Carolinas Golf Association

By Luke Johnson, Contributing Writer, Two Down Press

Making the jump from casual to competitve golf can be intimidating, especially when anyone who has ever signed a scorecard will tell you tournament golf feels like a totally different sport.  

Pictured above: Left, Akshay Bhatia with the trophy after winning the 2013 North Carolina Junior Boys’ 13-and-Under Championship. Right, Doc Redman following his victory at the 2013 Carolinas Junior Boys’ Championship. Both former CGA champions found the winner’s circle on tour this past weekend.

This past weekend served as another reminder that the road to success on golf’s biggest stages often begins much earlier, on courses across the Carolinas competing in Carolinas Golf Association championships.

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SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (March 6, 2026) — The Carolinas will once again welcome a USGA championship, as Old Barnwell in Aiken, S.C., has been selected to host the 2031 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced Wednesday.

“We’re thrilled to bring this championship back to South Carolina and to initiate this partnership with Old Barnwell,” said Mark Hill, USGA managing director of championships. “Old Barnwell’s commitment to thoughtful cours...

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (February 27, 2026) — The Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) recorded 160 hole-in-one submissions to the CGAcers Club during the 2025 season. These aces, made by golfers of all ages and skill levels across North and South Carolina, reflect the continued enthusiasm and participation of CGA members throughout the year.

Record Highlights

The longest hole-in-one of 2025 was made by JT Marsh of Randleman, N.C., who holed a 283-yard tee shot on the 11th hole at Reynolds Park Golf Course on June 7 usi...

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2026 Carolinas Golf Night Photo Gallery

PINEHURST, N.C. (February 20, 2026) – The Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) hosted its annual Carolinas Golf Night at Pinehurst Resort, bringing together leaders, players, and supporters to celebrate the legacy, achievements, and future of amateur golf across North and South Carolina.  

The evening was highlighted by the induction of the Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2026, honoring three influential leaders whose vision and impact helpe...

Whether you’re a weekend golfer, a competitive player, or someone who helps run tournaments, knowing the Rules of Golf matters. The 2026 CGA Rules of Golf Seminars, hosted by the Carolinas Golf Association, are now open to the public and built to help golfers of all abilities better understand the rules they actually encounter on the course.

These seminars focus on the most common rules situations, the ones that cause confusion, slow play, or lead to unnecessary penalties. If you’ve ever wondered what reall...

There’s nothing quite like competing for your home club, and the 2026 Interclub season is your chance to do just that. Registration is now open, and this year brings two new ways to get involved with the addition of Women’s and Gross Scoring Only divisions.

Interclub is one of the most popular team competitions run by the Carolinas Golf Association, offering meaningful match play, travel to other clubs, and the chance to test your team against others across North and South Carolina.

What Is Interclub?

In...