Sedgefield Sinkhole

Meteorologist Tim Buckley reported a Sinkhole in the Sedgefield neighborhood of Greensboro. This is along Wayne Rd. Partial closure now until it’s fixed. Too much rain weakened the ground below. Photo: Sarah Block

Aaron Rai Will Defend Title at the 2025 Wyndham Championship

Defending champion Aaron Rai will play the 2025 Wyndham Championship. The 86th annual Wyndham Championship is set for July 30-Aug. 3, 2025 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. Rai captured his first PGA TOUR win at Sedgefield last summer, but with five international victories already to his credit, he was far from a rookie. Rai battled through 72 holes in just three days after the opening round was delayed until Friday due to the remnants of Hurricane Debby. He closed with a bogey-free 64 finishing almost in the dark. Rai became the tournament’s 21st first-time winner, its 21st international winner and its first winner from England. He hasn’t won this season, but several strong finishes include tied for fourth at the Mexico Open at Vidante World. He is currently 54th in FedExCup points and 34th in the Official World Golf Rankings. He will make his fourth Wyndham Championship start.

Jay Horton Named 2025 General Chairman

Jay Horton, will serve as the 2025 General Chairman. The 86th annual Wyndham Championship is set for July 30-Aug. 3, 2025 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. As the General Chairman, Horton leads the team of some 1,200 tournament volunteers and chairs the tournament committee, a group of year-round volunteer leaders, each overseeing an area of tournament operations. He moved to Greensboro in 1991 as a salesman for Brach’s candy. Today, he works for Canon USA supporting companies with a major presence or corporate headquarters in North Carolina. Two years after moving to Greensboro, he joined the Wyndham Championship, then the Greater Greensboro Open, as a volunteer. He volunteered in concessions, operations and just about every other area of tournament operations. For the last several years, Horton worked with his fellow volunteers running the tournament’s Monday and Wednesday pro-ams. Already having experience in most areas of the tournament, pro-ams allowed him to interact with corporate partners, PGA TOUR officials and players as well as Sedgefield Country Club personnel. “It’s an incredible honor,” Horton said. “The history of this tournament is rich and meaningful. What keeps me coming back year in and year out is the pride of the community, the value the tournament brings to central North Carolina and the relationships that now span three decades. When you look back at the tournament, it’s remarkable to reflect on nearly nine decades of history. That kind of legacy is inspiring. “None of this would be possible without our more than 1,200 volunteers. We’re so grateful and completely understand we couldn’t do it without them! Just as the community needs the Wyndham Championship, the tournament relies on the dedication and support of its volunteers. “I serve alongside folks I’ve volunteered with for over 30 years. There’s something incredibly special about that kind of connection, and it speaks volumes about what Central North Carolina has with the Wyndham Championship. It’s more than just a golf tournament—it’s a tradition, a community and a family.” Horton is a native of Williamston, N.C., and a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumnus. He and his wife, Terisa, live just outside Greensboro, and their niece, Anna, is a Wyndham Championship senior intern. Horton’s tournament committee of area leaders, including six former general chairs listed with the year they served, is listed below: Food & Beverage: Kyle Teschke, Mitchell Whitley Operations: Michael McDonald Parking: Councial Glenn Player Services: Bruce Atkinson, Charles McClintock Pro-Ams: Judy Harrelson, Keith Ayscue Security: Mike Ebel (2019), Phil Cathcart (2022) Sponsor Services: Melissa Bruce, Will McPherson (2020, ‘21), Carolyn Walters (2015) Transportation: Helen Houser, Jim Turner, Brett Weathersbee Tournament Liaison: Ryan Wilson Members at Large: Robert Bain (2024), Zac Engle, Derek Mobley, Clayton Pressley (2011), Kari Sells.

Harold Moose Named 2025 Wyndham Championship Honorary Chairman

Harold Moose, Public Relations Director at Furnitureland South in Jamestown, has been named the 2025 Wyndham Championship Honorary Chairman. The 86th annual Wyndham Championship is set for July 30-Aug. 3, 2025 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. A Furnitureland South fixture since 1997, Moose officially works in public relations, but his actual role is more covert. Over the years, Moose says he’s hosted hundreds of professional athletes at the store. Perhaps the most influential was Jack Nicklaus, and his wife, Barbara, who opened the door to many PGA TOUR golfers. Among the VIPs Moose hosts on a regular basis are PGA TOUR players and their wives during Wyndham Championship week. He works with the PGA TOUR Wives Association to host an annual event at Furnitureland South. In 2024, 39 PGA TOUR wives and eight players attended to play The Price is Right. Like the television game show, contestants guess furniture prices ranging from $1,000 to $10,000; the closest wins the item, and the company donates a shopping spree to charity on behalf of the TOUR Wives Association. During last year’s tournament, Moose learned he would be the 2025 honorary chairman from one of his closest friends, CBS’ Jim Nantz. “I had no idea,” Moose said. “I was in shock; I cried. I’m emotional especially when it came from Jim. We’ve been friends since the first year he was on TOUR, and Freddy Couples brought him to my house. Freddy stayed with me whenever he played here. Jim is one of my closest friends; I talk to him every week.” “Harold is one of my dearest friends in my life,” Nantz said when speaking at the Pinnacle Financial Partners Forum Series at High Point University in May. “He truly is a loving person who has positively affected so many people, and there are about 100 PGA TOUR professionals that would love to have a microphone to deliver a testimonial about how much Harold’s meant to their families and how much he cares and would do anything for anybody.”

Past Champion Lucas Glover to Play 2025 Wyndham Championship

Past champion Lucas Glover will play the 2025 Wyndham Championship. The 86th annual Wyndham Championship is set for July 30-Aug. 3, 2025 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C. “We still have a long way to go, but I’m really optimistic about our field this year,” Executive Director Mark Brazil said. "Lucas continues to play at a high level, and it would not surprise me to see him play well at the Wyndham Championship. I’m confident this year’s field could end up being one of our strongest ever.” Glover is currently 30th in the FedExCup point standings and 45th in the Official World Golf Rankings. The Clemson University alumnus hasn’t won yet this season, but he has four top-10 finishes: tied for third at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and THE PLAYERS Championship, tied for eighth at the Valspar Championship and tied for ninth at the Travelers Championship last week. The 2025 tournament will be Glover’s 21st Wyndham Championship start; he won the Wyndham Championship in 2023 and went onto win the first FedExCup Playoff event. Glover received the Order of the Palmetto from South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster last year. South Carolina’s highest civilian honor recognizes a lifetime of extraordinary achievement, service and contributions on a national or statewide scale. A passionate Clemson Tigers fan; he was inducted into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007 and the South Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2024.

Wyndham Wizard at the 2025 Kirkwood Fourth of July Parade

2025 Wyndham Championship

Join us for a special benefit concert with Lanie Gardner at Greensboro Complex, sponsored by Wyndham Championship & Cone Health, in support of communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. All ticket proceeds will go directly toward recovery and rebuilding efforts. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3TSSp7H