This seems like a great event for Hilton Head and hopefully it’s something that can continue to grow and bring more people to the island!
I loved when I saw this article; it’s hard for me to believe Harbour Town doesn’t rank #1, but I guess if you place 2nd to anyone, The Masters at Augusta National makes complete sense.
The annual Heritage Golf Tournament holds a special place in many people’s hearts. I don’t think I’m alone when I say that I was thrilled when the tournament found another sponsor last year allowing the PGA to continue to play in Hilton Head.
Wondering what other courses topped the list? See the full article below…
http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-courses/2012-01/photos-best-tour-courses#slide=2
It was recently announced that the RBC Heritage will be scheduled the week after the Masters; a spot it had held from 1983 up until last year.
Hilton Head Island is so excited to have the Heritage Golf Tournament back where it belongs!
Heritage officially back home, next to Masters | islandpacket.com.
Yesterday marked the beginning of the 2011 Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Course at Palmetto Dunes on Hilton Head Island.
Today the celebrities are playing Colleton River and tomorrow they are rounding out their weekend at Harbour Town.
There are lots of events scheduled for non-golfers as well. For tickets call, 843.842.7711.
For more information on the Celebrity Golf Tournament and what celebs might be found around the island, visit hhcelebritygolf.com.
As most of you read, yesterday was a great day for Hilton Head Island with the announcement of RBC and Boeing as sponsors for the local Heritage Golf Tournament on Hilton Head Island.
I was at the press conference and was one of the few people to sound off on the local news – I’ve attached the video just in case you missed it.
So the countdown for Heritage 2012 begins – a great event for Sea Pines Plantation, a great event for Hilton Head Island and the state of South Carolina!
After much speculation, today it was announced that the Heritage Golf Tournament will continue on Hilton Head Island with a new sponsor.
I was excited to see Governor Nikki Haley make the announcement today at Harbour Town.
James Wedgeworth & Nikki Haley, Thursday, June 16th at the Heritage Golf Tournament Press Conference
“This is a great day in South Carolina, and we’re going to celebrate,” said Gov. Haley. “We said from day one that finding a private sponsor for The Heritage was one of this administration’s top priorities because the tournament is an opportunity for us to showcase our state as one of this country’s premier destinations for business and tourists and that we shouldn’t rely on taxpayers to foot the bill.”
The RBC Heritage, which for 2012 will return to its traditional week in April immediately following the Masters Tournament, has been an important element of South Carolina’s culture and economy since 1969, when it debuted at the Pete Dye – designed Harbour Town Golf Links.
The tournament generates more than $1 million for charity each year and brings worldwide exposure to Hilton Head Island and the state of South Carolina through telecasts and media coverage. A 2010 study conducted by Clemson University shows the tournament has an annual economic impact of approximately $82 million.
A great day for Sea Pines Plantation, a great day for Hilton Head Island!
It’s been a while since I have blogged, but we just got through an exciting week with the Heritage Golf Tournament.
People always ask me why I don’t try and play in the Pro-Am during the tournament. I think this is funny, because I’m not a golfer – if I played someone would get hurt. I have no control over my swing or the ball.
My son and I were walking the back 9 at the Heritage Golf Tournament and there are always so many people who sit around the green. Golfers always hit near the fairway or onto the green – rarely do they ever hit into a crowd. My son, who is a great golfer told me that as soon as these professionals hit the ball you know where and how far the ball is going.
It’s the same in real estate, we have Professional Realtors and then there are those who don’t know where the ball is going to land.
Historical data shows that I have been a successful Realtor and I have some degree of accuracy when I tell someone what I think their property will sell for in today’s market.
So for now I’m going to stick to real estate instead of golf.
People often ask me when is the best time to sell real estate on Hilton Head Island.
The answer – April – and there are several reasons for that.
The first is the famed Heritage Golf Tournament which brings many people to the island. The flowers are also beautiful this time of year – almost picture perfect!
April also brings lots of people to the island for spring breaks and Easter.
I think it also has a lot to do with cabin fever; this might be the first trip out of the cold for some northerners and whether they are vacationing or golfing, April brings lots of people to the island.
Statistics have also shown that people who travel during the month of April are an average of 12 years older than those who vacation during the summer. What does this mean, they often have a higher disposable income.
It might be a little of everything - but it all adds up!
With less than two months until the Heritage Golf Tournament on Hilton Head Island, I think it is important to talk about what a great event this is for Hilton Head and how we need to everything we possibly can to make sure that the Heritage stays on Hilton Head. I saw some recent statistics that were interesting.
We have had 43 golf tournaments; last year’s tournament with 135,000 people in attendance. 87.7% of those who attended the tournament were college graduates or had some college and 40% had children at home. 58% of the attendees were from the state of South Carolina.
It is clear to see that this event brings lots of people to Hilton Head Island and brings 10s of millions of dollars to the area.
Can’t wait for Heritage – it’s right around the corner!
If you read the local Island Packet today, you have already heard the good news! The Heritage Golf Tournament has secured it’s spot on the PGA tour next year and the date has been announced. As thought, the tournament will played on Hilton Head Island April 18th – 24th – the same week as the Champions Tour event in nearby Savannah, Georgia.
So the countdown begins until Heritage 2011!
Click here to read the entire article in the Island Packet concerning the golf tournament.