Acclaimed Lowcountry destination also in ‘Top 10 Favorite U.S. Golf Resorts for Families’
(HILTON HEAD, S.C.) – The Sea Pines Resort – Hilton Head’s most celebrated golf and leisure retreat -has been named in the “Top 10 Favorite U.S. Golf Resorts” in GOLF.com’s inaugural “Golfers’ Choice Awards.”
The acclaimed Lowcountry destination was also honored with a coveted spot in the poll’s “Top 10 Favorite U.S. Golf Resorts for Families.”
GOLF.com collected data over a six-week span, during which nearly 6,000 respondents rated 24 categories in the golf-travel space. They included favorite destinations, resorts, hotels and more both in the U.S. and abroad. Participants were asked to rate only destinations and resorts they had visited in the last three years.
“We’re thrilled to receive this incredible feedback from our guests,” says John Munro, Vice President of Hospitality, Sales and Marketing. “It’s a testament to our unending desire to continue providing an extraordinary vacation experience for golfers and their families.”
Visitors to The Sea Pines Resort will discover exciting recent additions. The new 55,000-square-foot Harbour Town Clubhouse features a comfortable living room lounge, Links – a first-class American grill with indoor / outdoor seating and sweeping golf course views, signature pro shop and retail display, wrap-around terraces with covered porches, state-of-the-art 4,000-square-foot locker room, and the Heritage Room – an elegant 2,200-square-foot banquet and event room on the top floor.
Last September, the spectacular new 25,000-square-foot Sea Pines Beach Club was unveiled. Featuring year-round enjoyment for guests and property owners, it houses an array of family-friendly amenities including dining, retail and special event space. The Plantation Golf Club, which opened in spring of 2014, was recently named “New Clubhouse of the Year” by Golf Inc. magazine. It serves the resort’s Heron Point and Ocean courses as well as its outstanding Golf Learning Center
The Sea Pines Resort’s full array of activities additionally includes tennis with 21 clay courts, five miles of sweeping Atlantic seascapes, and 15 miles of leisure paths for biking and hiking. Nearby Harbour Town Yacht Basin is ideal for sightseeing as well as featuring superb dining and shopping options.
For more information: www.seapines.com, 866.561.8802.
About The Sea Pines Resort
Situated on the southernmost tip of Hilton Head Island, the legendary Lowcountry destination features five miles of unspoiled beaches, 21 clay tennis courts, 14 miles of bike and walking trails, horseback riding, Eco-Adventures, water sports, and the 605-acre Sea Pines Forest Preserve filled with wildflowers, wetlands and more than 130 species of birds. As the first Eco-planned destination in the U.S., The Sea Pines Resort has become the blueprint for numerous beach developments around the country.
One of the crown jewels in the world of golf, The Sea Pines Resort is home to Pete Dye’s classic Harbour Town Golf Links (home of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage) Heron Point by Pete Dye, and the Ocean Course. The property has recently gone through extensive redevelopment with its Sea Pines Beach Club and Plantation Golf Club both opening in 2014. The new 26,000-square-foot Harbour Town Clubhouse opened in March.
Guests may choose from an array of accommodations, including 300 villas, 100 rental homes and the luxurious 60-room Inn at Harbour Town, a Forbes Four-Star boutique hotel and Preferred Hotel Group member. The resort’s best-in-class collection of golf courses, amenities, meeting facilities and accommodations makes Sea Pines one of the most sought-after leisure and group destinations in America.
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Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group
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Laura Stone (703.891.3383)
Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group
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