{"product_id":"createspace-the-early-days-of-pinehurst-origins-of-american-golf","title":"CREATESPACE - The Early Days of Pinehurst: Origins of American Golf","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Early Days of Pinehurst traces how a remote stretch of the North Carolina backwoods evolved into Pinehurst, the cradle of American golf. Grounded in careful research, the book blends hard facts with storytelling that readers describe as among the finest on Pinehurst and the Tufts. A 2016 update adds a new Roaring Gap chapter, affectionately called the Summer Pinehurst, broadening the landscape with fresh history and perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you’ll discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLesser-known milestones that shaped Pinehurst’s golf culture and community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContext on early golf builders, architects, and influential figures, along with maps, dates, and settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn expanded view thanks to a new Roaring Gap chapter, highlighting how seasonal differences influenced the area’s golf lore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNotes about related works, including Chris Buie’s The Life \u0026amp; Times of Donald Ross, scheduled for release in 2016, offering complementary insights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy readers connect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRich, immersive storytelling paired with solid historical detail for golf history enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA compact, well-researched volume that fits into study sessions, commutes, or a thoughtful evening read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA blend of archival facts and narrative flair that invites reflection on American golf’s origins without promising guaranteed outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreat as a gift for fans of American sports heritage and regional history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re tracing how a quiet North Carolina landscape became a national pastime or exploring the people and places that left their mark on Pinehurst’s development, this book offers a window into a formative era. The prose aims to transport readers to dusty trails, early courses, and quiet fairways, while the compiled facts furnish a foundation for curiosity and further discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is 'The Early Days of Pinehurst' about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A historical narrative tracing Pinehurst's emergence from backwoods North Carolina to a golf heritage site, with lesser-known facts and engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Who would enjoy this book?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Golf history fans, regional history buffs, and readers who value well-researched, literary nonfiction about American golf origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"CREATESPACE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53081236308079,"sku":"1497543762","price":42.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7354\/2767\/files\/createspace-the-early-days-of-pinehurst-cover-image.jpg?v=1778584102","url":"https:\/\/golfavero.com\/products\/createspace-the-early-days-of-pinehurst-origins-of-american-golf","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}