#SanityBreak I don't know whose children these are, but that is one proud big brother! 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKM6KE7lfr7hiL-KIE0RzfZBkU4kafWchbpWjU0/?igshid=jmsaau34z7ze

18 Days of the Sandhills: A Countdown Day 15 The 15th hole at Southern Pines starts the homeward stretch in earnest, a long, straight par five to a deep, elevated green with more back to front tilt than you'll be comfortable with if you're on the wrong section. The Dormie Club's 15 hole varies greatly depending on what tee you play from. From the back tees, it's a tough left-to-right bending hole with a forced carry off of the tee. From more forward tees, it's a straight-forward, almost driveable risk-reward hole with tough L-to-R pitch. Mid Pines' 15th hole is a long, narrow ribbon of a roller coaster par five featuring a tremendous right-to-left slide of the fairway. Dodging the trees and sand with the drive is crucial for any chance to have success. #golf #GolfTrip #golfarchitecture #NCSandhills #SanityBreak (at Southern Pines, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIPd3zVFlDU/?igshid=d9utnintriu2

18 Days of the Sandhills Day 13 Southern Pines' 13th hole is the mirror image of the preceding hole: a long downhill par 4, with a generously wide landing area, leaving a good look at narrow but receptive green. The 13th hole at Mid Pines is the course's hardest par three, requiring a long iron into a green with a severe right to left tilt, surrounded by a sea of sand. Dormie Club's 13th is a brutally long par four with an enormous green designed to accept shots from distances of 200+ yards. #golf #GolfTrip #golfarchitecture #NCSandhills #SanityBreak (at Southern Pines, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIJodlvFr8q/?igshid=stwgu52wk1xs

Run it back. ☝ #SanityBreak #GolfTrip #golf #WalkingGolfer #SandhillsGolf #BuddiesTrip (at Southern Pines, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHa_opBFiIc/?igshid=92sj0ebga3nk

There's a new blog post up (link in bio) with a collection of 18 thoughts on what I learned from walking 81 holes of golf in 31 hours recently in the North Carolina sand hills. #golf #WalkingGolfer #GolfTrip #SanityBreak #MidPinesGolfClub #TobaccoRoadGolf #HylandGolf #SandHillsNC #twilightgolf #GolfCrusade https://www.instagram.com/p/CCCv4c_Fg-9/?igshid=2l0k4wso1nvn

In the fields just to the south of Tobacco Road there was a beautiful fog on the fields, as I meandered back to town. It put a gorgeous glow on the otherwise pedestrian fields and flats. It was different than the fog we get in Kentucky. It was lighter, lower, and less dense, but reminded me of home, and made me feel at home, nonetheless. #GolfTrip #TobaccoRoadGolf #SanityBreak (at Lemon Springs, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB9fsLtlEYk/?igshid=nyhsqaqon399

I'm an ardent chaser of #golf during magic hour, that last hour or so before sunset, when the golden light drapes the course in a warm glow and long shadows. It's always special. Getting to do it at Tobacco Road GC is almost unbelievable. #GolfTrip #WalkingGolfer #TobaccoRoadGolf #SanityBreak (at Tobacco Road Golf Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBrjOZFlpqA/?igshid=n69xzhedlvcx

One of those days that I didn't want to end. #TobaccoRoadGolf #WalkingGolfer #Golf #GolfTrip #SanityBreak (at Tobacco Road Golf Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBrh3B6Fbug/?igshid=1v9e6ywcve4uj