North Carolina
For all the history, Pinehurst No. 2 and the U.S. Open are forever linked to Payne Stewart
For all the history at Pinehurst No. 2, it's nearly impossible to think of the U.S. Open venue in North Carolina without remembering Payne Stewart.
Pinehurst No. 2 in the sandhills region of North Carolina has 117 years of golf history behind it. That includes a PGA Championship not many remember, a Ryder Cup before anyone cared and one U.S. Open champion no one can forget.
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