Ep.247 Iron Pines Golf Owner Steve Saunders

Ep.247 Iron Pines Golf Owner Steve Saunders

From Leave the Pin by Leave the Pin

March 15, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

Steve Saunders discusses the vision behind Iron Pines Golf, a new practice facility aimed at transforming local golf culture.

Podcast Patrons!!! Welcome to Episode 247 of Leave the Pin Podcast Most golf enthusiasts and Pinehurst fans have a reason to get excited—this episode reveals the vision behind Iron Pines Golf, a groundbreaking practice facility that’s set to transform local golf culture. Discover how a native of Southern Pines is building a community cornerstone, blending relaxed social vibes with year-round practice options, all just minutes from world-class courses. If you’ve ever dreamed of a golf space that combines convenience, inclusivity, and high-tech innovation, you’ll want to hear about this bold new project.Join us as we chat with Steve Saunders, a lifelong local with a deep passion for golf and community. He shares how decades of love for Pinehurst, coupled with a fresh perspective, sparked the idea for Iron Pines—an all-encompassing golf haven unlike anything else in Moore County. From its strategic location near Pine Needles to the vision of flashier, more social experiences like barefoot golf with music and fire pits, Steve lays out the plan to make Iron Pines the go-to spot for casual players, pros, students, seniors, and families alike. Check out our sponsor AGAPE Golf balls…

People in this episode

Host: Leave the Pin

Guest: Steve Saunders

Topics covered

  • golf culture
  • community building
  • practice facilities
  • innovation in golf
  • local business

Keywords

  • Iron Pines Golf
  • golf practice facility
  • Pinehurst
  • community golf
  • Steve Saunders

Sponsors

AGAPE Golf

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Moore County, Pine Needles

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