Heron Point by Pete Dye No. 11 in golf-rich South Carolina
(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 – announces Harbour Town Golf Links ranked No. 9 in GOLF Magazine’s 2016-17 “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” in the U.S.
Harbour Town was additionally No. 2 in GOLF’s “Best You Can Play Near You” in South Carolina while its excellent Heron Point by Pete Dye was positioned at No. 11 in the golf-rich Palmetto State. The Sea Pines Resort also received the coveted “Platinum” status in GOLF Magazine’s biennial Premier Resorts list for 2016-2017.
The Lowcountry destination was recently honored in the inaugural “Editors’ Choice Award” from Golf Digest in the “Best Golf Resorts in the Americas” category. Harbour Town Golf Links is also 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.”
This bundle of awards follows The Sea Pines Resort investing in a series of multi-million dollar property improvements including its splendid new 44,000-square-foot Harbour Town Clubhouse, which was named “New Public Clubhouse of the Year” by Golf Inc. magazine in July. The property’s Plantation Golf Club was named “New Clubhouse of the Year” by Golf Inc. in 2015.
Last year, Harbour Town underwent a series of enhancements including a comprehensive regrassing of the entire layout. In 2014 Heron Point reopened following subtle modifications to the layout under the close supervision of Pete Dye. On Oct. 3, the resort will open its new Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III course giving the legendary destination 54 holes of world-class golf.
“We’re honored to continually receive these incredible rankings and awards from premier publications,” says Steve Birdwell, President. “Our substantial investments in our three courses and magnificent new clubhouses insure we’ll continue to be in the upper echelon of the finest golf destinations.”
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 new Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III. 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)
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David Wood (703.635.0577)
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