SPARTANBURG, S.C. (October 25, 2026) – The 32nd Annual Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational concluded Sunday at the Country Club of Spartanburg in Spartanburg, S.C., with Slater Meade claiming the championship title.
Championship Links: Scores & Results | Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational Website
The Country Club of Spartanburg welcomed 60 of the nation's top junior golfers for the 32nd Annual Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational. After 36 holes of competition on Saturday, the field returned Sunday for the final 18 holes to determine this year's champion.
Slater Meade of North Wilkesboro, N.C., delivered an impressive final-round performance, carding five birdies en route to a nine-under-par tournament total of 204 to capture the championship title.
"I am honored to be the champion, and I am looking forward to taking the confidence I gained this week and the work that paid off into college," said Meade.
Davis Wotnosky of Wake Forest, N.C., and Rory Asselta of Ramsey, N.J., finished tied for second, each posting an eight-under-par tournament total of 205.
About the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational
Robert H. (Bobby) Chapman, Jr. dedicated his life to his family, business, and the game of golf. A respected leader in the textile industry, Chapman spent more than 30 years working for his family's business, Inman Mills, where he served as Director and Vice-Chairman. His genuine character and straightforward nature earned him the respect and admiration of those who knew him.
An accomplished amateur golfer, Chapman won the Country Club of Spartanburg Men's Golf Championship a record nine times. He also captured two Carolinas Golf Association Four-Ball Championship titles, including the 1951 championship alongside the legendary P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Chapman twice qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championship and represented the Carolinas in the Carolinas-Virginia Match Play Competition.
In 1993, a group of Country Club of Spartanburg members, many of whom continue to serve on the tournament's Board of Directors today, came together with a vision to establish a nationally recognized junior golf championship. With the support of the South Carolina Golf Association and South Carolina Junior Golf Association, the inaugural Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational was held in 1995.
Since its inception, the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational has built a reputation for competitive excellence, outstanding hospitality, and a commitment to developing the next generation of golfers, continuing the legacy of the man for whom it is named.
Championship Links: Scores & Results | Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational Website
The Country Club of Spartanburg welcomed 60 of the nation's top junior golfers for the 32nd Annual Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational. After 36 holes of competition on Saturday, the field returned Sunday for the final 18 holes to determine this year's champion.
Slater Meade of North Wilkesboro, N.C., delivered an impressive final-round performance, carding five birdies en route to a nine-under-par tournament total of 204 to capture the championship title.
"I am honored to be the champion, and I am looking forward to taking the confidence I gained this week and the work that paid off into college," said Meade.
Davis Wotnosky of Wake Forest, N.C., and Rory Asselta of Ramsey, N.J., finished tied for second, each posting an eight-under-par tournament total of 205.
About the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational
Robert H. (Bobby) Chapman, Jr. dedicated his life to his family, business, and the game of golf. A respected leader in the textile industry, Chapman spent more than 30 years working for his family's business, Inman Mills, where he served as Director and Vice-Chairman. His genuine character and straightforward nature earned him the respect and admiration of those who knew him.
An accomplished amateur golfer, Chapman won the Country Club of Spartanburg Men's Golf Championship a record nine times. He also captured two Carolinas Golf Association Four-Ball Championship titles, including the 1951 championship alongside the legendary P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Chapman twice qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championship and represented the Carolinas in the Carolinas-Virginia Match Play Competition.
In 1993, a group of Country Club of Spartanburg members, many of whom continue to serve on the tournament's Board of Directors today, came together with a vision to establish a nationally recognized junior golf championship. With the support of the South Carolina Golf Association and South Carolina Junior Golf Association, the inaugural Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational was held in 1995.
Since its inception, the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational has built a reputation for competitive excellence, outstanding hospitality, and a commitment to developing the next generation of golfers, continuing the legacy of the man for whom it is named.
