2023-2024
Men’s
Tournament Program
Dear Spring Island Member,
We are excited to introduce the 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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 Assistant Golf ProfessionalCLUB 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 Assistant Golf Professional ahylton@springisland.com | 843.987.2013
Brett Crosby and Michael Cartin - Associate Golf Professionals bcrosby@springisland.com / mcartin@springisland.com | 843.987.2013
Wendy Sampson - Retail Manager/Buyer wsampson@springisland.com | 843.987.2013
Bill Griffon - General Manager bgriffon@springisland.com | 843-987-2002
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).
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 14 or more holes, post a score for the 18-holes using the above guideline to determine your score. If you play 7-13 holes, post a 9-Hole score.
6. If you play nine holes two different days, post your 9-hole scores, and let the computer calculate your 9 and 18-hole handicaps.
7. For the system to reflect your handicap index most accurately, it is important that you post every eligible round on the day of play. If you need assistance in posting scores, a member of the Professional Staff is happy to assist.
8. If you have any questions about posting, contact one of the members of the professional staff.
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2023-2024 Golf Schedule
TENGO
Inferno Open
Member/Staff Outing
~TwilightGolf~
Men’s Stag Night
Men’s Chaffin Cup
~TwilightGolf~
Carolina Cup @ Yeaman’s Hall Club
TENGO
Thanksgiving Scramble
3-Club Challenge
~TwilightGolf~
Christmas Eve Scramble
“Offspring” Parent-Child
New Year’s Day Scramble
~TwilightGolf~
~Valentine’sDayTwilight~
Founder’s Cup – Mixed Member-Member
Moore Putting
~TwilightGolf~
Palmer Cup
Men’s Member-Guest
July 9
August 4-5
September 14
September18
October 16
October 27-28
November6
November13
November 19
November 23
December 7
December11
December 24
December 28
January 1
January15
February14
February 23
March 5
March11
March 15-16
March 21-23
~TwilightGolf~ April8
Men’s Club Championship
April 27-28
Battle at the Creek TBD
Sunday, July 9th
FallTengo
Sunday, November 19th
Join
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.
TENGO SummerTengo
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.
Inferno Open
Friday & Saturday, August 4th & 5th
18-Holes | Four-Person Team
2022 Champions: Steve Sorem, Maugha Kenny, Gaylynn Golden, & Joe McGee
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.
Friday, August 4th
6:00pm – Pairings Party at the Golf House
Heavy appetizers, games, and drinks
Saturday, August 5th
8:00am – Practice Area Opens
9:00am – Shotgun Start on Old Tabby Links
Format: 1 Best Ball on the Par 3’s, 2 on Par 4’s, 3 on Par 5’s - NET
1:30pm – Lunch at the Golf House
Handicap indexes as of Wednesday, August 2nd will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $80 per person which includes: food, non-alcoholic beverages, prizes, and a riding cart.
Non-participating fee for Friday - $25++
Non-Participating fee for Saturday - $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
Thursday, September 14th
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.
Thursday, September 14th
3:00pm – Shotgun Start at Old Tabby Links
Format: Scramble
Following Golf – Cookout on the Golf House Lawn
Maximum of 36 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
Monday, October 16th
18-Holes | Foursomes
2022 Champions: Tom McGilly, Dana Streep, David Hruska, and John McCarter
Due to the nature of this event, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
Monday, 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 14th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $85 per person which includes food, non-alcoholic drinks, 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 27th-28th
36-Holes | Annual Member-Member
2022 Champions: John Hoffman & Michael Broomfield
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 27th
8:30am – Practice Area Opens
8:30am – 9:45am – Full Buffet Breakfast at the Golf House
9:55am – Announcements at the Practice Tee
10:00am – Shotgun Start (Scramble Front Nine and Modified Alternate Shot Back Nine)
*Lunch will be served on the Golf Course
4:30pm – Scoring and drinks at the Golf House
Men’s Chaffin Cup – Continued
Saturday, October 28th
8:30am – Practice Area Opens
8:30am – 9:45am – Full Buffet Breakfast at the Golf House
9:55am – Announcements at the Practice Tee
10:00am – Shotgun Start (Shamble Front Nine and Better Ball of Pair Back Nine)
*Lunch will be served on the Golf Course
4:30pm – Scoring
5:00pm – Championship Playoff for all flight winners
7:00pm – Fall Harvest Party and Awards (separate reservation)
Handicap indexes as of Saturday, October 21st will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $245 per person
To Register for Chaffin Cup, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
To Register for Fall Harvest, please clickhere .
DefendingChampions
Thanksgiving Scramble
Thursday, November 23rd
18-Holes | 4-Person Scramble
New this year, our Thanksgiving Scramble will be held on 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 23rd
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 22nd 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.
3-Club Challenge
Thursday, December 7th
9-Holes | Individual 2022/2023 Champions: Dave Robinson & Marla Keppler
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 7st
FORMAT: Individual Stroke Play (Front Nine)
Select your favorite three clubs to use for the entire competition
2:00pm – Shotgun Start
Following Play – Cocktails and Light Appetizers
Handicap indexes as of Tuesday, December 5th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $35 per person
To Register, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
DefendingChampions
Christmas Eve Scramble
Sunday, December 24th
18-Holes | 4-Person Scramble
New this year, our Christmas Eve 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 Christmas Eve, even if you do not wish to participate in the Scramble, please join us for this 10:00am Shotgun.
Sunday, 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 Saturday, 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
Thursday, December 28th
18-Holes | 2-Person Chapman
Inaugural Champions: Mike Wheeler & Nick Taylor
Join us for the second 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.
Thursday, December 28th 1:00pm
Shotgun Start at Old Tabby Links
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Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres (Member Charge Bar)
Handicap indexes as of Tuesday, December 26th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $75 per team
To Register for the Offspring, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
DefendingChampions
New Year’s Day Scramble
Monday, January 1st
18-Holes | 4-Person Scramble
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.
Monday, 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 Sunday, 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.
Valentine’s Day Twilight Scramble
Wednesday, February 14th
9-Holes | 4-Person Scramble
Our February rendition of Twilight will take place on Valentine’s Day! Unlike our typical twilight events, couples will be kept together for this round.
Separate dinner reservations are required as the Valentine’s Dinner will be hosted at the Golf House, and limited reservations will be available.
This event is open to all male and female golfing members with established USGA handicaps.
Wednesday, February 14th
FORMAT: 4-Person Team Scramble – NET (25% Player A, 20% Player B, 15% Player C, 10% Player D)
Handicap indexes as of Wednesday, February 14th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $15/person
To Register for the golf portion of the event, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Founder’s Cup
Friday, February 23rd
18-Holes | Mixed Member-Member
“2022” Champions: Steve Sorem & Gloria Pinza
Due to the nature of this event, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
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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.
Friday, February 23rd
FORMAT: Better Ball of Pair – NET (85% handicap)
11:00am-12:00pm – Buffet Lunch in the Golf House
11:00am – Practice Area Opens
12:30pm – Shotgun
Event to conclude around 6:00pm
Handicap indexes as of Sunday, February 18th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $65 per person which includes: lunch, on-course snacks, 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
Moore Putting
Tuesday, March 5th
2023 Champion: Ron Morrow
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 5th
3:00pmShotgun
Putting Challenge begins on the Back Nine of Old Tabby Links
FollowingPlay
Reception at the Golf House
Entry Fee: $35 per person
To Register, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
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Palmer Cup
Friday & Saturday, March 15th & 16th
2023 Champion: West
Join us for 2024 Palmer Cup to see if the East side or the West side of the Island will be the new reigning champions!
Friday, March 15th
6:00pm
Pairings Party – Golf House
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.
Saturday, March 16th
11:30am-12:30pm
Buffet Lunch in the Golf House
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 Wednesday, March 13th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $95 per player including: tee gift, Friday & Saturday receptions, and a 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
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Men’s Member-Guest
Thursday – Saturday, March 21st-23rd
2023 Champions: Chico Lager & Gordon Winters
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, March 21st
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 & Par 3 Contest
Friday, March 22nd
7:30am
Breakfast Buffet at the Golf House
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 at the Golf House Evening
At your leisure
Dinner Reservations are required (additional charge)
Saturday, March 23rd
8:30am
Practice Area Opens
Breakfast Buffet at the Golf House
10:00am
Round #4 – Shotgun Start
12:30pm–1:00pm
New pairings for Round #5 at the Golf House
Lunch Served on the Golf House Lawn
1:15pm
Round #5 – Shotgun Start
3:45pm–4:15pm
Scoring & Player’s Reception at the Golf House
Spouses and Friends are welcome to join
4:15pm–6:00pm
Sudden Death Playoff
Alternate Shot Format
Hole #18 – Par 3
7:00pm
Dinner & Dancing under the Oaks at the River House
Semi-Formal Attire Required
Spouses and Friends are welcome to join for an additional cost of $95/person
Handicap indexes as of Saturday, March 16th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $1,200/team
To Register for Men’s Member-Guest, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
DefendingChampions
Men’s Club Championship
Saturday & Sunday, April 27th-28th
2023 Champion: Bill Gaskins
You are cordially invited to register for this year’s Men’s Club Championship. As in year’s past, three divisions will be offered: 36-Hole Championship Proper, 36Hole White Tee Stableford, and the 36-Hole Green Tee Stableford.
Championship Proper Division – Light Blue Tees
LowGrossCompetition
White Tee Stableford – 85% Handicap
Green Tee Stableford – 85% Handicap
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NetStablefordPointSystem
Bogey – 1 Point
Par – 2 Points
Birdie – 3 Points
Eagle – 4 Points
Double Eagle – 5 Points
Entry Fee: $45 plus any applicable cart fees
Handicap indexes as of Wednesday, April 24th 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
DefendingChampionBattle at the Creek
Date to Follow
Defending Champions: Old Tabby Links
We are excited to announce the 18th Annual “Battle at the Creek,” golf event between Old Tabby Links and Chechessee Creek Club. Dates to “Battle” will follow.
Each team will consist of 15 Members and one Golf Professional. The cost of the “Battle” is $325 which includes all meals, gifts, and a permanent trophy that will be displayed in the Clubhouse of the winning team. The only “on-site” charges will be for cart fees at Old Tabby Links, Caddie Fees at Chechessee Creek Club, and alcoholic beverages.
Date, TBD
FORMAT: Four Ball Match Play
10:00am-12:00pm
Tee Times at Old Tabby Links
Lunch at the Turn
2:30pm-4:00pm
Scoring
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Signature Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
Date, TDB
FORMAT: Four Ball Match Play
10:00am-12:00pm
Tee Times at Chechessee Creek Club
Lunch at the Turn
2:30pm-4:00pm
Scoring
6:00pm-6:45pm
Signature Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres at Chechessee Creek Club
6:45pm-9:00pm
Dinner at Chechessee Creek Club & Trophy Presentation
Participants Only – Club Jacket & Tie Required
To Register, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Carolina Cup
Date: Monday, November 13th at Yeamans Hall Club
Join us for the annual Carolina Cup hosted by the Yeamans Hall Club! The Carolina Cup is a long-standing competition between Old Tabby Links, Kiawah Island, Yeamans Hall Club, and Palmetto Golf Club.
Monday, November 13th
FORMAT: Stableford
10:30am
Practice Facilities Open
11:45am
Professional Announcements
12:00pm
Shotgun Start
Boxed lunches will be provided on Golf Carts
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Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
Entry Fee: TBD
Registration is available to (10)malemembersand (5) female members. To Register, please call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
‘23/’24 Twilight Golf Schedule
Due to the nature of these events, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
Monday, September 18th - 2:00pm Shotgun
Monday, November 6th - 2:00pm Shotgun
Monday, December 11th - 2:00pm Shotgun
Monday, January 15th - 2:00pm Shotgun
Wednesday, February 14th - 2:00pm Shotgun
Monday, March 11th - 2:00pm Shotgun
Monday, April 15th - 2:00pm Shotgun
Entry Fee: $15 per person, per event
Golf Cart not Included.
To Register for a date, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
