Hilton Head Golf News

Shipyard Golf Club First in South Carolina to Feature Diamond Zoysia Greens

Labor Day weekend, typically celebrated as the symbolic end of summer, marked a new beginning for Shipyard Golf Club as the 27-hole facility unveiled the results of a course makeover that included new bunkers and a green surface previously unexplored in the state of South Carolina. Both improvements will complement the clubhouse facelift that occurred during the spring.

“We’re excited to introduce these updates to the public,” said Dan Moscar, general manager at Shipyard Golf Club. “The improvements to the course as well as the renovations to the clubhouse will further solidify our presence on the island as well as show our continued dedication to unrivaled golf and uncompromising service.”

The third annual South Carolina Celebrity Chef Classic presented by Golf Digest, Golf World and Gourmet will be held on Hilton Head Island Nov. 13-16. Guests will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of different packages to satisfy both their golf and culinary passions.

This exclusive event offers the chance for guests to play two prestigious golf courses: Heron Point by Pete Dye, the legendary course architect's latest creation, and Harbour Town Golf Links at The Sea Pines Resort, one of South Carolina's most popular courses. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to learn the latest trends in golf from two expert editors: Marty Hackel, fashion director of Golf Digest and Golf World, and Stina Sternberg, senior editor of Golf Digest. 

The PGA of America, in conjunction with golf legend Jack Nicklaus, has awarded a teaching grant of $5,000 to The First Tee of Greater Charleston of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Nicklaus/PGA of America teaching grants were awarded to nine Chapters of The First Tee representing nine states, totaling $45,000.

To date, 161 of the 206 active Chapters of The First Tee worldwide have been recipients of either a PGA of America or Nicklaus/PGA teaching grant. The combined PGA and Nicklaus/PGA grants total $1,855,000. 

For 40 years the PGA Tour has descended up Hilton Head Island for the Verizon Heritage, bringing some of the world's top golfers to the Lowcountry. The immediate area also hosts premier amateur golf tournaments each year in addition to a number of charity and celebrity tournaments.

In late October, the egolf Amateur Golf Tour will hold its 2008 National Championship in Hilton Head, making history as the largest tournament in the island's history.

It was a pleasant though not an unexpected surprise when Harbour Town Golf Links, the keystone golf course at The Sea Pines Resort and home of the popular PGA Tour event, Verizon Heritage, moved up from No. 15 to No. 14 in the national rankings of Golf Magazine's "Top 100 Best Courses You Can Play," published in the magazine's September 2008 issue.

What may have surprised a few people, however, was the appearance of the newest golf course at The Sea Pines Resort, Heron Point by Pete Dye, which debuted in the state-by-state rankings as the 15th finest public-access course in South Carolina. Unveiled by The Sea Pines Resort in September 2007 on the site of the resort's former Sea Marsh golf course, Heron Point was the only course in the state less than one-year old to make Golf Magazine's Top 15. 

Beginning Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1, golfers nationwide will be asked to donate a minimum of $1 in support of Patriot Golf Day, supported by the United States Golf Association and the Professional Golfers Association of America. All funds raised will benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation to provide educational scholarships for families of those who have become disabled or lost their lives in the line of duty.

The program began with USGA and PGA Member Dan Rooney, who served two tours of duty in Iraq and will be returning for another tour this summer. Major Rooney, the founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation, was determined to find a way to help these families through the power of golfers.

In 2007, more than 3,250 golf facilities nationwide participated in Patriot Golf Day and raised in excess of $1 million dollars. This year, our goal is to expand the number of participating facilities and exceed the overall contribution to this worthy cause.

To find a participating golf facility near you, please click: Patriot Club Listing.  

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Ginn Sports Entertainment and the LPGA jointly announced that the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika will not take place in 2009 and 2010 as scheduled.

"We have mutually agreed to cancel the 2009 and 2010 Ginn Tribute events," said LPGA Commissioner Carolyn F. Bivens. "The popularity and interest of the LPGA is at an all-time high thanks in part to sponsors like Bobby Ginn. We also appreciate all of the fan support that the LPGA received in Charleston and from throughout South Carolina, and look forward to returning to the South Carolinamarket in the future." 

Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy has reached an agreement with Pinecrest Golf Club in Bluffton, SC making Pinecrest the exclusive golf training facility for the Academy.  According to Hank Haney IJGA CEO Mark Gonsalves, “we are excited to consolidate our golf training at Pinecrest and see our students enjoy the many benefits of the move, not the least of which is more time with Hank Haney.”

Students will also notice improvements in the practice facility, including a new 15,000 sq. ft. putting green, an improved short-game area and a larger practice range at the 7,143-yard course.

In an effort to continue to provide customers with the best golfing experience around, Georgia State Park Golf Courses announced today that golfers are now able to book tee times in advance via the internet. The service is designed to accommodate the increasing demand for 24/7 access to golf reservations by golfers.

The Georgia State Park Golf Course Web site is www.GeorgiaGolf.com and tee times may be booked up to 14 days in advance of the day of play. Payment will still be made at the time of play, although a credit card will be required to secure the reservation online. Tee times can also be made at any of the courses by calling toll free 1-800-434-0982 or by calling the individual course’s local phone number. The online tee time system is powered by ActiveGolf through the Georgia State Parks contract with its reservation service InfoSpherix, Inc. 

Deer Creek Golf Clubs is pleased to introduce the first of its kind Progressive Hole-in-One Jackpot. Each year players from all over the world will have a shot at a jackpot starting at 10 million dollars that will increase each year by 5 million until it's won. Players from Deer Creek will have a chance everyday at their club to win fantastic prizes as described below in addition to the chance to Qualify for the Dream Shot 10 Million Dollar Shootout.

What would you think if I told you that you have been given an opportunity to win 10 Million Dollars, and all you had to do was to take one golf shot from 150 yards?  Would you take it?  Dream Shot Golf offers golfers the chance to play for $10 million dollars each and every day at local GTA Golf Clubs.  Dream Shot Golf is pleased to announce its recent partnership with Deer Creek Golf Clubs - a spectacular 45-hole facility in Ajax.  Deer Creek has signed on to host the Dream Shot 10 Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest starting the weekend of June 14^th, 2008.