McWhorter Stadium explained

Stadium Name:	McWhorter Stadium
Operator:	Clemson University
Owner:	Clemson University
Surface:	Natural grass
Construction Cost:	$13 million^[1]
Former Names:	Clemson Softball Stadium (2020)
Tenants:	Clemson Tigers (2020-present)
Seating Capacity:	1,000

McWhorter Stadium is a softball park in the southeastern United States, located in Clemson, South Carolina. It is primarily used for NCAA and is the home field of the Clemson Tigers of the Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. The stadium opened in 2020, with the launch of the Tiger softball program, and contains seating for 1,000, additional spectator space on a grass berm, and player development areas.^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

On February 5, 2021, Clemson University announced that Stuart McWhorter and his family had donated $2.5 million to the softball program, and that the stadium would therefore be named in their honor.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Clemson Softball Stadium. Clemson Tigers. January 20, 2020.
2. News: Take a look at the future Clemson softball stadium. The State. Columbia, South Carolina. October 3, 2019. January 20, 2020.
3. News: How will Clemson’s new softball stadium affect football Saturdays?. Post and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. Grace Raynor. June 26, 2018. January 20, 2020.
4. Web site: Clemson softball practice inside their new stadium for first time. Greenville News. Greenville, South Carolina. September 30, 2019. January 20, 2020.
5. Web site: From the roster to the stadium, Clemson softball foundation taking shape. Tigernet. April 17, 2019. David LaHood. January 20, 2020.
6. Web site: LOOK: Clemson softball stadium completed. Tigernet. November 8, 2019. January 20, 2020. Tony Crumpton.
7. Web site: McWhorter Family Pledges Cornerstone Gift, Names Softball Stadium. Clemson Tigers. February 5, 2021. February 5, 2021.
8. Web site: McWhorter’s passion for Clemson leads to major gift for softball. The Clemson Insider. February 5, 2021. February 5, 2021.