2026 Ladies Member-Guest Tournament (La Dolce Vita!)
What a memorable Ladies Member–Guest Tournament on Dataw Island!
The event began with a warm welcome last Wednesday as players arrived for a practice round, followed by a lively Welcome Reception in the Carolina Ballroom. Members and guests gathered for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to meet fellow competitors while kicking off an exciting week of golf and competition.
Round 1 featured a 9:00 AM shotgun start for the 18-hole division and an 11:00 AM shotgun start for the 9-hole division, setting a fun and energetic tone for the opening day of play. Round 2 followed with the same morning start times, and despite the rain, players showed tremendous grit and determination as they battled through the conditions and continued to compete at a high level.
Following play, the Shootout brought teams head-to-head on Cotton Dike Hole 18, where the overall tournament title was decided in an exciting finish. The weekend concluded with a “La Dolce Vita” Awards Dinner, bringing everyone together to celebrate outstanding play and wrap up another wonderful event.
2026 Ladies Member–Guest Tournament Champions
18‑Hole Division
Terri Jodoin & Patty Helmstetter
9‑Hole Division
Nadine Winters & Abigail Bickham
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Day 1 Special Contest Winners
9 Holers
Closest to the Pin: Susan Morrow
Straightest Drive: Abby Bickham
White Tee
Closest to the Pin: Betty Arnold
Straightest Drive: Chris Assaf
Combo Tee
Closest to the Pin: Peggy Roca
Straightest Drive: Kathy Wallace
Green Tee
Closest to the Pin: Erica Roblee, Donna Deely
Straightest Drive: Marisa Pernoi, Abby Davis
Day 2 Special Contest Winners
9 Holers
Closest to the Pin: N/A
Straightest Drive: Tina Bongiovanni
White Tee
Closest to the Pin: Sue Zankowski
Straightest Drive: Chris Assaf
Combo Tee
Closest to the Pin: Jennifer Bonner
Straightest Drive: Tammy Sparrow
Green Tee
Closest to the Pin: Sona Perez
Straightest Drive: Anna Monohan
Thank you to all members and guests, staff, local sponsors, and the Ladies Member–Guest Committee for making this another successful tournament. Thank you also to Tournament Chair Tori Sanders and her many volunteers. Congratulations to all participants for a fantastic weekend of golf and sportsmanship.