World Golf Hall of Fame moving back to Pinehurst, will be part of new USGA Golf House
The World Golf Hall of Fame is coming back to Pinehurst, once its home.
The U.S. Golf Association announced Wednesday that the Hall of Fame, which first opened in Pinehurst in 1974, would be moved from St. Augustine, Florida, and be a part of the new USGA Golf House Pinehurst campus that will open in 2024.
The World Golf Hall of Fame will hold its induction ceremonies in Pinehurst in 2024 and 2029 – the U.S Open will be played on Pinehurst No. 2 in 2024, and the back-to-back staging of the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open in 2029.
“We look forward to celebrating the greatest moments, and golf’s greatest athletes, by including the World Golf Hall of Fame as an important part of our new Pinehurst home,” Mike Whan, CEO of the USGA, said during a news conference Wednesday. “Simply put it makes sense, and together with the Hall of Fame, we’re more committed than ever to delivering experiences that build even deeper connections between golf fans and those who have truly led the way in this great game.”
Governor Roy Cooper attended Wednesday’s announcement and said it “makes perfect sense” for the hall to be located in Pinehurst.
“Golf brings communities together, increases tourism and creates good jobs, and I’m excited to continue working with the USGA to grow the game and our economy here in North Carolina,” Cooper said.
The World Golf Hall of Fame was operated by the Pinehurst resort’s management company from 1974 until 1983, when ownership was transferred to the PGA of America.
It moved in 1998 to its current facility in St. Augustine. Under the new partnership with the USGA, the World Golf Hall of Fame’s St. Augustine location will close in late 2023 at the conclusion of its long-term lease of the property.
This story was originally published July 20, 2022 at 10:48 AM.
