Our Story

A Tradition Since 1970

Where Our Story Began

From 1964 to 1970, women golfers in South Carolina who had reached the age of “wisdom and distinction” — 50 years — competed in the Senior Division of the Women’s South Carolina Golf Association annual championships. At the time, it was the only senior women’s event in the state.

In 1970, a movement began within the W.S.C.G.A. to establish a separate organization that would enable more senior women to participate in an annual championship and, as the proposed constitution stated, “to encourage friendly golf competition and good fellowship among senior players.”

The Constitution, By-Laws and Tournament Regulations were adopted and signed by 59 charter members representing 19 W.S.C.G.A. clubs.

The First Championship

Meeting again in June and September, the board planned the first Annual Championship and Meeting of the South Carolina Senior Women’s Golf Association. It was held at the Country Club of Charleston on October 27, 1970.

The association seal, designed by Marie Kessler, was presented and adopted. Annette Roddey moved that the seal be accepted “with the clear understanding that lavender and old lace never be incorporated in its design.” The motion carried.

As the founders intended, friendly competition and good fellowship continue to flourish — and enthusiasm for this incredible game has never been greater.