conducted the LPGA Tour Q Series in Pinehurst. Due to the effects ...

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