Author Archives: Mike Vegis

May 16

2013 Friendship Cup Recap

Posted by Mike Vegis on May 16, 2013. No Comments

The 7th Annual 2013 Friendship Cup was contested at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort March 1st and 2nd on Pete Dye’s world-famous Ocean Course and the Jack Nicklaus designed Turtle Point. One first year attendee shared, “The Friendship Cup will … Read More

Apr 23

Second Rolex clock on its way

Posted by Mike Vegis on April 23, 2013. No Comments

As “bucket list” proof, the Rolex clock adjacent to The Ocean Course driving range, practice green and clubhouse is one of the most photographed icon on Kiawah Island Golf Resort.  We’ll often see players running up from the 18th green … Read More

Apr 4

Pete Dye and The Ocean Course on 60 Minutes Sports on Showtime

Posted by Mike Vegis on April 4, 2013. No Comments

Check out Showtime’s “60 Minutes Sports” this month.  Steve Kroft does a great segment on Pete Dye and his unique golf course designs.  Much of it was shot on The Ocean Course where Pete and Steve filmed interviews over the … Read More

Mar 11

Which is the best public-access course?

Posted by Mike Vegis on March 11, 2013. No Comments

This often-debated 19th-hole topic is the subject of “LINKS Golf Madness.” Like the NCAA basketball extravaganza, LINKS Golf Madness uses rankings and brackets as a guide for users to identify which courses they think are the best. The public opinion … Read More

Oct 26

7th Annual Friendship Cup “Golf’s Fifth Major” February 28 – March 3, 2013

Posted by Mike Vegis on October 26, 2012. No Comments

Now in its 7th year, a two-man tournament for male amateur players, The Friendship Cup is contested on the world famous Ocean Course, site of the 2012 PGA Championship, and the Jack Nicklaus designed Turtle Point Golf Course. Thursday night … Read More

Oct 3

Ralph Lauren & Kiawah Island Golf Resort Contest

Posted by Mike Vegis on October 3, 2012. 2 Comments

Register online for a chance to win an unforgettable weekend package to The 2013 Friendship Cup Championship – February 28-March 3 – compliments of Ralph Lauren & Kiawah Island Golf Resort! THE PRIZE – Not only will you and a … Read More

Sep 24

Check out new Ocean Course App for Droid and iPhone

Posted by Mike Vegis on September 24, 2012. No Comments

Golf Digest, the world’s leading golf publication, and Kiawah Island Golf Resort, host of the 2012 PGA Championship, jointly released the Kiawah Island Golf Resort Flyover Application powered by Golf Digest, a free iPhone and Android companion application designed to … Read More

Sep 11

Golf or Gourmet?

Posted by Mike Vegis on September 11, 2012. No Comments

With the recent completion of the PGA Championship, the resort is offering it’s unique “Golf or Gourmet” package allowing great prices on “Stay and Play” or “Stay an Dine” packages. You won’t find better savings to play The Ocean Course … Read More

Sep 5

PGA Championship’s economic impact

Posted by Mike Vegis on September 5, 2012. No Comments

Even as workers dismantle bleachers, break down hospitality trailers and disassemble broadcast booths, the Charleston community is already feeling an uptick from the PGA Championship. The event produced close to $75 million worth of media exposure worldwide that included more … Read More

Aug 22

McIlroy wins PGA Championship by eight shots

Posted by Mike Vegis on August 22, 2012. No Comments

On an extra-long Sunday at Kiawah Island, Rory McIlroy racked up an extra-big victory. McIlroy, at age 23, dominated the final round and won his second major by a PGA-record eight shots. Published: Sunday, August 12, 2012 | 7:17 p.m. … Read More