Coastal South Carolina

36 Pages·2003·3.704 MB·English

COASTAL
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In 2003 the world will return to Kiawah. Again.
When the 2003 EMC World Cup is played on the Pete Dye-designed Ocean Course,
the teams of international players will extend a tradition that began with the Ryder Cup matches
in 1991 and continued with the 1997 World Cup.Kiawah’s spectacular natural beauty
also embraces golf courses by Tom Fazio,Jack Nicklaus,Gary Player and Clyde Johnston.
With Four Diamond Award-winning lodging and dining just 30 minutes from Charleston,
it’s no wonder that the world keeps coming back to Kiawah.
Charleston,SC · 800-654-2924 · www.kiawahresort.com
FFIIVVEE SSPPEECCTTAACCUULLAARR CCOOUURRSSEESS
One Incredible Destination
Hilton Head Island
Home to five of the finest golf courses in the lined fairways, championship greens and breath-
United States, Palmetto Dunes also offers world- taking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
class, oceanfront accommodations at The Hilton
Head Marriott Beach & Golf Resort. This pre- All visitors will be welcomed by the recently ren-
mier golf destination ovated Hilton Head
features courses by Marriott Beach & Golf
Arthur Hills, George Resort. Standing 10-sto-
Fazio, Robert Cupp and ries along Hilton Head’s
the newly redesigned sandy shore, this elegant
Robert Trent Jones facility offers 512 guest
course. Golfers from all rooms and an abun-
over the world and from dance of amenities
every level of play are designed to relax, rejuve-
rewarded and challenged nate and pamper our
by the gently rolling tree- guests.
Discover why Condé Nast magazine recently ranked the Hilton Head Marriott
& Palmetto Dunes as one of the top 75 golf resorts in the world.
Toll free 1-800-295-5998 • www.marriotthiltonhead.com.
The time is now to
discover the real America….
...it is time to discover Coastal South
Carolina, with more things to see and do
than you can possibly imagine!
Up and down our
beautiful coastline,
you can discover the
memories of a lifetime.
Whether you are with
your family of five, a few
foursomes from the local
golf club, or on a romantic
trip that is a bit overdue –
the coast of South Carolina
has it all for you.
The accommodations in Coastal South Carolina are
varied to suit every need and budget. You can find luxury
hotels in secluded oceanfront resorts, family inns, posh no wonder
self-cater villas adjacent to the links, and grand hotels that Coastal South
located in the heart of American history. Carolina plays host to annual
South Carolina’s white sandy beaches have been a PGA Tour events like The Heritage
favorite of American travelers for years and are fast Classic at Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island
becoming a playground for holiday makers from in April each year. Coastal South Carolina has
around the world. The surf is warmed by the also hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah
Gulf Stream currents from the tropics and Island, where the World Cup of Golf will
our 200 miles of coastline can offer your make a return visit after six years in
family quiet, secluded beaches in unspoiled November 2003.
settings, as well as active beaches with sea- Whether your favorite tour professional
side playgrounds for the entire family. is Faldo, Langer, Woosnam or Ballesteros,
Once you are in South Carolina, get in Coastal South Carolina you can play the
ready to take to the water. Whether you same courses your favorite professional plays.
fancy a charter to chase a blue marlin in the If shopping is a favorite way to pass time
Gulf Stream or fish from the coastline, you on holiday, we might suggest that you arrive
will quickly learn why sportsmen from around the with empty luggage to fill with value priced items
world enjoy Coastal South Carolina. Not a fisherman? from the discount outlet shops and malls that are abun-
No worries. You can always jet ski, sail, windsurf, or dant in the region.
even charter a boat for a sunset dinner cruise. You Specialty items and crafts unique to South Carolina
might even kayak or canoe on an eco-tour to learn will make your Carolina holiday memorable for years to
firsthand what South Carolinians are doing to protect come.
their pristine saltwater marshes; and your At the end of the day, relax while dining in
children will never forget the world-class restaurants that feature
experience of catching fresh local seafood and deli-
their first South cacies only found in
Carolina blue crab South Carolina.
with a piece of Explore each of
chicken, a string, the regions of
and a net. Coastal South
Are you ready for a Carolina... Hilton Head
game of golf? You could play Island, Myrtle Beach, and
a different course every day for Historic Charleston. You will discover
months. You’ll love playing the courses designed by what many have known for years – that Coastal South
renowned architects like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Carolina will offer you genuine hospitality in a secure
Tom Fazio, Gary Player, Greg Normanand Pete Dye. It’s environment that you will remember for a lifetime.
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THE YEAR-ROUND RESORT
Featuring The Breakers WITH A PROVEN REPUTATION
All New Paradise Tower
•GUARANTEED TEE TIMES WITH ELECTRIC CART AT
MORE THAN 100 CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES -
INCLUDING THE FAMED DUNES GOLF AND
BEACH CLUB
• PROFESSIONAL GOLF STAFF - HELPING YOU SAVE ON
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT
• AN ARRAY OF AFFORDABLE GOLF PACKAGES -
SUITED TO YOUR SKILL LEVEL AND BUDGET
• MAGNIFICENT OCEANFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS -
ONE, TWO, AND THREE BEDROOM CONDOS, SUITES
AND ROOMS
• SPACIOUS OCEANFRONT LAWN-DECKS AND
WATERPARK WITH 418' LAZY RIVER, INDOOR AND
OUTDOOR POOLS AND WHIRLPOOLS (MOSTLY
ENCLOSED FOR WINTER MONTHS)
• SOUTHERN STYLE BREAKFAST EACH MORNING
• ROOFTOP LOUNGE
• EXERCISE ROOM
• WEEKLY COCKTAIL PARTY (IN SEASON)
• GREAT ENTERTAINMENT: RESTAURANTS, THEATERS,
NIGHTCLUBS, SPORTS BARS, BROADWAY AT THE
BEACH ALL NEARBY.
OCEANFRONT AT 21 AND 27TH AVENUES, NORTH • P.O. BOX 485 CSC • MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29578-0485
1-877-621-8496 or book online at www.breakers.com\csc
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DEPARTMENTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DAVIDG. JENNINGS
Chairman
JEANANNBRAKEFIELD
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CARYCORBITT INTRODUCTION
Holiday of a Lifetime -
BILLGOLDEN
Coastal South Carolina, USA
HELENT. HILL
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SUSANTHOMAS HILTON HEAD ISLAND
ASHBYWARD Warm Weather, Warm Welcome
Hilton Head Island Golf
PATTIWILLIAMS
Travel Notes
EXECUTIVE STAFF Hilton Head Island Seven-Day Itinerary
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GARYW. EDWARDS THE CRESCENT
Managing Director
AND THE PALMETTO
The History of South Carolina’s State Flag
Coastal South Carolina, USA
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P.O. Box 975 CHARLESTON
Charleston, SC 29402 Where History Lives
[phone] Charleston Golf
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WARM WEATHER, WARM WELCOME
HHiillttoonn HHeeaadd IIssllaanndd
Imagine a white, windswept beach gently warmed For those interested in the visual arts, you’ll
by the sun. Imagine palm-lined fairways, lush as discover art galleries from one end of the
velvet, green as emeralds. Imagine enjoying Island to the other.
dinner under the stars, golf among The island boasts a ballet and dance
friends, tennis in the afternoon. company, a Repertory Theater,
Welcome to Hilton Head numerous galleries, a heritage
Island, a holiday kingdom library, a youth orchestra,
bounded by the Atlantic youth theatre, and an
Ocean to the east and the International Piano
Intracoastal Waterway to Competition. The Island
the west. You’ll find was recently ranked
that while Hilton Head 22nd among the top
Island is famous for its 100 Small Arts Towns in
12-mile stretch of glis- America.
tening sands, a visit Some of South
here is more than a day Carolina’s first residents,
at the beach. the Gullah/Geechee peo-
The Island is as well ple, have made outstanding
known for its sports contributions to the culture
activities and beaches as of the area, which is show-
for its varied arts features cased in month-long Native
and cultural events. The Islander Gullah Celebration.
Island’s vibrant arts community There are also a number of interest-
will dazzle you with choices like the Self ing historical sites in the area, including
Family Arts Center. Its big name Broadway Baynard Ruins, the tattered remains of an antebel-
theatre offers numerous venues for both local lum plantation house; Fort Mitchel, a Civil War
and traveling exhibitions and shows. The fortification overlooking Skull Creek; the Zion
Hilton Head Orchestra offers a 10-program Cemetery; and Baynard Mausoleum, the final resting
season that runs from October to May. place of Revolutionary War soldiers.
You’ll find that while Hilton Head Island is famous for its 12-mile
stretch of glistening sands, a visit here is more than a day at the beach.
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Sprinkled across the Island, in set- fresh daily to dozens of popular Island years, the Island has been a mecca for
tings that range from beachside to seafood restaurants. tennis enthusiasts of all ages and abili-
harborfront to slightly off the beaten With more than 200 restaurants, you ties, with more than 300 tennis courts
path, there are more than 30 different could eat your fill morning, noon and available in all three Grand Slam sur-
shopping areas as well as more than night for months and never sample the faces, including grass.
300 stores and boutiques. The Island same place twice! Beyond our beautiful beaches and
offers big-city shopping in a friendly, If you’re a golf enthusiast, you’ll world-class sports facilities lies a world of
small-town setting. The Island’s three think you’ve discovered heaven on exciting things to do and see. Learn
major upscale outlet centers offer earth. First, the Island boasts what is about our delicate eco-systems on a guid-
famous-brand fashions and merchan- might be the world’s highest concentra- ed beach and nature walk. Get up close
dise at prices that cater to the value tion of championship golf courses. and personal with Island wildlife –
seeker in all of us. Second, these are not just ordinary dolphins, crabs, osprey and loggerhead
Born of Southern hospitality and courses. Each is a distinctive world-class turtles – residing in our waters and on
shaped by the bounty of the sea, Hilton creation. our beaches.
Head Island offers an incredible catch of The Island also boasts four of the Getting to Hilton Head Island is
good food. Not surprisingly, seafood is nation’s Top 50 tennis resorts, more easier than you may imagine. And the
the top draw – especially our local than any other resort town in the beauty of our celebrated isle is so invit-
shrimp and crabs – caught and delivered world. But that’s hardly surprising. For ing, you may find it hard to leave!
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W W W G O L F I S L A N D C O M
HHIILLTTOONN HHEEAADD IISSLLAANNDD GGOOLLFF
In the past 40 years, with the development of Hilton Head of the PGA Tour event, The Heritage Classic. Designed by
Island and the surrounding area, the tradition of great golf Pete Dye, Harbour Town Golf Links is a “must play” for any
has become an art form. self-respecting golfer. The quality of golf does not stop at
The first Hilton Head golf course opened in Sea Pines in Harbour Town, however. The two Arthur Hills courses in
1961, with other new courses in Port Royal Plantation and Palmetto Dunes and Palmetto Hall are quite simply, out-
Palmetto Dunes following shortly thereafter. Early visitors to standing. All of the island courses take great advantage of the
the area quickly realized that Hilton Head’s sunny skies and natural beauty for which Hilton Head Island has become
moderate waterfront temperatures not only produced lush famous.
fairways and smooth rolling greens, but also provided a com- Hilton Head is a true resort island that offers much more
fortable atmosphere for excellent play year-round. than the best in golf.
Today there are more than 20 championship golf courses Holiday packages for golfers are a regional specialty. Simply
located on Hilton Head Island, with an equal number open pick your vacation dates, the type of accommodations you
for play nearby, and the surrounding Lowcountry. While four desire and the number of rounds you want to play.
of those layouts are perennially ranked among the nation’s Every year, Hilton Head hosts millions of visitors from
Top 100 by U.S. publications, all enjoy the benefits of the around the world. With so many couples, families, foursomes,
area’s florid natural scenery and are maintained to the highest business travelers and convention groups checking in every
standards of course conditioning. From the holes that literally month of the year, it’s not surprising that the region has a
overlook the Atlantic Ocean, to a variety of picturesque wet- stunning variety of lodging options to accommodate every
land settings, to parkland layouts framed by tall pines and taste and budget.
ancient oaks, Hilton Head area golf courses have earned an Hilton Head Island is truly one of the best golf destinations
undeniable reputation for world-class quality. anywhere. Great golf, accommodations, dining, and family-
The crown jewel in the Hilton Head Island golf offering is oriented activities make Hilton Head Island the best of the best.
Harbour Town Golf Links located in Sea Pines Resort, home
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