$425

The Winning Bidder receives a gift certificate for eighteen holes of golf for four golfers on your choice of Holly or Magnolia Course at Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst. This is good for Green Fees, Cart Fees, and Range Balls. The Magnolia Course: Originally designed by Gene Hamm, the 18-hole, par 72 Magnolia Course opened to rave reviews in 1989 and quickly put Pinewild on the map. Characterized by vast elevation changes, generous driving areas, and spacious, challenging greens, this course is tailor-made for PGA Professionals and true golf aficionados. Hole #2 is one of the most aesthetically pleasing holes, showcasing Gene Hamm’s design style. You can do your best to avoid the old pine tree on #8, but it seems to always be in everyone’s business and never nice. And to finish on #18 is a joy to behold. The elevated tee box affords you a spectacular view that encompasses the putting green, the fairway, the pond, the Clubhouse, and beyond. The Holly Course: If the Magnolia is Pinewild’s stalwart son, The Holly is its impish twin brother. A special signature design by golf’s legendary world traveler, Gary Player, The Holly features smaller green surfaces, less bunkering, and numerous water features that are integral to the design. Vast areas of longleaf pines were left untouched, and the course features a more natural setting and rustic feel. While it’s a shorter course than Magnolia at 6,923 yards, The Holly is a shot-makers course, to be certain. Right from the start, the Player challenges you with risk/reward shots and uses every possible feature in the existing landscape to make this course memorable. A number of forced-carry shots require you to play smart, or the course can get away from you. Playing from the white tees can be enjoyable – while the back tees present a whole different game – making the course playable for golfers of all skill levels.