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PINEHURST PACKS SUMMER WITH SPECIAL EVENTS, GREAT RATES

VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. (April 28, 2010)

What do a Chef competition, a national bookselling golf author, Luke Donald wines and Vince Gill all have in common?

They’re all coming to Pinehurst Resort, for a host of special events scheduled from May through September. 

The Special Event lineup includes:
Vince Gill Concert Benefiting First Tee, May 29:  Pinehurst, a major sponsor of this benefit outdoor concert in the Village of Pinehurst, offers a $199 per person special package that includes a room, breakfast, dinner and general admission ticket to the concert. Special overnight rates for the entire weekend, plus VIP and backstage pass upgrades are available.

The Vintage Open at Pinehurst, May 28-30:  Luke Donald and Ernie Els are more than golfers on the PGA Tour – they also offer premium wine labels. Golfers who love fine wine will tee off of Nos. 4 and 8 over the weekend and have access to fantastic food and wine events as part of the festivities.  Package starts at $999 per person for two nights, access to golf and wine events, and a custom-fitted Cobra driver.

Father’s Day Open Weekend Celebration, June 18-21:  Dad loves the game – and so do you.  Pinehurst is the place to take him for a trip for the two of you, including uninterrupted time to watch the final round of the U.S. Open at a place known for championship moments.  This $795 per person package includes three nights, two rounds of golf including a round on the championship No. 2 course (site of the 2014 U.S. Open), and two special nights of golf stories and legends, presented by bestselling author Jim Dodson. 

Best of Our State Weekend, July 2-4:  Our State Magazine celebrates the best of North Carolina in this all-inclusive line up of special seminars, music concerts Friday and Saturday – and an old-fashioned ice cream social.  Package is a fantastic $750 per couple including two nights’ accommodations and breakfast. 

Pinehurst’s 22nd Food and Wine Festival, September 2-6: This Labor Day tradition features over 100 wineries, 10 chefs and lots of spirited folks who know great food and wine.  With a focus on wine education and culinary demonstrations, the comprehensive weekend includes seminars and gala dining events and grand tastings daily. For those that love to indulge and enjoy the harvest, this package starts at $262 per person per night.

For more information about Pinehurst or to make a reservation, visit www.pinehurst.com or call 800-487-4653.

About Pinehurst
Located in the North Carolina heartland, world-renowned Pinehurst Resort is a 2,000-acre historic property featuring spa, golf, tennis, family, events and leisure recreation.  Widely known as the cradle of American golf, it has hosted more single golf championships than any other site in America, including the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup Matches, PGA Tour Championship and many others.  It will serve as the site of both the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships in 2014 in back-to-back weeks through an unprecedented decision by the USGA.  See pinehurst.com or call 800-487-4653 for a complete list of events and activities.

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