The Bluffton Rotary Satellite Evening Club announces its Inaugural Rotary Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Island West Golf Club in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Thee theme for the event is Patriotism - celebrating our country’s 250th Anniversary. The tournament will raise funds for the Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) Nursing Scholarship Fund, directly supporting aspiring nurses who wish to pursue their education and careers in the Lowcountry.
The tournament will feature a full field of 26 teams of four golfers each. competing on Island West Golf Club's acclaimed 18-hole, par-72 championship course — designed by Fuzzy Zoeller and Clyde Johnston — nestled among rolling fairways, elevated tees, natural marsh areas, and majestic live oaks. The event will include a shotgun start format, on-course contests, raffle prizes, awards, and a post-tournament reception.
As a tribute to the freedoms we are blessed to enjoy in this country and in our Lowcountry community, four 10-foot American flag poles will line the back of each tee box throughout the course. The flags will be provided by the Hilton Head Rotary Sunset Club, creating a striking, patriotic display that honors our nation as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. Flag Sponsorships are available for businesses and individuals who wish to align their support with this signature visual tribute or recognize a Hero in your life with a custom placard describing your Hero. Each Flag Sponsorship includes recognition on a dedicated plaque displayed at the sponsored tee box, ensuring lasting visibility throughout the tournament.
Proceeds from the tournament will be directed to the TCL Nursing Scholarship Fund, administered through Rotary District 7770 Foundation. The fund provides critical financial support to nursing students at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, helping to address the region's growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals.
"This tournament and our volunteers represents the best of what Rotary stands for - Service Above Self," said Shawn Marlowe, Chair of Bluffton Rotary Satellite Evening Club. "By supporting nursing education at TCL, we're making a direct investment in the health and well-being of our Lowcountry community. Every golfer, sponsor, and donor who joins us on July 2 is helping put a future nurse through school, and we need to support as many as we can especially now with all the growth in our area”.
Sponsorship packages are available at multiple levels, offering businesses and individuals the opportunity to support the cause while gaining visibility before, during, and after the event. Sponsorship tiers include Title Sponsor – Full Scholarship Donor $3500.00 , Liberty Sponsor-$1,500, Eagle Sponsor- $750.00, Patriot Sponsor - $250, Beverage Cart Sponsor, American Flag and other add-ons. Each tier includes benefits such as signage, recognition in promotional materials, and golfer registration spots depending on level. Businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to reach out early, as packages are expected to fill quickly.
Individual golfer and team registration is now open. Registration includes greens fees, cart, lunch, non-alcoholic, beverages, on-course contests, and the post-tournament awards reception. Space is limited to ensure a premier experience for all participants, and early registration is strongly encouraged. To register, secure a sponsorship, or learn more about donation opportunities, contact Shawn Marlowe at blufftonrotarysatelliteclub@gmail.com or check us out on our social media pages: Rotary Club of Bluffton Evening Satellite
