Sponsorship for Triad’s PGA Tour event extended through 2026

         Wyndham Worldwide and Winston-Salem based BB&T have signed a 10-year extension as title sponsor of the Wyndham Championship, continuing their commitment through 2026. “We are extremely pleased to announce this new long-term commitment by Wyndham Worldwide, which represents a continuation of the tremendous progress the tournament has made through Wyndham’s support since 2007,” said…

Bermuda Run set to host Wyndham Monday qualifier

        By STEVE WILLIAMS The winner of this year’s Wyndham Championship could trace his success to Bermuda Run Country Club. That’s where the event qualifier will be played this year – on the Monday before the tournament begins Thursday, Aug. 14, at Sedgefield Country Club’s Donald Ross Course. Monday qualifiers rarely win on the PGA Tour,…

Escape to Wyndham theme a big hit at Sedgefield

        By MARC PRUITT Jon Isaacson still isn’t sure how his family talked him into dressing into tropically-themed clothing to attend the Wyndham Championship last year. “I remember hearing about the contest they were having and just thinking ‘no way am I going to do that,’” Isaacson said. “Then, my wife told me about what was…

Simpson returns to Wyndham a major champion

        By David Droschak Two wins, both groundbreaking in the PGA Tour career of one James Frederick Webb Simpson. But in terms of confidence, what a difference a year makes. Last August at Sedgefield Country Club, the former Wake Forest University All-American was grinding on Tour, and in his own words, “pressing” for that initial victory.…

Free Parent-Child Golf Clinic

        GREENSBORO, N.C. – In an effort to help grow the game of golf, the Piedmont Triad’s PGA TOUR event is partnering with The First Tee of the Triad to host the Wyndham Championship Golf Clinic presented by Sunbrella, a free golf clinic on Saturday, June 23, it was announced today.  The 73rd annual Wyndham Championship…