As we approach the first tee time in just a handful of days, here are a couple of key storylines to keep an eye on in preparation for a memorable weekend in the Lowco.
Category: Palmetto Championship at Congaree
GOLF: Nimmer among sponsor exemptions to play Palmetto Championship at Congaree
When the RBC Canadian Open was removed from the PGA Tour's schedule for 2021, Bryson Nimmer wondered what would happen to the sponsor exemption he had earned to play in the event. When the Palmetto Championship at Congaree took its place on the slate, it was assumed Nimmer would get a second "home game" this year. Now it's official.
GOLF: Koepka, Kisner latest commitments to play at Congaree
The field for the PGA Tour’s first stop in Ridgeland later this month has added a couple more big names with four-time major champion Brooks Koepka and Palmetto State native Kevin Kisner committing to play the Palmetto Championship at Congaree.
GOLF: Congaree, First Tee team up to let young golfers hone their skills at The Sarge
With the PGA Tour set to make its first stop in Ridgeland in June, golf fans around the world will soon learn much more about the Congaree Foundation’s mission to positively impact the lives of young people through the game of golf — but about 30 local children experienced that mission firsthand on Saturday.
GOLF: Englishmen Hatton, Fitzpatrick commit to play PGA Tour event at Congaree
Tournament officials for the Palmetto Championship at Congaree announced Tuesday that two of England’s top golfers have added their names to the field for the first-time event, with World No. 9 Tyrrell Hatton and No. 17 Matt Fitzpatrick set to compete in South Carolina’s third PGA Tour event of the season from June 10-13 in Ridgeland.
GOLF: Top-ranked Dustin Johnson commits to Palmetto Championship at Congaree
Representatives from the PGA Tour, Congaree Golf Club, and the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism introduced the local media to the best-kept secret in Lowcountry golf on Monday — and broke a little news in the process.