History of Wyndham Championship in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 28, 2025

The Wyndham Championship is a professional golf tournament held annually in Greensboro, North Carolina, as part of the PGA Tour. Formerly known as the Greater Greensboro Open, the event is a significant stop on the tour.

1926: Sedgefield Course Opening

In 1926, the course at Sedgefield, designed by Donald Ross, opened 99 years ago.

1938: Inaugural Greater Greensboro Open

In 1938, the Greater Greensboro Open was founded 87 years ago, marking the beginning of the tournament's history.

1942: Shift to Starmount Forest

In 1942, during World War II, the tournament shifted solely to Starmount Forest Country Club.

1943: Tournament Not Held

In 1943, the tournament was not held due to World War II.

1944: Tournament Not Held

In 1944, the tournament was not held due to World War II.

1945: Alternating Venues

Starting in 1945, the tournament alternated between Starmount Forest and Sedgefield Country Clubs.

1952: Consecutive Years at Starmount Forest

In 1952, Starmount Forest Country Club hosted the tournament for consecutive years.

1953: Return to Sedgefield

In 1953, the tournament returned to Sedgefield Country Club.

1956: Starmount Forest Hosting

Through 1956, Starmount Forest hosted the tournament for three consecutive years.

1957: Sedgefield Hosting

In 1957, Sedgefield hosted the tournament.

1958: Starmount Forest Hosting

From 1958 to 1960, Starmount Forest hosted the tournament for another three straight years.

1961: Charlie Sifford Competes

In 1961, Charlie Sifford competed and became the first African American permitted to play in a PGA-sponsored event in the South. He led after the first round and tied for fourth.

1961: Return to Sedgefield

In 1961, the tournament moved back to Sedgefield Country Club.

1965: Sam Snead's Record Win

In 1965, Sam Snead, at age 52, set PGA Tour records for his eighth win at the event and as the oldest tournament winner. These records still stand today.

1976: Sedgefield Hosting

Through 1976, the tournament was held at Sedgefield.

1977: Shift to Forest Oaks

From 1977 to 2007, the tournament shifted to Forest Oaks Country Club.

1980: Start of Senior Tour Era

In 1980, the senior tour era began. Davis Love III later became the oldest to win in the senior tour era in 2015.

1994: Six-Way Playoff

In 1994, a six-way playoff for first place occurred at the GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic, tying the PGA Tour record.

2001: Six-Way Playoff

In 2001, a six-way playoff for first place occurred at the Nissan Open, tying the PGA Tour record.

2003: Schedule Change

In 2003, the tournament's schedule was changed, moving it toward the end of the season, whereas it was usually played in April or May.

2007: Restoration of Sedgefield Course

In 2007, the course at Sedgefield was restored.

2007: Name Change and Schedule Shift

In 2007, the event was renamed the Wyndham Championship when Wyndham Hotels & Resorts took over from DaimlerChrysler as title sponsor. It moved to mid-August and became the last PGA Tour event before the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

2008: Return to Sedgefield

In 2008, the tournament returned to Sedgefield Country Club.

2015: Davis Love III Wins

In 2015, Davis Love III won the championship at age 51, becoming the oldest winner in the senior tour era since 1980.

2015: Purse Size

In 2015, the tournament purse was $5.4 million, with the winner's share being $972,000.

August 16, 2018: Brandt Snedeker's Record Round

On August 16, 2018, Brandt Snedeker shot a 59 during the first round. It was the tenth sub-60 round in PGA Tour history, and the third with a bogey. He shot a 27 on the inward nine.

2021: Kevin Kisner Wins Six-Way Playoff

In 2021, Kevin Kisner won the event after a six-way playoff for first place, tying the PGA Tour record for the largest number of participants in a sudden-death playoff, which also occurred in 1994 and 2001.