Old Tabby Links 2026-2027 Men’s Tournament Program
Dear Spring Island Member, We are excited to introduce the 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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 Director of Golf Brett Crosby, PGA Senior Assistant Professional Ben Wright, PGA Senior Assistant 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 Ben Wright, PGA – Senior Assistant Golf Professional bwright@springisland.com | 843.987.2013 Brett Crosby, PGA – Senior Assistant Golf Professional bcrosby@springisland.com | 843.987.2013 Phillip Thompson - Associate Golf Professional pthompson@springisland.com | 843.987.2013 Wendy Sampson - Retail Manager/Buyer wsampson@springisland.com | 843.987.2013 Kevin Rhatigan - General Manager krhatigan@springisland.com | 843-987-2002 Deb Gerlach – Assistant General Manager dgerlach@springisland.com | 843-987-2014 Jay Gratton - Director of Grounds & Community Services jgratton@springisland.com | 843-987-2060 Adam Cribbet - Golf Course Superintendent acribbet@springisland.com | 843-987-2087 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.
Playing Match Play? – Click Here For more information on Tournament Play – Click Here Rules of Handicapping – Click Here
Tournament Cancellation Policy This tournament season, we will continue to be implementing a cancellation policy for all our multi-day 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.
2026-2027 Tournament Schedule Member/Staff Outing
September 16
Men’s Stag Night
October 15
Women’s Chaffin Cup – Member/Member
October 20-21
Men’s Chaffin Cup – Member/Member
October 23-24
OTLWGA Opening Day
October 28
Men’s Home & Home – Callawassie - Interclub Event
November 2-3
Carolina Cup @ Kiawah Island – Mixed Interclub
*November 11*
Founder’s Cup – Mixed Member-Member
November 16
Thanksgiving Scramble
November 26
~Twilight Golf~ Nine & Dine
November 30
3-Club Challenge
December 3
Christmas Eve Scramble
December 24
“Offspring” Parent-Child
December 28
Moore Putting – Putting Challenge
March 2
Palmer Cup – East vs West
March 11-12
Mixed Member-Guest - One Day Event
March 22
Wine & Wedge – Women’s 18-Hole Par 3 Contest
March 24
~Twilight Golf~ Nine & Dine
April 5
Women’s Member-Guest
April 15-17
Men’s Member-Guest
April 22-24
Men’s & Women’s Club Championship
April 30-May 1
OTLWGA Closing Day
May 5
Causeway Cup - Women’s Interclub with Callawassie
TBD
Member/Staff Outing Wednesday, September 16 9-Holes | Four-Person Team 2025 Champions: Cameron Maze, Brooke Streep, Robert Nizolek, Audrey Wagner Members team up with a Spring Island staff member to compete in a fun 9-hole scramble. All players are required to use a riding cart.
Wednesday, September 16 Format: Scramble 3:00 pm – Shotgun Start at Old Tabby Links Cookout Following Play 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 click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Men’s Stag Night Thursday, October 15 18-Holes | Foursomes 2025 Champions: Michael Wheeler, Larry O’Donnell, Steve Sorem, John Tierney All players are required to use a riding cart. Thursday, October 15 FORMAT: 2 Best Balls of 4 NET - Stableford Point System 8:00 am – Practice Area Opens 8:30 am – Breakfast at Golf House 10:00 am – Shotgun Start 2:30 pm – Lunch at the Golf House Handicap indexes as of Saturday, October 10 will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $95 per person inclusive of: food, non-alcoholic drinks, prizes, and a riding cart *All alcoholic drinks will be member charge* To Register, please click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Men’s Chaffin Cup Friday & Saturday, October 23-24 36-Holes | Annual Member-Member 2025 Champions: Cam Varner & Tommy Smith 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. **Players will be required to play the set of tees in which the majority of their scores are posted from
Friday, October 23 8:30 am – Practice Area Opens 8:30 am – 10:15 am – Full Buffet Breakfast at the Golf House 10:25 am – Announcements at the Practice Tee 10:30 am – Shotgun Start (Scramble - Front Nine, Modified Alternate Shot - Back Nine) *Lunch will be served on the Golf Course* 3:00 pm – Scoring and drinks at the Golf House
Men’s Chaffin Cup – Continued Saturday, October 24 8:30 am – Practice Area Opens 8:30 am – 10:15 am – Full Buffet Breakfast at the Golf House 10:25 am – Announcements at the Practice Tee 10:30 am – Shotgun Start (Shamble - Front Nine, 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 4:00 pm – Awards Ceremony – cocktails & Light Appetizers 7:00 pm – Fall Harvest Party and Awards (separate reservation) Handicap indexes as of Saturday, October 17 will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $265 per person *This tournament is subject to the tournament cancellation policy* To Register for Chaffin Cup, please click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Defending Champions
Men’s Home & Home - Callawassie Monday & Tuesday, November 2-3 Old Tabby Links – November 2 Callawassie – November 3 2025 Champions: Callawassie Join us for the annual Home & Home with Callawassie! Each team will consist of 15 Members and 1 Golf Professional.
Day One: Old Tabby Links November 2 FORMAT: Stableford Points System 10:00 am Shotgun
Day Two: Callawassie November 3 Format: Stableford Point System 9:30 am Shotgun Lunch will follow Golf each day Cost will be $60 per person
To Register for the Home & Home with Callawassie, please click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Carolina Cup Date: TBD *November 11* at Kiawah Island 2025 Champions: Palmetto Golf 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, the event will take place at Kiawah Island.
Kiawah Island *TBD* FORMAT: Stableford 10:30am Practice Facilities Open Buffet Lunch
11:45am Professional Announcements
12:00pm Shotgun Start Boxed lunches will be provided on Golf Carts
Following Play
Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
Entry Fee: $75 Registration is available to (10) male members and (5) female members. To Register, please call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Founder’s Cup Monday, November 16 18-Holes | Mixed Member-Member 2025 Champions: Frank Hayn & Anne Morris 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.
All players are required to use a riding cart. Monday, November 16 FORMAT: Better Ball of Pair – NET (85% handicap) 11:00 am-12:00 pm – Buffet Lunch 11:00 am – Practice Area Opens 12:30 pm – Shotgun Start Event to conclude around 6:00 pm Play will be from the set of tees where the majority of your rounds have been posted from. Handicap indexes as of Friday, November 13 will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $85 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 click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Thanksgiving Scramble Thursday, November 26 18-Holes | 4-Person Scramble 2025 Champions: Jackson Bevier, Chip Bevier, David Selheim, Kenny Lyons 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. This event is limited to the first 84 participants to register. If you are interested in playing on Thanksgiving, even if you do not wish to participate in the Scramble, please join us for this 10:00 am Shotgun.
Thursday, November 26 FORMAT: 4-Person Team Scramble – NET (25% Player A, 20% Player B, 15% Player C, 10% Player D) 10:00 am - Shotgun Start Handicap indexes as of Wednesday, November 25 will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $15 per person To Register for play on Thanksgiving, please click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
3-Club Challenge Thursday, December 3 9-Holes | Individual 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. All players are required to use a riding cart.
Family Members & Social Members are not eligible for this event. Thursday, December 3 FORMAT: Individual Stroke Play (Back Nine) Select your favorite three clubs to use for the entire competition 10:00 am – Shotgun Start at Old Tabby Links Following Play – Buffet Lunch Handicap indexes as of Tuesday, December 1 will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $35 per person To Register, please click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Christmas Eve Scramble Thursday, December 24 18-Holes | 4-Person Scramble 2025 Champions: Michael Burke, Joan Burke, Reed Burke, and Kent Burke Andy Pedersen, Jill Pedersen, Doug Metz, and Nancy Metz Mary Schmittlein, Michael Schmittlein, Jr., Alex Bullock, and Elizabeth Avery John Engelbrecht, Janet Engelbrecht, Ross Meyers, and Tonie Meyers Get in the holiday spirit with our annual Christmas Eve Scramble. This event is open to all Members & Guests. The field is open to the first 84 participants. 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 10:00 am Shotgun.
Thursday, December 24 FORMAT: 4-Person Team Scramble – NET (25% Player A, 20% Player B, 15% Player C, 10% Player D) 10:00 am Shotgun Start Handicap indexes as of Wednesday, December 23 will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $15 per person To Register for play on Christmas Eve, please click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
“Offspring” Parent-Child Monday, December 28 18-Holes | 2-Person Chapman 2025 Champions: Mike White & Jimmy White Join us for the fourth 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 28 10:00 am Shotgun Start at Old Tabby Links
Following Golf Cocktails & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres (Member Charge Bar) Handicap indexes as of Saturday, December 26 will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $100 per team To Register for the Offspring, please click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Defending Champions
Moore Putting Tuesday, March 2 2026 Champion: Michael Broomfield 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 2 10:00 am Shotgun Putting Challenge begins on the Front Nine of Old Tabby Links
Following Play Reception at the Golf House
Entry Fee: $35 per person
To Register, please click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Defending Champion
Palmer Cup East-West Challenge Thursday & Friday, March 11 - 12 2026 Champion: West Join us for 2027 Palmer Cup to see if the East side or the West side of the Island will be the new reigning champions! Thursday, March 11 6:00 pm Pairings Party – Golf House Brett (West Co-Captain) & Ben (East Co-Captain) will pair up with a member from each side of the Island who 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.
Friday, March 12 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Buffet Lunch in the Golf House
1:00 pm 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 Tuesday, March 9 will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $95 per player including: tee gift, Thursday & Friday 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 click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Defending Champions
TENGO Spring Tengo Sunday, March 14 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.
One-Day Mixed Member-Guest Monday, March 22 2026 Champions: Jerry Johnston, Brooke Streep, Robert Hughes, & Wendy Hughes Join us for our third 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. The format for the event is one best ball of the men combined with one best ball of the women for your team score. 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 22 11:30 am Practice Facility Opens
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Buffet Lunch
1:00 pm Shotgun Start on Old Tabby Links
Following Play Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres Signature Bar
Evening
At your leisure Dinner Reservations are required (additional charge) Handicap indexes as of Saturday, March 20 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 click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Defending Champions
Men’s Member-Guest Thursday – Saturday, April 22 - 24 2026 Champions: Rob McLane & McLane Cover 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 22 9:00 am Practice Facility Opens
9:30 am – 2:00 pm Registration & Practice Round (Tee Time Required) Optional Buffet Lunch Optional Skins Game - $20.00 Cash (Gross & Net Payouts)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Stag Night (Casual Attire) Player’s Reception, Dinner, & Games at Practice Tee
Friday, April 23 7:30 am Breakfast Buffet at the Golf House
8:00 am Practice Facility Opens
9:00 am Round #1 – Tee Times off Hole #1 and Hole #10
11:30 am Round #2 – Tee Times off Hole #1 and Hole #10 Lunch Served on the Golf Course at Holes #5 & #13
2:00 pm
Round #3 – Tee Times off Hole #1 and Hole #10 Snacks Available on the Golf Course
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Scoring & Player’s Reception at the Golf House
Evening At your leisure Dinner Reservations are required (additional charge)
Saturday, April 24 8:00 am Practice Area Opens Breakfast Buffet at the Golf House
10:00 am Round #4 – Shotgun Start
12:30 pm New pairings for Round #5 at the Golf House Lunch Served on the Golf House Lawn
12:45pm
Round #5 – Shotgun Start
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Scoring & Player’s Reception at the Golf House Spouses and Friends are welcome to join
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Sudden Death Playoff Alternate Shot Format Hole #18 – Par 3 Handicap indexes as of Saturday, April 17d will be used for this event.
Entry Fee: $1,350/team To Register for Men’s Member-Guest, please click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Defending Champions
Men’s Club Championship Friday & Saturday, April 30 – May 1 2026 Champion: Wil Myers 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, 36-Hole White/Green Tee Stableford and the 36-Hole Green Tee Stableford. Championship Proper Division – Tabby Tees
Low Gross Competition White Tee Stableford – 95% Handicap White/Green Stableford – 95% Handicap Green Tee Stableford – 95% Handicap
**Maximum handicap allowance of 36 strokes per 18-Hole round** Net Stableford Point System 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 5 will be used for this event where applicable.
To Register for the Men’s Club Championship, please click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
Defending Champion
‘26/’27 Twilight Golf – “Nine & Dine” Schedule As weather did not cooperate last year, we are going to give Twilight Golf another go. We will run two Twilight Golf events this year as 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 immediately following play. All players are required to use a riding cart.
Monday, November 30 - 2:00 pm Shotgun Monday, April 5 - 2:00 pm Shotgun Entry Fee: $65 per person, per event Entry fees are inclusive of Golf Cart Fees, Dinner, & Prizes. **Alcoholic Beverages are not included** To Register for a date, please click here or call the Golf Shop at (843) 987-2013
We look forward to a wonderful 2026-2027 tournament season!