Tag Archives: Kiawah Island

May 9

2012 Friendship Cup Recap

Posted by Mike Vegis on May 9, 2012. No Comments

They descended from 21 states and 4 countries the first weekend of March.  Seventy-one new and 75 returning contenders arrived with hopes of winning the coveted Friendship Cup trophy and navy Ralph Lauren blazer. Often referred to (by the planners … Read More

Apr 18

Dave Stockton named recipient of 2012 PGA Distinguished Service

Posted by Mike Vegis on April 18, 2012. No Comments

Two-time PGA Champion Dave Stockton, the U.S. Captain in one of the most dramatic finales in Ryder Cup history, a tireless leader in philanthropic efforts, and one of the most sought-after instructors in golf, has been named the 2012 recipient … Read More

Apr 18

Keegan Bradley describes his first look at The Ocean Course

Posted by Mike Vegis on April 18, 2012. No Comments

PGA Champion, Keegan Bradley, got his first look at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, named America’s Toughest Course by Golf Digest magazine, during the 2012 PGA Championship Media Day.  Here’s his impressions of the venue for this … Read More

Mar 28

Viewing Tips from PGA Championship Director, Brett Sterba

Posted by Mike Vegis on March 28, 2012. One Comment

This August, the World’s Greatest Players take on America’s Toughest Course during the 94th PGA Championship at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.  Championship Director, Brett Sterba, has some viewing tip and some insights on what to expect … Read More

Mar 26

Ocean Course ranked No. 1 course in South Carolina

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

  One Pete Dye gem has replaced another of the master architect’s work as the best golf course in South Carolina in balloting by the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel. The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, which … Read More

Feb 16

What to Expect When You’re Expecting To Play The Ocean Course

Posted by Mike Vegis on February 16, 2012. No Comments

 By Ocean Course caddie, Pierce Buster: The bags are packed and the plans are made.  FINALLY, you are headed to Kiawah Island to play the famed Ocean Course.  You have heard countless stories, both inspiring and terrifying, about the challenge that … Read More

Feb 6

Post and Courier interview with Ocean Course Superintendant on PGA Championship

Posted by Mike Vegis on February 6, 2012. One Comment

From the Charleston Post and Courier newspaper:  Two-Minute Drill with Ocean Course superintendant Jeff Stone Sunday, February 5, 2012 You are six months out from the PGA Championship. What are your thoughts? “I really like the winter we’re having. I hope … Read More

Dec 7

Original Wanamaker Trophy at Sanctuary Front Desk

Posted by Mike Vegis on December 7, 2011. 2 Comments

History is sitting behind the front desk of The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.  The original Wanamaker trophy, the trophy that is giving to the winner of the PGA Championship (www.pga2012.com), is sitting behind the front desk of The Sanctuary.  … 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 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