2026 SEC Championship

Description

The 2026 SEC Championship takes place April 21-26 at the Retreat Course in Saint Simons Island. This team event uses stableford scoring format, offering a unique competitive dynamic compared to traditional stroke play. Open to eligible participants, the championship will showcase collegiate golf talent across six days of competition on Georgia's coastal course.

Retreat Course

Kings Way

Saint Simons Island, GA, United States

Retreat Course is surrounded by towering Georgia longleaf pines and sleepy native oaks, featuring dramatic greens set within a picturesque natural landscape. The course offers an open feeling with wider fairways and an additional 300 yards of length compared to other layouts, creating a lower profile design. This combination of architectural features and generous fairway widths makes Retreat Course more accessible while maintaining visual interest through its distinctive greens. Located at the Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island, the course benefits from the region's natural beauty and mature tree-lined setting. As part of the prestigious Sea Island Golf Club complex alongside the championship Seaside and Plantation courses, Retreat Course serves golfers of varying skill levels seeking an enjoyable round in a traditional resort setting with professional caddie service and comprehensive golf instruction available through the adjacent Golf Performance Center.