Old Tabby Links
2024-2025
Men’s
Tournament Program
Dear Spring Island Member,
We are excited to introduce the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 - Associate Golf Professional, Outside Services Manager bcrosby@springisland.com | 843.987.4114
Brennan McLoughlin - Associate Golf Professional
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) 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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2024-2025 Golf Schedule
Inferno Open August 23-24
Member/Staff Outing September 18
Men’s Stag Night October 14
Men’s Chaffin Cup October 25-26
~TwilightGolf~ November8
TENGO November 17
Carolina Cup @ Old Tabby Links November 18
Thanksgiving Scramble November 28
~TwilightGolf~ December2
3-Club Challenge December 12
“Offspring” Parent-Child December 23
Christmas Eve Scramble December 24
New Year’s Day Scramble January 1
~TwilightGolf~ January13
TwilightGolf February17
Founder’s Cup – Mixed Member-Member February 21
Palmer Cup March 7-8
~TwilightGolf~ March10
Moore Putting March 18
Men’s Member-Guest March 27-29
Mixed Member-Guest March 31
~TwilightGolf~ April8
Men’s Club Championship May 3-4
~TwilightGolf~ May 5
Battle at the Creek
TBD
Inferno Open
Friday & Saturday, August 23rd & 24th
18-Holes | Four-Person Team
2023 Champions: Barry Neal, Bill Gaskins, Brooke Streep, & Tally Angle
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 23rd
6:00pm – Pairings Party at the Golf House
Heavy appetizers, games, and drinks
Saturday, August 24th
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 21st 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
Wednesday, September 18th 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 18th 3:00pm – Shotgun Start at Old Tabby Links Format: Scramble
Following Golf – Foodtruck 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 14th
18-Holes | Foursomes
2023 Champions: Charles Kalmbach, Doug Hinson, Ron Morrow, and Dick Schmaltz
Due to the nature of this event, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
Monday, October 14th
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 Golf House
Handicap indexes as of Saturday, October 12th 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 25th-26th 36-Holes | Annual Member-Member
2023 Champions: Steve Sorem & Rod Jensen
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 25th 8:30am – Practice Area Opens
8:30am – 9:45am – Full Buffet Breakfast at the Golf House
9:55am – 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
2:00pm – Scoring and drinks at the Golf House
Men’s Chaffin Cup –
Saturday, October 26th 8:30am – Practice Area Opens
8:30am – 9:45am – Full Buffet Breakfast at the Golf House
9:55am – 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
7:00pm – Fall Harvest Party and Awards (separate reservation)
Handicap indexes as of Saturday, October 19th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $255 per person
To Register for Chaffin Cup, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
To Register for Fall Harvest, please clickhere .
TENGO
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Sunday, November 17th
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.
Carolina Cup
Date: Monday, November 18th at Old Tabby Links
2023 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 hosting at Old Tabby Links.
Monday, November 18th FORMAT: Stableford
10:30am
Practice Facilities Open
Buffet Lunch
11:45am
Professional Announcements
12:00pm
Shotgun Start
FollowingPlay Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
Entry Fee: $75
Registration is available to (10)malemembersand (5) female members. To Register, please call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Thanksgiving Scramble
Thursday, November 28th
18-Holes | 4-Person Scramble
2023 Champions: Colette Adams, John Adams, Doug Metz, and Nancy Metz
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 28th
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 27th 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 12th
9-Holes | Individual 2023 Champions: Scott Price & 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 12th
FORMAT: Individual Stroke Play (Back 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 10th will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $35 per person
To Register, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
“Offspring” Parent-Child
Monday, December 23rd
18-Holes | 2-Person Chapman
2023 Champions: Mary Schmittlein & Michael Schmittlein Jr.
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 23rd 10:00am
Shotgun Start at Old Tabby Links FollowingGolf Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres (Member Charge Bar)
Handicap indexes as of Saturday, December 21st 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
Christmas Eve Scramble
Tuesday, December 24th 18-Holes | 4-Person Scramble
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.
Tuesday, 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 Monday, 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.
New Year’s Day Scramble
Wednesday, January 1st
18-Holes | 4-Person Scramble
2024 Champions: Alex Bullock, Elizabeth Avery, Will McKee, and Becky McKee
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.
Wednesday, 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 Tuesday, 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.
Founder’s Cup
Friday, February 21st
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.
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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 21st
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 Monday, February 17th 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
Palmer Cup
Friday & Saturday, March 7th & 8th
2024 Champion: West
Join us for 2025 Palmer Cup to see if the East side or the West side of the Island will be the new reigning champions!
Friday, March 7th
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 8th
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
Moore Putting
Tuesday, March 18th
2024 Champion: Larry Vitez
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 18th
10:00amShotgun
Putting Challenge begins on the Front 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
Men’s Member-Guest
Thursday – Saturday, March 27th-29th
2024 Champions:
Wil Myers & Beau Myers
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 27th
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 28th
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 29th 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
Handicap indexes as of Saturday, March 22nd will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $1,350/team
To Register for Men’s Member-Guest, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
One-Day Mixed Member-Guest
Monday, March 31st
Join us for our first 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 31st
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, March 22nd 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 Club Championship
Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd – May 4th 2024 Champion: Bob Bogart
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 – 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, April 30th 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
DefendingChampion
Battle at the Creek
Date to Follow
Defending Champions: Chechessee Creek Club
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 Chechessee Creek Club
Lunch at the Turn
2:30pm-4:00pm
Scoring
FollowingGolf
Signature Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
Date, TDB
FORMAT: Four Ball Match Play
10:00am-12:00pm
Tee Times at Old Tabby Links
Lunch at the Turn
2:30pm-4:00pm
Scoring
6:00pm-6:45pm
Signature Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres at Old Tabby Links
6:45pm-9:00pm
Dinner at Old Tabby Links & Trophy Presentation
Participants Only – Club Jacket & Tie Required
To Register, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
’24/’25 Twilight Golf Schedule
Due to the nature of these events, all players are requested to use a riding cart.
Friday, November 8th - 2:00pm Shotgun
Monday, December 2nd - 2:00pm Shotgun
Monday, January 13th - 2:00pm Shotgun
Monday, February 17th - 2:00pm Shotgun
Monday, March 10th - 2:00pm Shotgun
Tuesday, April 8th - 2:00pm Shotgun
(MastersPar3Edition)
Monday, May 5th - 2:00pm Shotgun
(CincodeMayoEdition)
Entry Fee: $25 per person, per event
**NEW - Heavy Hors D’oeuvres and cocktails will follow golf at the Golf House.
Golf Cart not Included.
To Register for a date, please clickhereor call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013