Southern 500 Golf Invitational

62nd Annual Southern 500 Golf Invitational

Sign up now for the 2026 Southern 500 Golf Invitational Aug. 28-30 at Darlington Country Club. This is one of the longest running amateur tournaments in the state and helps support Friends of Southern 500 Junior Golf, a tax-exempt non-profit that provides instructional, educational and financial opportunities for youth in the area to pursue the game of golf.

Click the links below to download the entry form and sponsorship opportunities. We appreciate your participation in this significant event as we continue to celebrate our Centennial in grand style.

ENTRY FORM

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A Premier Amateur Golf Tournament in South Carolina

The Southern 500 Golf Invitational is a highlight of the amateur golf calendar and a signature event at Darlington Country Club. With more than six decades of history, the tournament has earned a reputation as one of South Carolina’s most prestigious amateur competitions, drawing talented players and enthusiastic supporters year after year.

Beyond the fairways, the Southern 500 Golf Invitational showcases everything that makes Darlington Country Club special: great golf, outstanding entertainment, and strong community support. The tournament also reflects DCC’s growing mission to give back, with efforts underway to provide junior golf scholarships in Darlington County and surrounding areas.

Jon Weiss Jr. Claims Southern 500 Golf Invitational Championship

Two Darlington Country Club golf standouts battled it out over 54 holes with Jon Weiss Jr. winning the 61st annual Southern 500 Golf Invitational Presented by PolyQuest Aug. 22-24. Weiss Jr. edged nine-time tournament champion Jamie Stanley by two shots to win the coveted title in his first time playing in the historic amateur tournament.

Weiss Jr.’s three-round total of 201 (66, 67, 68) was 15 under par, while Stanley recorded a three-day total of 203 (67, 68, 68) to finish at 13 under par.

PolyQuest to Serve as Presenting Corporate Sponsor of the 61st Annual Southern 500 Golf Invitational

Darlington Country Club is proud to welcome PolyQuest as the presenting corporate sponsor of this year's Southern 500 Golf Invitational. Their support helps us continue the tradition of one of South Carolina’s most celebrated amateur tournaments while creating an unforgettable experience for our players, members, and guests.

Zach Herold of Lexington (SC) Country Club birdied the 54th and final hole of the tournament to edge three-time defending champ Jamie Stanley by one stroke on Sunday

The tournament even featured some future participants who enjoyed the family-friendly festivities.

A packed house enjoyed the beach sounds of the iconic band The Embers

The tournament featured 106 participants from across the Southeast and beyond

Cook Out provided the participants with a delicious cheeseburger lunch on Saturday

Coca-Cola Consolidated from Florence was the presenting sponsor of the 60th annual Southern 500 Golf Invitational

Congratulations to our 2024 Southern 500 winner, Zach Herold, from Lexington, SC!

Darlington Country Club Unveils Redesigned Golf Holes for 60th Southern 500 Golf Invitational

The Darlington Country Club is proud to announce the completion of a significant redesign of holes 15, 16, and 17, just in time for the 60th edition of the Southern 500 Golf Invitational. The renovations, officially unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 21, 2024, have transformed these key sections of the course, elevating it to one of the premier golf layouts in the region.

The redesign project was led by renowned golf architect Richard Mandell, known for his expertise in revitalizing classic courses while preserving their original charm. The renovations involved extensive planning and execution, resulting in a more challenging and visually stunning experience for golfers.

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