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S 1177

Spartanburg Day School Varsity Golf

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Shane Martin

The bill ceremonially honors Spartanburg Day School’s varsity golf teams for the boys’ SCISA state title (plus individual medalist) and girls’ SCISA state champion, with coaching a

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Bill Summary · S 1177

Summary of Bill: S 1177 (2025-2026) – Spartanburg Day School Varsity Golf

Note: This document analyzes the bill as introduced in the South Carolina Senate. It is a resolution recognizing and congratulating Spartanburg Day School’s varsity golf teams.

1. Purpose and Intent

  • Primary purpose: To officially recognize and congratulate the Spartanburg Day School (SDS) varsity boys and girls golf teams, their coaches, and school officials for an outstanding season.
  • Specific honor: The resolution honors the SDS boys golf team for winning the South Carolina Independent Schools Association (SCISA) boys golf state championship.

2. Key Provisions and Provisions of Change

  • Formal recognition: The Senate acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of SDS golf programs.
  • Championship details:
    • Event: SCISA boys golf state championship.
    • Date of championship: April 28, 2026.
    • Location: Hackler Golf Course, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC.
    • Final team score (boys): SDS 581 vs. Hilton Head Preparatory Academy 606 (two-day total).
  • Individual accomplishments:
    • Medalist: Davis Petty (SDS) with a two-round total of 135 (69 on Monday, 66 on Tuesday; tournament-best 66 on Tuesday).
    • Other top finishers: Matthew Roff and Kingston Linder tied for second with 146; A.K. Milner 154; Reid Hines 161.
  • Coaching and leadership:
    • Head coach: Todd White (recognized for leading the boys team).
    • School leadership acknowledgment: Dave Skeen (head of school) listed for acknowledgment.
  • Girls’ accomplishments:
    • Individual recognition: Poppy Dawson (SDS) named SCISA AAA state champion in girls golf.

3. Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries and subjects:
    • Spartanburg Day School varsity boys and girls golf teams.
    • SDS coaches and school leadership (notably Todd White and Dave Skeen).
    • The broader SDS school community, by recognizing athletic achievement.
  • Legislative impact:
    • This is a ceremonial/recognition resolution; it does not create new law, appropriations, or regulatory changes. It serves to commend and publicly acknowledge achievements.

4. Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and adopted on May 5, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor (and co-sponsor) listed; Shane Martin is a co-sponsor.
  • Effect: Upon adoption, the resolution is presented to SDS teams and leaders as a formal recognition from the South Carolina Senate.

Summary

S 1177 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring Spartanburg Day School’s varsity golf programs—both boys and girls—for exceptional seasons, highlighted by the boys’ SCISA state championship team title (with individual medalist Davis Petty) and the girls’ SCISA AAA state championship by Poppy Dawson. The resolution recognizes coaches and school leadership and conveys the Senate’s pride in the teams’ achievements. It is an expression of commendation with no regulatory or fiscal effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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