Battle at Briar's Creek

The Battle at Briar's Creek is an NCAA Division I men's golf tournament hosted by the College of Charleston, a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). The event is held at The Golf Club at Briar's Creek in Johns Island, South Carolina, a par-72 course known for challenging conditions. The tournament format is stroke play over 54 holes, typically played across three rounds over two days, with 36 holes on the first day and 18 on the second. The field includes approximately 15-20 teams from various conferences, with recent participants including NC State, Duke, West Virginia, East Tennessee State, High Point, Elon University, and others. The event takes place in early February and serves as an important early-season competition for Division I programs preparing for the spring season and postseason play.