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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM AUGUST 3 - 9, 2022 UCW 21 e United States Golf Association announced the relocation of the World Golf Hall of Fame from St. Augustine, Florida, back to its original home of Pinehurst, North Carolina, in 2024. "ere's no better connection to golf 's past, present and future than Pinehurst, and no organization that works harder than the USGA to pre- serve the history of this great game," said Mike Whan, CEO of the USGA. "We look forward to celebrating the greatest moments and golf 's greatest athletes by including the World Golf Hall of Fame as an important part of our new Pinehurst home. Simply put – it just makes sense, and together with the Hall of Fame, we're more commit- ted than ever to delivering experiences that build even deeper connections between golf fans and those who have truly led the way in this great game." e World Golf Hall of Fame was founded in Pinehurst in 1974 but moved to St. Augustine in 1998. e N.C. General Assembly recently awarded the USGA $7 million toward the World Golf Hall of Fame project. Golf is big business in North Caroli- na. According to the N.C. Department of Commerce, a 2017 study stated that golf generated $2.3 billion in direct spending and a total economic impact of $4.2 billion in the state, includ- ing nearly 53,000 jobs and total wage income of $1.3 billion. e increased interest in the reloca- tion will mean an even bigger eco- nomic boost to the state. e USGA broke ground on its six-acre Golf House Pinehurst cam- pus last month, located on Carolina Vista Drive on the Pinehurst Resort and C.C. property. According to the USGA, it's their latest commitment to enhance the region's stature as the "Home of American Golf " and to more deeply invest in North Carolina. e Hall of Fame will be a part of the USGA Experience building. Ac- cording to the USGA website, many of the items in the Hall of Fame's existing collection will be relocated to Pinehurst for the creation of a new Hall of Fame locker room, which will be located on the second floor of the building. e first floor will house the USGA Experience galleries. Artifacts to be displayed in the Hall of Fame include Johnny Miller's clubs, ball, and champion's gold medal from the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont, where he shot a record 63 in the final round; a shirt worn by Annika Sorenstam in the first round of the 2003 Colonial, becoming the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event since 1945; and Jack Nicklaus' MacGregor golf bag from the 1965 Masters. Pinehurst, a USGA anchor site, re- cently hosted the inaugural U.S. Adap- tive Open Championship at Pinehurst No. 6 and will also host the 2023 U.S. Adaptive Open next July, as well as five future U.S. Open Championships between 2024 and 2047. Additionally, World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held in Pinehurst in 2024 and 2029 to coincide with the 124th U.S. Open on Pinehurst No. 2 in 2024 and the return of back-to-back U.S. Women's Open and U.S. Open Championships, also on Course No. 2. in 2029. World Golf Hall of Fame relocating to N.C. by THERESA OPEKA, Carolina Journal SPORTS THERESA OPEKA, Carolina Journal. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. 910-484-6200. e USGA and the World Golf Hall of Fame will create a new visitor experience at the USGA's Golf House Pinehurst campus, opening in 2024. (Photo courtesy World Golf Hall of Fame) Presents Gates open 5:00 Judah Marshall 6:00-7:00 Shoot to Thrill 7:30-10:00 FREE CONCERT! August 5th Food, Soft Drinks, Beer & Wine on Sale, Cash Bar w/ all ABC Permits PLUS Music, dancing, food + Fun! All American Homes KIM EVERS TEAM with Special Guest Judah Marshall Continue the fun at our After Party 10 pm-UNTIL