Webb Simpson Coverage

Webb Simpson offers hometown perspective to US players at Presidents Cup

If you want another reason to like the Americans this weekend, Simpson literally lives on the course at Quail Hollow. He downplayed the significance of his course knowledge as he joked he's been more of a flag holder and raker. Regardless of his role, the players love having a younger guy who can relate.

Webb Simpson soaking in experience as Presidents Cup captain's assistant

Simpson is a captain's assistant this year for the US Team. However, he was a player in the Cup in 2019 when the International team was leading heading into Sunday. So he knows how dangerous they could be this year in Charlotte.

Webb Simpson, US Golf Team look to extend winning ways at Presidents Cup

Round one begins Thursday at Quail Hollow in Charlotte.

Chris Lea & Pat Welter, WRAL-TV sports anchors/reporters

Raleigh's Webb Simpson named as assistant captain for American team at Presidents Cup

Raleigh's own Webb Simpson was named a captain's assistant for the American team at the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.

Simpson on being named assistant captain: 'It was a great feeling'

Raleigh's Webb Simpson was named an assistant captain for the American team at the Presidents Cup, slated to be played at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.

There's no place like (almost) home: Simpson hopes familiarity with Wyndham gets him going

Raleigh native Webb Simpson hopes playing one of his favorite golf courses in the Wyndham Championship gets him on a roll that lands him in the Playoffs, and maybe even the Ryder Cup.

Lauren Brownlow, WRALSportsFan columnist/reporter

Simpson: Our third child we named Wyndham Rose partly because of this golf tournament

Raleigh native Webb Simpson previewed the Wyndham at Sedgefield when he met remotely with the media on Wednesday.

3 Wake Forest alumni, including Raleigh's Webb Simpson, to play at Wyndham Championship

The 82nd annual Wyndham Championship is set for Aug. 11-15, 2021 at Sedgefield Country Club.

Raleigh native Webb Simpson joins Chris Lea to preview US Junior Amateur Championship in Pinehurst

Chris spoke with Raleigh native Webb Simpson about an array of topics Monday evening.

Webb Simpson to donate money to Wake Forest golf program for every birdie he makes this season

Raleigh native and PGA pro Webb Simpson announced Wednesday that he will donate money to the Wake Forest golf program for every birdie he makes this PGA season and is asking fans to chip in as well.

Lauren Brownlow, WRALSportsFan columnist/reporter

Raleigh's Webb Simpson among four former Wyndham champions that will play in this year's event

Webb Simpson will be among four former Wyndham Championship winners that will make up its field when the event returns to Greensboro in August, the Wyndham announced Friday.

Raleigh native Webb Simpson tabbed as chair of 2021 U.S. Junior Amateur

The USGA announced that North Carolina native Webb Simpson will be chair of the 2021 U.S. Junior Amateur, which will be played in Pinehurst in July 2021.

Lauren Brownlow, WRALSportsFan columnist/reporter

Simpson finished 2nd at Wyndham Championship

Thanks to six birdies and one eagle, 26-year-old J.T. Poston edged Raleigh native, Webb Simpson, at the Wyndham Championship.

Simpson: It wasn't the start I was hoping for

Two bogeys on the first three holes "kind of killed" Webb Simpson as he finished second at the Wyndham Championship.

Poston wins Wyndham Championship; Raleigh's Simpson finishes in 2nd

Thanks to six birdies and one eagle, 26-year-old J.T. Poston edged Raleigh native, Webb Simpson, at the Wyndham Championship.

Mary Dunleavy WRAL Sports Anchor / Reporter

Special kids get special clinic before Wyndham Championship tees off

Longtime caddie for Webb Simpson, Paul Tesori plans on expanding his golf clinic for special needs children to 20 cities in 2020.

Jared Fialko, WRAL sports anchor/reporter

Raleigh native, former champ Webb Simpson joins Wyndham Open field

Four former champions will be in the field for the 80th Wyndham Championship uly 30-Aug. 4, 2019 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro. Webb Simpson, Davis Love III and Si Woo Kim are the latest big names added to the rapidly-evolving field.

Webb Simpson inducted into Wake Forest Hall of Fame

Pro golfer and Raleigh native Webb Simpson was inducted into the Wake Forest University Hall of Fame.

Simpson: This is pretty much the highest honor I've ever been given

Raleigh-native Webb Simpson talks about what it means to be inducted into Wake Forest University's Hall of Fame at only 33 years of age.

Golfer Webb Simpson among 7 named to Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame

The seven include football offensive linemen Tyson Clabo and Steve Justice, baseball pitcher Kyle Sleeth, field hockey star Claire Laubach, professional golfer Webb Simpson and tennis All-American Todd Paul. In addition, John Zeglinski, who starred in both football and baseball, will be the Heritage inductee.

Simpson's surge coming at right time

Raleigh golfer Webb Simpson's got momentum moving onward to the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs.

Simpson hopes callback to 2011 continues into FedEx Playoffs

Webb Simpson parlayed his win at the Wyndham in 2011 into a 2nd place finish in the FedEx Cup Standings. Can the Raleigh-native find the same sort of playoff mojo again?

Jared Fialko, WRAL reporter/anchor

Raleigh's Simpson ready for Wyndham, Ryder Cup challenge

Raleigh native Webb Simpson is the newest member of the U.S. Ryder Cup team for 2018.

Another Ryder Cup for Simpson

Webb Simpson is one of eight auto-qualifiers for September's Ryder Cup with six top 10 finishes this year.

99.9 TheFan & WRAL host #FanTownHall Tuesday Aug. 14

ADs from Duke, NC State and UNC will be on hand for #FanTownHall Tuesday Aug. 14. Submit questions for each one using the hashtag on Twitter.