By David Droschak Few states offer more golfing diversity than North Carolina. And there are few places the United States Golf Association favor more than here … and in particular the Sandhills area. Pinehurst Resort hosted U.S. Opens in 1999 and 2005, then an historic men’s and women’s Open doubleheader in 2014. Meanwhile, Pine Needles…
By David Droschak The owner of Linville Ridge Country Club talked to anyone who would listen about the great job architect George Cobb had done in creating the 16th hole, a dramatic par-3 that showcases an elevation drop equivalent to an 11-story building and a 50-mile view of the glorious Blue Ridge Mountains off in…
By David Droschak Bob Farren has never won a championship, never hoisted a trophy for a global photo op or sank a clutch putt for hundreds of thousands of dollars. In fact, many causal golfers may have never even heard of his name, let alone know his title at one of golf’s most glorious venues.…
By STEVE WILLIAMS Chris Cassetta fought off some past demons when he won the Triad Golf Today Tournament of Champions last April and now he’s hoping to claw his way to becoming the first back-to-back winner in 19 years. The 23rd annual T of C is set for Greensboro National Golf Club on April 27-28…
By STEVE WILLIAMS Greensboro National GC, Summerfield • Saturday/Sunday, April 27-28, 2019 2019 Tournament of Champions Entry Form TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS Eligibility: Amateur club champions from the Triad Golf Today circulation area and winners of other 2018 qualifying tournaments of at least two days by players from Triad clubs. Does not have to enter with…
By David Droschak Sasha Hayes was a multi-sport star growing up in the Triad area, with figure skating and golf emerging as her competitive loves as she entered her teen years. Then it was time for another life altering decision – breaking away from home schooling to enter the public school arena. Hayes enrolled at…
By Eddie Southards A new addition to the team and clutch scoring in the final round led the Rockingham County women to their fourth straight 3-A state golf championship. “It’s an outstanding accomplishment,” said Rockingham County coach Mike Williams. “I’ve just been lucky the last four years to have a bunch of girls who go…
By Brad King Hilton Head Island, a crown jewel of the hauntingly picturesque Lowcountry of South Carolina, continues to generate impressive headlines. For the third year in a row, Travel + Leisure magazine ranked Hilton Head as the “No. 1 Island in the Continental United States.” Meanwhile, Condé Nast Traveler proclaimed Hilton Head its top choice…
By Steve Huffman Sapona Ridge Country Club in Lexington has been sold for the second time in less than a month, this time purchased by a local group whose members plan to reopen the facility, including its golf course. Members of Sapona Ridge Acquisition LLC purchased the property Nov. 2 from Mark D. Moore, an…
By Steve Huffman Ralph James will occasionally be golfing with someone he’s just met, not one of his longtime partners. They’ll play a few holes, with James smacking his 240-yard drives down the center of the fairway, with his chipping and putting games little short of superb. Before long, the newcomer will have seen enough.…