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Take time to observe
I got a letter. Actually, it was an email, but it is the modern-day version of a letter. I want to call it a letter, because it was regarding reminiscing about the good old days. By the way, did you … more
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Bill Boles hits his tee shot on the par-3, No. 5 layout at Wedgewood Public Golf Course on Sunday afternoon in the 25th Wilson Cup championship match. In the background is his Wedgewood opponent, Harry Helmer. Boles carded five birdies and an eagle through 17 holes in a winning performance.
As usual, Boles comes up big
Bill Boles Jr. became a source of tremendous pride for the Wilson golf community when he won the prestigious North Carolina Amateur in 1995. Along the way, the Wilson dentist has captured 17 … more
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Happy Valley’s Brock Godwin can’t believe the break of his birdie putt and the fact it didn’t drop on the No. 18 green in Sunday’s match against Wedgewood at Wedgewood Public Golf Course..Tom Ham | Times
Exit of heartbreak for Happy Valley
If 2018 marks the final year a Happy Valley Country Club team is represented in the Wilson Cup, the exit was one of heartbreak early Sunday afternoon at Wedgewood Public Golf Course. Struggles on … more
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Scott deKeyzer, left, and Clint O’Hara discuss deKeyzer’s birdie putt on the No. 18 green at Wedgewood Public Golf Course on Sunday afternoon. deKeyzer figured to be in position to clinch the championship for WCC, but neither he nor O’Hara realized that WCC actually clinched seconds earlier when O’Hara won No. 18 by concession..Tom Ham | Times
No doubt about it
Players and observers talked often about the spectacular weather for the 25th Wilson Cup interclub golf competition Saturday at Wilson Country Club and Sunday at Wedgewood Public Golf Course. They … more
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Wilson Cup Final Results
Sunday’s results from Wedgewood Public Golf Course and Saturday’s results from Wilson Country Club in the 25th Wilson Cup interclub golf competition. FIRST ROUND (Saturday at … more
William Daniels (84) of Wilson, Sergey Epifanov of Cary and Harry Gribbin (25) of Goldsboro cross the finish line at the Wilson Family YMCA’s ninth annual Youth Triathlon on Saturday, Aug. 18, at Recreation Park Community Center. More than 45 young competitors participated.
Wilson trio wins titles at YMCA Youth Tri
Wilson’s Adyson Clemmer, Sadie Page and Will Clark each claimed age-group titles at the Wilson Family YMCA’s ninth annual Youth Triathlon, held Saturday, Aug. 18, at Recreation Park. Clemmer … more
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Matthew Ellis, pictured, will again be paired with Mark Whitley in attempting to lead Wedgewood Public Golf Course to back-to-back championships in the Wilson Cup on Saturday at Wilson Country Club and Sunday at Wedgewood.
Back where it all began
Back in 1994, the Wilson Cup interclub golf competition debuted with Willow Springs Country Club opposing Happy Valley Country Club and Wilson Country Club matched against Wedgewood Public Golf … more
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Registrations under way for fall sports
The Wilson County Youth Athletic Association is currently hold registrations for all its fall sports — soccer, volleyball, baseball and softball — through Monday, Sept. 10. The … more
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WYSA U12s go winless at Summer Explosion Cup
Avery Williams went on a scoring binge for the Wilson Youth Soccer Association ‘07 Explosion girls last weekend at the Summer Explosion Cup, but the team wasn’t able to translate into a victory … more
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Dropping the line
A cane pole. A length of line. A hook. A worm. Remember when life was as simple as those four things? Didn’t even need a cork. However, if we thought we needed one, we would either look for one … more
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Greene Ridge Racquet Club in Snow Hill was recently honored with one of 24 awards in the USTA's Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction or renovation of tennis facilities through the country. The club will be honored in New York City on Aug. 30 at the USTA's semi-annual meeting to coincide with the U.S. Open. Contributed photo
Greene Ridge earns USTA national award
SNOW HILL — Bobby Taylor has an aversion to flying. But he’ll gladly put that aside later this month for a good cause. Taylor, the owner and operator of Greene Ridge Racquet Club in Snow … more
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Wedgewood Public Golf Course manager Brady Pinner holds the Wilson Cup trophy Aug. 27, 2017, as Wedgewood team members surround him following their victory in the annual interclub golf competition at Wedgewood. The team looks to repeat at this year’s event, set for Aug. 25-26..Robin Narron | Special to the Times.
Wilson Cup golf lineups coming together
Seven holdovers and three newcomers form the lineup for the 2018 Wedgewood Public Golf Course team that will defend its Wilson Cup championship in the 25th anniversary competition scheduled for … more
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Happy Valley Country Club owner Bill Powell watches his shot from the No. 9 fairway as playing partners, from left, Ray Bass, Donald Bass and Donald Tomlinson, watch. It was the last round of golf played at the club, which opened in 1962. Powell announced in March that he would cease golf operations and put the property on the market due to declining revenue. Tom Ham | Times
Last round at the Valley
Saturday, August 11, 2018 — a sad, sad day at Happy Valley. After 56 years, golf operations at Happy Valley Country Club ceased Saturday. With speculation and rumors circulating since the … more
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Golfers O'Gene Jacobs, Heinz Guttenberger and Billy Guttenberger play on the third hole at the Happy Valley Country Club golf course Friday in Wilson. Drew C. Wilson | Times
Closing of club triggers emotions, memories
Golf activity at Happy Valley Country Club came to a standstill Saturday. Although anticipated for the last few weeks — maybe months — news of the course closing numbed. But etched memories, … more
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Happy Valley team members celebrate after winning the Wilson Cup on Aug. 23, 2014, at Wedgewood. That was the last time the Cup was won by Happy Valley, which will field a Wilson Cup team for the final time later this month as the club is for sale by owner Bill Powell. Pictured are, front from left, Powell, Dwayne Baker, Leander Green, Justin Hayes and head golf pro Gary Hobgood..Second row: Scott Irby, Gene Williams and Rick Proctor. Back row: Daryl Baker, Brandon McKeel and Kevin Wooten/. ..Front row (from left) Owner Bill Powell, Dwayne Baker, Leander Green, Justin Hayes and head professional Gary Hobgood..Second row: Scott Irby, Gene Williams, Rick Proctor.Back row:Daryl Baker, Brandon McKeel, Kevin Wooten.
Last Cup for the Valley
The 25th anniversary of the first Wilson Cup, Wilson County’s modification of professional golf’s Ryder Cup, will be observed the final weekend of August at Wilson Country Club on Saturday and … more
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Players sought for US Adult Baseball 25-Over World Series in Myrtle Beach
The Greensboro Yard Goats are seeking players ages 25 for the U.S. Adult Baseball World Series, a wood bat tournament to be played Oct. 11-14 at the Cal Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, … more
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Four-year-old Thomas Layton, the youngest player in the 40th Larry Pittman Memorial/Wilson County Junior Golf Championship, watches his putt along with his caddy and father, Scott Layton, during the final round Wednesday at Willow Springs Country Club. The youngster made an impression with his play in his tournament debut..Tom Ham | Times
Little golfer, big impression
Thomas Layton was unforgettable in his play this week in the 40th Larry Pittman Memorial/Wilson County Junior Golf Championship. Why? Because he amazed inspired and delighted in the Boys … more
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Wedgewood, Willow Springs prevail in junior golf league finale
Junior golf teams from Wedgewood Public Golf Course and Willow Springs Country Club put the finishing touches on dominating summers after the fifth and final match of the Eastern North Carolina … more
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Don’t forget to fish at the beach
During the summer months, two things can be expected. It gets hot. People go to the beach. It is what summer is about. While several hundred million billion (maybe I am exaggerating the numbers … more
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Jake Herring capped his march to boys overall champion in the 40th Wilson County Junior Golf Championship with a round of even-par 71 at Willow Springs Country Club on Wednesday. Herring finished 7-over-par for 54 holes..Tom Ham | Times
Boys championship no problem for Herring
The mission of 14-year-old Jake Herring was not only to emerge the 2018 boys medalist but perform like a champion. Despite a convincing performance in accomplishing his objective, Herring was … more
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