Wow – what a Heritage!  Four days of absolutely perfect weather – what are the chances of that happening? 

I have often wondered what is the value of the Verizon Heritage is to Hilton Head Island. 

How many people buy property on Hilton Head simply because the first time they came to the island was for the Heritage golf tournament and they fell in love with the island. 

How many people saw the Verizon Heritage on television and thought this was the most beautiful place – we should go for a vacation there and ended up buying property on Hilton Head?

Nobody will ever know the actual value of the tournament to real estate values on Hilton Head; but I can assure you it is a lot more than any of us can probably figure.

One of the main reasons people buy real estate on Hilton Head is because it is a great place to vacation, the weather is good, the amenities are good and it is a fun place.  Anyone who was at the Heritage tournament this weekend they had lots of fun – excitement, good golf, great weather – what more could someone ask for on Hilton Head Island?

I had someone ask what would happen to Hilton Head if we did not have the Heritage.  Let’s hope that does not happen – I think our Heritage Classic committee is doing a good job to ensure that the tournament stays here, but I do know it affects real estate values and the local economy. 

I would love to see more of our locals in attendance at the tournament.  People spend thousands to come to Hilton Head to go to the golf tournament.  As locals, all we have to do is buy a $135 pass – we already have a place to stay and we are already here.  It makes sense.

Next year I want to encourage more of my clients to attend the Heritage; it is a great event and I’m glad we have it on Hilton Head Island.