Pendley Announces 2026-27 Schedule

8/18/2026 11:00:00 AM

Rock Hill, S.C. -- Winthrop men's head golf coach Kevin Pendley announced the 2026-27 schedule that features 10 events, six of which will take place in the Palmetto State.

Myrtle Beach Golf Trips Intercollegiate (Host: Coastal Carolina)

Sept. 6-8, 2026
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Grande Dunes Resort Club)
- Located on the Intracoastal Waterway
- Top 100 public courses
Defending Champion: Florida Atlantic (-26)
Last Winthrop Appearance: first appearance

Graeme McDowell Invitational (Host: UAB)

Sept. 20-22, 2026
Oneonta, Ala. (Limestone Springs Golf Club)
- Host of the American Family Championship (PGA Tour Champions)
- Host of the WIAA Boys and Girls State Tournament
- Host of the NCAA Division I Cross Country National Championship
Defending Champion: North Alabama (+2)
Last Winthrop Appearance: 7^th (2025)

Bryan Bros Collegiate (Host: South Carolina)

Sept. 28-29, 2026
West Columbia, S.C. (Solina Golf Club)
- Formerly known as Indian River Golf Club
- Title of event named after Wesley and George Bryan IV, who are known on social media and both were on the Gamecocks golf team
Defending Champion: LSU (-35)
Last Winthrop Appearance: 15^th (2025)

Furman Intercollegiate (Host: Furman)

Oct. 18-19, 2025
Greenville, S.C. (Furman University Golf Course)
Defending Champion: Stetson (-3)
Last Winthrop Appearance: 6^th (2025)

Lake Jovita Invitational (Host: Ball State and Richmond)

Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2027
Lake Jovita, Fla. (Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club – South Course)
- designed by Tom Lehman and golf course architect Kurt Sandness
Defending Champion: Xavier (-18)
Last Winthrop Appearance: T3 (2026)

Seminole Intercollegiate (Host: Florida State)

Mar. 7-9, 2027
Tallahassee, Fla. (Seminole Legacy Golf Club)
- Formerly known as Don Veller Seminole Golf Course, the Club recently completed a comprehensive renovation of its golf facilities under the direction of the Nicklaus Design company
- Ranked #15 in Golf.com's Top 30 golf courses in Florida (2022-23)
Defending Champion: Florida State (-8)
Last Winthrop Appearance: 14^th (2018)

Seahawk Intercollegiate (Host: UNC Wilmington)

Mar. 22-23, 2027
Wilmington, N.C. (Country Club of Landfall, Nicklaus Course)
- 45 holes of championship golf designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus
Defending Champion: UNCW (-18)
Last Winthrop Appearance: first appearance

The Rodeo at Bulls Bay (Host: College of Charleston)

Mar. 28-30, 2027
Awendaw, S.C. (Bulls Bay Golf Club)
- First year of event was 2024
- Hosted 2021 Wyndham Cup, an American Junior Golf Association team match play event
Defending Champion: College of Charleston (-35)
Last Winthrop Appearance: 14^th (2026)

Wofford Invitational (Host: Wofford)

Apr. 12-13, 2027
Spartanburg, S.C. (Country Club of Spartanburg)
- Designed by Davis Love III and Paul Cowey
- 10 Best New Courses in America – Golf Digest
Defending Champion: USC Aiken (-12)
Last Winthrop Appearance: 4^th (2026)

Big South Conference Championship (Host: Big South Conference)