While most of the golf lovers will be busy with this week’s PGA Championship, the Woodcreek Club will be hosting the Colonial Life Charity Classic 2026 as a part of the Korn Ferry Tour. Let’s find out the tournament’s schedule, how to watch, and other necessary information.
Tournament Preview:
This year marks the first edition of the tournament. It’s a great addition to Columbia, SC’s golf scene and will help expand the state’s professional golf portfolio.
The tournament features some of the world’s most talented golf stars. We will be seeing 5 times PGA tour winner Jonathan Byrd participate, though the veteran’s recent performance is not at his best.
Speaking of recent performance, this year’s Visa Argentina Open winner, Alistair Docherty, will be looking to win his second tournament.
The 2026 LECOM Suncoast Classic winner, Jeremy Gandon, will also be a top contender for the cup.
Apart from them, 3 times PGA Tour winner Cameron Champ, 3 times Korn Ferry Tour winner Taylor Dickson, and 2 times PGA Tour winner Russell Knox will also be there to cheer the fans.
Colonial Life Charity Classic 2026 Schedule:
The tournament will start on Thursday, May 14, and will end on Sunday, May 17. All the rounds will be sponsored by different entities. For example, the first round will be sponsored by Experience Columbia, while the final round will be sponsored by Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The tournament will start from 6.40 am local time.
Venue: The Woodcreek Golf Club
The Colonial Life Charity Classic 2026 will be held at The Woodcreek Club, situated in Elgin, South Carolina, near the Columbia area. It’s a par 70 golf course at 7,032 yards.
How to Watch Colonial Life Charity Classic 2026
You can watch the Colonial Life Charity Classic 2026 live on the Golf Channel, as they are the primary broadcaster of the Korn Ferry tour.
If you want to stream the tournament live online, ESPN+ is the best solution. A subscription of ESPN+ will cost $11.99 per month
Players to Watch
Here are the top players you can watch for in the Colonial Life Charity Classic 2026:
| Player | Current OWGR Rank | Best OWGR Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Alistair Docherty | 191 | 186 |
| Jeremy Gandon | 163 | 156 |
| Bryson Nimmer | 372 | 288 |
| James Nicholas | 280 | 253 |
| Taylor Dickson | 284 | 118 |
| Jonathan Byrd | 556 | 39 |
| Matt Atkins | 541 | 308 |
| Matt NeSmith / Matthew NeSmith | 537 | 89 |
| Blades Brown | 120 | 120 |
| Russell Knox | 383 | 18 |
| Cameron Champ | 313 | 63 |
| Shad Tuten | 404 | 334 |
| Doc Redman | 201 | 76 |
| Kyle Westmoreland | 417 | 241 |
| Trent Phillips | 286 | 190 |
