Hank Haney may be Tiger Woods' coach, but he sees little difference in coaching Tiger or any of the 142 teenaged students at the golf academy that now bears his name: the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) in Hilton Head, South Carolina. "It's the same fundamentals, the same process, the same approach," Haney says.
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This week the Verizon Heritage celebrates its 40th incarnation. The Heritage is unique on the PGA Tour in that it's such a small-town event, on the South Carolina resort island of Hilton Head, but with a big reputation in terms of prestige, the list of champions crowned, and importance to the local community. It's undoubtedly the biggest event of the year on the island. In honor of this milestone anniversary, here is a list of 40 memories of the event ...
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Say you're driving down Interstate-95 through North Carolina and you want to stretch your legs and get in a quick nine or 18, or even whack a few balls on the driving range, you're in luck. North Carolina has a variety of golf courses right off I-95. They include one for $5, and an old, Donald Ross design.
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This month's Waccamaw Golf Trail special e-Deal provides a great opportunity to enjoy an extra day on the Trail and some of the best golf courses in America. For a limited time, the Waccamaw Golf Trail's two host resorts are offering a fifth night free with any four-round Waccamaw Golf Trail Package.
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Crow Creek Golf Club in Calabash, N.C., a Rick Robbins design, winds through condominiums and planned real estate at some points, but there are others with natural beauty. One of the most scenic points on the course is the par-3 8th hole, which plays entirely over water and features a collection of bare trees sticking out of the pond - and is a popular perch for flocks of bird life.
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It is true that women often consider factors different from men when choosing a course. This story is for the women and many of the men who are getting into spa treatments. Here are some of the best combinations of golf/spas in South Carolina.
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