Country Club of Charleston to host 2028 U.S. Mid-Amateur
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – For the third time in the history of the course. the Country Club of Charleston is set to host a USGA Championship in 2028.
The 47th U.S. Mid-Amateur golf tournament will be played in Charleston September 23rd-28th in 2028.
Organized by the USGA, the Mid-Am is the leading tournament for post-college amateur golfers in the United States.
The Country Club of Charleston hosted the 2013 U.S. Women's Amateur and the U.S. Women's Open in 2019.
Yeaman's Hall Club in Hanahan will serve as a stroke-play co-host course in 2028.
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