rss
mobile
Feeds
Colleton River Plantation in Bluffton was named Club of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Association last week as part of "Golf Week in South Carolina" -- a time set aside each year by the South Carolina Legislature to recognize the impact of golf throughout the state.
Located three miles from the bridge to Hilton Head Island, the private golf community features two courses and was cited by SCGA for its golf facilities, support of the association's programs and support of the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation.
Over the past eight years, Colleton River has hosted the SCGA Tournament, the SCGA Senior Tournament and the USGA Open as well as qualifying events for the Amateur Open and Senior Open. Last year it agreed to host the USGA Amateur qualifiers through the year 2020.
"We are very pleased and honored to have received this recognition," Colleton River general manager Scott Jaccard said. "Our community obviously loves the game of golf, and we are focused on supporting excellence in the game in whatever way we can."
In 1999, Colleton River served as a key location for much of Robert Redford's golf movie, "The Legend of Bagger Vance."
In making the announcement, the SCGA noted that golf's impact in the state exceeds $2.7 billion annually, which makes it one of South Carolina's most significant industries.
More than 33,000 jobs are provided by the industry -- generating more than $834 million in personal income and $276 million in federal, state and local taxes. An estimated $1.2 billion annually is spent by golf-related visitors, a figure which includes lodging, food and other retail sales.
World Golf Foundation, IJGA team up
The First Tee initiative of the World Golf Foundation and the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy have formed a partnership to help promote youth development through the game of golf.
The First Tee home office will invite a maximum of 60 participants to the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy, located in Beaufort County, for the First Tee training program June 1-5.
In exchange, Haney will join The First Tee PLAYer Advanced Academy in Monterey, Calif. July 27-August 3, offering instruction to The First Tee coaches as well as a participant clinic.
Find more information online at www.thefirsttee.org
Little Legends Summer Series coming to Beaufort
The South Carolina Junior Golf Association's Little Legends Summer Series will begin at various statewide locations in early June. The eight-week long series is an introductory junior golf program for boys and girls ages 6-12.
The first three weeks are dedicated to basic instruction on putting, chipping and full swing. During the final five weeks, players will be able to test their new skills on the golf course in several playing formats.
Parents are encouraged to take part in the program as team coaches.An orientation will be available for parent volunteers for basic instruction. The series is currently available throughout Columbia, Anderson, Beaufort, Chapin, Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, Pendleton, Greenwood, Greenville, Lexington, Summerville and Union.
Applications are now available online at www.scjga.org.
Barranger fails to qualify for Quail Hollow
Hilton Head Island's Todd Barranger tied for 46th place in Monday's Carolinas PGA Quail Hollow Championship Qualifier at the Carolina Golf Club in Charlotte.
Barranger shot a 73, finishing nine strokes behind winner Billy Mayfair of Scottsdale, Ariz. Just the top four finishers qualified for the PGA Tour event, which begins today in Charlotte.
Other qualifiers were Carolos Franco of Palm City, Fla.; Willis Ring of Whitesburg, Ky.; and Cortland Lowe of Charlotte.
May is free lessons month
Thanks to Play Golf America, golfers can take advantage of free golf lessons the entire month of May.
The program gives golfers 10 minutes of free instruction from their local PGA professional. Last May, nearly 5,250 PGA and LPGA professionals nationwide gave more than 80,000 free lessons.
The lessons are for people of all ages and skill levels. More than 250 Carolinas PGA Professionals are participating this year.
All Play Golf America growth of the game programs can be found online at www.PlayGolfAmerica.com.To see which facilities and PGA professionals are participating, click "Free Lesson Month" and enter your zip code.
For more information call 843-913-2742.
HOLES IN ONE
Pat Boyle hit a hole-in-one on April 17 on the No. 17 hole at Dolphin Head Golf Club. He used an 11-wood. Witnesses were Gary Hooper, Bill Rupp and Doug Anderson.
Jim Burke hit a hole-in-one on April 17 on the No. 8 hole at Island West Golf Course in Bluffton. Witnesses were Pete Teague, Joe Smidt and Neil Campbell.
Frank O'Regan hit a hole-in-one on April 17 on the No. 3 hole on the Arthur Hills course at Palmetto Dunes. He sank the 88-yard shot using a 9-iron. Witnesses were Sigrid Kueng, Linda Witte and Sandie Dryburgh.
Bo Kuehn hit a hole-in-one on April 21 on the No. 10 hole of the North Course at Moss Creek Golf Club. He sank the 167-yard shot using a 5-iron. Witnesses were Charlie Sciortino and Bob Pinter.
LOCAL GOLF CALENDAR
BILL VERITY CUP: What: Annual event to benefit Beaufort Area Boys & Girls Clubs; When: May 3; Where: Sanctuary Golf Course on Cat Island; Format: Shamble (Texas Scramble); Cost: $125 per person; Notes: Nationwide Tour golfer Mark Anderson will be in the field. Players may invite a pro to play on their team, or a pro will be provided. Gifts and a post-event reception. Prizes for the top four teams. Sponsorships and donations of prizes are still being accepted. Information: Contact Claire Glasson at 986-5437 or e-mail cglassonbgc@hargray.com.
YOUNG LIFE COASTAL GOLF CLASSIC: Where: Hampton Hall Golf Club, Bluffton; When: May 3; Time: Registration 11:30 a.m., shotgun start 12:30 p.m.; Format: Modified Captain's Choice; Cost: $150 per golfer; Notes: Participants receive gift bag, voucher for free foursome at Hampton Hall, dinner buffet and chance for prizes. Registration/Information: Call Scott Rogers at 290-9948.
BLUFFTON JUNIOR OPEN: What: Hurricane Junior Golf Tour event; When: May 15-16; Where: Rose Hill Golf Club, Bluffton; Who: Boys and girls, ages 10-19; Registration deadline: May 5; Notes: Juniors will compete over 36 holes of stroke play in five age divisions: Boys 16-19, Boys 13-15, Boys 10-12, Girls 15-19 and Girls 10-14. Event will be ranked by the National Junior Golf Scoreboard and South Carolina Junior Golf Association. Information: Go to www.hjgt.org, call HJGT headquarters at 904-379-2697, or e-mail info@hjgt.org.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY CLASSIC: What: Sixth annual event to benefit local charities; When: 9 a.m., May 15; Where: Eagle's Pointe Golf Club, Bluffton; Cost: $85 per person; Notes: Proceeds go to Pregnancy Center, Habitat for Humanity, Bluffton Self Help and many other local charities. Lunch and prizes included. Information: Call Phil Pescarino at 705-4925 or Olie Orsino at 705-1071.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND AMATEUR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP: Where: Old South Golf Links; When: May 29-30; Cost: $165 per person; Format: Match Play; Registration: Online at HHIAGA.com; Information: Call Steve Henry at 368-9600.
BEAUFORT COUNTY GAMECOCK CLASSIC: When: 9 a.m. June 12; Where: Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island; Format: 4-person scramble, Captain's Choice; Cost: $100 per player; Notes: Gift bag, awards lunch, on-course beverages, hole contests and prizes. Proceeds benefit USC scholarship athletes. Information: Call Linda McCarty at 521-1445.
FREE GOLF EXHIBITION: Where: Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort; When: Mondays, 4-5 p.m.; Notes: Free and open to the public. Information: Call 800-827-3006 or e-mail www.palmettodunes.com.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOURNAMENT: When: May 15; Where: Eagle's Pointe Golf Club; Registration/Information: Call Phil Pescarino at 705-4925.
PALMETTO DUNES JUNIOR CLINICS: What: Instruction and games focusing on mastering the fundamentals of golf, etiquette and rules; When: 4-5 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday in December; Where: Robert Trent Jones Golf Course; Cost: $25 per clinic; Notes: Attend 4 times and receive a Junior Golf School Manual; Registration/Information: Call 785-1138.
ADVANCED JUNIOR PLAYING LESSONS: What: Supervised warmup followed by on-course instruction; Who: Ages 8-18; Where: Palmetto Dunes, Arthur Hills Course or Robert Trent Jones Course; When: Dec. 16 to Jan. 4; Times: 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m.; Cost: $90 per class (package of 3 or more classes costs $80 per); Registration/Information: Call 785-1138.
