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VIEW TO A THRILL: The Seaside Course at Sea Island Golf Club consistently ranks among the best in the nation. The layout is open to the public with greens fees ranging from $175 to $295.

DEFENDING CHAMP RETURNS TO MCGLADREY CLASSIC FOLLOWING IMPROBABLE WIN IN 2011

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A� er winning the McGladrey Clas-sic last year at Sea Island Golf Club, Ben Crane asked a simple question

in his post-tournament news conference. “What the heck am I doing here?” Crane

said. His wife was scheduled to have their third

child in Dallas the next day. He nearly withdrew from the tournament

three days before due to a sore hip. On the � nal day, he was so far out of the

lead, he didn’t even look at the scoreboard until the 16th hole.

So what in the heck was Crane doing there, si� ing next to the winner’s trophy a� er all the dust se� led at sundown on the Georgia coast?

Following a disappointing 2011 regular season, he made the trip to Sea Island just to � nd his form.

On the � nal day, he made the turn at the Seaside Course down six strokes but came up with birdies on holes 9, 10 and 11. A� er two more birdies on 14 and 15, the Oregon native � nally looked at the scoreboard and realized he had an outside shot.

It made him think of a line from one of his favorite movies.

“So you’re saying there’s a chance!” Crane joked, quoting Jim Carry from the 1994 � lm Dumb and Dumber.

He made a 20-foot birdie pu� on the 16th hole and an 18-footer for birdie on No. 17, giving him eight birdies over his � nal 11 holes to tie Webb Simpson at 15-under for the lead.

A� er Simpson missed a three-foot par pu� on the second playo� hole, Crane picked up the fourth PGA Tour victory of his career.

GEORGIA ON THEIR MINDS

PGA TOUR PLAYERS HAVE

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“� at’s as good as I can play,” Crane said. � e 36-year-old Baylor graduate will

look for more of his best when the 2012 McGladrey Classic returns to the Seaside Course Oct. 18-21.

Heading into its third year, the PGA Tour Fall Series event has been nothing short of dramatic. Crane’s playo� victory was preceded by Heath Slocum’s one-stroke victory over Bill Hass in the inaugu-ral tournament in 2010.

In comparison to other fall series events, the McGladrey Classic has drawn an impressive � eld of professionals. Five of the top eight � nishers in this year’s U.S. Open played in last year’s McGladrey Classic.

Several professionals live on St. Simons Island and train at the Sea Island Golf Learning Center, including Jonathan Byrd, Lucas Glover, Dustin Johnson, Zach John-son, Stewart Cink, Ma� Kuchar and Brandt Snedeker. � e tournament host is Davis Love III.

“We have a fantastic venue in Sea Island and you couldn’t ask for a be� er host than

HOST WITH THE MOST: With fi ve victories, McGladrey Classic host Davis Love III has won the Heritage more times than any golfer in history. Love hopes his tournament will build on the success and feel of the Heritage.

DETAILSWHAT 2012 McGladrey Classic PGA Tour golf tournament (national event)

WHEN/WHERE Oct. 18-21, Seaside Course, Sea Island Golf Club; St. Simons Island, Ga.

TV SCHEDULE 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 18-21, Golf Channel

TICKETS $30-$35 daily, $125 weekly

MORE INFORMATION Go online to www.mcgladreyclassic.com

HILTON HEAD ISLAND has always been a special place for Davis Love III.

The U.S. Ryder Cup team captain and PGA Tour legend earned his fi rst signifi cant amateur victory here in 1982, winning the Junior Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links.

Harbour Town was also the site of his fi rst PGA Tour win — the 1987 MCI Heritage Classic.

The name of Hilton Head’s marquee sporting event has changed several times over the years but Love has remained a constant. He didn’t miss a Heritage from 1986 to 2011, winning a record fi ve times while earning more than $2.6 million.

Love isn’t the only fan of the event. Earlier this year, Harbour Town ranked No. 2 in a survey of professional play-ers listing their top 10 courses on the PGA Tour.

Augusta National, home of the

Masters, placed fi rst in the survey. The Heritage takes place the week after the Masters and has traditionally been a place for professional players to relax with their families after such a stressful week.

Justin Leonard summed it up best in 2008 when he compared the Masters to fi nal exams and the Heritage to spring break.

With the stress of the FedEx Cup Playoffs and Ryder Cup now over, that’s the type of atmosphere Davis Love III wants for his hometown PGA Tour event – the McGladrey Classic on St. Simons Island, Ga. Love is the offi cial host for the tournament, which takes place Oct. 18-21 at Sea Island Golf Club.

“The Heritage will always be special to my family and me,” Love said. “We are trying to build on the success and the feel of the Heritage and have another event that is a favorite of the

players and their families, and show that the Southeast coast from the Heritage to the Players (Championship) is a world-class golf destination.”

Love also hopes his tournament, heading into its third year, can continue to shine a spotlight on St. Simons Island the way the Heritage has done for Hilton Head Island over the years. All four rounds of this year’s tournament will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel.

“We always say all we have to do is get people to Sea Island and they are hooked,” Love said. “The event exposes and shows off the resort to more people than any other type of marketing. And it goes beyond just Sea Island. This event and the media exposure it brings showcases what is great about the en-tire Golden Isles of Georgia. Over time, we feel it will create an impact on the entire coastal region from Jacksonville to Savannah to Hilton Head.” G

Davis Love III,” tournament director Sco� Reid said. “He is so well-respected among his peers on the tour. I think a lot of players knew if he was going to be involved, it was going to be a � rst-class event. � e word is ge� ing out. I think the � eld is going to keep ge� ing be� er each year.”

� e Seaside Course was built by Tom Fazio and features several tidal creeks and salt marshes. Ancient oaks and ce-dars, white sandy dunes and native grass-

es add contrast to the perfectly manicured fairways and greens. � e course consistently ranks among the best in the nation.

“It’s such a good golf course,” Reid said. “It’s got a lot of character and it’s a straight-forward golf course. � ere’s nothing tricky about it. I think that’s why the players really like it. It’s tough around the greens and if the wind blows, look out. We really haven’t had any of our normal wind the � rst two years. We’re still waiting for that windy day to see how they do.”

McGladrey, the world’s � � h largest tax and consulting � rm, signed a three-year exten-sion with the tournament last year and will serve as title sponsor through 2015. � e tournament will join the FedEx Cup sched-ule next year.

“It’s a very intimate event,” Reid said. “We probably average six or seven thousand people a day so you get a chance to get up close to the players. Everybody is just re-laxed, having a good time and the weather is perfect in October here. It’s just a great time of the year to be here.” G

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ONE OF A KIND: The course at Chechessee Creek Club is the only Coore & Crenshaw design in the Lowcountry. The private course is a neutral setting for the area’s best amateur and professional golfers.

HONORS CUP PITS AREA’S TOP AMATEURS AGAINST TOP PROFESSIONALS

by Lance Hanlin

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� at’s why the 2011 Honors Cup has been eating at him all year.

“We should have won it last year,” Collar said. “Let me tell you, there were almost tears out there.”

Collar is captain of the 12-person Hilton Head Island Amateur Golf Association Honors Cup team. Each year, his squad of amateur golfers challenges the top 12 professionals from the Hilton Head Island PGA Chapter in six four-ball matches and 12 singles matches.

� e professionals won last year’s Honors Cup by ½ a point, ending a three-year win-ning streak by the amateurs. Collar’s squad will get a chance to reclaim the title Oct. 22 when the 2012 Honors Cup takes place at

Chechessee Creek Club.Both teams are selected using a points

system of various pre-determined tourna-ments. For the amateurs, automatic spots were awarded to match play champion Jordan Carpenter, four-ball team champions Collar and John Bartle� , HHIAGA amateur champion Rob Simmons and Hilton Head Open amateur division champion Je� Wong.

� e next � ve spots, based on points, were given to John Pa� erson, Benji Gecy, Gerry Pascale, Jamie Manning and Jim Ferguson. Collar will use two captain’s picks to � ll out the 12-man team.

“We take it very serious,” said Pa� erson, who works as director of marketing and sales at Chechessee Creek Club. “We’re all friends

at the end of the day, but when we get out there, you want to say you were the winner.”

For the professional team, the winners of the six HHIPGA tournaments automatically qualify.

David Rogers of Secession Golf Club won the Professionals Championship and the Assistants Championship. Doyle Ricks of Old� eld Golf Club was the Stableford Points champion and won the Pro-Scratch event. Stuart Carrihill of Dataw Island Club won the Hilton Head Open. � e winner of the Individual Match Play event will also automatically qualify.

� e rest of the professional team will be based on points earned in all of those tournaments.

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BOB COLLAR IS A COMPETITIVE GUY. IF YOU’RE PLAYING MONOPOLY, HE’LL TRY TO KNOCK ONE OF YOUR HOTELS OFF THE BOARD. IF IT’S A GAME OF PICKUP BASKETBALL, EXPECT THE FULL-COURT PRESS FROM START TO FINISH.

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“We’ve got some really good golf pros in this area that play some really good golf,” said Dolphin Head professional Ma� Stewart, who is vice president of the Hilton Head Island PGA chapter and captain for the professional team. “I like our chances over at Chechessee.”

� e professional team leads the series 24-4.

� e amateurs won the inaugural Honors Cup back in 1984 only to see the profes-sionals win the next 23 years in a row. � e amateurs have had a strong resurgence, winning in 2008, 2009 and 2010 before last year’s close loss.

Stewart feels the close in the talent gap can be a� ributed to a change in the golf land-scape.

“� ose guys get to play as much or more golf than we do,” Stewart said. “� ere are some very good amateurs in this area and those guys are very competitive. Over the last few years, the golf business has changed a li� le bit. � e golf pro maybe plays a li� le less golf and spends too much time behind a computer.”

Both teams have the option of staying in co� ages provided by Chechessee Creek Club the night before the event. Other extras include shirts, hats, a free dinner with a surprise guest speaker, a free breakfast the morning of the event and a free lunch a� er the four-ball matches are completed.

Chechessee Creek Club is also providing caddies, adding to the atmosphere.

“It’s a good thing that we’re ge� ing the caddies because we are going to need the info,” Collar said. “You’ve got to be familiar with that course and know where to hit it to give yourself the best shot coming into the green.”

� e private course is unlike any in the area, almost like a northern course with tree-lined fairways, dense woods and numerous bunkers along the fairways. Golfers can utilize their distance o� the tee, but at the same time, Chechessee Creek is very much a placement course. � e green complexes are considered tough but fair. It is the only Bill Coore/Ben Crenshaw design in the area.

“When they design their golf courses, they try to make them look real old and tradi-tional,” Stewart said. “� e fact that not many of us pros or amateurs get to play it an awful lot is going to make for an even playing � eld, for sure.”

At the end of the day, the Honors Cup is all about bragging rights. � e professionals are out to prove their superiority in a sport they’ve dedicated their lives to while the amateurs view it as a chance to prove them-selves against the authoritative � gures they regularly comply to at all the area courses.

A Ryder Cup-like rivalry has developed. “� is year, we want it bad,” Collar said.

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DETAILSWHAT 2012 Honors Cup (local event)

WHEN/WHERE 7:30 a.m., Oct. 22, Chechesseee Creek Club

THE SKINNY The top 12 amateur golfers from the HHIAGA take on the top 12 professionals from the HHIPGA in six four-ball matches and 12 singles matches

MORE INFORMATION Go online to www.hhiaga.com or www.hhipga.com

TIMELESS EXPERIENCE: The goal of Chechessee Creek Club is to create an experience of the way golf used to be played. From the warm architecture of its clubhouse to the layout of its course, Chechessee Creek is a step back in time. Chechessee Creek Club will host the area's top professional and amateur golfers in the annual Honors Cup Oct. 22.

PHOTO COURTESY OF L.C. LAMBRECHT

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CROSSING THE POND: Each year, more than 30 European golfers come to Hilton Head Island to take on a team of American players in a Ryder Cup-style event called the Fisher Cup. The series is tied 4-4.

GOLFERS FROM EUROPE, UNITED STATES GATHER EACH YEAR FOR RYDER CUP-STYLE EVENT

by Lance Hanlin

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More than 30 golfers from the United Kingdom and Ireland are coming to Hilton Head Island this month to

take on a group of American players for the ninth annual Fisher Cup.

� e Ryder Cup-style event starts Oct. 5 and fea-tures four days of competition at four local courses: Arthur Hills (Palme� o Dunes), Robert Trent Jones (Palme� o Dunes), Harbour Town Golf Links (Sea Pines) and Old� eld (Blu� on).

Cash prizes will be awarded each day to the best team and in several closest-to-the-pin contests. � e real prize comes at the end, though, with the win-ning team taking home the coveted Fisher Cup.

“It is a fabulous time,” said Hilton Head Island resident Dave Fisher, who the event is named a� er. “All the players enjoy Hilton Head and both teams look forward to seeing their buddies from across the pond. � e people at Sea Pines tell us that we are their largest private golf outing.”

� e seed for the Fisher Cup was planted 20 years ago when Fisher purchased a house in Sea Pines. He started hosting up to eight friends each October for a long weekend of golf. While working at a

company called 3dfx Interactive in the late 1990s, Fisher met Paul Davies and his business partner, Brendan Ryan. Both were manufacturing reps for 3dfx Interactive in the United Kingdom.

Fisher quickly became friends with the pair and began inviting them to the annual golf outing each October, which had grown to 24 golfers. A� er a few years, Ryan and Davies asked Fisher if they could bring a few more friends over from Europe. � at bumped the size of the outing up to 32 golfers.

With so many European players, the group decided to institute the Fisher Cup in 2004. � e competitive but friendly event is now capped at 72 players with nine standbys.

Competitors come from various backgrounds, ranging from roofers to the electronics � eld. � eir handicaps are also on both ends of the spectrum, from a low of four to a high of 28.

� e series is tied at four victories each heading into the ninth annual event. Team Europe has won the past two years.

“We have o� en thought about bringing the U.S. team over here or even somewhere like Spain, but to be honest, we love coming over every year so

much, that thought doesn’t stay long,” said Davies, who serves as team captain for Europe. “Sea Pines and Hilton Head have made us feel so welcome. � e courses are fantastic and the nightlife, though somewhat limited, is perfectly � ne.”

Many European players stick around a few days a� er the event for work or relaxation. Favorite hang-outs include � e Crazy Crab, � e Electric Piano, � e Quarterdeck and Crane’s Tavern.

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DETAILSWHAT 2012 Fisher Cup (local event)

WHEN/WHERE Oct. 5-8, Arthur Hills (Palmetto Dunes), Robert Trent Jones (Palmetto Dunes), Harbour Town Golf Links (Sea Pines), Oldfi eld (Bluffton)

THE SKINNY A team of golfers from the United Kingdom and Ireland take on a team of United States players in a four-day, Ryder Cup-style event

MORE INFORMATION Go online to www.fi shercup.com

GREAT TIMES


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WHAT’SHOTWHAT’SNOT

THE GOOD, THE BADAND THE UGLY OF GOLF

Listening to Red Solo Cup

Hitting up the rich neighborhoods with a creative Halloween costume

Rising LPGA Tour star Sandra Gal voted hottest golfer in Golf Digest poll

Wilson D-100 irons

Golf brings Obama, Clinton together

Watching the Ryder Cup

Humiliating your poor pet with a ridiculous Halloween costume

Male bracket winner Rickie Fowler

pummeled by Gal in fi nals, 99.61% to 0.39%

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Listening to Red Solo Cup

Clinton breaks 90 using “Billigans”

N E W S & N O T E S

Palmetto Hall awards honorary membership to wounded warrior

Palme� o Hall Plantation Club has awarded an honorary mem-bership to Joe Caley, the club’s Wounded Warrior for 2012. � e club is participating in the Adopt-A-Wounded Warrior Program. Caley lives with his wife and seven year old daughter in Augusta, Ga., where he is receiving treatment at the Eisenhower Medical Center for combat injuries sustained in Iraq. “We are delighted to welcome Joe and his family to Palme� o Hall Plantation Club,” said Ray Dznowski, Director of Operations for the Heritage Collection on Hilton Head Island. “� e honorary membership program is another great way that we can show appreciation for the sacri� ces made by America’s service members.”

Habitat for Humanity tournament coming to Oldfi eld

Old� eld Golf Club in Okatie will host the 15th annual Habitat for Humanity golf tournament at 11 a.m. on Oct. 1. � e cost of the tournament is $125 per person and includes lunch, dinner and a gi� bag. For more information, contact Rich Spiehs at 843-342-8004 or e-mail [email protected]

Hampton Hall hosting ‘Be A Saint’ charity scramble

Hampton Hall will host the 2012 “Be A Saint” charity scramble at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 29. Proceeds will bene� t the free prenatal ser-vices o� ered by the Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Lowcountry. � e cost is $150 and includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments and snacks. For more information, call 843-689-2222 or e-mail [email protected].

Callawassie to host charity tournament� e 12th annual Friends of Callawassie charity golf tournament

will take place at 9 a.m. Nov. 5 on Callawassie Island. � e cost of the two-person event is $135 per player and includes green fee, cart fee, prize merchandise and an awards luncheon. � e � eld is limited to the � rst 60 team entries. Friends of Callawassie has raised more than $360,000 for more than 80 local charities. For more information, call 843-987-2161 or go online to www.cal-lawassieisland.com.

HHIJGA announces fall class� e Hilton Head Island/Blu� on-based Hank Haney Interna-

tional Junior Golf Academy recently announced its fall class repre-sents 25 counties and 22 states. � e new semester began Aug. 16 and features golfers from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Ecuador, Estonia, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Panama, Serbia, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, � ailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States and Venezuela. � e full-time golf program consists of spending half a day on golf instruction. For the second half, students in grades � ve through 12 a� end Heritage Academy to ful� ll their academic requirements. Class work includes exten-sive o� erings in college preparatory and honors courses.


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Sea Pines announces new clubhouse for Heron Point, Ocean CourseSEA PINES RESORT is building a new 16,000 square-foot clubhouse for its Heron Point and Ocean golf courses. The clubhouse will reside on the site of the current Plantation Club. Planned amenities include an expansive pro shop; a bar and grill; 2,000 square feet of meeting space; a new golf learn-ing center and spacious locker rooms. Completion of the new clubhouse is slated for late 2013. Both Heron Point and the Ocean Course will remain open during construction.

Monday, Oct. 1• Lowcountry Women’s Golf Association Tournament; Berkeley Hall, Bluffton; Time TBD• Habitat for Humanity Tournament; Oldfield Golf Club, Okatie; 11 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13• South Carolina Golf Association 16th annual Mixed Team Championship; Hamton Hall Club, Pinecrest Golf Club, Bluffton; Time TBD• Women’s South Carolina Golf Association Mixed Team Championshp; Hampton Hall, Bluffton; Time TBD• International Junior Golf Tour tournament; Port Royal Planter’s Row, Hilton Head Island; Time TBD

Sunday, Oct. 14• South Carolina Golf Association 16th annual Mixed Team Championship; Hamton Hall Club, Pinecrest Golf Club, Bluffton; Time TBD• Women’s South Carolina Golf Association Mixed Team Championship; Hampton Hall, Bluffton; Time TBD• International Junior Golf Tour tournament; Port Royal Planter’s Row, Hilton Head Island; Time TBD

Monday, Oct. 15• Lowcountry Women’s Golf Association Tournament; Pinecrest; Time TBD

Saturday, Oct. 20• International Junior Golf Tour tournament; Savannah Quarters, Pooler, Ga.; Time TBD

Sunday, Oct. 21• International Junior Golf Tour tournament; Savannah Quarters, Pooler, Ga.; Time TBD

Monday, Oct. 22• Hilton Head Island Amateur Golf Associa-tion, Hilton Head Island Professional Golf Association Honors Cup; Chechessee Creek Club; 7:30 a.m. • Hilton Head Island Professional Golf As-sociation Pro-Assistant; TBD

Monday, Oct. 29• 2012 Hilton Head Island Amateur Golf Association and Hilton Head Island Profes-sional Golf Association Pro-Am; Oldfield Golf Club, Okatie; Time TBD• ‘Be A Saint’ charity scramble; Hampton Hall Golf Club, Bluffton; 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3• International Junior Golf Tour tournament; Oyster Reef Golf Club, Hilton Head Island

Sunday, Nov. 4• International Junior Golf Tour tournament; Oyster Reef Golf Club, Hilton Head Island; Time TBD

Monday, Nov. 5• Friends of Callawassie charity tourna-ment; Callawassie Island Club; 9 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 12• Lowcountry Women’s Golf Association Tournament; Wextford; Time TBD• Memory Matters Charity Tournament; Moss Creek Golf Club; 9 a.m.

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READY TO PLAY: New fairway grass was put down on hole No. 18 of the Morgan River course. It was one of the many changes recently unveiled following a $5.4 million renovation of Dataw Island’s two courses.

RENOVATED MORGAN RIVER COURSE UNVEILED

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A� er two years and $5.4 million in renovations, Dataw Island residents

now have access to two upgraded championship golf courses.

Improvements inside the 870-acre gated community started with the acclaimed Co� on Dike course in 2010 and ended with the unveiling of the new Morgan River course last month.

Residents, club o� cials and select members of the media got their � rst chance to play the new Morgan River layout Sept. 12 in a grand reopening tournament.

“It was spectacular,” Dataw member Jim Foley said. “For a course that just got rebuilt, the greens and tees were magni� cent. � ese guys did a whale of a job.”

While renovations weren’t as dramatic as they were on the Cot-ton Dike track, many signi� cant upgrades were made to Morgan River.

Irrigation was replaced, cart paths were repaired and straight-ened, bunkers were improved, new drainage was installed, lake banks were restored and several trees were pruned to allow more sunlight on the fairways and greens.

All greens were also re-grassed with Miniverde Ultradwarf Bermuda grass. Dataw member

Bernie Chalmers made the most of the improved surfaces, rolling in four clutch pu� s for his four-some in the tournament.

“I think the course is very play-able,” Chalmers said. “� e greens are true and the turf has grown in very consistently. � e changes to the � ve or six holes are good, mainly because it turns it into a di� erent golf course for us to play. I’ve been playing this course for 15 years. � is is a nice change.”

When designer Arthur Hills opened Morgan River in 1989, he described it as “delightful.” Words such as relaxing, beautiful and unique also � t.

Unlike many private commu-nities, some of the most valuable waterfront property at Dataw wasn’t sold for home sites, it was used for golf. � e Morgan River, home to Megalodon and other types of fossil shark teeth, is very much a part of the course named a� er it.

Water comes into play on 10 of the 18 holes. It measures 6,646 from the longest tees and is the narrowest Dataw course, placing a premium on accuracy.

“� e views are unbelievable,” assistant golf professional Stuart Carrihill said. “We have two very di� erent golf courses that give you two unique experiences. If

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HOST WITH THE MOST: With five victories, McGladrey Classic host Davis Love III has won the Heritage more times than any golfer in history.

COURSE Cotton Dike

YEAR BUILT 2008 (Tom Fazio)

RENOVATION 2010 (Billy Fuller)

PAR 72

RATING/SLOPE (WHITE) 68.7/124

WHAT'S NEW Seventeen of the greens were cored out and re-contoured. All of the greens were re-grassed with MiniVerde Ultra Dwarf Bermudagrass. Fairways were converted to Celebration Bermuda, a grass better suited for shade and heat. A new drainage system was installed. Bunkers got new drainage and sand.

DETAILS The course was originally created out of the marshes by a series of dikes originally used to generate more land for cotton fields during the plantation days. The course requires strategy and accuracy. Nearly half of the 18 holes lie along the pristine marsh waters of Jenkins Creek.

COURSE Morgan River

YEAR BUILT 1989 (Arthur Hills)

RENOVATION 2012 (Billy Fuller)

PAR 72

RATING/SLOPE (WHITE) 68.5/121

WHAT'S NEW All bunkers were redone, cart paths were repaired, lake banks were restored and several trees were pruned to allow more sunlight to the fairways. All greens were re-grassed with Miniverde Ultradwarf Bermuda. New fairway grass was put down for holes 1, 17 and 18. The irrigation was replaced.

DETAILS The Morgan River course is narrower than the Cotton Dike and challenges every shot, demanding accuracy at all times. The beauty of the course is apparent as it winds through the scattered oak trees, framing water views of the Morgan River.

you’re going to play golf like our members do, day in and day out, you want two completely di�erent venues. �at’s what they’ve got.”

�e renovation project was handled by course designer and former Augusta National super-intendent Billy Fuller. �e goal of his design company was to bring course speci�cations up to par by incorporating modern golf design principals, in turn making the club competitive with the marketplace for the next 20 to 30 years.

Mission accomplished. “I’m very pleased with both

courses,” Dataw member Bob Hazelrigg said. “�e Co�on Dike course has been just wonderful. �e greens hold well. I think every indication shows (the Morgan River greens) will as well in just a couple of months. I think both renovations are really great.” G

and IMPROVED

Both of Dataw Island’s championship golf

courses got a recent facelift. Here is a look at

both layouts.

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Heron Point By Pete Dye32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Islandseapines.com843-842-1477Oct. 1 rates: $124 morning; $89 afternoon

Hilton Head Lakes2005 Wiregrass Way, Hardeevillehiltonheadlakes.com843-208-5353Oct. 1 rates: $45 before 2 p.m., $25 after

Hilton Head National Golf Club60 Hilton Head National Drive, Hilton Head golfhiltonheadnational.com843-842-5900Oct. 1 rates: $90 morning; $77 after 11 a.m.; $64 after 1 p.m.; $46 after 3 p.m.

Island West Golf Club40 Island West Drive, Blufftonislandwestgolf.net843-815-6660Oct. 1 rates: $45 morning; $35 afternoon

Lady’s Island Country Club139 Francis Marion Circle, Beaufortladysislandcc.com843-524-3635Oct. 1 rates: $35 morning; $25 afternoon

Old Carolina Golf Club (9 holes)89 Old Carolina Road, Blufftonwww.oldcarolinagc.com843-757-8311Oct. 1 rates: $15 before 9 a.m.; $24 after 9 a.m.; $15 after 4 p.m.

Old South Golf Links50 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Blufftonoldsouthgolf.com843-785-5353Oct. 1 rates: $80 morning; $65 afternoon

Oyster Reef Golf Club155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Islandoysterreefgolfclub.com843-681-1764Oct. 1 rates: $95 before 11 a.m., $75 before 2 p.m., $40 after 2 p.m.

Palmetto Dunes Arthur Hills Course2 Leamington Lane, Hilton Head Islandpalmettodunes.com843-785-1138Oct. 1 rates: Call clubhouse

Palmetto Dunes George Fazio Course2 Carnoustie, Hilton Head Islandpalmettodunes.com843-785-1138Oct. 1 rates: Call clubhouse

Palmetto Dunes Robert Trent Jones7 Trent Jones Lane, Hilton Head Islandpalmettodunes.com843-785-1138Oct. 1 rates: Call clubhouse

Palmetto Hall PlantationArthur Hills and Robert Cupp courses108 Fort Howell Drive, Hilton Head Islandpalmettohallgolf.com843-342-2582Oct. 1 rates: $95 before 11 a.m., $75 before 2 p.m., $40 after 2 p.m.

Pinecrest Golf Club1 Pinecrest Way, Blufftonpinecrestsc.com843-757-8960Oct. 1 rates: $45 morning; $35 afternoon

Pintail Creek Golf Club261 Pin Tail Creek Drive, Hardeeville843-784-2426Oct. 1 rates: $26 morning; $22 after 2 p.m.

Port Royal Golf ClubPlanter’s Row, Robber’s Row and Barony courses10 Clubhouse Drive, Hilton Head Islandportroyalgolfclub.com843-681-1700Oct. 1 rates: $95 before 11 a.m., $75 before 2 p.m., $40 after 2 p.m.

Rose Hill Golf Club4 Clubhouse Drive, Blufftongolfrosehill.com843-757-9030Oct. 1 rates: $40

Sanctuary at Cat Island8 Waveland Avenue, Beaufortsanctuarygolfcatisland.com843-524-0300Oct. 1 rates: $60 morning; $40 after 1 p.m., $24 after 4 p.m.

Shipyard Golf ClubBrigantine, Clipper and Galleon courses45 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Islandshipyardgolfclub.com843-686-8802Oct. 1 rates: $95 before 11 a.m., $75 before 2 p.m., $40 after 2 p.m.

Sea Pines Ocean Course100 N. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Islandseapines.com843-842-1477Oct. 1 rates: $114 morning; $104 afternoon

Sun City - Argent Lakes 1291 Sergeant William Jasper Blvd. 843-645-0507Oct. 1 rates: $39 morning; $33 afternoon

Sun City - Hidden Cypress672 Cypress Hills Drive, Bluffton843-705-4999Oct. 1 rates: $47 morning; $42 afternoon

Sun City - Okatie Creek60 Sun City Club Lane, Bluffton843-705-4653Oct. 1 rates: $47 morning; $32 afternoon

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Medinah back in spotlight Storied Medinah Country Club is the Chicago area’s best-know and most frequent major championship venue. �e private club features three courses but is widely known for Course No. 3, site of three U.S. Opens and two PGA Championships. Add the 2012 Ryder Cup to the list. Read about changes made to the legendary course at www.golfersguide.com.

Beat the dreaded yips Wouldn’t it be great if the yips just want away like a bad cold? �ey can with a li�le positive thinking and practice. Take charge of that pu�er instead of the pu�er tak-ing charge of you. Read PGA professional’s Rodney Bungartz’s tip online at www.golfersguide.com.

Titleist 913 drivers coming in November Looking for the perfect holiday gi� for a golfer in your life? �e anticipated Titleist 913 drivers hit store shelves in November. Designed and built for more speed and more distance, the new 913D2 and 913D3 would be a solid addition to any bag. Read all about them at www.golfersguide.com.

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P R I VAT E C O U R S E SBear Creek Golf Club237 Whooping Crane Way, Hilton Head bearcreekgolfclub.org843-681-2667

Belfair PlantationEast and West courses200 Belfair Oaks Blvd., Blufftonbelfair1811.com843-757-0700

Berkeley Hall North and South courses366 Good Hope Road, Blufftonberkeleyhallclub.com843-815-8494

Brays Island Plantation115 Brays Island Drive, Sheldonbraysisland.com843-846-3170

Callawassie Island Club176 Callawassie Drive, Okatiecallawassieisland.com843-987-2125

Chechessee Creek Club18 Chechessee Creek Drive, Okatiechechesseecreekclub.com843-987-7000

Colleton RiverDye and Nicklaus courses60 Colleton River Drive, Blufftoncolletonriverclub.com843-836-4400

Dataw Island ClubCotton Dike and Morgan River courses100 Dataw Club Road, St. Helena Islanddataw.org843-838-8250

Dolphin Head Golf Club56 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Islanddolphinheadgc.com843-681-5550

Fripp Island Resort Ocean Creek and Ocean Point courses201 Tarpon Blvd., Fripp Islandfrippislandresort.com888-741-8974

Golf Club at Indigo Run101 Berwick Drive, Hilton Head Islandclubcorp.com/Clubs/The-Golf-Club-at-Indigo-Run843-689-3500

Haig Point10 Haig Point Circle, Hilton Head Islandhaigpoint.com843-341-8155

Long Cove Club44 Long Cove Drive, Hilton Head Islandlongcoveclub.org843-686-1020

Moss Creek Golf ClubDevil’s Elbow North and South courses100 Devil’s Elbow Lane, Hilton Head IslandMosscrek-hiltonhead.com843-837-2231

Oldfield136 Oldfield Way, OkatieOldfield1732.com843-379-5051

May River Club/Palmetto Bluff1 Village Park Square, Blufftonpalmettobluff.com866-316-5262

Sea Pines Country Club30 Governors Road, Hilton Head IslandSeapinescountryclub.com843-671-2345

Spanish Wells Golf ClubOne Brams Point Road, Hilton Head Islandspanishwellsclub.com843-681-2819

Old Tabby Links/Spring Island42 Mobley Oaks Lane, OkatieSpringisland.com843-987-2200

Wexford Plantation111 Wexford Club Drive, Hilton Head Islandwexfordplantation.com843-686-8810

To add your club to our directory, e-mail [email protected]

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