Old Tabby Links
2025-2026
Men’s
Tournament Program
Dear Spring Island Member,
We are excited to introduce the 2025-2026 Tournament Book to the membership. We look forward to the upcoming season which will include updated tournaments and golf programs for the whole membership to enjoy.
This year’s Tournament Book includes the complete 2025-2026 schedule and entry forms for the “major” tournaments along with information on Twilight Events. Each “click here” tab is hyperlinked to the corresponding tournament’s registration page.
As a reminder, all 2025-2026 tournament registrations will be available on the Club’s website via the Golf Genius Event Portals.
We look forward to the upcoming season, and as always, please do not hesitate to call myself or any member of the Professional Shop Staff with any questions.
All the best,
Chip Swanson, PGA
Ashley Hylton, PGA Director of Golf Head Golf Professional
CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION
GOLF SHOP - 843-987-2013 –otlgolfshop@springisland.com
Chip Swanson, PGA - Director of Golf cswanson@springisland.com | 843-987-2035
Bill Sampson, PGA - Director of Instruction bsampson@springisland.com | 843.987.2050
Ashley Hylton, PGA – Head Golf Professional ahylton@springisland.com | 843.987.2013
Ben Wright, PGA – Assistant Golf Professional bwright@springisland.com | 843.987.2013
Brett Crosby - Assistant Golf Professional, Outside Services Manager bcrosby@springisland.com | 843.987.4114
Brennan McLoughlin - Associate Golf Professional
Pierce Zimmel - Associate Golf Professional
Wendy Sampson - Retail Manager/Buyer wsampson@springisland.com | 843.987.2013
Jay Gratton - Director of Grounds & Community Services jgratton@springisland.com | 843-987-2060
Adam Cribbet - Golf Course Superintendent acribbet@springisland.com | 843-987-2087
Deb Gerlach - Director of Club Operations dgerlach@springisland.com | 843-987-2014
Ashleigh Whitmore - Member & Employee Relations Director | Risk Management awhitmore@springisland.com | 843-987-2375
Gatehouse - 843-987-2151 | River House -843-987-2023
Golf House - 843-987-4107
Golf Maintenance | 843-987-2028
Sports Complex | 843-987-2003
Posting Scores
USGA Handicap Guidelines must always be observed when posting your score.
Please note:
1. Post ALL scores (As of 2019, scores may not be posted during rounds that you are playing alone) on the day of play.
2. Adjust any hole score downward when it is higher than the maximum number of strokes you are allowed to post (Net Double Bogey Maximum).
3. If you start, but do not complete a hole, post for handicap purposes the score you most likely would have made. (This may not be the maximum for that hole.)
4. If you do not play a hole, post a score which is the sum of par plus the strokes you would get on that hole.
5. If you play 10 or more holes, post a score for the 18-holes using the above guideline to determine your score. Players must play all 9-holes in order to post a 9-hole score.
6. If you have any questions about posting, contact one of the members of the professional staff.
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Tournament Cancellation Policy
Starting this tournament season, we will be implementing a cancellation policy for all our multiday tournaments, and others as noted in the Tournament Programs. This includes, but is not limited to: Men’s Chaffin Cup, Women’s Chaffin Cup, Men’s Member-Guest, and Women’s Member-Guest.
For events that reach maximum capacity, once we are within a 45-day window of the tournament date, all registered participants will have their account billed 50% of the entry fee. In the event you need to cancel, your account will be credited only if your place can be filled. Special exceptions can be made by the Tournament Committee on a case-by-case basis.
We appreciate your understanding, and a member of the Professional Staff is happy to answer any questions you may have.
2025-2026 Golf Schedule
Inferno Open August 9
Member/Staff Outing September 17
Men’s Stag Night October 16
Men’s Chaffin Cup October 24-25
Home & Home with Callawassie November 3-4
Founder’s Cup – Mixed Member-Member November 10
~TwilightGolf~Nine&Dine~ November17
Thanksgiving Scramble November 27
Palmer Cup December 7-8
3-Club Challenge December 18
Christmas Eve Scramble December 24
“Offspring” Parent-Child December 29
New Year’s Day Scramble January 1
Moore Putting March 3
~TwilightGolf~Nine&Dine~ March16
Mixed Member-Guest March 23
Men’s Member-Guest April 23-25
Men’s Club Championship May 8-9
TENGO
Carolina Cup @ Palmetto Golf Club
TBD
TBD
Inferno Open
Saturday, August 9th
18-Holes | Four-Person Team
2024 Champions: Tom Lodge, Tom McGilly, John Cooney, Todd Robbins
Join this brave field of individuals who endure the heat for a great day of golf! Open to all levels of play.
Due to the nature of this event, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
Saturday, August 9th
8:00am – Practice Area Opens
9:00am – Shotgun Start on Old Tabby Links
Format: Better Ball of Pair – Alternating partners every 6-holes 1:30pm – Lunch following play
Handicap indexes as of Wednesday, August 6th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $60 per person which includes: food, non-alcoholic beverages, prizes, and a riding cart.
Non-Participating fee for lunch - $16++ All alcoholic beverages will be member charge
To Register for the Inferno Open, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013 DefendingChampions
Member/Staff Outing
Wednesday, September 17th 9-Holes | Four-Person Team
Members team up with a Spring Island staff member to compete in a fun 9-hole scramble.
Due to the nature of this event, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
Wednesday, September 17th 3:00pm – Shotgun Start at Old Tabby Links Format: Scramble Cookout following golf
Half the field will play on the Front Nine while the other half of the field plays the Back Nine. We will have a chip-off amongst the winners on each nine to determine our overall champion.
Maximum of 48 members are eligible to play in the Shotgun. Cookout is open to all Members and employees.
To Register for the Member/Staff Golf Outing, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Men’s Stag Night
Thursday, October 16th
18-Holes | Foursomes
2024 Champions: Andy Lyss, Bud Wilfore, John Pinckney, Ben Wright
Due to the nature of this event, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
Thursday, October 16th
FORMAT: 2 Best Balls of 4 NET - Stableford Point System
12:00 pm – Practice Area Opens
1:00pm – Shotgun Start
6:00 pm – Dinner at the River House
Handicap indexes as of Saturday, October 11th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $95 per person which includes food, on-course snack and beverage stations, prizes, and riding cart
All alcoholic drinks on member charge
To Register, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Men’s Chaffin Cup
Friday & Saturday, October 24th-25th 36-Holes | Annual Member-Member
2024 Champions: Tim Bernard & Bob Stewart
Join us for our annual member-member event at Old Tabby Links! As is custom, the event will be 36-holes played over two days using four different nine-hole formats. Teams will be arranged into 8 flights based on combined handicap indexes. Each flight winner will qualify for the playoff to determine the Overall Champion. The playoff will be a true alternate shot format using Hole #18 as a Par 3. This event is a partner event, and you may make your own team or be paired by the Professional Staff. This event is open to the first 48 teams. There is a maximum of a 10stroke difference between the partners handicap indexes. Partners with more than a 10- stroke difference will have the higher of the two indexes reduced to reflect the 10- stroke differential limit.
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Friday, October 24th
8:30am – Practice Area Opens
8:30am – 10:15am – Full Buffet Breakfast
10:25am – Announcements at the Practice Tee
10:30am – Shotgun Start (Scramble Front Nine and Modified Alternate Shot Back Nine)
*Lunch will be served on the Golf Course
3:00pm – Scoring and drinks
Men’s Chaffin Cup –
Saturday, October 25th 8:30am – Practice Area Opens
8:30am – 10:15am – Full Buffet Breakfast
10:25am – Announcements at the Practice Tee
10:30am – Shotgun Start (Shamble Front Nine and Better Ball of Pair Back Nine)
*Lunch will be served on the Golf Course
3:00pm – Scoring
3:30pm – Championship Playoff for all flight winners
4:00pm – Award Ceremony, Cocktails, and Light Appetizers
7:00pm – Fall Harvest Party (separate reservation)
Handicap indexes as of Saturday, October 18th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $265 per person
To Register for Chaffin Cup, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
To Register for Fall Harvest, please clickhere .
Event Subject to our Tournament Cancellation Policy
Callawassie Home & Home
Monday & Tuesday, November 3rd-4th
Join us for our inaugural Men’s Home & Home competition with Callawassie.
Due to the nature of this event, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
Monday, November 3rd Old Tabby Links 10:00am Shotgun
Tuesday, November 4th Callawassie
More details to follow
Entry Fee: $60 per person which includes golf, lunch daily, and riding cart
Event is open to 11 gentlemen.
To Register, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Founder’s Cup
Monday, November 10th
18-Holes | Mixed Member-Member
2024 Champions: Jim Sherman & Margy Anderson
Due to the nature of this event, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
Playwillbefromthesetofteeswherethemajorityofyourroundshavebeen postedfrom.
This event is open to all male and female golfing members with established USGA handicaps. This event is 18-holes and is a 2- person team event. Teams must consist of one male and one female member. You may create your own team or be paired by the Professional Staff.
Monday, November 10th
FORMAT: Better Ball of Pair – NET (85% handicap)
11:00am-12:00pm – Buffet Lunch
11:00am – Practice Area Opens 12:30pm – Shotgun Start
Event to conclude around 6:00pm
Handicap indexes as of Wednesday, November 5th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $85 per person which includes: lunch, on-course snacks and beverages, post-round hors d’oeuvres, non-alcoholic drinks, cart fees, and prizes.
All alcohol drinks on member charge
To Register, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
DefendingChampions
Thanksgiving Scramble
Thursday, November 27th
18-Holes | 4-Person Scramble
2024 Champions: Penny Martyn, Susan Larson, Ed Mitchell, Joseph Polosky
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Scramble to kick-off your Thanksgiving Day! This event is open to all Members & Guests. An official USGA handicap is suggested to participate in the event.
If you are interested in playing on Thanksgiving, even if you do not wish to participate in the Scramble, please join us for this 10:00am Shotgun.
Thursday, November 27th
FORMAT: 4-Person Team Scramble – NET (25% Player A, 20% Player B, 15% Player C, 10% Player D)
10:00am Shotgun Start
Handicap indexes as of Wednesday, November 26th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $15 per person
To Register for play on Thanksgiving, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
The Thanksgiving tee sheet will be open to the first 84 people who register.
Palmer Cup East-WestChallenge
Sunday & Monday, December 7th-8th 2024/25 Champion: West
Join us for the 2025/26 Palmer Cup to see if the East side or the West side of the Island will be the new reigning champions!
Sunday, December 7th 6:00pm
Pairings Party
Captains from each side of the Island will choose their teams and pick who they will be playing against. The evening will start with cocktails and appetizers and be followed by a buffet dinner.
Monday, December 8th 11:30am-12:30pm
Buffet Lunch 1:00pm
Shotgun Start
Two members from the East Team will compete against two members of the West Team in a Scramble, Match Play format.
Handicap indexes as of Thursday, December 4th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $95 per player including: tee gift, Sunday & Monday receptions, and lunch before play.
Non-participating spouses and friends are welcome to attend the dinners for an additional cost.
To Register for the Palmer Cup, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
3-Club Challenge
Thursday, December 18th
9-Holes | Individual 2024 Champions: Meredith Stines & Jean Woodworth-Sorem
Due to the nature of this event, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
Family Members & Social Members are not eligible for this event.
This event is open to all male and female golfing members with established USGA handicaps. Play will be distributed into three divisions: Women’s Gold/Lime Combo Tee, Men’s White Tees, and Men’s Green Tees.
Women’s Overall Champion will be the player with the lowest net score. Men’s Overall Champion will be determined by a chip-off between the White & Green Tee Division Winners.
Thursday, December 18th
FORMAT: Individual Stroke Play (Front Nine)
Select your favorite three clubs to use for the entire competition 10:00am – Shotgun Start Following Play – Buffet Lunch
Handicap indexes as of Tuesday, December 16th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $35 per person
To Register, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Christmas Eve Scramble
Wednesday, December 24th
18-Holes | 4-Person Scramble
2024 Champions: Rob Bernstein, Carter Bernstein, Logan Bernstein, & Dulaney Bernstein
Get in the holiday spirit with our annual Christmas Eve Scramble. This event is open to all Members & Guests.
An official USGA handicap is suggested to participate in the event. If you are interested in playing on Christmas Eve, even if you do not wish to participate in the Scramble, please join us for this 10:00am Shotgun.
Wednesday, December 24th
FORMAT: 4-Person Team Scramble – NET (25% Player A, 20% Player B, 15% Player C, 10% Player D)
10:00am Shotgun Start
Handicap indexes as of Tuesday, December 23rd will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $15 per person
To Register for play on Christmas Eve, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
The Christmas Eve tee sheet will be open to the first 84 people who register.
“Offspring” Parent-Child
Monday, December 29th 18-Holes | 2-Person Chapman 2024 Champions: Richie Stankiewicz & Matt Stankiewicz
Join us for the third annual “Offspring” Parent-Child event at Old Tabby Links! The event will consist of 18-Holes of Chapman format between either a Parent and Child, or a Grandparent and Grandchild. Don’t have an Offspring? You may “adopt” one for the day from a fellow member!
All participants must have a USGA Handicap to be eligible to play.
Monday, December 29th 10:00am
Shotgun Start at Old Tabby Links FollowingGolf Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres (Member Charge Bar)
Handicap indexes as of Saturday, December 27th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $100 per team
To Register for the Offspring, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
DefendingChampions
New Year’s Day Scramble
Thursday, January 1st
18-Holes | 4-Person Scramble
2025 Champions: Paula Hinsdale, Larry Hinsdale, Carin Sherman, Jim Sherman
Our New Year’s Day Scramble will be open to all Members & Guests. An official USGA handicap is suggested to participate in the event. If you are interested in playing on New Year’s Day, even if you do not wish to participate in the Scramble, please join us for this 10:00am Shotgun.
Thursday, January 1st
FORMAT: 4-Person Team Scramble – NET (25% Player A, 20% Player B, 15% Player C, 10% Player D)
10:00am Shotgun Start
Handicap indexes as of Wednesday, December 31st will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $15 per person
To Register for play on New Year’s Day, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
The New Year’s tee sheet will be open to the first 84 people who register.
Moore Putting
Tuesday, March 3rd
2025 Champion: Randy Rogers
Come join your fellow members for an entertaining putting contest. Nine holes will be converted into a putting course that will test your skills and patience. This annual event is sure to be a great time and is open to all golfing members.
Tuesday, March 3rd 10:00amShotgun
Putting Challenge begins on the Back Nine of Old Tabby Links FollowingPlay Reception
Entry Fee: $35 per person
To Register, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
DefendingChampion
One-Day Mixed Member-Guest
Monday, March 23rd
18-Holes |4-Person Teams
2025 Champions: Dana Streep, Robbie Hughes, Brooke Streep, Wendy Hughes
Join us for our second annual Mixed Member-Guest at Old Tabby Links! Teams will consist of two men and two women. Teams must include two members and two guests. You may register as a foursome or twosome. If you register as a twosome, the Golf Shop will work on finding you another pair. This event is open to the first 18 teams.
Monday, March 23rd
11:30am
Practice Facility Opens
11:30am–12:30pm
Buffet Lunch
1:00pm
Shotgun Start on Old Tabby Links
FollowingPlay
Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres
Signature Bar
Evening
At your leisure
Dinner Reservations are required (additional charge)
Handicap indexes as of Saturday, March14th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $100 per player including: tee gift, guest fees, cart fees, lunch before play, post round reception, and on-course snacks and beverages.
To Register for Mixed Member-Guest, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Men’s Member-Guest
Thursday – Saturday, April 23rd-25th 2025 Champions:
Bink Garrison & Michael Garrison
Join us for this year’s Men’s Member-Guest! As is custom, the event will consist of (5) 9-hole rounds, played over two days. Teams will be arranged in 8 flights based on combined handicap indexes. Each flight winner will qualify for the Sudden Death Playoff to determine the Overall Champion. The playoff will be a true alternate shot format using Hole #18 as a Par 3. This event is open to the first 48 teams.
Thursday, April 23rd
9:00am
Practice Facility Opens
9:30am–2:00pm
Registration & Practice Round (Tee Time Required)
Optional Buffet Lunch
Optional Skins Game - $20.00 Cash (Gross & Net Payouts)
5:00pm–7:00pm
Stag Night (Casual Attire)
Player’s Reception, Dinner & Games
Friday, April 24th 7:30am
Breakfast Buffet
8:00am
Practice Facility Opens
9:00am
Round #1 – Tee Times off Hole #1 and Hole #10 11:30am
Round #2 – Tee Times off Hole #1 and Hole #10
Lunch Served on the Golf Course at Holes #5 & #13
2:00pm
Round #3 – Tee Times off Hole #1 and Hole #10
Snacks Available on the Golf Course
4:30pm-6:30pm
Scoring & Player’s Reception
Evening
At your leisure
Dinner Reservations are required (additional charge)
Saturday, April 25th 8:30am
Practice Area Opens
Breakfast Buffet
10:30am
Round #4 – Shotgun Start
1:00pm – 1:30pm
New pairings for Round #5
Lunch Served
1:45pm
Round #5 – Shotgun Start
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Scoring & Player’s Reception
Spouses and Friends are welcome to join
4:30pm –6:00pm
Sudden Death Playoff
Alternate Shot Format
Hole #18 – Par 3
7:30pm
Dinner & Dancing under the Oaks at the River House
Semi-Formal Attire Required
Handicap indexes as of Saturday, April 18th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $1,400/team
To Register for Men’s Member-Guest, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Event Subject to the Tournament Cancellation Policy
Men’s Club Championship
Friday & Saturday, May 8th-9th 2025 Champion: Wil Myers
You are cordially invited to register for this year’s Men’s Club Championship. As in year’s past, four divisions will be offered: 36-Hole Championship Proper, 36Hole White Tee Stableford, 36-Hole White/Green Tee Stableford, and the 36-Hole Green Tee Stableford.
Championship Proper Division – Tabby Tees
LowGrossCompetition
White Tee Stableford – 95% Handicap
White/Green Tee Stableford – 95% Handicap
Green Tee Stableford – 95% Handicap
**Maximumhandicapallowanceof36strokesper18-Holeround**
NetStablefordPointSystem
Bogey – 1 Point
Par – 2 Points
Birdie – 3 Points
Eagle – 4 Points
Double Eagle – 5 Points
Entry Fee: $50 plus any applicable cart fees
Handicap indexes as of Wednesday, May 6th will be used for this event where applicable. To Register for the Men’s Club Championship, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Carolina Cup
Date: TBD at Palmetto Golf Club
2024 Champions: Yeamans Hall Club
Join us for the annual Carolina Cup! The Carolina Cup is a long-standing competition between Old Tabby Links, Kiawah Island, Yeamans Hall Club, and Palmetto Golf Club. This year, we will be playing Palmetto Golf Club
DATE: TBD
FORMAT: Stableford
10:30am
Practice Facilities Open
Buffet Lunch
11:45am
Professional Announcements
12:00pm
Shotgun Start FollowingPlay Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
**Schedule of events subject to change**
Entry Fee: TBD
Registration is available to (10)malemembersand (5) female members. To Register, please call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
TENGO
FallTengo Date TBD
Join us for a full day of competition! The annual TENGO tournament features Tennis in the morning and Golf in the afternoon. Teams will be arranged by Larry Angus.
The Golf format will be a two-person team scramble starting with a 2:30pm Shotgun. Men & Women of all skill levels are welcome to join.
There is no entry fee associated with this event for SITA members.
To Register for TENGO, please contact Larry Angus at the Tennis Shop.
‘25/’26 Twilight Golf Schedule
**New format this season**
Due to some wonderful feedback over the past two seasons, we are making an adjustment to our Twilight Golf schedules to accommodate two renditions of a Nine & Dine throughout the calendar year.
Join us for a 9-hole scramble, where pairings are created by the Golf Shop, and stay for dinner at the Golf House immediately following play.
Monday, November 17th - 3:00pm Shotgun
Monday, March 16th – 3:30pm Shotgun
Due to the nature of these events, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
Entry Fee: $65 per person, per event
Entry fees are inclusive of Golf, Cart Fees, Dinner, and Prizes.
**Alcoholic Beverages are not included**
To Register for a date, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013