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 explores the origins of the fabled ”Pinehurst Cure” and its earliest recipients, including himself.