Entry Fee $3,500
Entry Includes:
- 4 rooms for 4 nights (Friday–Tuesday) at Waynesville Inn & Golf Club
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Saturday–Monday
- Breakfast and lunch on Tuesday
The JT Poston Invitational returns to the Waynesville Inn & Golf Club in 2026, continuing its legacy as one of collegiate golf’s premier September events.
Each year, top programs travel to the mountains of North Carolina to compete for one of the sport’s most respected trophies-and to support the mission of the JT Poston WIGC Charitable Foundation.
Teams Arrive and Check into Waynesville Inn and Golf Club
7:00am – Breakfast in the Main Clubhouse in Rotunda 8:30am – Practice Round Begins – Shotgun Start Lunch – on Patio 1:00pm – Collegiate/Am event begins – Shotgun Start Please bring gear (balls, hats, shirts, etc.) for each of the 4 players your representative will play with 6:00pm – Dinner Event
7:30-10:00am – Breakfast in Rotunda 9:00am – 1st Round – Tee times beginning off 1 & 10 Throughout the day – Snacks and beverages on course Lunch – Provided at 1 and 10 tee Evening – Team dinner with Member host / Coaches Dinner, Watershed Tavern
7:30-10:00am – Breakfast in Rotunda 9:00am – 2nd Round – Tee times beginning off 1 & 10 Throughout the day – Snacks and beverages on course Lunch – Provided at 1 and 10 tee 6:00pm – Dinner in Rotunda
7:30-10:00am – Breakfast in Rotunda 9:00am – Final Round – Tee times beginning off 1 & 10 Throughout the day – Snacks and beverages on course Lunch – Buffet on Patio
Foundry Hotel Asheville
Preferred lodging options and travel details will be announced shortly. Stay tuned for updates.
The Invitational is hosted at the Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, a scenic mountain course known for its classic layout and elevated playing experience.
Recently revitalized, the property offers a championship setting that showcases both the course and the surrounding North Carolina landscape.
Get tournament announcements, field updates, and 2026 details as soon as they’re available.
Since 2003, the JT Poston Invitational has grown from a local collegiate event into one of the region’s most prestigious tournaments. Honoring PGA Tour professional J.T. Poston and giving back to the communities that shaped his journey, the Invitational now draws top college teams from across the country to the mountains of Western North Carolina.
Over the years, the field has become stronger, attracting elite student-athletes and future professional talent. A more competitive field doesn’t just raise the stakes on the course-it helps the WIGC Charitable Foundation increase its impact, funding youth programs, golf access initiatives, and community projects that give back to the region.
From its early days as a community-focused event to its current status as a nationally recognized tournament, the JT Poston Invitational blends unforgettable competition with meaningful philanthropy. Each year, stronger teams, greater attention, and bigger contributions make the tournament a highlight of the collegiate golf calendar and a force for good off the course.
As the tournament gained prestige, more collegiate teams from across the country joined. The event expanded its partnerships with local schools and golf clubs, increasing access for youth programs and scholarships.
By this time, the WIGC Charitable Foundation had established a solid reputation for promoting youth development and golf course access, making the Invitational more than just a competition-it became a platform for growth and opportunity.
With continued success, the tournament drew national attention. Collegiate teams competed for one of the most coveted trophies in college golf, while the WIGC Charitable Foundation strengthened its impact in the community.
Scholarship programs, youth clinics, and mentorship initiatives reached new heights, helping hundreds of young athletes pursue both academic and athletic goals.
Now held at the scenic Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, the JT Poston Invitational continues to attract top talent and provide meaningful opportunities for youth. The tournament has been a catalyst for community engagement, inspiring the next generation of golfers while raising crucial funds to support the WIGC Charitable Foundation’s programs.
As the tournament draws stronger collegiate fields each year, it also increases donations and support for the WIGC Charitable Foundation, allowing the expansion of scholarships, youth clinics, and mentorship initiatives.
