Tag Archives: PGA Championship

Jun 15

PGA Championship Construction has begun!

Posted by Mike Vegis on June 15, 2012. No Comments

Construction of the hospitality suites has begun.  Above is across the pond from No. 17 with the 18th tee behind it.

Jun 7

Limited number of PGA tickets available June 18th!

Posted by Mike Vegis on June 7, 2012. 2 Comments

Thought you were too late?  Think again!  The PGA has shifted things around and will be able to release 2,000 more tickets to the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island.  Check it out here:  http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/2012/news/2012_pga_championship_tickets.cfm

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!  

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

Oct 19

Golf brings people together

Posted by Mike Vegis on October 19, 2011. No Comments

“Eighteen holes of match or medal play will teach you more about your foe than will 18 years of dealing with him across a desk,” wrote sportswriter Grantland Rice. Studies suggest that the best way to really get to know … Read More

Sep 22

Tips for enjoying the PGA Championship

Posted by Mike Vegis on September 22, 2011. No Comments

Now that the 2011 PGA Championship has come to a close, all eyes are on The Ocean Course for 2012. In addition to watching the world’s best golfers take on America’s toughest course, here are some tips to fully enjoy … Read More