The Carolina Open – Long Format Singles 501 Tournament

The Carolina Open returns to Charleston, South Carolina for a full weekend of competitive darts from March 6–8, 2026. This event features Long Format Singles 501 with a total payout of $4,880. Players can compete in singles, doubles, mixed formats, blind draws, capped 501 divisions, and knockout rounds across all three days. The event is hosted by the Palmetto Darts Organization at Ireland’s Own. Various nearby hotels are listed for convenience.

Quick Event Details

• Location: Ireland’s Own, 3025 Ashley Town Center Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
• Dates: March 6, 2026 → March 8, 2026
• Entry Fees (General): Varies by event: $15–$60 per person; doubles $20–$30 per team; see event table.
• Registration Notes: Registration closes at varying times per event as listed in schedule.
• Contact: Tournament Director: Michelle Fisher; Email: Support@PalmettoDarts.com
• Hotel Options:
  • Hampton by Hilton, 678 Citadel Haven Dr, Charleston, SC 29414 — (843) 573-1200
  • Inn Town Suites, 2236 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29414 — (844) 776-0301
  • Comfort Suites, 2080 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407 — (843) 974-1379

Event Schedule Highlights

Friday, March 6, 2026

• 6:15 PM Registration Closes / 6:30 PM Starts — Chicago Style Double Elimination
  • Best of 3 Sets (BO3 Legs in LB); 501–Crk–301
  • Type: Singles
  • Entry: $60*
  • Payout: 1st $120; 2nd $60; T4 $35 each; Total $250
  • *Includes $2 ADO Sanctioning Fee

Saturday, March 7, 2026

• 10:30 AM Registration Closes / 11:00 AM Starts — Ladies Qualifier (Grouped RR, 5 Legs 501 Each)
  • Type: Singles
  • Entry: $60*
  • Payout: Top half advance to Sunday Main Event; bottom half advance to Sunday Open Capped Event
• 10:45 AM Registration Closes / 11:15 AM Starts — Open Qualifier (Grouped RR, 5 Legs 501 Each)
  • Type: Singles
  • Entry: $60*
  • Payout: Top half advance to Sunday Main Event; bottom half advance to Sunday Open Capped Event
• 3:00 PM Registration Closes / 3:15 PM Starts — 301 and Done
  • Type: Singles
  • Entry: $15
  • Payout: 1st $100; 2nd $50; T4 $25 each; Total $200
• 5:00 PM Registration Closes / 5:15 PM Starts — Saturday Night Blind Draw Double Elimination
  • Best of 3 Legs
  • 501–Crk–Choice
  • Type: Doubles
  • Entry: $20
  • Payout: 1st $114; 2nd $72; T4 $42 each; Total $300

Sunday, March 8, 2026

• 10:00 AM Registration Closes / 10:15 AM Starts — Ladies Main Event Knockout (Race to 5–7–9)
  • Type: Singles
  • Entry: $20
  • Payout: 1st $250; 2nd $124; T4 $60 each; Total $500
• 10:15 AM Registration Closes / 10:30 AM Starts — Open Main Event Knockout (Race to 5–7–9)
  • Type: Singles
  • Entry: $20
  • Payout: 1st $450; 2nd $200; T4 $80 each; Total $2,650
• 11:45 AM Registration Closes / 12:00 PM Starts — Open Capped 501 Knockout (Under 55 Ave; Best of 5 Legs)
  • Type: Singles
  • Entry: $20
  • Payout: 1st $120; 2nd $60; T4 $30 each; Total $320
• 12:15 PM Registration Closes / 12:30 PM Starts — Open Capped 501 Knockout (Over 55 Ave; Best of 5 Legs)
  • Type: Singles
  • Entry: $20
  • Payout: 1st $120; 2nd $60; T4 $20 each; Total $320
• 3:00 PM Registration Closes / 3:15 PM Starts — Double-D Doubles Knockout (Doubles 501 DIDO, Best of 3 Legs, Dbl-In/Dbl-Out)
  • Type: Doubles
  • Entry: $20
  • Payout: 1st $160; 2nd $80; T4 $50 per team; Total $340

Payouts / Prize Fund

• Total advertised payout: $4,880
• Detailed payouts per event included in schedule.
• Note: Some events list advancement qualifiers instead of monetary payouts.

Special Notes from Flyer

• Ladies Qual (Sat): Grouped RR – 5 Legs 501 Each.
• Ladies Main Event KO: Best of 5, Semi Final Best of 9, Final Best of 13.
• Open Qual (Sat): Grouped RR – 5 Legs 501 Each.
• Open Main Event KO: Best of 9, Semi Final Best of 13, Final Best of 17.
• Players knocked out of the main event prior to 11:45 AM may enter Open Capped Event.
• Discounted entry fee for PDO members.
• Pre-register at: www.PalmettoDarts.com
• Live broadcast: YouTube.com/@PalmettoDarts