Summer 2023

it’s long enough.We need courses that fans can watch and they know the history and how the course is played.” And, don’t forget the weather, which to some is a detriment and to others a pleasure.“I think what I love most about Pebble Beach is how the golf course can change hour to hour.The fog can roll in and roll out,” Inkster says. Despite its unpredictability and its difficulty, our jewel of the Central Coast is rousing two of golf ’s most iconic players, Annika Sörenstam and MichelleWieWest.“Annika wasn’t sure she wanted to play. Now, she’s thought about it and told us, ‘I can’t miss this at Pebble Beach.’ Michele Wie said the same thing. She’s basically retired but said, ‘I can’t miss Pebble!’” Julia Pine tells us, betting it will be the final U.S. Open played by both women. Coverage Fans will have the opportunity to watch the final two days of the U.S.Women’s Open tour- nament live on NBC—another ground breaking moment. It will be the first time a women’s golf major will air live on a network in prime time. If you’re able to witness this historic event in per- son, tickets are available at all major ticket sell- ers as well as at www.pebblebeach.com . And whether you’re in town or not, you can cele- brate this championship with the USGA by tak- ing part in the “Firsts at Pebble” campaign. When you share photos, videos or stories of your own first experience at Pebble using the hashtag #FirstAtPebble on social media and tagging @uswomensopen, you will be eligible to win prizes, including exclusive U.S. Open gear and tickets.The USGA and LPGA encourage all of us to join in on the excellent golf, the fun, the scenery and the history. 110 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 3 BENNETT S C U L P T U R E C A R M E L Bennett Sculpture Carmel is a family owned and operated gallery featuring over 800 designs created by Tom, Bob, Terrie Bennett, Ashley Bennett-Stoddard and Keith Shannon. GENUINE HOSPITALITY IN THE HEART OF CARMEL Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea 800-443-7443 • cypress-inn.com C ome visit Carmel’s iconic pet-friendly hotel and Terry’s Restaurant, with beautiful al fresco dining. Live music every Thursday to Sunday in our fabulous living room. It will be the first time a women’s golf major will air live on a network in prime time.