The US Women's Amateur, one of the biggest events in women's golf other than the four majors, is coming to the Country Club of Charleston on James Island in 2013.
This tournament is a week-long tournament, and is another big get for the area, following the PGA Championship, which will be held during this weekend next year.
The tournament will be held Aug. 5-11. The field of 156 golfers will play 2 rounds of stroke play with the top 64 advancing to match play. The two finalists will compete in a scheduled 36-hole match on Sunday.
Here is a press release from the USGA:
USGA: C.C. Of Charleston Gets '13 Women's Am