Golf | The Pilot: Southern Pines, NC

Patriots Finish Second in State Golf

A dramatic second-day turnaround came up just short for Pinecrest at the state 4-A golf championship that concluded at Pinehurst No. 8 Tuesday afternoon.

Competition Spurs On Martins

About three weeks ago, Josh Martin went into the final two holes of the AJGA Exide Technologies Junior Open in Johns Creek, Ga., with victory seemingly within his grasp.

Thompson Brings Leadership to Patriot Golf Team

Nick Thompson is not only one of the best players on a strong Pinecrest golf team, but according to last year’s coach Sandy Sackmann, he’s a goodwill ambassador for the team and the high school.

Patriot Teammates Bond on the Pond

One late afternoon during spring break, Pinecrest golfers Zach Martin, Trey Sweeting and Alex Meade joined teammate Nick Thompson for a round at Southern Pines Golf Club where the latter’s father, Doug, is the director of golf.

Patriot Golfers Claim Sixth Straight Regional Crown

Led by freshman Josh Martin and sophomore Josh Stockwell, the Pinecrest boys golf team won its sixth East Regional title in a row at River Ridge Golf Club in Clayton today.

Patriots Go Low in Boys' Golf

“Those are pretty numbers right there,” Pinecrest golfer Josh Martin said, looking up at the scoreboard at the Pinehurst Resort after Monday’s final conference match of the season.

Weather Doesn't Slow Pats in League Golf

The scores were higher than normal on a rainy, cold and windy afternoon, but the Pinecrest boys prevailed by 27 strokes in Monday’s Southeastern Conference golf match at Pinecrest Country Club in Lumberton.

Sports Briefs: Mustang Baseball Getting Hot at Right Time

With the high school baseball regular season entering its final weeks, the North Moore baseball team is starting to jell and is playing its best ball of the season.