With the U.S. Women's Open at Pine Needles Golf Club recently, golf course architect Donald Ross' name is on golfer's minds. So it's appropriate that the Tufts Archives is taking the opportunity to remind them of its centennial campaign--2007 is the 100th anniversary of completion of one of Ross’ most famous creations – the No. 2 Course at Pinehurst.

Located in Pinehurst, N.C, the Tufts Archives preserves over 300 of Ross’ original field sketches and course layouts as well as notations and correspondence regarding his designs, including Pinehurst No. 2 and Pine Needles Golf Club. In celebration of the centennial anniversary, the archives has launched a nationwide campaign to generate broader public awareness of, and financial support for, the important contributions Ross and Pinehurst have made to the game of golf.

The privately funded archives are the only institution dedicated to the preservation of Ross’ legacy, the traditions of golf and Pinehurst’s historical heritage. The archives also serve as a resource for historical information sought by golf course architects, golf writers and golf enthusiasts the world over.

A central part of the campaign is a solicitation of financial support for the Archives endowment. Targeted, in addition to the public at large, are individuals, country clubs, golf courses and golf-related organizations familiar with Ross’ designs and have a strong interest in the traditions of golf exemplified by Ross’ unique creations.

Those wishing to support the campaign may do so by sending their tax deductible contribution to:

The Tufts Archives
Ross Centennial Campaign
C/o Tufts Archives
150 Cherokee Road
P.O. Box 159
Pinehurst, NC, 28370

For more on the Tufts Archives, visit www.tuftsarchives.org.