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News June 2014

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June 22, 2014

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-- N.C. Welcomes U.S. Open Fans

North Carolina will welcome thousands of golf fans this month (June 2014) as Pinehurst Resort hosts the U.S. Open and the U.S. Women's Open Championships the weeks of June 9 and 16, respectively. The N.C. Depts. of Commerce, Cultural Resources and Transportation are using these major sporting events to showcase the state to visitors from around the world.

To celebrate the tournaments and help golf fans find their way to Pinehurst, crews are installing special directional signs at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), where many out-of-state visitors will fly in.

The unique 16' x 4' signs stand above an artificial turf base designed to look like putting greens. They will point travelers toward Pinehurst, where the U.S. Opens will take place on the famed No. 2 course. Vibrant plants and mulch will surround the greens to enhance their appeal. Sign installation began earlier this week.

"I want to thank our team and industry partners for their hard work and collaboration across multiple departments to prepare for the U.S. Opens, an international event that will bring many benefits and opportunities to North Carolina," N.C. Transportation Sec. Tony Tata said. "These signs will guide visitors to Pinehurst for the tournaments, and will help promote tourism throughout the state in the years to come." The state will continue using the signs for marketing purposes after the U.S. Opens.

"This joint, creative effort is a part of [Gov. McCrory's] "Art that Moves You" initiative, a project to improve infrastructures and landscapes throughout North Carolina for the benefit of our great state," said N.C. Cultural Resources Sec. Susan Kluttz. "This is also an excellent example of the public sector partnering with private entities. We are grateful for the support of the [U.S. Golf Association] and North Carolina's three major airports to make this happen."

This year marks the first time in U.S. Open history that the championships have been held at the same course in consecutive weeks. The Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen Area CVB estimates 350,000 people will attend the tournaments during the 14-day period. In addition, a world-wide television audience of more than 100 million people in 180 countries is expected to watch the events.

"This is the perfect time to showcase all that North Carolina has to offer, while at the same time recruit new and existing business to our great state," said N.C. Commerce Sec. Sharon Decker. "Following the tournaments, sign locations will highlight North Carolina's brand as we market the state to business and visitors."

The championships are expected to generate $140-$170 million in economic impact in Moore County and the surrounding areas, according to the USGA, which runs the U.S. Open Championships.

Source: Visit NC




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