Pinehurst No. 4 to close this summer for greens restoration
The Pinehurst Resort in Moore County announced this week that it will be shutting down Pinehurst No. 4 for full greens restoration.
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The course will be closed from May 19 through August 6 for the repairs.
'Earlier this spring, based on input from agronomy experts, we were optimistic the greens would recover from a challenging winter,' the statement read. 'Unfortunately, conditions have not improved. A recent follow-up report confirmed that the greens require a complete restoration.'
Course officials said that if you are visiting Pinehurst this summer and your trip includes a round on the No. 4 course, you will be reassigned to another course.
The resort recently held the U.S. Open on Pinehurst No. 2 last summer.
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- USA Today
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