Hardeeville, South Carolina – Riverton Pointe Golf and Country Club in Hardeeville, South Carolina will host the 2026 BIG EAST Men’s Golf Championships, May 2 – 4. Eleven BIG EAST schools will participate in the Men’s Golf Championships, including Marquette University, Xavier University, Creighton University, Seton Hall University, St. John’s University, University of Connecticut, Villanova University, Georgetown University, DePaul University, Butler University, and Providence College. Three golfers have connections to South Carolina’s Lowcountry, with Jack Bosworth of Seton Hall and Austin Scott of DePaul University both hailing from Daniels Island, while Campbell Skelly from Providence College is from Charleston.
2026 marks the fourth consecutive year the BIG EAST Golf Championships will be played at Riverton Pointe as the club hosted the Women’s Championship in 2025, the Men’s Championship in 2024, and the Men’s and Women’s Championship in 2023. From scoring to shuttling, more than 40 Riverton Pointe Members will volunteer their time, effort, and support to help make the event run smoothly and efficiently, while the Riverton Pointe agronomy, golf operations and food and beverage teams will be executing a top-tier event for players, coaches, and spectators.
“On behalf of UConn Golf, we’re excited to have the BIG EAST Championship at Riverton Pointe Golf and Country Club,” said University of Connecticut Head Golf Coach Dave Pezzino. “The course conditions are outstanding – firm, fair, and championship ready in every sense. What really makes this place special, though, is the people. The staff has been wonderful to work with, and the members have welcomed our teams with the low country’s world-famous Southern hospitality. It’s a first class setting for our championship, and we’re grateful to be competing at such a special place.”
“It is truly an honor to serve as the host site for the BIG EAST Golf Championships,” said Riverton Pointe Golf and Country Club General Manager Gary Otto. “We take great pride in showcasing our beautiful course, top-notch facilities, and the dedicated, knowledgeable staff who help make every event a success. Our welcoming membership community adds to the special atmosphere that makes Riverton Pointe such a unique place.”
Located 14 miles from Hilton Head, Riverton Pointe Golf and Country Club has a host of exceptional private club amenities, including an 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf course and practice facility, a resort-style pool, Har-Tru green clay tennis courts, stand-alone pickleball courts and bocce ball courts. Riverton Pointe’s state-of-the-art fitness center features coastal-inspired architecture, cardio and strength training machines, and a bright group exercise studio. Riverton Pointe’s new clubhouse is the social hub of the community with both indoor and outdoor dining options, a fresh and inspired daily menu, planned social events, and water views. For more information on Riverton Pointe Golf and Country Club, visit www.rivertonpointecc.com.
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