Just about every major golf manufacturer was represented at Greensboro Coliseum Complex with products for the annual Carolinas PGA Merchandise Show. Most, if not all, the big brands were on the showroom floor. Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Srixon, Bridgestone … Footjoy, Adidas, Johnnie-O, Good Good and RLX … The displays included golf carts, range finders,…
A municipal Triad golf course known for its affordability may soon be sold to an experienced group of golf business professionals who will keep the course open to the public. The town of Troy will hold a public meeting on February 2 to receive comment on the proposed sale of Denson’s Creek Golf Course (pictured…
Though home to two world-class oceanfront golf courses on a spectacular barrier island in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Fripp Island remains a somewhat remote retreat, an ideal spot to relax, rewind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. While there, the only concern for many golfers is not hitting one of many deer who gather in the…
Visiting golfers to Boone and Blowing Rock can rejoice. At least for another year. According to a popular Facebook page frequented by Boone area golfers, Boone Golf Club will remain in its current state throughout 2026. Perhaps with a few improvements. On Jan. 31, “Help Save the Boone Golf Club” website posted: “We are pleased…
By David Droschak Few would argue that Lake Lure is one of the most beautiful man-made lakes in the country. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, it’s the focal point of the Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure golf destination and community, which could be in for some major changes…
Champion Hills, home of Hall of Fame architect Tom Fazio’s seminal “Mountain Masterpiece,” is offering a variety of membership offerings to meet the seismic demographic and geographic shifts in golf and overall living the past two years. The exponential increase in remote work and the resulting freedom to move from densely populated urban areas in…
By David Droschak Pine Needles has a new look – and it’s quite stunning as the iconic resort located in the heart of the North Carolina Sandhills prepares to host its record-setting fourth U.S. Women’s Open. Just in the last 60-90 days alone, upwards of 30,000 native grasses have been planted by golf course architect…
From staff reports Rumbling Bald, the 36-hole golf retreat on North Carolina’s Lake Lure an hour east of Asheville, has announced its 2022 golf packages ahead of what promises to be an exciting year for the 3,000-acre golf destination. Hurry … if you want to still take advantage of the remaining week offering of the…
From staff reports Hiring hourly workers in a competitive resort area filled with more than 40 golf courses and isn’t located near a large city can be challenging. Retaining the good ones is even a larger task these days. Add in inflation at the supermarket and rising gas prices and now you could be looking…
By David Droschak I asked Chip Watson the other day for the key ingredients as to why the Golf School at North Carolina State has enjoyed such a successful run as it enters its 34th consecutive year this June. Sure he and co-founder and former N.C. State men’s golf coach Richard Sykes have for the…