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See some of PGA Tour's top golfers in under an hour's drive from Savannah at CJ Cup

nathan dominitz, savannah morning news
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The 15th hole (left) at Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, South Carolina, is pictured during a 2019 photo shoot.
The 15th hole (left) at Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, South Carolina, is pictured during a 2019 photo shoot.

After leaving Las Vegas, The CJ Cup has a new home this year at Congaree Golf Club near Ridgeland, S.C., under an hour's drive from Savannah. Some of the PGA Tour's biggest names will make their debut at the private course, including Rory McIlroy, the reigning and three-time FedExCup champion who won this event in 2021 at The Summit Club in Las Vegas in 2021.

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Where is the CJ Cup in South Carolina?

Congaree Golf Club's address for calculating directions is 384 Davant Drive, Ridgeland, S.C. It's located in rural Jasper County outside of Ridgeland in unincorporated Gillisonville.

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, flips his putter after missing a birdie putt on the 15th green during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge tournament at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, June 13.
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, flips his putter after missing a birdie putt on the 15th green during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge tournament at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, June 13.

Official World Golf Ranking top-10 players in the field

The 78-player, no-cut field features 15 of the world's top 20 players, including 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year at No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, 2. Rory McIlroy, 5. Jon Rahm, 8. Justin Thomas, 9. Collin Morikawa and 10. Matt Fitzpartrick.

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Peach State flavor in former UGA, Tech golfers

In addition to Georgia Tech graduate Matt Kuchar, the field includes former Georgia Bulldogs Brian Harman (a Savannah native), Harris English, Russell Henley, Chris Kirk, Kevin Kisner, Keith Mitchell, Sepp Straka and Brendan Todd.

Savannnah native Brian Harman watches his tee shot during the second round at the Masters in Augusta. Harman is in the field at The CJ Cup at Congaree Golf Club this week.
Savannnah native Brian Harman watches his tee shot during the second round at the Masters in Augusta. Harman is in the field at The CJ Cup at Congaree Golf Club this week.

Other golfers of note

The event with a $10.5 million purse includes 23 players from the top 30 in the 2021-22 FedExCup playoffs and eligibility points list. Among those not already noted above are Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Lucas Glover, Max Homa, Hideki Matsuyama, Webb Simpson and Sam Burns, winner of the first Savannah Golf Championship in 2018 (now the Club Car Championship at The Landings Club) on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Jordan Spieth, left, and Justin Thomas celebrate after a team win in match play against the International team at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club on Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C.
Jordan Spieth, left, and Justin Thomas celebrate after a team win in match play against the International team at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club on Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C.

Local course knowledge

A Tom Fazio design in 2017 regarded as tough but fair, Congaree debuted at No. 39 in Golf Digest’s America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses for 2021-22, and hosted the PGA Tour's Palmetto Championship in June 2021, when it ranked 31st on Golfweek's top 200 modern courses (built on or after 1960). Sand is in plentiful supply at the location of the former 18th century rice plantation that’s become the 2,800-acre property, including 152 acres for the par-71 course measuring 7,655 yards. Fairways run off into sand areas, with bunkering around the greens, making approach shots critical.

Dustin Johnson and Kevin Kisner walk across a bridge from the second tee during the first round of the Palmetto Championship at Congaree in June 2021.
Dustin Johnson and Kevin Kisner walk across a bridge from the second tee during the first round of the Palmetto Championship at Congaree in June 2021.

What is the CJ Cup?

The CJ Cup was launched as Korea’s first official PGA Tour tournament in 2017 and was played for three consecutive years at Nine Bridges on Jeju Island before being relocated to the United States due to the challenges of COVID-19. This will be the first time The CJ Cup will be played in South Carolina following two years in Las Vegas, first at Shadow Creek Golf Course in 2020 and The Summit Club last year.

CJ Cup tournament schedule this week

Wednesday, Oct. 19: Course open to public at 8:30 a.m., official pro-am tee times 9-11:10 a.m.

Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 20-23: Rounds 1-4, gates open 7:30 a.m. each day, tee times 8:15 a.m.-1:25 p.m.

Tee times: https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/the-cj-cup/tee-times.html

How much are tickets?

A daily grounds ticket is $25-plus on Wednesday, $55-plus for Thursday and Friday, $60-plus for Saturday and Sunday. Up to two children ages 15 and under are admitted free of charge with every one paid adult (applies to grounds tickets only). Prices are subject to taxes and fees. Armed forces active duty, retirees, veterans and National Guard members are offered up to four complimentary tickets per day, Oct. 19-23. Military members will need an active GovX account to verify military status and unlock the ticket offer. If military members don’t have one tied to their military credentials, they must visit GovX.com to create an account.

Go to https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/the-cj-cup/tickets.html

Scottie Scheffler hits from the sixth tee during their singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club on Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Scottie Scheffler hits from the sixth tee during their singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club on Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Where to park for the golf tournament?

For general parking, lots 1-6 and Lot 1 valet parking, go to

https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/the-cj-cup/parking.html

How to watch the CJ Cup on TV

The tournament will be broadcast on Golf Channel and streamed on Peacock on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 3-6 p.m. ET, and from 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Collin Morikawa hits from the fifth fairway during their foursomes match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club on Sept. 22, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C.
Collin Morikawa hits from the fifth fairway during their foursomes match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club on Sept. 22, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C.

For more information

Go to https://en.thecjcup.com/3/2/page/84 or https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/the-cj-cup.html and for more about Congaree Golf Club go to https://www.congareegc.com/ and about the Congaree Foundation go to https://congareefoundation.org/

Nathan Dominitz is the Sports Content Editor of the Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com. Email him at ndominitz@savannahnow.com. Twitter: @NathanDominitz

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