(HILTON HEAD, S.C.) – The Sea Pines Resort – Hilton Head’s acclaimed vacation destination and home of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing – has received coveted “Platinum” status in GOLF Magazine’s biennial Premier Resorts list for 2016-2017.
Platinum is highest honor bestowed by GOLF and distinguishes the uppermost echelon of golf resorts in the U.S. The Sea Pines Resort joins renowned properties including Pebble Beach Resorts, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Kiawah Island Golf Resort, The American Club and Pinehurst Resort in this “best of the best” list.
The legendary Lowcountry destination was also just named in the inaugural “Editors’ Choice Award” from Golf Digest in the “Best Golf Resorts in the Americas” category. The resort’s iconic Harbour Town Golf Links is ranked No. 2 in Golfweek’s “Best Places You Can Play State-by-State” in South Carolina. The Inn & Club at Harbour Town – its 60-room boutique hotel – is rated No. 5 in Conde Nast Traveler’s “Best Hotels in the U.S.”
The Sea Pines Resort has made a series of recent multi-million dollar property investments including its splendid new 44,000-square-foot Harbour Town Clubhouse. The 23,000-square-foot Plantation Golf Club, serving its Heron Point by Pete Dye and Ocean courses, was awarded the 2015 “New Clubhouse of the Year” by Golf Inc. The new family-friendly 25,000-square-foot Sea Pines Beach Club showcases an inviting seaside dining atmosphere with breathtaking views of the Atlantic.
“This prestigious Platinum award confirms the success of our vast efforts and investments to provide the finest experience possible for our members and guests,” says Steve Birdwell, President. “We’ve upgraded most every aspect of our property and we’ll remain vigilant in our quest to remain at the pinnacle of the world’s best golf resorts.”
Heron Point, the perfect companion layout for Harbour Town, was recently named “Golf Course of the Year” by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association. The Ocean Course will reopen later this year after a complete reconstruction by Love Golf Design – the architecture firm including PGA TOUR star Davis Love III, his brother Mark, and architect Scot Sherman.
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 44,000-square-foot Harbour Town Clubhouse opened in March 2015.
Guests may choose from an array of accommodations, including 300 villas, 100 rental homes and the luxurious 60-room Inn & Club 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.
Contact:
Shane Sharp (704.519.8381)
Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group
ssharp@buffalobig.com
David Wood (703.635.0577)
Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group
dwood@buffalobig.com
