New Korn Ferry Tour Event Coming to South Carolina

South Carolina is adding another major golf event to its portfolio with the creation of the Colonial Life Charity Classic, a new Korn Ferry Tour event in May 2026 at The Woodcreek Club in Elgin, South Carolina, just outside Columbia.

The event is set to debut May 11–17, 2026. Framed by the Tom Fazio-designed Championship Golf Course, The Woodcreek Club stretches over 7,000 yards and hosted the 2013 South Carolina Amateur Championship and served as the venue for the 2011 South Carolina Senior Championship.

“We’re proud to welcome the Colonial Life Charity Classic to the Korn Ferry Tour schedule,” said Alex Baldwin, president of the Korn Ferry Tour. “Columbia is a vibrant and growing sports market and with a strong host organization in Eventive Sports, a leading insurance brand in Colonial Life, and a top-tier venue in The Woodcreek Club, this event is positioned for long-term success.”

The Colonial Life Charity Classic strengthens South Carolina’s presence in professional golf, joining the BMW Charity Pro-Am on the Korn Ferry Tour, as well as the RBC Heritage and ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic on the PGA Tour.

“This partnership with the Korn Ferry Tour represents an incredible opportunity for Columbia,” said Daniel Rickenmann, mayor of Columbia. “With a five-year commitment from both the Korn Ferry Tour and our title sponsor Colonial Life, we’re proud to welcome a world-class event that will uplift our city and its residents. Rooted in a region with deep ties to the game of golf, Columbia is perfectly positioned to become the next great stop on the professional circuit.”

Colonial Life will serve as the event’s title sponsor. Eventive Sports, a sports management firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, will serve as the host organization and operator. Former PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour member Chris Baker will serve as tournament director.

“This exciting opportunity reflects our ongoing commitment to the Midlands community,” said Colonial Life President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Arnold. “We’re thrilled to partner with the city of Columbia, The Woodcreek Club, Eventive Sports and other sponsors to bring a premier Korn Ferry Tour event to life. Importantly, we’re honored to support the incredible work of United Way of the Midlands through this tournament, as they continue to drive generational change in our region.”