Check out where we have hosted some amazing events!
Create Tour Event
2026 Southern Invitational
Four days. Four iconic Lowcountry courses. One champion. The Create Tour's flagship fall stop returns to the Grand Strand.
Countdown to Tee Off
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Minutes
00
Seconds
Dates
October 1 – 4, 2026
Location
Pawleys Island, SC
Courses
Pawleys Plantation · True Blue · Litchfield · Caledonia
Friday/Saturday Night
TBD
Event Overview
The Southern Invitational
A four-day run through some of the best golf on the Grand Strand.
The Southern Invitational brings the Create Tour community to Pawleys Island for four days of competitive golf across four of the Lowcountry's most celebrated layouts. From the marsh holes of Pawleys Plantation to the dramatic finish at Caledonia, every round is a new test and a new chance to make a move.
The field is capped at 48 players, keeping the competition tight and the experience personal. Whether you are chasing the title, building content, or just here for great golf with great people, the Southern Invitational is built to deliver a complete Create Tour weekend.
What to Expect
- Four days of competitive golf across four standout courses
- A mix of formats across the weekend, building to a championship finish
- A 48-player field for a tight, personal competition
- A Saturday night out with the Create Tour community
- Optional on-site lodging to keep the group together
- A true Lowcountry golf experience from start to finish
Pricing
Entry & Lodging
Golf is all-in for four rounds. Lodging is optional.
Golf Package
$750
est.
All four rounds: Pawleys Plantation, True Blue, Litchfield, and Caledonia.
Field limited to 48 players
Lodging (optional)
$210
base est.
$70 per person, per night. Condos sleep 4–5. Base stay is Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Deposit
$200
Non-refundable deposit holds your spot. Balance due August 17, 2026.
Pay via Venmo @TomahawkYoung
Registration Opening Soon
The Rounds
Tournament Schedule
Tee times listed are the first tee each day. Please arrive at least one hour early.
Thu
1
Stroke Play
Opening Round — Pawleys Plantation
70 Tanglewood Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
First tee 2:02 PM · Arrive by 1:00 PM
A Jack Nicklaus design wrapped in classic Lowcountry marsh and moss-draped oaks. The opening round sets the tone with a layout that rewards smart, patient golf.
Get Directions
Fri
2
Format TBD
Second Round — True Blue
900 Blue Stem Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
First tee 7:39 AM · Arrive by 6:39 AM
Mike Strantz's bold, sprawling design brings sandy waste areas and wide-open drama. Format for this round will be announced soon.
Get Directions
Sat
3
Format TBD
Third Round — Litchfield Country Club
619 Country Club Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
First tee 9:08 AM · Arrive by 8:08 AM
A classic, tree-lined Lowcountry track and one of the area's original courses. Format for this round will be announced soon, with the night out at Grand Strand Brewing to follow.
Get Directions
Sun
4
Championship Stroke Play
Championship Round — Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
369 Caledonia Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
First tee 8:33 AM · Arrive by 7:33 AM
One of the most beloved courses in the Southeast, with its iconic oak-lined entrance and a finishing hole over water that makes a perfect stage to crown a champion.
Get DirectionsFeatured Courses
Where We Play
Four of the Grand Strand's finest, one for each day.
Thursday
Pawleys Plantation
70 Tanglewood Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
A Jack Nicklaus signature design known for its dramatic marsh holes and pure Lowcountry character.
Get Directions
Friday
True Blue
900 Blue Stem Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
A bold, big-scale Mike Strantz creation with sweeping waste areas and room to swing freely.
Get Directions
Saturday
Litchfield Country Club
619 Country Club Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
A traditional, tree-lined layout and one of the original courses on the Grand Strand. Classic and walkable.
Get Directions
Sunday
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
369 Caledonia Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
A former rice plantation turned championship-caliber finale, consistently ranked among the best in the country.
Get DirectionsWhy This Event Stands Out
The Southern Invitational Difference
Multiple Formats
A different test each day, building to a championship finish on Sunday.
Iconic Courses
Four of the Grand Strand's most celebrated layouts in four days.
48-Player Field
A tight, personal field that keeps the competition close and the group connected.
Community First
The welcoming Create Tour experience that keeps players coming back.
See You in Pawleys Island
Ready to Play?
Whether you're competing for the title, creating content, or just looking for four days of great golf with great people, the 2026 Southern Invitational is set to be a highlight of the Create Tour season. The field is capped at 48 — registration opens soon.
Registration Opening Soon
View All Events
Previous Events
2026 JAM
June 5-7, 2026 | Birmingham, AL
Farmlinks at Pursell Farms, RTJ Oxmoor Valley (Ridge Course), RTJ Ross Bridge
2026 Bayou Invitational
February 27 - March 1 | New Orleans, LA
Grand Ridge | TPC Lousiana | Bayou Oaks South
2025 Southern Invitational
Oct 2-5, 2025 | Pawleys Island, SC
Pawleys Plantation | TPC of Myrtle Beach | Heritage Club | True Blue
2024 Southern Invitational
Oct 4-6, 2024 | Kingsport, TN
Graysburg Hills | Crockett Ridge | Cattails at Meadowview
Create Tour at Innisbrook
Mar 14-17, 2024 | Palm Harbor, FL
South Course | Island Course | Copperhead
2023 Southern Invitational
Oct 6-8, 2023 | Kingsport, TN
Graysburg Hills | Crocketts Ridge | Cattails at Meadowview
2023 Chunky Golfer Invitational
June 9-11, 2023 | Denver, CO
Foothills GC | Fox Hollow GC | Fossil Trace
2023 Shhh at Sequoyah
Mar 24-26, 2023 | Cherokee, NC
Sequoyah National | Smoky Mountain CC
2023 Atlanta Shhh
Jan 20-22, 2023 | Atlanta, GA
The Frog | Bridgemill Athletic Club
2022 Flamingo Invitational
Nov 10-13, 2022 | Orlando, Fl
The Legends & Legends Walk at Orange Lake Resort | Wekiva GC | Mayfair GC
2022 Southern Invitational
Aug 5-7, 2022 | Kingsport, TN
Cattails at Meadowview | TriCities GC | Graysburg Hills