ALL SECTIONS SEARCH 55° Clear SUBSCRIBE SIGN UP LOG IN NEWS CALENDAR PETS OPINION OBITUARIES CLASSIFIEDS JOBS SHOP LOCAL CONTESTS THE LATEST SPORTS 2022 U.S. Women's Open Player Spotlight: Pernilla Lindberg Contributed Ahead of the 2022 U.S. Women's Open returning to Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club from June 2-5, one player that has already qualified for the championship will be highlighted. Karaman: Finding Strength As we enter into the Christmas season, most people will give themselves permission to enjoy the festivities by indulging in special treats of the holidays. You anticipate gaining a few pounds which you will work on getting rid of in your New Year’s resolution to be more fit. Finding myself i… 2022 U.S. Women's Open Player Spotlight: Brittany Lang Ahead of the 2022 U.S. Women's Open returning to Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club from June 2-5, one player that has already qualified for the championship will be highlighted. Ketchum, Mitchell Finish Tops in Elite Invitational A field of 109 of some of the top junior golfers in the country descended to the area last weekend for the second annual Elite Invitational, with the two champions holding off a loaded field with a tough set up at the Longleaf Golf and Family Club. Karaman: The Greatest Par Ever Last week I was on the road to a championship. I had the opportunity to be the live-stream commentator for the Elite Invitational held at Longleaf Golf and Family Club. The tournament drew 109 of the nation's top competitive junior golfers with almost half the field committed to Division-I schools. 2022 U.S. Women's Open Player Spotlight: Megan Khang Ahead of the 2022 U.S. Women's Open returning to Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club from June 2-5, one player that has already qualified for the championship will be highlighted. Walker Cup Connection Propels Winning Team at CCNC Member-Guest The Country Club of North Carolina’s director of golf Jeff Dotson called it “unreal,” but a humble champion shrugged it off as having fun with his friends. 2022 U.S. Women's Open Player Spotlight: Brooke Henderson Ahead of the 2022 U.S. Women's Open returning to Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club from June 2-5, one player that has already qualified for the championship will be highlighted. CCNC Hosts Longleaf Invitational Will Huntley would love to capture the energy produced by the Longleaf Invitational, a specialized member-guest competition at The Country Club of North Carolina. Elite Invitational Brings Top Future of Golf to Area Growing up in the game through the junior ranks all the way to some professional tours, Mason Carmel has experienced a lot of different types of golf tournaments in his lifetime. Hirst Garners Two National Golf Teaching Awards Charlaine Hirst is the 2021 recipient of the national LPGA Professionals Junior Golf Leader of the Year Award. The award was established in 2012 and is given to an LPGA professional member who excels in teaching and promoting golf for juniors. 2022 U.S. Women's Open Player Spotlight: Jensen Castle Ahead of the 2022 U.S. Women's Open returning to Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club from June 2-5, one player that has already qualified for the championship will be highlighted. Tickets for ’22 Women’s Open Now Available Fans can now purchase daily tickets for the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Championship, scheduled for June 2-5, 2022, at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines. Karaman: A Different Kind of Rivalry Being a competitive golfer at my core, I've always thought a good heated round of match play is the best way to build your competitive muscles. Growing up in Pittsburgh, I cut my competitive teeth in the state's junior golf association match play events. As a beginner, my greatest rivals wer… Dunlap Named 2021 AJGA Rolex Golfer of the Year Nick Dunlap, who won the 73rd U.S. Junior Amateur hosted at the Country Club of North Carolina in July, was named the 2021 AJGA Rolex Golfer of the Year following a year of dominance in the junior golf ranks. Vikings Take Second, Pinecrest Third at State Championships Improving by 16 strokes as a team from the first round to the final round on Tuesday, the Union Pines girls golf team stormed back to finish three shots off the lead at the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A golf championship. Union Pines Viking Classic Nearly 20 bands competed Saturday, Oct. 23 at Union Pines High School for the school's 28th annual Viking Classic band festival at Woodrow Wilhoit Stadium. Roundup: O’Neal Wins State Golf Title in Greensboro The O’Neal girls golf team rebounded after coming up short last year at the N.C. Independent School Athletic Association last season to win the Division II title Monday in Greensboro with an eight-shot win. USGA Announces Donations to First Tee Programs The United States Golf Association (USGA) has distributed $200,000 in grants across 20 First Tee chapters through the inaugural IDEA grant program, a dedicated effort to directly empower inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility efforts at the local golf level. Carolina Cup Raises Record-Breaking Total The 2021 Carolina Cup, a Ryder Cup-style golf event with 32 players from the neighboring states of North and South Carolina, recently raised a record-breaking $177,500 for three organizations. Roundup: Pinecrest, Union Pines Set For Round 3 In Volleyball Shaking off slow starts, the Pinecrest volleyball team defeated Southern Lee at home Tuesday in the semifinals of the Sandhills Athletic Conference championships. Roundup: Vikings Top Richmond; Advances to SAC Semis The Union Pines volleyball team defeated the Richmond Raiders in the first round of the Sandhills Athletic Conference Tournament Monday night at home. 100-Hole Hike Comes to Midland To Raise Funds For Youth on Course A need for funds to help allow kids from ages 8 to 18 to play golf for $5 a round will lead eight adults to walk 100 holes in one day at Midland Country Club in two weeks. Home And Home Interclub Series Starts at CCNC In July, The Country Club of North Carolina showed its proficiency in hosting a golf event when the 73rd U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, conducted by the United States Golf Association, brought 256 of the world’s best junior players to the Sandhills. Karaman: A Young David Slays Goliath Champions come in all kinds of varieties. Each has a unique champion spirit. Such is the case with my newest champion, Cameron Hackmann. Roundup: Seniors Shine For Mustangs In Soccer Win What the North Moore boys soccer team did late in its Mid-Carolina Conference match at home against Seaforth was a first for the team this season whether it was practice or a game. Karaman: A Different Kind of Tap As a performance coach, one of my greatest joys is seeing a breakthrough performance in one of my players. Equally exciting is making a discovery in my never-ending quest to uncover the secrets of high performance. What do I need to tap into in order to release potential in a golfer? Roundup: Lapple, O’Neal School Garner Top-5 Finishes at Pinecrest Invitational Three girls golf teams from local schools competed in the Pinecrest Invitational at Pinehurst No. 6 Tuesday. CCNC Hosting Initial Interclub Matches The Country Club of North Carolina will play host to four other clubs from across the country in a golf interclub match this week. Traditions Golf Academy Working With First Class The vision of the Traditions Golf Academy was to provide individualized teaching of the sport to those aspiring to play the sport at the college level, while also providing the students with a college preparatory education at The O’Neal School. A Day at The Cradle Brings Heaven to Earth As a minister, I’m used to saying “goodbye” to beloved parishioners when life draws to an end. To be with folks as they transition from this life to the next is both a privilege and honor. But some goodbyes are harder than others. For some losses, there are no words. So it was when Ken Crow … Varner, Foundation Strengthen Bond With His ‘Second Home’ Having played golf worldwide, PGA Tour golfer Harold Varner III has been on some of the world’s best courses, but the Country Club of North Carolina remains like a “second home” to him. Linden Lodge, Handchen Memorial Tournaments Holding Signups Two charity golf tournaments are registering teams and golfers for events that will be played this fall. Robinson Gets Long-Awaited Experience If we are anything alike, our summer days would be filled with a ‘no alarm’ clause and a slow to rise philosophy. Roundup: Patriots, Vikings Renew Tennis Rivalry Union Pines coach John Frye and Pinecrest coach Gail Deese have seen a lot of local tennis from the two programs over the years, but not as much against each other recently. Pettine Selected to First Tee Innovators Forum Morgan Pettine, a First Tee – Sandhills teen, has been selected from a pool of national candidates to attend the First Tee Innovators Forum Oct. 8 to 11 in San Jose, California. The forum will empower First Tee teens to develop a meaningful service project in their communities focusing on ra… Roundup: Scotland Ends Union Pines’ Win Streak in Four Sets A seven-game win streak for the Union Pines volleyball team was snapped Tuesday at Scotland in four sets. Vikings, Mustangs Meet On Golf Course The girls golf teams from North Moore and Union Pines played a nonconference nine-hole match at Beacon Ridge Golf and Country Club Thursday. Britt, Jett Bounced From U.S. Senior Am Round of 32 The two local golfers that advanced to match play won their opening contests in the match play portion of the 66th U.S. Senior Amateur, but were eliminated in the second round Tuesday. Junior Am Shows Golf’s Growth to CCNC Member Peter Green The game of golf has evolved and grew right in front of Peter Green’s eyes in his lifetime. Pair of Locals Into Match Play at U.S. Senior Am Two local golfers have advanced to the first round of match play at the 66th U.S. Senior Amateur hosted in Michigan this week. CCNC Gives Thanks to Junior Am Volunteers A month after the world’s top junior golfers congregated at the Country Club of North Carolina for the 73rd U.S. Junior Amateur, many of the people who helped make the operation move smoothly got their chance to take on the course. Roundup: Mustangs Fight in Four-Set Loss to Woods Charter Kennedie Mercer is not the type to want to get in a hurry. Because of that, the North Moore senior setter likes to carry that same mentality on the court as an even kill leader for the Mustangs. Bodes Win Championship Flight at National Father-Son Invitational Justin and Jackson Bode, of Pinehurst, N.C., won the championship division Karaman: Reflections from U.S. Senior Women’s Open I have recently returned home from my “first alternate to the US Senior Women’s Open” trip. It was a bittersweet experience! Country Club of North Carolina Hosting 52nd Annual National Father-Son Invitational On the heels of an overwhelmingly successful U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in July, The Country Club of North Carolina extends its golf legacy by hosting The National Father-Son Invitational, which began in 1971, Friday through Sunday. First Tee, Golf Pride to Host Ryder Cup Event I don’t know about you but I’m on a bit of an Olympics ‘hangover’ this week. While the TV times didn’t bode well for my sleep schedule, the excitement of watching Team USA athletes across so many sports facets was exhilarating and a joy to watch with my family. Bym: Nantz a Fuel to My Calling As a sports fan, I know I’ve probably told my friends ad nauseam over the years that my favorite time of the year for sports is March and April. Robinson Recounts Experience at First Tee's Game Changers Academy First Tee has worked to shape young people into well-rounded and diverse individuals through exposure and application of nine core values and life skills. Over the last year, they have begun a rebranding. Not to worry though, the goal remains the same, simply expanded! Grimm Girls Make World Championship Return It was easy to find Pinehurst’s Grimm Girls at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championships. Bertagnole a Part of 58 on Pinehurst No. 2 The Pinehurst No. 2 course record for an individual is owned by Tom Watson, who had a 62 in 1973. Millions of golfers have walked the fairways of Donald Ross’ masterpiece trying to replicate that score, but it would be hard to find a two-player pair, not among the professional ranks, that co… CALENDAR DEC 1 The Lure of Southern Pines Postcard Exhibit Wed, Dec 1, 2021 DEC 2 The Lure of Southern Pines Postcard Exhibit Thu, Dec 2, 2021 DEC 2 Christmas Spectacular for BackPack Pals Thu, Dec 2, 2021 DEC 3 The Lure of Southern Pines Postcard Exhibit Fri, Dec 3, 2021 DEC 3 A Christmas Story Fri, Dec 3, 2021 SITE FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES/PAY BILL VACATION STARTS/STOPS SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE ABOUT US CONTACT US ARCHIVES SEARCH Facebook Twitter YouTube © 2020 All contents © The Pilot LLC. Contents cannot be reproduced or used without express written consent of the publisher. Please read our TERMS OF USE and our PRIVACY POLICY. Physical Address: 145 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, NC Mailing Address: P.O. Box 58, Southern Pines, NC 28388 910-692-7271 Fax:910-692-9382