Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club

Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club, set in Southern Pines, North Carolina, is an 18-hole Donald Ross design that has remained essentially unchanged since it opened in 1921 — a rare distinction among courses of its era. The layout is widely regarded as pure Ross in character, shaped to follow the natural contours of the land rather than imposed upon it. Ross conceived the course not as a stern championship test but as an enjoyable, well-balanced round for members and resort guests, with enough challenge to keep things interesting. That said, Mid Pines has proven capable of hosting serious competition, including the 2002 USGA Senior Women's Amateur Championship. The course is impeccably maintained, and its combination of historical integrity and playable design makes it a popular round among Hole19 golfers in North Carolina.