The 36th Annual Rudolph Canzater Memorial Classic will be held July 30 – August 2 in Santee, South Carolina. The annual event brings together business leaders, community advocates, and golf enthusiasts from across the country for one of South Carolina’s most impactful and anticipated traditions.
WHAT:
Congressman Jim Clyburn’s 36th Annual Rudolph Canzater Memorial Classic returns to Santee, South Carolina, for four days of community engagement, educational investment, health initiatives, and championship golf. The annual event raises need-based scholarship funds for students who live or attend school in South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District while bringing together community leaders, elected officials, sponsors, golfers, and families from across the state. More than 1,000 attendees are expected throughout the weekend.
WHEN & WHERE:
Thursday, July 30 | Back to School Bash @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Santee Conference Center, 1737 Bass Drive, Santee, SC 29142
Expected Attendance: 400+ students and families
Students will receive free book bags, school supplies, haircuts, food, games, and community resources to help prepare for the upcoming school year.
Friday, July 31 | Ollie Johnson Memorial I-95 Health Fair @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Santee Conference Center, 1737 Bass Drive, Santee, SC 29142Expected Attendance: 200+
The free health fair will offer screenings, health education, wellness resources, and access to healthcare professionals to improve health outcomes throughout the I-95 corridor.
Saturday, August 1 | Golf Tournament Begins @ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* Lake Marion Golf Course (9069 SC-6, Santee, SC 29142)
* Santee Cooper Country Club (630 Santee Dr, Santee, SC 29142)
* Santee National Golf Club (8636 Old Number Six Hwy, Santee, SC 29142)
Expected Attendance: 175+
Golfers will ascend at the respective courses to enjoy a fun and competitive two days of golfing.
Saturday, August 1 | Dr. Emily E. Clyburn Memorial Brunch @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Santee Conference Center, 1737 Bass Drive, Santee, SC 29142
Expected Attendance: 175+
Featured Speakers:
- Dr. Tonya Matthews, President and CEO of the International African American Museum
- 2026 Miss South Carolina’s Teen Logan Wells
Guests will enjoy an inspiring program while supporting educational initiatives benefiting South Carolina students.
Saturday, August 1 | Beyond the Green: Celebrating Scholars and Sponsors Banquet@ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Santee Conference Center, 1737 Bass Drive, Santee, SC 29142
Expected Attendance: 200+
The banquet honors scholarship recipients and recognizes the sponsors and supporters whose generosity continues to transform lives through higher education.
Special Guests:
- South Carolina Collegiate Presidents and Dignitaries
Sunday, August 2 | Golf Tournament Resumes @ 8:30 AM (Awards Ceremony Begins at 1:00 PM)
Respective Golf Courses with the awards ceremony held at the Santee Conference Center
Expected Participation: 100+ golfers
WHO:
- Congressman James E. Clyburn, South Carolina 6th Congressional District
- Angela Clyburn, Executive Director, James E. Clyburn’s Scholarship and Research Foundation
- Community and business leaders
- Scholarship recipients and their families
- Dr. Tonya Matthews, President and CEO, International African American Museum
- 2026 Miss South Carolina’s Teen Logan Wells
- Local, state, and federal elected officials
- Sponsors, volunteers, and community partners
WHY:
For 36 years, the Rudolph Canzater Memorial Classic is recognized as one of South Carolina’s premier charitable golf events, dedicated to expanding educational opportunities through need-based scholarships while promoting health, service, and community engagement.
SPONSORS:
The 36th annual Rudolph Canzater Memorial Classic is made possible through the generous support of its corporate sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and donors whose investments continue to create opportunities for students and strengthen communities across South Carolina. The Founding Clubhouse Sponsor is Dell, who gives laptops to all scholarship recipients. The Clubhouse Sponsor is Microsoft, who generously equips all scholarship recipients with Microsoft Office programs on their Dell laptops. Other prominent sponsors include: Boeing, Dominion Energy, FedEx, Duke Energy, Diageo Brown Forman, Nucor, South Carolina Ports Authority, AFLAC, Norfolk Southern, Comcast, CSX, American Optometric Association, Altria Group, Inc, Nuclear Energy Institute, Mercedes Benz North America, Charter Communications Spectrum, Absolute Total Care, PepsiCo, BNSF, Fluor, Amentum, BMW Manufacturing, National Association of Realtors, UNUM/Colonial Life, National Beer Wholesalers of America, Nelson Mullins, Volvo, Savannah River Mission Completion, NAREIT, Optus Bank, The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Toyota Motor North America, First Citizens, Morgan Stanley, PhRMA, The Friedkin Group, AT&T, Association of American Railroads, Town of Santee, LKQ Corporation, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Kyle Michel Law Firm, Steve Beckham, Maynard Nexsen, and Dino James.