Pinehurst No. 2 flag flies at The Old Course

October 3, 2016

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St Andrews, the Home of Golf, has honored the Ryder Cup Wager, and today is flying Pinehurst No. 2’s pin flag on the 18th hole of The Old Course.

So there it is folks, fluttering proudly. Congrats again to @RyderCupUSA and to @PinehurstResort on your victories. #RyderCupWager pic.twitter.com/oayfjvlUxY

— St Andrews Links (@TheHomeofGolf) October 3, 2016

What a sight to see.

Here is a beautiful photo of the flag flying proudly after Team USA won the Ryder Cup:

@PinehurstResort @TheHomeofGolf Flag now out on 18th green. Congratulations @RyderCupUSA #RyderCupWager #OldCourse pic.twitter.com/fPOt2LL2xf

— Gordon McKie (@gord_mckie) October 3, 2016

The maintenance crew was ready first thing this beautiful Scottish morning to roll out to the 18th hole.

We’re off and running @PinehurstResort – next stop 18th green of #OldCourse #RyderCupWager pic.twitter.com/e4yFR9auRI

— St Andrews Links (@TheHomeofGolf) October 3, 2016

#RyderCupWager stake complete with @PinehurstResort no2 flag on 18th of #OldCourse
Congratulations to @RyderCupUSA pic.twitter.com/uzPw3lE56x

— St Andrews Links (@TheHomeofGolf) October 3, 2016

In 1951, Pinehurst No. 2 was the site of the Ryder Cup, very much a different event then than it is today. The Americans, led by Sam Snead and Ben Hogan, had little trouble dispatching the British team 9 ½-2 ½.

Obviously, things have changed.

While it has been 65 years since Pinehurst hosted the Ryder Cup, we still feel a lasting attachment to one of golf’s greatest events. It’s a proud moment in the storied history of Pinehurst.

Now, though, came a chance at another Ryder Cup moment for Pinehurst – and for The Old Course at St Andrews.

It was the RYDER CUP WAGER.