SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (November 10, 2026) – Six champions were crowned at the 2026 Carolinas Net Amateur Championship, held November 9-10 at Longleaf Golf & Family Club in Southern Pines, N.C.

The two-day championship brought together golfers from across North and South Carolina, competing in six divisions across a wide range of ages and skill levels. With net scoring accounting for each player's handicap, the championship provided an opportunity for golfers of varying abilities to compete for a Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) title.

Ryan Adams of Raleigh, N.C., claimed the Men's Division title with consecutive rounds of even-par 72, finishing at even-par 144 for the championship.

In the Senior Men's Division, Steve Aheron of Stoneville, N.C., posted rounds of 73 and 75 to finish at 4-over-par 148 and earn the division title.

Matthias Timberlake of Wilmington, N.C., delivered the lowest 36-hole net total among the six champions, carding back-to-back rounds of 2-under-par 70. His 4-under-par 140 secured the Super Senior Men's Division championship.

On the women's side, Iveta Henderson of Southern Pines, N.C., captured the Women's Division title on her home turf. Henderson recorded matching rounds of 73 to finish at 2-over-par 146.

Lori Teague of Conover, N.C., earned the Senior Women's Division title after following an opening-round 77 with a 2-under-par 70 in the final round. Her 3-over-par 147 secured the championship.

Rounding out the six champions, Kristi Coggins of Ridgeway, S.C., claimed the Super Senior Women's Division title. Coggins improved on her opening-round 77 with a final-round 73 to finish at 6-over-par 150.

2026 Carolinas Net Amateur Champions

• Men's Division: Ryan Adams (Raleigh, N.C.) | Even-par 144

• Senior Men's Division: Steve Aheron (Stoneville, N.C.) | 4-over-par 148

• Super Senior Men's Division: Matthias Timberlake (Wilmington, N.C.) | 4-under-par 140

• Women's Division: Iveta Henderson (Southern Pines, N.C.) | 2-over-par 146

• Senior Women's Division: Lori Teague (Conover, N.C.) | 3-over-par 147

• Super Senior Women's Division: Kristi Coggins (Ridgeway, S.C.) | 6-over-par 150

The Carolinas Net Amateur is one of the CGA's most inclusive championships, giving golfers of different ages, backgrounds and playing abilities the opportunity to compete in a championship setting. The net format allows competitors to put their skills to the test while competing on a more level playing field.

The CGA extends its appreciation to the members and staff of Longleaf Golf & Family Club for their hospitality and assistance in hosting the championship, as well as to all competitors who participated in this year's event.