Golf Group Honors Prof for Efforts to Support Industry

Fred Yelverton accepting an award on stage at a trade association event in Orlando, Florida.

Feb 9, 2023

Golf Group Honors Prof for Efforts to Support Industry

Fred Yelverton is known for getting into the weeds — literally — to help the nation's golf industry thrive. His efforts were recognized at an industry trade event this week.

Brandi Merrick in front of a sign for the Varsity Research Building at NC State.

Jun 1, 2022

Grad Student on Home Turf as Volunteer at U.S. Women’s Open

Brandi Merrick volunteers as a greens mower at the 77th U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Moore County this week. It's a chance to follow her twin passions: turf grass and golf.

NC State staff pose in front of a red tent at a golf tournament

Jun 5, 2019

A Day on the Links to Make a Difference

NC State staff help produce a golf tournament designed to raise funds for staff scholarships.

May 10, 2018

LPGC Hosts NCAA Golf’s Raleigh Regional

The NC State men's golf team, led by sophomore Stephen Franken, is one of 14 teams, plus five individuals, that will participate at the 54-hole tournament beginning Monday at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course on Centennial Campus. Admission is free for all spectators.

Jan 19, 2017

Veteran Golf Coach Sykes to Retire

After 46 years at NC State, Hall of Fame golf coach and four-time ACC Coach of the Year Richard Sykes will step down at the end of the 2017 season. Sykes, an NC State alum, is the longest serving member of the athletics department.

Mar 1, 2016

Guiding, Giving Motivate PGM’s Colby

NC State alumna Susan Colby has enjoyed serving her alma mater, through her work with the College of Natural Resources Professional Golf Management program, through university service and through guidance to students.

Jun 17, 2015

Students Compete on Golf Reality Show

Watch NC State students Anthony and Nick Capra compete in a reality show on the Golf Channel. The fast-paced show airs every Monday beginning this week.

May 19, 2015

Pack Teams Chase Championships

This weekend, NC State's softball team heads to Oregon looking for its first bid to the College World Series, the baseball team competes in the ACC Championship in Durham and the women's golf team participates in the NCAA Championship in Florida.

Jun 24, 2014

2014 U.S. Women’s Open

Hot days and intense competition marked the 2014 U.S. Women's Open Championship in Pinehurst, N.C.

Jun 19, 2014

Getting the Swing of Analytics

Fans flocking to Pinehurst No. 2 learn to swing like a pro thanks to a team of NC State golf instructors. See how radar technology and computer analysis could improve your golf game.

Jun 12, 2014

NC State’s Pinehurst Connections

All eyes are on Pinehurst, where the USGA kicks off the U.S. Open today. Meet the Wolfpack pros behind the scenes at golf's most exciting event.

May 15, 2014

Lonnie Poole Hosts NCAA Regional

NC State's world-class golf course on Centennial Campus takes center stage this weekend as top college players vie to advance to the NCAA Championship.

Jun 6, 2012

NC State to Host Chancellors’ Cup Tourney

Wolfpack pride is on the line as the chancellor leads a team in the inaugural Chancellors' Cup Golf Tournament next week. Can they conquer the tough Lonnie Poole Golf Course and bring home the trophy?

May 29, 2009

Calm, Cool and Collected

One of the main reasons NC State sophomore Matt Hill has been so successful this season is his calm, even-keeled demeanor the golf course. Well, even Hill got a little excited Thursday afternoon when his birdie putt on his 53th hole of the 112th-annual NCAA Men’s Golf Championship fell in the cup, all but guaranteeing him NC State’s third individual national championship this spring.