U.S. Kids World Championship

U.S. Kids World Championship

Returns to Mid Pines

July 31st-August 2nd

Mid Pines is gearing up for the 15th year of the U.S. Kids World Championship which will be starting next week. Kids ages 12 and under travel to Pinehurst to compete in this prestigious event. Last year the field featured more than 1200 participants from 47 states and 38 countries. We are very excited to be hosting the Championship at Mid Pines and look forward to watching all of the young talent enter our buildings.

The above video is a trailer for the Netflix Documentary, "The Short Game". The film follows eight of the best Kid Golfers in the world, showing their journey with the game of golf and personal struggles to be 'the best'. See if you can spot Mid Pines in the trailer!

Mid Pines Dining

National Ice Cream Day

We all scream for ice cream! Come celebrate one of the sweetest days of the year with us- National Ice Cream Day. Our Executive Chef, Peter Hamm has created this delightful and refreshing treat for Sunday.Our special will feature vanilla ice cream, chocolate mousse, and strawberries topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup in a mason jar. 

You can pick up one of these adorable desserts at Pine Needles and Mid Pines restaurants for $6.00. Enjoy!

Women's Amateur Event

Mid Pines Women's Amateur 

Monday, July 14-Tuesday, July 15

Champion: Laura Kinsman

Aberdeen Committee: Betsey Mitchell, Rita Roberts, Bette Rycroft, Franny Stewart

Women's Amateur Players

Assistant Golf Professional, Andy Kiker setting up

Jean Greisheiber

Photos Courtesy of Betsey Mitchell

Facebook Contest

"Where in the Sandhills is PKB"

For July we will be holding a month long Facebook Contest. Every Thursday at 9:00am the Pine Needles-Mid Pines Facebook page will post a picture of Flat Peggy (cardboard cut out) somewhere in the Sandhills and we want you to guess where she is. Voting will close at 1:00pm. Everyone who voted correctly will be entered into a drawing for a prize, winners are announced between 5:00-6:00pm every Thursday. 

You must 'Like' the Pine Needles-Mid Pines Facebook Page in order to enter the competition. 

Good luck! 

Mid Pines Golf Shop

Oakley Merchandise at Mid Pines

If you haven't checked out our new Oakley line at Mid Pines you should come by! We offer a wide variety of sunglasses, shirts, and shoes. The best part about our Oakley merchandise is the Mid Pines logo on it! Our golf professional staff is extremely knowledgable on all of our Oakley products so don't hesitate to ask them what they think will be best for you. Happy shopping!

Have you seen our new menus?

Mid Pines and Pine Needles revamped their menus a couple months ago, and we think you'll like what you see! We've held on to some of the old classics, and even added some new goodies that may become one of your favorites. Come by The Terrace, Dining Room, and Pop's Lounge to see what we've got cookin'! 

View the menu for The Terrace and Dining Room here.
Try the Fried Green Tomatoes with Pimento Cheese as an Appetizer. Everything goes good with a side of Pimento Cheese!

View the menu for Pop's Lounge here.
The Grilled Steak Sandwich is delicious! Strip steak served with caramelized onions, horseradish, mayo, & swiss cheese on a toasted brioche bun.

The Face Behind The Taste

Have you ever wondered who is responsible for the delectable tastes that come out of the Pine Needles and Mid Pines Resort? Well we have the answer for you and his name is Mr. Peter Hamm. 

Chef Peter Hamm is the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage for Pine Needles and Mid Pines Golf Resorts, which offers the In The Rough Lounge, The Crest Dining Room, and Pop's Lounge. With over 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Hamm has received numerous awards and medals for showcasing his culinary expertise.

He began his culinary journey at the ripe age of 15 when he started working in a Michigan retirement home and part time at a pizzeria. From there he realized his love of the craft and by the age of 17 he became the first student in a pilot program for Grand Rapids Community College Culinary Arts Program. He was only a junior in high school at the time and beat out many other students for only one is chosen per year.

Chef Hamm attracted the attention of his professors and was able to enroll in an International Studies Program allowing him to travel to Argentina, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Greece and the Greek Islands exploring international cuisine. He became a member of the first American Team to enter the Malta International Culinary Cup and receive two gold medals.

He has had many wonderful positions throughout his culinary career, including the Executive Chef position for Chandlers Restaurant in Petoskey, Michigan where he was honored with Best Restaurant in Northern Michigan while he was there.

After his career in Michigan he decided to leave the cold behind him and head to the Caribbean to be the Executive Chef for a Caribbean style steakhouse for the Westin Resort & Villas in St John USVI, called Cruz Bay Prime. Once Chef Hamm departed from island time, he ventured to the lovely town of Southern Pines where he opened Southern Prime Steakhouse and shortly after joined our team at Pine Needles and Mid Pines Resorts.

Chef Hamm prides himself on a love and passion for food that is contagious. He describes his menus and thoughts with such vivid description and excitement. He believes that freshness and quality of the products are key to enhancing the true flavors of any meal. He spends most of his personal time cooking with his wife, Tammi and 1 year-old daughter, Isla who enjoy his meals greatly. When asked about what he would like as his last meal, he responds lasagna, because comfort food is his current obsession.