By John Brasier Byron Development’s fifth-annual First Responders of the Triad (FROT) benefit tournament at Greensboro National Golf Club, an event that provides funds for equipment and services for local police, fire and ambulance teams, has a new format this year focusing on amateur participants. This year, a field of 36 four-player, all-amateur teams will take…
By John Brasier Though the list of elite and marketable players is modest, the field for this week’s Wyndham Championship can probably thank the PGA Tour’s cut to 70 for the upcoming FedExCup Playoffs for strengthening the field at Sedgefield Country Club. Two-time PGA champion Justin Thomas, who has struggled this year, will be here,…
By John Brasier Could Justin Thomas and Shane Lowry come to Greensboro in an attempt to qualify for the $56-million FedExCup? Depending on what happens at this weekend’s British Open — and next week’s 3M Open in Minnesota — there could be a very good chance. Which pro golf stars will enter the Wyndham Championship?…
By John Brasier For decades known best for hillbilly theme park Silver Dollar City, country music theaters, bass fishing and as the home of “The Beverly Hillbillies,” Branson has a new upscale vibe, thanks in large part, to Johnny Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops. A regional family and fishing destination in the Ozark…
By David Droschak It’s unclear when the next United States Golf Association championship will be staged at Country Club of North Carolina, but it’s likely to be sooner than later after the club’s nearly flawless showing during the U.S. Junior Amateur in late July. CCNC hosted more than 250 of the world’s best junior golfers…
Clemmons course now offers hamburgers to filet mignon By Steve Huffman Salem Glen has entered a partnership with Winston-Salem’s Five Points restaurant to offer dining at the country club in western Forsyth County. Five Points at Salem Glen is open for dinner from Wednesday through Saturday evenings. The hours of operation and more will expand…