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David Droschak

David Droschak

Joined: Jun 16, 2021

During a 20-year career with The Associated Press – the largest news-gathering organization in the world – Droschak wrote more than 15,000 stories on people, places and events. The former AP sports editor was honored with the Sports Writer of the Year award in North Carolina in 2003, and is the longtime editor of Triangle Golf Today and Triad Golf Today, print and online golf publications regarded as the "No. 1 Source for Golf News in North Carolina." Droschak grew up in Penn Hills, Pa., about five minutes from famed Oakmont Country Club, and was introduced to golf as a caddie at Green Oaks Country Club in nearby Verona, Pa. Droschak is also a voting board member for the Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame.

Long on Memories If Not Yards, Golf's Short Course Craze Is Here to Stay
Golf

Long on Memories If Not Yards, Golf's Short Course Craze Is Here to Stay

Visitors to resorts such as Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst and Big Cedar Lodge are finding short courses to be a highlight of a golf trip.

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Inside a 'Grande' Course Renovation in Myrtle Beach
Golf

Inside a 'Grande' Course Renovation in Myrtle Beach

Look for wider fairways, expanded putting surfaces and larger tee boxes at one of Mytle's popular destinations.

David Droschak
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Grand Strand Golf Experiencing a Grand Resurgence
Golf

Grand Strand Golf Experiencing a Grand Resurgence

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has long been considered the Golf Capital of the World, and while contraction, COVID-19 and a bit of consternation dealt the region a few hits, the Grand Strand is thriving again with a new purpose and perspective.

David Droschak
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Golf Pride’s New Pinehurst Retail Lab is Fast-Forwarding Club Regripping
Golf

Golf Pride’s New Pinehurst Retail Lab is Fast-Forwarding Club Regripping

Grip manufacturer celebrates the process, seeks to educate with new headquarters in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

David Droschak
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Paraguay's Sofia Garcia Building Momentum as an Epson Tour Rookie
Golf

Paraguay's Sofia Garcia Building Momentum as an Epson Tour Rookie

Paraguay is far from a golf hotbed, but Garcia is putting it back on the map with a solid rookie season that included a U.S. Women's Open appearance.

David Droschak
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An Unlikely U.S. Women's Open Runner-Up, Mina Harigae Enjoys a Career Week
Golf

An Unlikely U.S. Women's Open Runner-Up, Mina Harigae Enjoys a Career Week

The highest American finisher at Pine Needles was a standout junior but had little to show for 12 years as a pro. Sunday, she won $1.08 million.

David Droschak
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Minjee Lee Sets Her Sights On U.S. Women's Open Title with 3-Shot Lead at Pine Needles
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Minjee Lee Sets Her Sights On U.S. Women's Open Title with 3-Shot Lead at Pine Needles

The Australian, ranked 4th in the Rolex Rankings, posts Saturday round of 4-under 67 to forge ahead of Mina Harigae heading into final round

David Droschak
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Stepping Away at 32, Michelle Wie West Takes Pride in Her Resiliency
Golf

Stepping Away at 32, Michelle Wie West Takes Pride in Her Resiliency

The former teenage phenom won five times on the LPGA Tour including a U.S. Women's Open, and looks forward to family life after this week's Open.

David Droschak
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Annika Sorenstam Ready to Tee It Up One More Time at a Pine Needles U.S. Women's Open
Golf

Annika Sorenstam Ready to Tee It Up One More Time at a Pine Needles U.S. Women's Open

David Droschak
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For Those Adapting to Golf’s Greatest Challenge, a New National Event Is Set to Launch
Golf

For Those Adapting to Golf’s Greatest Challenge, a New National Event Is Set to Launch

David Droschak
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Dustin Johnson Looking to Extend PGA Tour Win Streak to 15 Straight Seasons
Golf

Dustin Johnson Looking to Extend PGA Tour Win Streak to 15 Straight Seasons

David Droschak
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Q&A: Benjamin Beaufils discusses TAG Heuer's ‘common ground’ with golf
Golf

Q&A: Benjamin Beaufils discusses TAG Heuer's ‘common ground’ with golf

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