Couples Jamboree

Event Details ⚙

Date: Wednesday, 04 November 2026

End Date: Sunday, 08 November 2026

Format: Pairs

Scoring: Stableford

Category: Mixed

Entry Method: Phone

Annual 5-day couples golf tournament held at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, Southern Pines, North Carolina — one of the top four courses in the state. Running for more than 50 years, the event is known as the 'Quest for the Bell' and attracts couples from across the United States and Canada. Competition takes place over three rounds: Round 1 at Mid Pines (Thursday), Round 2 at Pine Needles (Friday), and Round 3 at Pine Needles (Saturday). Wednesday is an optional practice round with a welcome reception. A golf clinic with Pat McGowan and Donna Andrews is held on Friday. The package is all-inclusive and covers four nights' accommodation, entry fee, breakfast/lunch/dinner daily (from arrival lunch to departure breakfast), ten rounds of golf per couple, unlimited range balls, cart fees, club storage, prizes, a welcome gift, welcome and farewell cocktail parties, and nightly entertainment. 2026 lodging package rates: Master/Lodge room $3,200+ per couple; King/Deluxe room $3,100+ per couple. Early arrival/stay-over rates are available — call reservations for details. The 2026 event is currently waitlist only. To register or join the waitlist, complete the enquiry form at pineneedleslodge.com/packages/couples-jamboree/ or call 800.747.7272. Club and luggage shipping is available via Ship Sticks.

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Venue

Mid Pines

Southern Pines, NC, United States

Mid Pines is a historic golf course located in Southern Pines, North Carolina, that evokes the early days of golf in the 1920s. The course is known for its classic design and traditional character, attracting golfers who appreciate vintage golf aesthetics and conditions. Mid Pines hosts the annual Hickory Open, a prestigious tournament now in its 16th year that draws approximately 100 participants from around the world. This distinctive event celebrates golf heritage through championship play using period-appropriate equipment and attire from the 1920s era. The course serves as part of the Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club complex, which also includes accommodations and golf instruction facilities. Mid Pines distinguishes itself as one of the few courses in America that authentically captures and preserves the spirit and playing conditions of early twentieth-century golf.

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