The Spring Issue of Carolinas Golf Has Arrived
The Spring 2026 issue of Carolinas Golf is here, and it’s one of our most immersive editions to date.
This issue is built around a simple idea: the road to Augusta does not begin at the gates of Augusta National. It starts right here in the Carolinas, across the courses, communities, and quiet corners of the game that shape the journey long before anyone reaches Magnolia Lane.
From Pinehurst to Aiken and beyond, this issue explores that road from a different perspective. Not through leaderboards or highlight reels, but through the people, places, and stories that give the game its depth.
Here’s a look at what you’ll find inside.
On the Road to Augusta
A behind-the-scenes journey from the Sandhills of North Carolina to Augusta, Georgia, told through the lens of photography, storytelling, and the rhythm of a true golf road trip. Stops along the way include Pine Needles, Camden Country Club, Palmetto Golf Club, and Aiken Golf Club.
This is not a guide to where to play. It is a look at how the game is experienced when you slow down and take it all in. Early mornings, long drives, range sessions, conversations, and the quiet work that often goes unseen.
It is golf as a journey, not a destination.
From Our Fairways to Magnolia Lane
Every April, the spotlight shifts to Augusta National. But the Carolinas are always part of that story.
This piece highlights the amateur players, past and present, who have made their way from our fairways to one of the biggest stages in the game. It is a reminder that the Carolinas are not just a backdrop to the game, but a pipeline.
These are the roots behind the spotlight.
Where the Azaleas Still Bloom
At Cape Fear Country Club, the road to Augusta once ran straight through Wilmington.
This story traces that connection through the life of Joey Hines, who grew up quite literally on the edge of the range during the Azalea Open era, when the game’s biggest names passed through town on their way to the Masters. What remains is not just history, but stewardship. A course, a club, and a city that still carry the echoes of that time.
It is not about spectacle. It is about memory, continuity, and the quiet weight of a place that helped shape the path to Augusta long before it became a destination.
George Cobb: The Carolinas Architect Behind Augusta National's Par 3 Course
The Par 3 Contest at Augusta has become one of the most beloved traditions in golf. This story captures that spirit through a Carolinian lens.
Family, fun, and a side of the game that does not always show up on Sunday afternoons. It is a reminder that golf, at its best, is shared.
The Spring 2026 issue of Carolinas Golf is now available digitally. Take a few minutes, slow down, and step into the journey.