Roger Watson earned national golf acclaim by beating the legendary Sam Snead, but became one of North Carolina’s best-known and respected golf figures. Watson, who died this past week at 81, played in ...

Roger Watson, 75, loving husband and partner passed into the arms of Jesus Wednesday, March 11, 2026 following several years of intensifying health issues. Though my heart is broken that he will no ...

North Myrtle Beach resident Roger Watson won the 1974 and 1975 PGA Professional National Championship tournaments, both in playoffs, and the 1974 playoff was over Sam Snead at Pinehurst Resort. The ...