ABOUT the event
CONGRATULATIONS
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Champions of the 13th Annual Colleton River Collegiate Charity Golf Tournament.
A Tradition is Born
The Colleton River Collegiate Charity Golf Tournament was established in 2013 thanks to the generosity and passion of Al and Willa Thiess, devoted members of the Colleton River Club. Al, a former Michigan State University golfer (1964-68), saw an opportunity to give back to his alma mater and the sport that brought him so much joy.
With this vision, Al worked closely with the MSU coaches to bring Michigan State University and three other schools together for the inaugural event. Since that first collegiate tournament in 2013, the tournament has flourished, growing in size and reputation.
Today, the Colleton River Collegiate is recognized as one of the premier collegiate golf tournaments in the United States, regularly hosting up to 16 teams from around the country, with players representing 19 different countries in 2025.
Although Al Thiess passed away in 2017, his legacy lives on through this tournament. His love for golf and dedication to nurturing the sport continue to positively impact collegiate players and the local community, ensuring that the Colleton River Collegiate remains a lasting tradition in college golf.
Colleton River is home of SC Amateur and US Open qualifiers
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$185,000 Raised in three years
In 2022, the Colleton River Collegiate Fund was created. Over its first three years, this charitable initiative has raised over $185,000, directly supporting food, shelter, and medical care for the Beaufort County Lowcountry community.
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What Participants Are Saying
“Thank you for a great week at Colleton River. I had a great first time and look forward to many more.”
Brycen Jones - Georgia Southern U. - 2024 Individual Champion
“On behalf of the entire Rutgers Team we thank you for having us play at Colleton River. This has been my favorite event, and every year, we have made the trip down. The hospitality is always second to none, and we always look forward to it!”
Xavier Marcoux - Rutgers University
“Thank you for all the hard work that goes into the Colleton River Collegiate. Every year, the event gets better. All of the members are so welcoming to us, and that makes us appreciate the event so much more. We are all looking forward to coming back next year!”
Show Your Support
support a team
Show your team support while donating to a charity! Your personalized sign will be prominently displayed during the Collegiate Golf Event, Feb. 28 - March 2, 2026!
View the team sign options now and note your selections.
Each sign is $150, payable to our charity, Colleton River Collegiate Helping Hands Funds, which disperses funds to local organizations. Donations are made through the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
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Contribute to the Colleton River Collegiate Fund, supporting local community initiatives.
Your tax-deductible donations help us to help those in need in our community. Thank you for your generosity!
Proceeds from the event are distributed through the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, a 501(c)(3) organization.
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The unwavering support of our generous donors, talented players, dedicated sponsors, and tireless volunteers fuels the Colleton River Collegiate Charity Golf Tournament, driving excellence in collegiate golf while honoring Al and Willa Thiess’ legacy of generosity through the sport.