A Ross Trilogy: Architect Kyle Franz readies to add Southern Pines Elks Golf Club to list of Sandhills successes

        By David Droschak With dozens of Donald Ross-designed golf courses scattered across the state of North Carolina from Asheville to Wilmington, golf enthusiasts have debated for decades the best of the best. One Ross course that has often flown under the radar has been the Southern Pines Elks Golf Club, especially over the last decade…

Forest Oaks Forges Forward: New ownership group pumping new life into former PGA Tour stop   

          By David Droschak  Why this time? Why, after eight management firms since the Wyndham Championship left in 2007, is Forest Oaks Country Club ready to become a major player again in the Triad golf market? For starters, there is a new ownership group after nearly three decades. In late August, Guilford Development Group purchased…