Haig Point rang in a new year with the hire of golf expert Mark Steinbauer as the new director of golf. Steinbauer, a Texas native, brings more than 30 years of experience to the Haig Point golf community.
Haig Point Welcomes New Director of Golf
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Wexford Intercollegiate Bringing 18 Golf Teams to HHI
Wexford will host the 12th annual Wexford Intercollegiate golf tournament Sunday, Feb. 26 through Tuesday, Feb. 28. The three-day tournament will begin with a collegiate pro-am on Sunday, followed by 36 holes of golf on Monday and Tuesday.
RBC Heritage to Host New Pro-Am at Atlantic Dunes
The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will host an additional Pro-Am on April 12 at Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III at the Sea Pines Resort. Atlantic Dunes is a complete reconstruction and recreation of the resort’s historic Ocean Course, the first golf course built on Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head Golf Wins International Sustainability Award
Hilton Head Island was awarded the first International Sustainable Golf Destination of the Year award from the International Association of Golf Tour Operators. The award recognizes high performance and commitment across three core areas of sustainability: nature, resources and people.
Callawassie Island Partners With Big East
Callawassie Island recently announced a five-year partnership with the Big East Conference to host the Ladies’ and Men’s Golf Championships. Callawassie is known for its private, award-winning, championship 27-hole Tom Fazio-designed course. It has hosted the Big East Men’s Championships for the past three years, and 2017 will be its second year hosting the Ladies’ Championships.
Discounted Heritage Tickets Available Through March 31
Golf fans can get tickets to the 2017 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing at special advanced ticket pricing through March 31. The cost of each ticket option increases $20 on April 1. The PGA Tour event takes place April 10-16 at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island. Each year, the event pumps more than $96 million into South Carolina's economy.
Rbc Heritage Champion Portrait Unveiled
The portrait of the 48th RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing champion, Branden Grace, has been unveiled to sports and history enthusiasts of South Carolina at the Art League Gallery in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The original oil painting of Grace was painted by esteemed artist West Fraser.
Nine IJGA Students Commit To Collegiate Golf Teams
Nine International Junior Golf Academy students officially committed to collegiate golf teams recently as they signed a National Letter of Intent during a ceremony at The Beach House on Hilton Head Island.
Rbc Heritage Still Has Coke & A Smile
Coca-Cola Consolidated recently signed a five-year extension as the official non-alcoholic beverage provider of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Coca-Cola products have been served at the Heritage since the PGA Tour event debuted in 1969 at Harbour Town Golf Links, 48 years ago.
What Golf Courses Are Open?
Hurricane Matthew did a number on many local golf courses. Here is a look at which courses are open as of Oct. 28. This list is subject to change; contact each course directly for the most up-to-date information.
