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Mixed Morning for Big Names

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

The Heritage Tournament proved a stroll for one big name, while a previous winner struggled at the bottom of the leaderboard

Jim Furyk finished the morning in 2nd place, on 7 under, one stroke behind leader Vaughn Taylor, but the 1984 Champion Nick Faldo had a much worse day, finishing 5 over par, just one stroke […]

Verizon Heritage of Golf Links

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

Where to find all the latest, with score updates, highlights, interviews and more from the Verizon Heritage in Hilton Head, SC

The local Island Packet is a great place to start, with interviews (see Ernie Els interviewed exclusively here, for example).
The PGA Tour site has details of Harbour Town Golf Links, so you can explore […]

Heritage of Golf Tickets on Sale

Thursday, January 12th, 2006

With the Heritage just a couple of month’s away, now’s the time to grab the tickets.
The MCI Heritage of Golf (or whatever it will be called) has sold out each year, so don’t miss out on your chance to grab some tickets to the hottest event in Hilton Head.
Tickets start at $35 for Practice Rounds, […]

Heritage Prize Money Increased (again!)

Thursday, December 15th, 2005

Time to start practising your putting, the MCI Heritage of Golf Organizers have increased the purse for the 2006 tournament.

The toal prize money on offer is now a staggering $5.3 million for the PGA Tour event, with the winner receiving $954,000.
2005 winner Peter Lonard is probably distraught at this considering the paltry $936,000 he won.
The […]

Golf Tournament is Worth Big Bucks

Wednesday, December 14th, 2005

The preliminary findings from a Clemson study show that the Heritage Tournament brings in $52 million in income and $84 million in sales for Beaufort County businesses.

The study found that 70.6 percent of tournament visitors are from outside Beaufort County, with most, 48.5 percent, attending the event at Harbour Town Golf Links for at least […]

Vote for your favorite Hilton Head golf holes

Friday, December 9th, 2005

Don’t forget to vote in The Island Packet’s ‘Best 18 holes in Beaufort County’-poll.

Can someone please vote for something other than HarbourTown’s 18th though? It’s soooo predictable! (We’re actually quite fond of the 7th hole at Old South Golf Course).
And if you’re looking for some reminders on which courses are which, don’t forget our Hilton […]

BMW to Sponsor Concours d’Elegance

Thursday, June 9th, 2005

In a great boost to the local economy, BMW USA announced today that they have become a Diamond Level sponsor of the Annual Concours d’Elegance car show in Hilton Head, SC.

The sponsorship deal is worth $100,000, allowing Hilton Head to leap into the top tier of Concours events nationwide.
This year the Concours d’Elegance will be […]

St Patricks Day Parade a Huge Success

Friday, March 18th, 2005

Beautiful sun and cloudless skies helped give the 22nd Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Hilton Head a party atmosphere that seemed more like the Fourth of July than mid-March.

To avoid being overshadowed by the huge events for St Patrick’s Day in neighboring Savannah, Hilton Head holds its celebrations on the weekend prior, which gives […]

Marriott Opens Surfwatch in Hilton Head

Wednesday, May 12th, 2004

The vacation ownership division of Marriott, the Marriott Vacation Club has announced the latest addition to their luxury timeshare portfolia, Marriott’s SurfWatch in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
The villas will reside on 31 beach side acres, with 195 two- and three-bedroom villas ranging initially from $7,900 to $40,900 per week of deeded ownership, depending […]