Pilot Knob has mountain charm in Piedmont

                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…

Siler City CC: Hidden gem in rural setting

         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…

2010 Tournament of Champions

        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…

New AJGA event coming to Tanglewood

        The American Junior Golf Association will be making its first stop in Forsyth County this August on the famed Tanglewood Championship Course. The event came together through the work of AccuSport of Winston-Salem and former Wake Forest star Webb Simpson, now a member of the PGA Tour. The event, the AccuSport Championship hosted by Webb…

The Mental Minute

        Hitting great golf shots and playing in the zone requires the ability to move from thinking to doing. This most often occurs when you have a relaxed and positive mind-set. To ensure that this is the case you must be careful of what you are thinking. Limiting Thoughts (LT) such as, “I always struggle on…