Teen Aces Golf Tournament and Helps Food Bank
August 15, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Golf, Hilton Head Island, Savannah, Sports Event
SAVANNAH – Drew Aimone of Savannah was crowned the 2008 Champion of the Savannah-Hilton Head Amateur Match Play at Crosswinds Golf Club on Sunday, August 10th. Aimone, a seventeen-year-old golfer from Savannah Christian Preparatory School, defeated Bill Jones of Conyers, Georgia during morning matches 3 and 2, and went on to defeat Greg England of Savannah in the Championship Match Up. Pierce Markowitz of Savannah won the first flight, defeating Savannah Christian Preparatory School’s Chris Jodis. Aimone, who was ranked sixth for the tournament, has secured the top position for next year’s tournament.
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Swing Away at 2008 Beach Music Festival Golf Tournament - Jekyll Island, GA
August 7, 2008 by etalentino
Filed under Beaches, Coastal Happenings, Georgia, Golden Isles, Golf
| August 15, 2008 | ||
| 9:00 am |
On Friday, August 15th, participants can play in the 2008 Beach Music Festival Annual Golf tournament. As an extra bonus, all participants receive two tickets to Friday night’s Swingin Medallions concert with many prizes available for the winning players. Tee times begin at 9:00am until 11:00am at the Indian Mounds golf course. Registration is $80 per player with lunch provided by Morgan’s Grill.
Don’t miss out on all the fun at the Friday night shag contest, hosted by the Golden Isles Shag Club, and the FREE beach concert Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. The 25th annual Beach Music festival is sponsored by Jekyll Island Authority, Georgia Tourism, Coca Cola, Bacardi, Corona, and Comcast.
For tee times call 912-635-2368 or contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL.
Jack Nicklaus’ PGA Championship Trophy to be Added to Featured
August 5, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Georgia, Golf, St Augustine
St. Augustine, Fla. (August 5, 2008) – The World Golf Hall of Fame’s current special member exhibition, “Jack Nicklaus: Golf’s Golden Champion,” will be enhanced with a new group of items beginning the week of August 18. The addition will include Nicklaus’ 1980 PGA Championship trophy – representing his fifth and final PGA Championship – in addition to a variety of other items reflecting the golfer’s storied career.
Within the exhibit, visitors can view the MacGregor Tommy Armour irons Nicklaus used in his 1963 PGA Championship win as well as his winner’s plaque from the same year. Nicklaus won the PGA Championship a record-tying five times (1963, 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1980), matching a record previously set by Walter Hagen in the 1920s. Nicklaus also enjoyed 14 top-five finishes in PGA Championship competition, the most of any player.
The Amateur at Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Charleston, SC
August 1, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Attractions, Charleston, Golf, South Carolina
For the first time, male amateur players of all ages can contest a FLIGHTED individual stroke play golf tournament at Kiawah’s world-famous Ocean Course, as well as the Gary Player-designed Cougar Point Golf Course. Participants will enjoy lavish receptions - including an outdoor, oceanfront dinner at The Sanctuary - hospitality suites and fabulous prizes. This tournament offers a great opportunity to sample Kiawah’s courses during a beautiful time of the year. Non-golfing partners are invited and can enjoy the resort’s wide array of amenities, including The Spa at The Sanctuary.
Guinness & Golf Tournament - Amelia Island, Florida
July 23, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Amelia - Fernandina, Coastal Happenings, Florida, Golf
| August 30, 2008 |
At 10am shotgun starts with awards at Oak Marsh Golf course at Amelia Island Plantation. Guinness immediately following! $85 per person includes tournament entry, boxed lunch, two Falcon’s Nest drink tickets and Guinness branded goodies. After tournament, head over to Falcon’s Nest for more fun, Guinness and Irish cuisine!
Register for World of Golf Hall of Fame’s 5th Annual Putting Championship
July 14, 2008 by etalentino
Filed under Florida, Golf, St Augustine
North Florida’s Amateur Golfers Can Win Over $10,000 in Prizes
St. Augustine, Fla. (July 8, 2008) – For the fifth consecutive year, the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village will host its Putting Championship on the Hall of Fame’s 18-hole, natural-grass putting course. Presented by LastMinute Golfer, AT&T The Real Yellow Pages and Coca-Cola, the event is open to all amateur golfers in Northeast Florida. Qualification rounds for the Putting Championship will take place Saturday, July 19th and Sunday, July 20th and will continue Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th. The top 16 finalists will compete for the title of “World Golf Hall of Fame Putting Champion” Saturday, August 2nd.
Family Golf Month at World Golf Village
June 27, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Florida, Golf, St Augustine
St. Augustine, Fla. – Slammer & Squire and King & Bear at World Golf Village will offer an entire month of activities and offers focused on helping families enjoy the game of golf – together. Throughout July, the official golf courses of the World Golf Hall of Fame will host a series of programs for family members to learn the game and play golf with special contests, exclusive pricing just for families and more. Family Golf Month, open to any “household family,” will kick off Sunday, July 6.
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21st Annual Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach Golf Tournament
June 11, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Coastal Happenings, Golf, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| June 21, 2008 | ||
| 8:30 am |
4 person Captains choice tournament at Myrtlewood Pine Hills. $75 pp entry includes golf, continental breakfast, door prizes, lunch, on course refreshments. Raffle tickets sold for great prizes.
Myrtlewood Golf Course, Highway 17 Bypass at 48th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach
843-448-8451
www.HelpingHandofMyrtleBeach.com
World Golf Hall of Fame Free for Fathers!
June 4, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Attractions, Coastal Happenings, Florida, Golf, St Augustine
| June 15, 2008 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 6:00 pm |
World Golf Hall of Fame Offers Free Admission to Community on Father’s Day
Complimentary Admission in Museum and IMAX Theater Presents Perfect Gift for Dad
St. Augustine, Fla. (June 4, 2008) — The World Golf Hall of Fame will open its doors to everyone on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for its annual Community Day, offering complimentary admission to each guest. The first 500 dads through the doors will receive a goody bag filled with gifts, coupons and certificates from businesses at World Golf Village and in the First Coast area and also will receive a complimentary round on the Hall of Fame’s 18-hole, natural-grass putting course as well as free admission to one film at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater. Read more
7th Annual Mount Pleasant Junior Golf Open - South Carolina
May 21, 2008 by Susanne
Filed under Charleston, Coastal Happenings, Golf, Kids, South Carolina
| June 24, 2008 9:00 am | to | June 25, 2008 9:00 am |
A two-day tournament at Patriots Point for boys and girls ages 8 - 18 of all ability levels. Interested participants must register by June 21. Fees to participate are $45 for ages 8-12 and $55 for ages 13-18. Registration available at Mount Pleasant Recreation Department facilities or online at www.mtpleasantrec.com. Contact Tina Carter at 843-849-2061.