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Minjee Lee tamed Pine Needles to win U.S. Women’s Open

June 8, 2022 Brett Friedlander

SOUTHERN PINES — Karrie Webb and Cristie Kerr weren’t at Pine Needles last week. But between them, the two most recent U.S. Open champions to be crowned at the Sandhills resort played a role in […]

Victory at Pine Needles earns Lee record Women’s Open payout

June 5, 2022 Steve Reed | The Associated Press

SOUTHERN PINES — The awesome Aussie would not be denied. Minjee Lee won the U.S. Women’s Open by four strokes over Mina Harigae at Pine Needles on Sunday to earn $1.8 million, the largest payout […]

Pine Needles, local fans make positive impression on Women’s Open players

June 4, 2022 Brett Friedlander

PINE NEEDLES — This year’s U.S. Women’s Open is the fourth to be held at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Resort, the most for a single venue in the event. It’s the fifth overall to […]

Motivated Minjee Lee takes charge at U.S. Women’s Open

June 4, 2022 Steve Reed | The Associated Press

SOUTHERN PINES — Minjee Lee appears to be on mission. The 26-year-old Australian shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead over American Mina Harigae into the final round of the U.S. […]

World No. 1 Ko lurking at midway point of U.S. Women’s Open

June 3, 2022 Steve Reed | The Associated Press

SOUTHERN PINES — Jin Young Ko never seems to stress. Nor does she let up. The world’s No. 1 player vaulted into contention for a third major championship Friday, playing the final five holes in […]

Inspired by Sorenstam, Lindblad sets Women’s Open amateur record

June 2, 2022 Brett Friedlander

SOUTHERN PINES — As an amateur playing in the U.S. Women’s Open, Ingrid Lindblad was already a little starstruck when she arrived at Pine Needles this week. Then she saw the pairings for the tournament’s […]

Thompson not haunted by last year’s U.S. Women’s Open collapse

June 2, 2022 Brett Friedlander

SOUTHERN PINES — Peggy Kirk Bell might be gone, but the late matriarch’s spirit can be felt all around her Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Resort as it hosts its fourth U.S. Women’s Open. It […]

Pine Needles familiar to local US Women’s Open hopefuls

June 1, 2022 Brett Friedlander

SOUTHERN PINES — It isn’t exactly a home-course advantage since Jennifer Kupcho, Leona Maguire and Celine Boutier only got a brief glimpse of Pine Needles during their college days at Wake Forest and Duke. And […]