Welcome
We are excited to host you for the 2026 Keiser University College of Golf Palmetto Championship! The staff is looking forward to providing you an outstanding experience.
A special thank you to our title sponsor, Keiser University College of Golf. Without their support, the tournament would not be possible. When it comes to golf college and academy programs, Keiser University understands what is necessary to help aspiring professionals succeed, offering compelling reasons to pursue an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in golf management from Keiser University.
Format
The tournament will be conducted as a 54-hole team stroke play championship. Teams will consist of five (5) players, using the low four (4) scores to determine the team total. Teams will play one of three course rotations based on pre-tournament seeding, all for the same overall 54-hole tournament leaderboard. All schools will play one round at each host course (Caledonia, True Blue, Tradition).
A simultaneous individual stroke play event will be conducted for all participants as well. Once all starting five (5) players begin tournament play, no substitutions are permitted. All rules of golf will be followed per the SCHSL and USGA guidelines.
Teams will be placed in pods based on a pre-determined ranking using information compiled from past Palmetto performance submitted Registration forms. Pairings will be randomized within pods on Round 1, then reset for Rounds 2 & 3. In the event of a rain out, flights will be created based on the groups of pairings established in Round 1.
Meals/Hospitality
Meals will be provided to players & coaches (that paid ahead for a coach’s meal plan) as part of the team entry fee. All meals are served out of the clubhouse you are playing on that day:
Thursday –Approximately 11:30AM - 2:00 PM
Friday –Approximately 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday – Approximately 1:00 PM - until
Tournament Week Important Dates
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 - True Blue
• Team check-in, 12:00pm - 7:00 PM at the True Blue Clubhouse
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 – Caledonia, Tradition, True Blue
• 8:30am – 12:30pm (cont'd) Team check-in, True Blue Clubhouse
• 11:30am – 2:00pm Lunches available
• 12:30pm - 2:15pm 1st Round tee times
• 8:00pm Coaches notified via email of assignment/following day start times - See pairings template to get an idea where you could be paired the following round.
POD A: Caledonia - 12:39 - 2:18PM
POD B: True Blue - 12:39 - 2:18PM
POD C: Tradition - 12:20 - 1:59PM
Friday, April 3rd, 2026 – Caledonia, Tradition, True Blue
• 11:30am – 2:00pm Lunches available
• 12:30pm - 2:15pm 2nd Round tee times
• 8:00pm Coaches notified via email of assignment/following day start times - See pairings template to get an idea where you could be paired the following round.
POD A: Tradition - 12:20 - 1:59PM
POD B: Caledonia - 12:39 - 2:18PM
POD C: True Blue - 12:39 - 2:18PM
Saturday, April 4th, 2026 - Caledonia, Tradition, True Blue
• 7:30am – 9:20am 3rd Round tee times
• 1:00pm Lunches available
• 2:00pm Awards Ceremony, True Blue 18th Green
POD A: True Blue - 7:39 - 9:09AM
POD B: Tradition - 7:50 - 9:20AM
POD C: Caledonia - 7:39 - 9:09AM
POD INFORMATION
POD A - Cary Christian School, Charlotte Christian School, Charlotte Latin (A, B), Clovis West High School, Dorman High School, Forsyth Country Day School, Frederica Academy (A, B), Greenwood High School, Heritage Academy, Nation Ford, Oceanside Collegiate Academy, River Bluff High School, Trinity Collegiate School, Wesleyan Christian Academy
POD B - Academic Magnet High School, Cannon School, Christ Church Episcopal School, D.W. Daniel High School, Durham Academy (A, B), Fort Mill HS, Gray Collegiate Academy, Lexington High School, Mater Dei (A, B, C), Mountain View Preparatory, North Raleigh Christian Academy, Providence Day School, RJ Reynolds
POD C - Atlantic Collegiate Academy, Buffalo High School, Calvary Day School, Cary Academy, Dutch Fork High School, Gaffney High School (A, B), Gilbert HS, Greer High School, Hillcrest High School, Palmetto High School, Seneca High School, Southside Christian School, Waccamaw High School, Yucaipa High School (A, B)