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2025 Jones Cup Senior Invitational Champion: Jeff Knox
2026 Jones Cup Senior Invitational Timeline
2026 Jones Cup Senior Invitational: February 23-26, 2026
Registration Application Window: November 17, 2025-January 23, 2026
2026 Qualifier
The Jones Cup Senior Invitational will host an 18-hole qualifier on Monday, February 23, 2026, on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club. In the 36-player field, we will award three qualifying spots for the 2026 tournament. Ties for the final qualifying will be broken by a hole-by-hole sudden-death playoff immediately following the completion of play. Players must have a Handicap Index of 2.4 or less to be considered.
Applications
Entry into the Jones Cup Senior is by invitation only. To be considered for an invitation, you must apply via registration above.
Registration will open on November 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. EST and will close on January 23, 2026, at 4 p.m. EST.
Format
- Stroke Play, 54 Holes, No Cut
Eligibility
Jones Cup Senior Invitational is open to men 55 years and older.
2026 Tournament Exemptions
- Top 15 Players and ties from the 2025 Jones Cup Senior
- All Past Champions
Past Champions
| Senior | Super Senior |
|---|---|
| 2012 – Doug Hanzel 2013 – Mike Bodney 2014 – Doug Hanzel 2015 – Jack Hall 2016 – Mark Weston 2017 – Walter Todd 2018 – Gene Elliott 2019 – Doug Hanzel 2020 – Bob Royak 2021 – Doug Hanzel 2022 – Matthew Sughrue 2023 – Bob Royak 2024 – Jack Larkin 2025 – Jeff Knox |
2012 – Robert Kulp 2013 – Bill Engel 2014 – Bill Engel 2015 – Don Marsh 2016 – Don Marsh 2017 – Don Marsh 2018 – Pete Allen 2019 – Don Marsh 2020 – Mark Weston 2021 – Jack Kearney 2022 – John Armstrong |
Accommodations
The Lodge at Sea Island
February 22-26, 2026
Located between Seaside and Plantation courses at the Sea Island Golf Club, The Lodge overlooks St. Simons Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, with 43 rooms in the main building and seven cottages. Full access to Sea Island amenities is included.
The Lodge Rooms: $445 + taxes and fees
Call to Book: (855) 808-4209
Rooms and Rates are based upon availability
The Lodge Cottages
February 22-26, 2026
With two to four bedrooms, The Lodge Cottages offer the luxury of a private home within the Sea Island Golf Club. Full access to Sea Island amenities is included.
The Lodge Cottages Rates:
2-Bedroom: $1,795 + taxes and fees
4-Bedroom: $3,595 + taxes and fees
4-Bedroom King Cottage: $4,395 + taxes and fees
Call to Book: (855) 808-4209
Rooms and Rates are based upon availability
Sea Island Cottages
February 22-26, 2026
With up to eight bedrooms, Sea Island Cottages offer the privacy of a private home as well as full kitchens; many have pools, as well as marsh or oceanfront views. Full access to Sea Island amenities is included.
Call to Book: (855) 808-4209
The Inn by Sea Island
February 22-26, 2026
Located on St. Simons Island, The Inn is a select-service property. Access to the Sea Island Golf Club is included during the Qualifier and Tournament dates.
The Inn Rooms: $149 + taxes and fees
Call to Book: (855) 808-4209
Rooms and Rates are based upon availability
RESORT FEE AND TAXES:
- THE LODGE – Rates quoted are net per room, per night, single or double occupancy and are based on the European Plan excluding meals. The nightly rate is subject to a $38.00 nightly Sea Island Club Resort Fee, a 2.25% infrastructure fee (SIIF), and applicable taxes, currently 7% sales tax, 5% room tax, and a $5.00 state lodging tax.
- THE INN BY SEA ISLAND – Rates quoted are net per room, per night, single or double occupancy and are based on the European Plan excluding meals. The nightly rate is subject to applicable taxes and fees, currently 7% sales tax, 5% room tax, $5.00 state lodging tax, and 2.25% infrastructure fee (SIIF). Beach Club access is not available to Inn guests.
DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION:
A deposit of 2 night’s room charge will be required to secure guest rooms. The deposit is refundable until 7 days prior to arrival.
TERMS OF OFFER:
Room rate is offered based on availability, and no guest rooms have been set aside for group. Group rate will be offered until day of arrival (based on availability).
Airports
- McKinnon Airport (SSI) is located on St. Simons Island and is reserved for private flights.
- Brunswick Airport (BQK) is located roughly 20 miles from Sea Island Golf Club.
- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is located 72 miles south of Sea Island Golf Club.
- Savannah International Airport (SAV) is located 85 miles north of Sea Island Golf Club.