By STEVE HANF WALLBURG – The subtraction of tournaments from the LPGA Tour schedule has kept Marcy Hart on the sidelines longer than she would have liked. The addition of a family member further complicates matters for the veteran pro, who is expecting her first child in September. “I’m 32 now. I said when…
By STEVE HANF WHITSETT – The creek beds are dry now, showing off the familiar stones that help give the golf course its name. More than anything over the past few years, though, Stoney Creek Golf Club has been best known for stonewalling its members and guests at almost every turn. “You either hated Stoney…
To move from thinking behind the ball to doing over it, better players naturally develop what is known as a Mental Pre-shot Routine (MPR). For most, however, this transition is far from natural. To consistently play to your potential you must first develop your own MPR, and here’s how. Next time you play, stand several…
For complete coverage of the Tournament of Champions – Read our online version. SUMMERFIELD • April 10-11 — Casey Wilmoth birdied the first hole of a sudden death playoff to turn back Scott Harvey and win the 14th annual Triad Golf Today Tournament of Champions at Greensboro National. Wilmoth shot 71-72 and Harvey posted…
Even a course as revered and respected as Pinehurst No. 2 failed to escape the golfing excesses of the 1990s, when the universal theme was large expansive layouts with plenty of green grass. Well, that’s all about to change at the famed Donald Ross layout over the next 12 months as the architectural team of…
It’s close by, but far away. It’s next to a mountain, yet still in the Piedmont. It’s named a park, although really a golf course. And the sign out front says it’s private, except for Monday through Friday, when the public is welcome. Pilot Knob Park, a mere 25 miles northwest of Winston-Salem…
SILER CITY – When Mark and Lori Davis got ready to leave behind big-city living, their choice to settle in Siler City seemed like a no-brainer. When golfers yearn for a respite from crowded clubhouses and clogged fairways during the weekend, Siler City Country Club might just be the perfect escape as well. “I’ve absolutely…
Scott Harvey set to defend title at Tournament of Champions Defending champion Scott Harvey of Greensboro headlines the field for the 14th annual Triad Golf Today Tournament of Champions, which is set for Greensboro National Golf Club April 10-11. Harvey rolled to an eight-shot victory in last year’s event, shooting 69-70 in soggy conditions. The…
For a golfer to be told that a stiff club shaft no longer suits his swing can be a humbling experience. After all, stiff shafts are often equated with power and distance. “It’s an ego thing,” said Chris Sweeney, 45, territory sales manager for Mizuno, who was encouraged to switch from playing a Dynamic Gold…
Jack Jensen, who taught and coached at Guilford for 45 years, died suddenly March 28 after returning from a collegiate golf tournament. He was 71. Jensen coached men’s basketball for 29 years until 1999 and was in his 33rd season as coach of the golf team. His teams won four national championships: the 1973 NAIA men’s basketball…