Golf Coverage

Tar Heel Traveler, award-winning golfer Paul Simson

Jack Nicklaus' name appears on the wall of fame in Pinehurst. But the name that appears more than any other is that of Paul Simson. Paul is an amateur golfer from Raleigh who has won hundreds of major tournaments worldwide and still completes and wins, even in his 70s.

11-year-old golf prodigy Paul Ross shows he can swing with the best

11-year-old Paul Ross is a rising star in the world of golf. He has won numerous tournaments and has been invited to play in several international games, including Brazil, Kenya, Ireland, and Germany.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Storm victims and witnesses struggle to comprehend damage left behind from storm

Recovery efforts continued in Nash and Edgecombe Counties on Thursday night following the devastating EF-3 tornado that touched down on Wednesday afternoon.

Family of five volunteers at the UNC Health Championship in Raleigh

This year, the REX Hospital Open became the UNC Health Championship presented by Stitch at the Raleigh Country Club. It's the biggest fundraiser of the year to support patient care and services at UNC Rex Healthcare. it took place this weekend--with the help of many volunteers, including the Fraizer family

Get ready to golf: UNC Health Championship kicks off

Golf tournament director Brian Krusoe talks about the UNC Health Championship, running June 1-4 at Raleigh Country Club.

Tar Heel Traveler: Brad Clayton

Clayton is a master gold instructor in Oxford who has traveled the world, and who plays the golf with just one arm.

Professional golfer and Smithfield native Neal Lancaster still hits the greens in Johnston County

He's a golfer from Smithfield who once played the PGA Tour alongside many famous names such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Neal Lancaster also captured some impressive highlights. For example, he was the first person in history to shoot below a 30 on the front nine of the US Open. Today, he lives in Johnston County and still plays competitively.

New tradition begins with first U.S. Adaptive Open in Pinehurst

A special group of golfers begin a new tradition in Pinehurst on Monday.

'With the spirit of camaraderie,' USGA inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open begins in Pinehurst

A special group of pro and amateur golfers began a new tradition in Pinehurst, NC. It's the Inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open for golfers with disabilities. The first of three days of competition was a success.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Raleigh native goes off the fairway in 'Birdies,' a golf comedy shot in NC

There are definitely shades of "Caddyshack" and "Happy Gilmore" in "Birdies," a crude comedy that overcomes a low budget to summon some laughs. The movie was made in North Carolina and written, edited and directed by Raleigh native Tory Carlton.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Raleigh native reflects on 'Birdies,' a golf comedy with heart

Troy Carlton grew up around golf while living in Raleigh and took some of his experiences and tales to the big screen in writing Birdies.

Tiger Woods announces return to golf 10 months after car crash

Tiger Woods announced on Dec. 8 that he intends to participate in the PNC Championshp next weekend.

Topgolf to open Triangle area location next year

Dallas-based Topgolf has started construction on a three level venue off of Page Road in Durham. It will include 102 climate-controlled hitting bays, in addition to a restaurant and sports bar.

99-year-old pulls hole-in-one

A 99-year-old golfer knocked down a hole-in-one in Queensland, Australia.

Georgia golf pro was gunned down after he witnessed a crime, police say

A golf pro who was gunned down Saturday at a suburban Atlanta country club by a man who had driven a pickup truck onto the golf course was not the gunman's target but was killed because he had "witnessed an active crime taking place," the police said Tuesday.

Eduardo Medina, New York Times

Adding diversity to a Georgia golf course

A group in Conyers, Ga. is looking to add some color to the golf course.

Golf courses one of the few businesses thriving during COVID

Scott Clagg, head golf professional at Lonnie Poole, says the outdoor nature of the game led to big business.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Economic incentives approved for new Pinehurst Resort Hotel

On Tuesday, county and village leaders approved economic incentive agreements for the new hotel, greenlighting the proposed $16.2 million capital investment

Economic incentives for new boutique hotel in Pinehurst approved

On Tuesday, county and village leaders approved economic incentive agreements for the new hotel, greenlighting the proposed $16.2 million capital investment

Bad birdies plague Colorado golf course

A birdie is usually welcomed by golfers, but the flock of magpies at one Colorado club are making the game much more challenging.

Durham Bulls convert field into golf course for special event

The Durham Bulls Athletic Park is becoming a golf course for a special event at the end of the month.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Austin holds one-shot lead after first round of SAS Championship

Woody Austin fired a 6-under 66 on Friday to take a one-shot lead at the SAS Championship, the weekend PGA Tour Champions event being held at Prestonwood Country Club -- Highlands Course in Cary.

Jason O. Boyd, WRAL Multiplatform producer

Two friends, two golfers and one handicap

WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason travels to a golf green in Youngsville to deliver a course in friendship.

Fayetteville baseball team to transform stadium into golf course

The Woodpeckers baseball team announced plans Thursday to temporarily transform their ballpark into a 9-hole golf course.

Fact check: At his golf club, Trump nonsensically accuses Democrats of election 'cheating'

President Donald Trump turned a hastily scheduled Friday night "news conference" at his New Jersey golf club into a surreal kind of campaign rally -- uttering the usual boasts and false claims, except with polo-clad club members standing at the back of the room.

By Daniel Dale, Holmes Lybrand and Tara Subramaniam, CNN