Tournament Overview

A 54-hole stroke play golf tournament played at The Club at Carlton Woods in the beautiful Houston community of The Woodlands, where golf is one of the top activities. Entry into the Carlton Woods Invitational is strictly by invitation from the Tournament Committee. The 90-player field will be comprised of two tournament divisions, a Mid-Am Division for players aged 25-54, and a Senior Division for players aged 55 and above.

Course

Tournament News

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  In Thrilling Finish, Stephenson wins his 2nd Carlton Woods Senior
  May 02, 2019 - Lewis Stephenson of Mansfield, Texas survived a fast finish from Kip Estep and a playoff to earn his 2nd win in 4 years
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  Booker Captures his 4th Carlton Woods Senior Title
  May 03, 2018 - Mike Booker of Houston breaks his own scoring record in a four-shot win over Michael Mercier and Lawrence Field
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  Jeff New holds onto win Carlton Woods Senior Invitational
  May 04, 2017 - Jeff New had to do all he could to hold on for the title at the Carlton Woods Senior Invitational
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  Lewis Stephenson goes wire-to-wire at Carlton Woods Senior Invitational
  May 05, 2016 - In wire-to-wire fashion Lewis Stephenson has won his first Carlton Woods Senior Invitational by three-strokes
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  Carlton Woods Senior: Lewis Stephenson maintains lead
  May 04, 2016 - Lewis Stephenson goes low again and continues to lead the Carlton Woods Senior Invitational
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  Carlton Woods Senior: Booker wins 3rd
  May 08, 2014 - Mike Booker shot a final-round 72 to win his third Carlton Woods Senior crown
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  Carlton Woods Senior: Booker, Nunez share lead
  May 07, 2014 - Larry Nunez (71-73) is tied atop the leaderboard with two-time champion Mike Booker (71-73)
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  Carlton Woods Senior: Booker, New, Nunez tied for lead
  May 06, 2014 - Former champion Mike Booker leads a trio of players tied atop the leaderboard in the Senior Division of the 2014 Carlton Woods Invitational
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  Pool outlasts Booker for Carlton Woods Senior title
  May 10, 2013 - Seeking a 3rd straight title, Mike Booker fell in a playoff with red-hot Doug Pool
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  Booker rolls to 2nd straight Carlton Woods Senior
  May 11, 2012 - Booker led after Round 1 and never looked back
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  Booker leads by nine at the Carlton Woods Senior
  May 09, 2012 - Mike Booker fires 6-under-par 66 to lead the Carlton Woods Senior Invitational by nine shots going into the final round
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  Defending champ Booker leads Carlton Woods Senior
  May 08, 2012 - Booker hit all 18 greens while playing bogey free golf in route to a 2 under par 70 on the Fazio Championship Course

The Carlton Woods Invitational was established to create a tournament based upon tradition that is rich in quality and detail. We continue to build upon the history, traditions, and philosophy behind the Invitational.

The inaugural Invitational was held in 2006. The Club remains committed to developing the Invitational into one of the most-prestigious events in amateur golf. We expect to give our players a pure, traditional golf experience while paying attention to the smallest of details. The Invitational has attracted an elite national amateur field and represents one of the finest events in the U.S. The format is a three day stroke play competition for Mid-Amateur and Senior- Amateur golfers.

In the first three years, the Invitational was held on our Nicklaus Signature and Tom Fazio golf courses; both of which receive meticulous care and attention. Given the difficulty of the playing conditions, the Tournament Committee decided to hold the tournament on the same course for all three rounds, beginning in 2008. The Invitational was selected as one of Golfweek’s national designated tournaments and at that time, the practice of flying the state flags of each contestant was adopted.

An official tournament logo and winners’ trophies were designed to incorporate an American bald eagle, reminiscent of our national bird and the eagle pair who have made their home in the massive treetop nest on the 4th teebox of our Nicklaus Signature course. The “Eagle Trophy” represents the strength, pride, and tradition we are building into this tournament.

PAST CHAMPIONS

2024 Mark Strickland
2023 (no tournament; course renovation)
2022 Robert Funk
2021 David Ortego
2020 (canceled; COVID)
2019 Lewis Stephenson
2018 Mike Booker
2017 Jeff New
2016 Lewis Stephenson
2015 Lee Sandlin
2014 Mike Booker
2013 Douglas Pool
2012 Mike Booker
2011 Mike Booker
2010 Mike Bell
2009 John Pigg
2008 John Grace
2007 Bob Hullender
2006 Bob Hullender