Golf Coverage

USGA Golf House and Hall of Fame grand opening at Pinehurst

The United States Golf Association held its grand opening Friday, May 10, 2024, for its new headquarters in Pinehurst.

USGA opens new headquarters in Pinehurst, showcasing historic golf artifacts

The United States Golf Association has opened its new headquarters in Pinehurst, which includes the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter; Pat Welter, WRAL Sports

US Open bringing big economic boom to Moore County

An economic impact of $150 million to $190 million is expected to come to Pinehurst and the surrounding area, providing a big boost for surrounding businesses.

Tiger Woods accepts special exemption to play in US Open at Pinehurst

Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption into the 124th U.S. Open Championship. It will mark his 23rd appearance at the event.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Scottie Scheffler unstoppable and wins another Masters green jacket

Scottie Scheffler had no doubts about this Masters, and neither did anyone watching. He pulled ahead with magnificent shots Sunday and poured it on along the back nine at Augusta National for a 4-under 68 to claim his second green jacket in three years.

DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

100 days away from the opening tee of the US Open at Pinehurst No. 2

WRAL Sports reporter Chris Lea interviews Julia Pine from the USGA about the U.S. Open coming to Pinehurst in June.

Pinehurst gets ready to host 2024 US Open

The Pinehurst Resort will host the 124th U.S. Open on June 13-16, 2024, at the resort's No. 2 golf course.

Pinehurst gears up to host 124th US Open in June 2024

The Pinehurst Resort will host the 124th U.S. Open on June 13-16, 2024, at the resort's No. 2 golf course. Superintendent John Jeffreys is responsible for the course being in tip-top shape.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Rod Pampling ends a marathon day at SAS Championship with 2nd PGA Tour Champions victory

Rod Pampling is heading into the PGA Tour Champions postseason with a victory. Pampling had a marathon Sunday in the SAS Championship. He had to play 33 holes because of rain.

Rod Pampling holds a one-stroke lead after the first round of the SAS Championship

Australian Rod Pampling birdied five of his last eight holes on his way to a 6-under 66 in the first round of the SAS Championship at Prestonwood Country Club

Wake Forest's Akshay Bhatia plays first round as a member of the PGA Tour at the Wyndham Championship

Nearly two weeks after his first PGA Tour win, 21-year-old Akshay Bhatia starts his first tournament as a PGA Tour member at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro. He grew up a short drive away in Wake Forest.

Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

Tiger Woods Joins PGA Tour Board in Concession to Player Demands

Infuriated after being blindsided by the PGA Tour’s pact with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, a band of leading golfers has won a series of concessions from the beleaguered circuit’s commissioner — including the elevation of Tiger Woods to the tour’s board — in a star-driven rebuke of the tour.

Kevin Draper, Alan Blinder and Lauren Hirsch, New York Times

Lee Hodges gets his 1st PGA Tour victory with a wire-to-wire win at the 3M Open, by 7 strokes

Lee Hodges earns his 1st PGA Tour victory at the 3M Open.

BY DAVE CAMPBELL

Second U.S. Adaptive Open tees off in Pinehurst

For just the second time, golfers from across the world converged on Pinehurst No. 6 this week for the three-day U.S. Adaptive Open: a USGA championship tournament focused on competition and comradery in the adaptive golfing community.

Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports

Second U.S. Adaptive Open tees off in Pinehurst

The historic course is hosting the second aever U.S. Adaptive Open, featuring the world's best golfers with disabilities. WRAL Sports' Louis Fernandez shows why the golf and not their limitations defines them.

Rickie Fowler wins Rocket Mortgage Classic in playoff over Morikawa and Hadwin, ends four year drought

Rickie Fowler ends a four year drought by winning the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit. Fowler drained a 12-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to beat Collin Morikawa and Adam Hadwin.

Former Duke star golfer, Leona Maguire wins the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont, Michigan

Former Duke star golfer, Leona Maguire wins her second LPGA victory by shooting 6-under par over her final six holes to win the Meijer LPGA Classic at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan.

From the Vault: '99 U.S. Open

In this edition of From the Vault, we take a look back at one of the greatest U.S. Opens in history, the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst.

'I thought it was a joke': Golfers, golf fans react to PGA Tour's merger with LIV

The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV GOlf League have agreed to unify.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist

Fernández-Valdés wins inagural UNC Health Championship, Raleigh's Grayson Murray finishes third

Other pro golfers with local ties included Ben Kohles of Cary, who finished tied for 18th, Ryan Blaum of Durham, who finished tied for 34th, and Carter Jenkins of Raleigh, who finished tied for 56th.

UNC Health Championship media relations

Wake Forest women claim national golf title

It is the first national championship in program history.

Caleb Love transfers to Michigan, top 5 rookie QBs in 2023 NFL Draft

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Louis Fernandez and Mark Bergin discuss former North Carolina guard Caleb Love's decision to transfer to Michigan. Love could play his former team when North Carolina and Mich The guys discuss how Love should be remembered for his time playing for the Tar Heels. Other topics include the top five rookie quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft with the Carolina Panthers with the first overall pick. The guys also share their thoughts about Jon Rahm winning the 2023 Masters.

Jon Rahm rallies to win the Masters as Spanish stars align

Jon Rahm turned the longest day into his sweetest victory, starting Sunday with a four-shot deficit in the morning chill and finishing in fading sunlight as the fourth Spaniard to become a Masters champion.

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

UConn vs. San Diego State to play in national title, it's Masters week!

"WRAL Triangle and Two" hosts Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss Monday night's national championship game between UConn and San Diego State. Plus, it's Masters week and NFL Draft hot takes.