Muni Centennial Celebration & Tournament

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The City of Wilmington is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Donald Ross Municipal Golf Course with a Centennial Tournament open to all golfers who wish to take part in this milestone celebration. The event will feature golf, food, prizes, music, a special tee gift, and activities for all participants.

Schedule of Events

11:00 a.m.: Opening ceremony with remarks from Mayor Bill Saffo, Parks & Recreation Director Amy Beatty, Course Manager David Donovan, and Friends of Muni Chairperson, Louise McColl
11:30 a.m.: Opening tee shot by Mayor Saffo
11:35 a.m.: Shotgun start; lunch provided by Honey Baked Ham
4 to 7 p.m.: Live music by the Cruise Brothers; dinner after play provided by Middle of the Island Catering

Tournament Format

  • Captain’s choice format
  • Players register individually, and pairings will be created by pro shop staff to ensure balanced teams.
  • If registration exceeds 128 players, a drawing will be held to determine the final field. Pairings will be posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
  • Entry fee is $100 per player. Post-play guests are welcome for dinner with a $30 fee.

Register Here

When

  • Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Location

Municipal Golf Course, 311 Donald Ross Drive, Wilmington, View Map

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Event Snapshot

Cost

$100

Contact

David Donovan
(910) 791-0558
david.donovan@wilmingtonnc.gov
Register Here

Lottery Drawing Winners

More than 300 golfers signed up to play in the Sept. 19 tournament, but there were spots for only 108. The City did a random lottery drawing of names, and the following individuals have been selected. If you're on the list, please RSVP by Aug. 28 by paying your entry fee either in person at the Municipal Golf Course Pro Shop or by phone at 910-791-0558.

List of selected players(PDF, 209KB)

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