To Work On Feel For Distance When Putting
*With two balls only
* From a point on the green, putt to the edge of the green.
* Use first ball to see the result and then conciously make an adjustment for the 2nd ball; either harder or softer.
* Do this from varying distances; each time trying to get as close as possible to the edge of the green on ball #1, then trying to improve with ball #2.
The “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses” ranking was established in 1966 and is the oldest and most respected ranking in the game. Click here to view the entire list.
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We are pleased to announce that Peggy Kirk Bell has been ranked one of “America’s Top 50 Teaching Professionals” according to Golf Digest. Click here to view the rest of the article accompanying this award.
Pine Needles would like to congratulate Cristie Kerr on winning her first professional major. She joins a distinguished list of US Women’s Open champions at Pine Needles that includes Hall of Fame members Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb.
To learn more about Cristie’s triumph in this year’s US Women’s Open, click here.
Golf for Women has recently named Pine Needles as #1 in their recent course rankings.
Open Inspection: Pine Needles
See what Golfweek says about visiting Pine Needles and Mid Pines.
Top 50 Courses For Women
Golf For Women - July / August 2007
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2007 Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play
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2007 Golfweek’s Best Resort Golf Courses
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Sorenstam gets OK to play this week
The News & Observer - May 30, 2007
Annika Sorenstam broke into a broad smile Wednesday when she first spotted Peggy Kirk Bell. “Peggy, it’s so good to see you again,” Sorenstam said as the two hugged… more
Industry Leaders, Professionals Turn Out In Force To Honor 2007 PGA First Lady Of Golf Peggy Kirk Bell
PGA News - May 28, 2007
Peggy Kirk Bell, who received the 2007 PGA First Lady of Golf Award prior to the 68th Senior PGA Championship, is many things to many people in the game and off the course… more (152k PDF)
Driving ‘Em Straight
The Story - April 6, 2007
It’s Masters Tournament weekend — an event that golf fans everywhere await with bated breath. Dick Gordon takes to the links himself with one of golf’s famed players… more
Great by Design
Delta Sky Magazine - April 2007
America’s love affair with golf started here, amid the pine trees and hills that make this area so breathtaking… more (1.9MB PDF)
Learning Curves - Golf School
Delta Sky Magazine - March 2007
I’m standing at the tee box of the par-3 No. 16 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina. My hands are still from the autumn chill… more (936k PDF)
Bell named PGA’s First Lady of Golf
Fayetteville Observer Times - March 20, 2007
Peggy Kirk Bell has received many awards during her storied career in golf. And they just keep on coming. Bell has been selected as the 2007 winner… more (52k PDF)