Cumberland County Schools is celebrating another historic achievement as the Terry Sanford High School (TSHS) golf team claimed the 2026 PGA High School Golf National Invitational Championship in Pinehurst, NC, defeating top high school teams from across the United States and an international team from China.

The Terry Sanford Bulldogs built an early lead and never looked back, finishing the tournament with a commanding 12-shot victory. Team members Nate Horne, Hughes McCarthy, Walker Worth IV, Ryan Hedgecoe and Charlie Horne led the championship effort, with Nate Horne, McCarthy and Worth each placing among the tournament's top individual golfers.

The national title caps an extraordinary season for Terry Sanford. Earlier this year, the Bulldogs won the 2026 North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 6A State Championship, set a new North Carolina state scoring record and finished the season ranked No. 1 in North Carolina, further solidifying their place among the nation's premier high school golf programs.