Tag Archives: Golf

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

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

Jun 1

Turner Sports/CBS on Ocean Course Today for Flyovers!

Posted by Mike Vegis on June 1, 2012. No Comments

Turner Sports/CBS Sports was on The Ocean Course doing their flyovers for the PGA Championship.  That’s the Wanamaker Trophy on the 18th green.  The shots looked GREAT!  

Jan 10

“Golf or Gourmet Escape” packages perfect for January and February

Posted by Mike Vegis on January 10, 2012. No Comments

    Normally, we won’t blog about packages on this site.  However, this one is too good to be silent about.  The weather so far this year has been outstanding on Kiawah Island, reaching into the mid-70 on some days.  … Read More

Oct 11

Blake Cathey’s Tips on Gripping the Golf Club

Posted by Mike Vegis on October 11, 2011. No Comments

Blake Cathey is the lead instructor at Kiawah Island’s Golf Learning Center.   One of the first things I look at with any student is how their hands are gripping the golf club. Often I find they are not positioned correctly. Think … Read More

Aug 2

2012 PGA Championship Update

Posted by Mike Vegis on August 2, 2011. No Comments

The PGA Championship celebrates its 94th edition in 2012, with its first visit to South Carolina. As the fourth and final major of the season, the Championship has earned the nickname, The Season’s Final Major…Glory’s Last Shot. This historic and prestigious tournament … Read More

Jul 27

Rory McIlroy: A Stroke of Irish Luck?

Posted by Kiawah Resort on July 27, 2011. No Comments

Where were you during the 111th U.S. Open? Were you at the edge of your seat, watching each golfer sink that putt, followed by a fist pump in the air or chase a bogie only to shake their head in … Read More

Jul 22

Everybody is Talking About Kiawah Island, SC

Posted by Kiawah Resort on July 22, 2011. No Comments

Do you know what people are saying about Kiawah Island Golf Resort? Many talk about mornings spent watching the hatching of loggerhead sea turtles, afternoons playing on Pete Dye’s freshly cut Ocean Course and evenings paddling under the warm glow … Read More