August Sports in the Lowcountry Heat

       ESPN announced the inaugural Charleston Classic, a twelve game men’s college basketball tournament that will be held November 14th-16th at the new C of C gym. The Southern Conference sponsored meet will open the new Carolina First Center. So far all but one team has been named to the 8 team roster: C of C, Clemson, East Tennessee State, Hofstra, Temple, Texas Christian and Western Michigan.     The 13th Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament is scheduled for the 23rd at the Folly Beach Pier. If you’re a little rusty in your technique, the Charleston Angler has lots of instructional classes this month including Saltwater Fly Fishing, Kayak Fishing, Saltwater Fly Tying, Inshore Fishing and Beginners Classes. 

     Charleston County Parks continue their kayak instruction if you want to put that fishing class to good use. Then, there are trips scheduled from harbor tours to Morris Island to whitewater trips. They are also offering a full slate of climbing classes.

      The big golf news is the Amateur at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.  For the first time, male amateurs of all ages can compete in a flighted individual stroke play golf tournament at the Ocean Course Sept.4-7th. Get in shape now, it’s a walk only course.

     Don’t forget to register for the Race for the Cure and the MUSC 2 Mile Run coming up.

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