Hidden History of Pinehurst - Paperback

by Julia Hans (Author)

Explore forgotten pieces of Pinehurst's past.

Pinehurst is called the "cradle of American golf," yet its origin story has nothing to do with tees, greens, or driving irons. Read about founder James Walker Tufts, who intended to use his fortune to build a health resort for people of modest means. Meet the famous caddies, respected for their knowledge of the tough Pinehurst courses and discover the movers and shakers of the Sandhills Women's Exchange. Learn about Annie Oakley, who taught thousands of women to shoot at the Pinehurst Gun Club. Enjoy profiles of women golfers like Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Peggy Kirk Bell, and step back into the bygone era of rogue tournaments and zany gymkhanas.

Author Julia Hans recounts lesser-known stories of Pinehurst's multifaceted past.

Author Biography

Julia Hans, PhD, is a national award-winning essayist who writes about American history and culture. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2011 with a doctorate in American literature. Formerly, Hans worked as a journalist, writing profiles and features for various Massachusetts newspapers. Local history was part of the beat. A New England transplant, Hans moved to North Carolina to escape the winters and be near family. She started archival research about Pinehurst to prepare for a gig as a history tour guide, which led to this book. Find her work at www.juliahans.com.