Here's what to know about Raleigh's UNC Health Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour

The world of pro golf descends on Raleigh this week with the Korn Ferry Tour — the PGA Tour's developmental competition — making a stop at Raleigh Country Club.

Why it matters: The UNC Health Championship has become one of the region's premier golf tournaments, attracting up-and-coming pro golfers and local favorites every year.

• Proceeds from the tournament go toward funding a new children's hospital in the Triangle.

What to know: The opening round begins tomorrow and will come to a close on Sunday. Grounds tickets start at $40 .

• Former UNC basketball coach Roy Williams is the chairman of the tournament this year and will play in the pro-am that begins today.
• The tournament will recognize the late Raleigh golfer Grayson Murray , who died by suicide last week, and place green ribbons around the course for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Several players with local ties will be competing, including:

• Raleigh natives and former UNC players Ryan Gerard and Carter Jenkins
• Raleigh native Doc Redman
• Campbell University alum Pontus Nyholm and Brett McLamb, who played at both Campbell and N.C. State
• Ryan Blaum, a Duke alum who lives in Durham
• And David Ford, a rising senior at UNC