SCGA TRAVELER LODGING The latest iteration of Pinehurst Resort’s continued evolution is the on-going renovation of The Carolina Hotel that is being done in three stages to ensure only a limited impact on the guest’s stay. The extent of the room renovations will be finished ahead of the 2024 U.S. Open. Pinehurst Resort lodging is available at three historic hotels all located in the Village of Pinehurst: the stately Carolina, the charm-ing Holly Inn and the relaxing Manor. The Resort also has acquired one of the Village’s most iconic hotels, The Magnolia Inn, and Villaggio Ristorante & Bar. Talamore Golf Resort in Southern Pines features exceptional lodging with the Talamore Villas and the equally luxurious Lodges at Mid South, while The Palmer Cottage comfortably and luxurious-ly sleeps eight. Another Village of Pinehurst icon is the Pine Crest Inn. Once owned by Ross, the Pine Crest is known for its fabulous food, friend-ly bar, and wonderful accommodations. Its pub cannot be missed. The area’s newest hotel is the $15-million Hilton Garden Inn in Aberdeen, which sits adjacent to the Hampton Inn & Suites and TownePlace Suites by Marriott. BREAKFAST At Betsy’s Crepes in the heart of downtown Southern Pines, patrons enjoy savory and sweet dessert crepes, plus tasty soups, Panini sand-wiches and salads. Crepes are fresh, flavorful, tasty and so filling. The iconic Villager Deli in Pinehurst serves up reasonably priced and downhome breakfasts featuring fresh daily quiches, breakfast casse-role, avocado toast, eggs to order, huge pancakes, waffles, homemade biscuits and muffins, grits, and country ham. The palatial breakfast buffet in the Carolina Hotel Dining Room is a bucket-list culinary experience. A true step back in time, the Carolina Dining Room is part of the National Registry. Pinehurst Harness Track is a pleasant-ly short walk from the Pinehurst Resort, where an affordable and prompt Southern breakfast at the Harness Track is tough to top. Pine Needles crowned its fourth U.S. Women’s Open winner in 2022. 16 Palmetto Golfer SPRING 2023 ADVERTORIAL