Old South Golf Links to Host First Stop on World League FlingGolf Tour
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Old South Golf Links to Host First Stop on World League FlingGolf’s 2026 New Swarm Tour
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BLUFFTON, S.C. (February 27, 2026) — Old South Golf Links will host the first stop of World League FlingGolf’s 2026 New Swarm Tour on March 13-15, 2026, bringing elite FlingGolf competition to the Lowcountry. The event will be filmed for a planned ESPN2 airing this summer.
Old South Golf Links General Manager Scott Adams was among the earliest golf operators in the country to recognize FlingGolf’s potential to broaden participation on a traditional golf course — not by replacing golf, but by welcoming new players onto the same fairways, alongside golfers. That early adoption has grown steadily over the last decade, and in 2026 Old South will be one of only four host venues on the New Swarm Tour’s Pro Series.
“I first learned about FlingGolf through the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) back in 2014, and I immediately saw something different,” said Adams. “It’s a sport you can learn fast, and you play it right on the golf course alongside traditional golfers. It’s simple and fun — one stick, no club selection, no practice swings, no divots — and the rules are easy to understand. The pace is faster, and people feel successful quicker. Most importantly, it opens the door for new players.”
FlingGolf founder Alex Van Alen recalled Old South’s early support as the sport began building momentum.
“I remember Scott calling me up and placing an order, after which I stopped by Old South for a demo day,” said Van Alen. “I think there were three people that showed up. It was the very beginning and while we all believed in the sport, no one knew what to expect. Now, years later, FlingGolf has been played on over 3,000 golf courses in 43 countries. Old South was one of the first, but today the list includes places like St. Andrews Old Course and Torrey Pines, along with courses at every level of play.”
Like other emerging sports, it takes time for awareness to catch up to participation — but FlingGolf’s growth has been accelerated by how seamlessly it fits into the golf ecosystem. Players can share the same tee times and rounds, meaning friends and families can play together even if they choose different sports. And because the learning curve is quick, many first-timers can get off the first tee with confidence after a short introduction and a bucket of balls — while still leaving plenty of room to develop real skill, especially around the greens.
