where is golf course for wyndhan championship

by Mr. Jasen Carroll DVM 7 min read

Sedgefield Country Club

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Where is the Wyndham Championship held?

The Wyndham Championship was founded in 1938 as the Greater Greensboro Open, and Sedgefield Country Club, the tournament's current home, was one of the original host courses. In its early years, the tournament was contested on the courses at both Sedgefield and Starmount Forest Country Clubs - both in Greensboro.

Who is the current tournament director of the Wyndham Championship?

Current tournament director, Mark… GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Kisner made birdie on the second extra hole to win a record-tying six-man playoff at the Wyndham Championship on Sunday.… GREENSBORO, N.C.

When was the first Wyndham Championship held at Sedgefield?

Established in 1925, Sedgefield Country Club and the Starmount Forest Country Club each hosted two rounds of the official Wyndham Championship from 1938 through 1942. However, the event was halted by the onset of World War II. Following a hard 1960 winter, the tournament was contested at Sedgefield until 1977.

How many Wyndham Championship winners are in the PGA Hall of Fame?

In fact, 18 former winners are members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Wyndham Championship is the only regular season PGA TOUR event contested on a course originally designed by Donald Ross. The 2022 tournament, set for August 2-7 will mark the 83rd edition of North Carolina’s oldest professional golf event.

Our Tournament

Contested annually on the Donald Ross-designed course at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship was founded in 1938 and is the sixth-oldest event on the PGA TOUR excluding the Majors.

To Qualify

To qualify to play in the Wyndham Championship, find out about qualifying and pre-qualifying events by visiting www.carolinas.pga.com.

Internship Opportunities

The 2022 internship application process is open. Applications are due March 1, 2022. Download the internship announcement here.

What is the Wyndham Championship?

Founded in 1938 as the Greater Greensboro Open, the Wyndham Championship is the sixth-oldest event on the PGA TOUR. In its early years, the tournament alternated between two Greensboro, N.C. courses: Starmount Forest Country Club and the current home course at Sedgefield Country Club. After 31 years at Forest Oaks Country Club, ...

When did the Wyndham move back to Sedgefield?

After 31 years at Forest Oaks Country Club, the Wyndham moved back to Sedgefield in 2008 and became the only regular-season PGA TOUR event contested on a course originally designed by the legendary Donald Ross.

What is the 2021 tournament?

The 2021 tournament is the 82nd renewal of North Carolina’s oldest professional golf event. The tournament enjoys a rich history featuring many of the greatest names in golf.

When was the Wyndham Championship held?

Established in 1925, Sedgefield Country Club and the Starmount Forest Country Club each hosted two rounds of the official Wyndham Championship from 1938 through 1942. However, the event was halted by the onset of World War II.

Where is the PGA Tour 2021?

The PGA Tour makes its final 2021 regular-season stop this week at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., for the Wyndham Championship.

The final event of the PGA Tour regular season is here as some notable names tee it up in North Carolina

The conclusion of the 2020-21 PGA Tour regular season is here after nearly a year of action with this week's Wyndham Championship. It's one of the more interesting tournaments to follow all season as players can move inside and out of the top 125 in the FedEx Cup rankings and keep (or lose) their cards by the thinnest of margins.

Event information

Event: Wyndham Championship | Dates: Aug. 12-15 Location: Sedgefield Country Club -- Greensboro, North Carolina Par: 70 | Purse: $6.4 million

Three things to know

1. The Zalatoris Problem: The No. 29 player in the world is playing the Wyndham Championship this week, and it might be his last tournament of the season.

Grading the field

The Wyndham field is almost always interesting, and it has some nice names this year. Hideki Matsuyama, Webb Simpson, Patrick Reed, Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson, Adam Scott, Tommy Fleetwood, Matthew Wolff, Justin Rose and Zalatoris will all tee it up this week.

2021 Wyndham Championship picks

Winner (22-1): This was updated after Louis Oosthuizen withdrew with an injury (Oosthuizen was originally the pick here). I'm going with Will Zalatoris instead. He has a ton to play for (see above) and has been among the five best golfers in this field from tee to green over the last six months.

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Our Tournament

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Contested annually on the Donald Ross-designed course at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship was founded in 1938 and is the sixth-oldest event on the PGA TOUR excluding the Majors. The tournament enjoys a rich 82-year history that includes such former winners as Sam Snead, Byr…
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to Qualify

  • To qualify to play in the Wyndham Championship, find out about qualifying and pre-qualifying events by visiting www.carolinas.pga.com.
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Tournament Staff

  1. CEO, Piedmont Triad Charitable FoundationMark Brazil Email
  2. Tournament DirectorBobby Powell Email
  3. Director of FinanceKelly Pinnix Email
  4. Director of DevelopmentTerry Jones Email
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Internship Opportunities

  • The 2022 internship application process is closed. Please check back for information regarding our 2023 internship. TESTIMONIALS: “Interning with the Wyndham Championship was an amazing experience! I loved being on-the-go, meeting new people every day (staff, professional golfers, volunteers, etc.), and preparing for an exceptional PGA TOUR event. I worked extremely hard, bu…
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