Inaugural Colonial Life Charity Classic tees off today in Columbia
May 14, 2026
Korn Ferry Tour Event Brings World-Class Golf, Live Music, and Family-Friendly Entertainment to the Midlands
The inaugural Colonial Life Charity Classic officially begins today, welcoming the future stars of the PGA TOUR, fans, and the Midlands community to a week of professional golf, live entertainment, and family fun at The Woodlands Club.
The tournament runs May 14–17 and features a full week of activities both on and off the course, including concerts immediately following play each day as part of the tournament’s Concert Series.
Concert lineup includes:
• Today – Prettier Than Matt
• Friday – Root Doctors
• Saturday – Larry Fleet
Concert admission is included with a tournament ticket.
Fans will also see a strong home-state presence in the field, as the tournament features eleven Korn Ferry Tour golfers from South Carolina:
• Kyle Westmoreland
• Matt NeSmith
• Shad Tuten
• Carson Young
• Matt Atkins
• Trent Phillips
• Jamie Wilson
• Bryson Nimmer
• Ben Martin
• Nathan Franks
• Jonathan Byrd
Additional tournament highlights include:
• Free admission for students courtesy of McClam & Associates
• Free admission for active duty military members and veterans courtesy of Synovus
• Family-friendly activities and fan experiences throughout the week
• A variety of food, beverage, and hospitality offerings on-site
“We’re thrilled to officially begin the inaugural Colonial Life Charity Classic and welcome fans from across South Carolina and beyond for an incredible week,” said Chris Baker, Tournament Director of the Colonial Life Charity Classic. “This event is about more than golf — it’s about bringing the community together through entertainment, family fun, and community impact.”
The Colonial Life Charity Classic is expected to generate significant economic and charitable impact throughout the Midlands, via United Way of the Midlands, while showcasing Columbia on a national stage through Korn Ferry Tour coverage.
Tickets are available online. For tickets and tournament information, visit Colonial Life Charity Classic.
