Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame inducts Dedmans and Nance

Robert Dedman Sr., Robert Dedman Jr. and Jack Nance were formally inducted Feb. 14 during Carolinas Golf Night at Pinehurst Resort; the Hall of Fame highlighted Nance's decades with the Carolinas Golf Association and the Dedmans' roles in restoring and hosting major championships at Pinehurst.

Robert Dedman Sr., Robert Dedman Jr. and Jack Nance were selected for the Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame and were formally inducted Feb. 14 during Carolinas Golf Night at Pinehurst Resort. Nance is a former Wake Forest player who spent more than four decades with the Carolinas Golf Association and helped expand membership, services and championships. Dedman Sr. was honored posthumously after acquiring Pinehurst in 1984 and leading restorations and facility additions. Dedman Jr. continued his father's work, guiding Pinehurst to host multiple major championships and securing an anchor-site designation for Pinehurst No. 2. Notable details: - Inductions took place Feb. 14 at Pinehurst Resort during Carolinas Golf Night. - Jack Nance spent over 40 years with the Carolinas Golf Association and helped build the Carolinas Golf House and improve championships and services. - Robert Dedman Sr. acquired Pinehurst in 1984, oversaw course restorations and added amenities such as the convention center. - Robert Dedman Jr. led Pinehurst to host the 2005 U.S. Open, the 2014 U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open, the 2019 U.S. Amateur, and helped secure Pinehurst No. 2 as the USGA's first U.S. Open Anchor Site with U.S. Opens scheduled for 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047. Summary: The inductions recognize sustained leadership in golf administration and long-term stewardship of Pinehurst. Pinehurst No. 2's anchor-site status means it is scheduled to host future U.S. Opens in 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047. The Hall of Fame highlighted contributions to championships, facilities and broader community relationships as part of the honorees' legacies.