Freshman Andrew Jenkins of R.J. Reynolds shot 4-under 68 Monday at Pinehurst No. 8 to take a one-stroke lead over Ty Donnelly of Marvin Ridge at the top of the leaderboard at the N.C. Class 7A State Championship. Walker Millican of Grimsley was tied for 11th at 76. Charlie Zaks shot 77 on the par-72,…
Pennson Badgett is concluding his high school golf career in record-breaking fashion. The East Surry senior shot 12-under-par 60 in Monday’s first round of the state Class 3A Boys’ Championship at Longleaf Golf Club in Southern Pines. Badgett broke the former single-round record for an N.C. state championship round of 63 set by PGA Tour…
There’s often something new at Holly Ridge Golf Links, where I found another new project in the works during a round this past week. More about that later. What’s innovative at Holly Ridge? A few examples: –Though strictly a public course, Holly Ridge has a Men’s Association with a tournament schedule. –The spacious, rustic-style clubhouse…