The CWI Tournament Committee Statement Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 19, 2020: Since the inaugural Carlton Woods Invitational in 2006, the Invitational Committee has been committed to providing a world-class, competitive tournament that showcases the challenging and well-conditioned golf courses of The Club at Carlton Woods. However, as we follow information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, our focus has shifted to be on the safety and well-being of our members, employees, and guests.

Given recent guidance from the CDC and WHO, as well as federal, state, and local authorities, the Carlton Woods Invitational Committee has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Invitational, scheduled for May 4 – 7, 2020. Full refunds will be issued to all players, both in the field and on the wait list.

We appreciate your understanding and support during this time and look forward to seeing you at the next Carlton Woods Invitational. Please keep an eye on your inbox for future communications from the Invitational Committee.

Sincerely,
The Carlton Woods Invitational Committee

Philip Lee’s final-round charge secures Carlton Woods win

Tennessee Golf had a day Thursday in the final round of the Carlton Woods Invitational. After a final-round 5-under 67 at the Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas, Nashville native Philip Lee took the title.

Lee opened the prestigious mid-amateur event with rounds of 73-72 and was four shots back entering the third and final round. He immediately started working on that deficit, birdieing No. 2 but giving it back with a bogey at No. 5.

Lee went 3 under before the turn, added two birdies on the back and squeaked out a one-shot victory on defending champion Joe Deraney of Belden, Miss.

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