2011-12 Mens Golf Guide

Greenville, N.C.

Cited as one of the 50 “Best Towns in America” and one of the 50 Best Metro Areas for Quality of Life, Greenville is the commercial, educational, medical, and cultural center of eastern North Carolina. As a university community with a strong business/manufacturing base, the area is characterized by a diversified economic base, a low cost of living, an excellent educational system, a large regional health care complex, abundant cultural and recre- ational opportunities, and a mild climate. Greenville is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Founded as the Town of Martinsborough, Greenville has seen its population grow from just over 29,000 in 1970 to nearly 80,000 in 2009.
amateur musi- cal, theatri- cal, and dance groups offer more than 200 free perfor- mances annu- ally to fill nights and weekends. World-class, professional entertainers perform regularly in clubs and concert facilities. The Wellington B. Gray Gallery on campus and the Greenville Museum of Art house excellent permanent exhibits as well as hosting traveling exhibitions. Greenville citizens enjoy outdoor recreation all year long thanks to a moderate climate. There are four distinct seasons, none too harsh to enjoy. Winters are short and usually mild, with the average January temperature around 45 degrees. The long summer is not too hot due to a gentle east ocean breeze making the average July temperature 86 degrees. The proper blend of its people, its technology, and its recre- ation makes Greenville a great place to be. One of the most unique characteristics of the area is the wide assortment of leisure and cultural activities. Parks, rivers, golf courses, historic old towns, coastal sounds, and the famous beaches of the Outer Banks offer many recreational outlets. The presence of the School of Music and the School of Art at ECU provides the cultural diversity of a major metropolitan area. Local Greenville Facts Population: 84,554 Pitt County Population: 168,148 Avg. winter temperature: 44° F Avg. summer temperature: 84° F Avg. rainfall per year: 48. 24” Elevation: 75’ above sea level Land area: 34.88 sq. miles