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Webb Simpson wins at Heritage
HILTON HEAD, S.C. — The PGA Tour wrapped up its second week back, and Webb Simpson wrapped up his second win of the season. The Raleigh native and former Wake Forest golfer, who entered Sunday’s […]
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Raleigh’s Webb Simpson part of 4-way tie at Heritage
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The PGA Tour’s return to competition has brought together the strongest fields of the year on courses that have not been overly punishing, and the result is the same. It’s […]
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A safe return for golf as Berger wins Colonial in a playoff
FORT WORTH, Texas — Daniel Berger was playing some of the best golf that no one noticed. Three months away because of the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t slow his momentum, and he made it pay off […]
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Woods, Manning best Mickelson, Brady in charity golf match
Tom Brady delivered the shot of the match that made it easy to forget the rest of his swings. Tiger Woods didn’t miss a fairway and earned a small measure of revenge against Phil Mickelson. […]
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Woods, Mickelson, Manning, Brady ready for charity golf tilt
The purpose is to raise $10 million or more for COVID-19 relief efforts, and provide entertainment with four of the biggest stars from the PGA Tour and NFL. Another appeal to the Sunday made-for-TV exhibition, […]
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Quail Hollow lands 2025 PGA Championship
One of golf’s majors is returning to North Carolina. The PGA of America announced Thursday morning that the 2025 PGA Championship will be played at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, the second time the course […]
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100 in 100: Cumberland County’s Raymond Floyd, 4-time major winner
North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]
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100 in 100: Burke County’s Billy Joe Patton, an amateur golf legend
North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]
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House of Davis Love III destroyed by early morning fire
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — The house of Hall of Fame golfer Davis Love III was destroyed by fire early Friday morning in a blaze that could not be controlled, even with 16 firefighters arriving […]
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Durham teen golfer gets taste of the pros
As one of 78 junior golfers nationwide chosen to participate in last weekend’s PGA Tour Champions event in Monterey Peninsula, California, Clayson Good got a rare opportunity to experience what it’s like to play in […]