The Pinehurst Cure and the Road to the US Open

In episode 3, Jim Dodson tells the story of his third ”Pinehurst cure," how Pinehurst brought championship golf back to historic course No. 2, and how Payne Stewart and Michelle Wie found magic in the pines, resulting in the biggest wins of their careers.

In episode 2, Jim Dodson tells the story of his second ”Pinehurst cure,” how the greatest golfer most people have never heard of got his Pinehurst cure twice, and how Pinehurst eventually needed its own cure.

From its origins as a wellness retreat to its ascent into the pantheon of golf, Pinehurst has been transforming people's lives for more than a century. From Payne Stewart to Michelle Wie, Ben Hogan to Arnold Palmer, and Harvie Ward to so many more, there's something about the place and its world-famous course, Pinehurst No. 2, that's been a cure for all kinds of life's problems. Ever since he was 13, Pinehurst also played a transformative role in author James Dodson's life. In episode 1, Dodson

The Pinehurst Cure and the Road to the US Open, a three-episode podcast story by New York Times bestselling author Jim Dodson, will be released on Wednesday, June 12th, starting with Episode 1.Episode 2 will be released on Wednesday, June 19th. Episode 3 will be released on Wednesday, June 26th.