Hilton Head Island & the Lowcountry Golfers's Guide 2010 Issue 3 by Golfers Guide Marketing Solutions

GOLFERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GUIDE Hilton Head Island & the Lowcountry Edition

2010 Issue 3

Hampton Hall Pete Dye Golf and Luxury Living at its Best

Also Inside: New Greens at the Country Club of Hilton Head The Oldfield Golf Club Welcomes You Guide to area Golf Schools, Shops & Restaurants Area Full Color Map & Directory

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“America’s leading regional golf publications” GOLFER’S GUIDE, INC. PO BOX 5926 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29938-9790 (843) 842-7878 • Fax (843) 842-9387

he 2010 summer season is coming to an end and we are moving into my favorite time of the year. The cooler temperatures always convince me to make time to tee it up at one of the many fantastic Lowcountry golf courses. For the last issue of 2010, one of my favorite courses is on the cover, the Hampton Hall Club. I remember playing this Pete Dye Signature course when it opened in 2004 and thinking to myself how beautiful the landscape is and how big those greens are. Not only are they big, but on your average 15 to 20 foot putt, expect your putting line to have 2 or 3 breaks before you reach the hole. As you may have seen in the previous issue of Golfer’s Guide, the Country Club of Hilton Head spent the summer rebuilding their greens and now they are ready for your approach shots and birdie putts. Learn more about this renovation by reading the article on page 13. For a limited time The Oldfield Golf Club is allowing non-members the chance to play this private course designed by Greg Norman. Turn to pages 48 & 49 and you will find a special invitation to play this amazing layout located on the banks of the Okatie River. As always, I encourage you to use this edition of Golfer’s Guide as a valuable resource for researching, planning and booking your next round of golf in our area and when you’re done, pass it along to a family member, friend or neighbor so they can enjoy all Hilton Head Island and the surrounding Lowcountry has to offer! Robbert Lamaker Regional Representative

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Read all about the Hampton Hall Club Starting on Pg. 6 6

The Hampton Hall Club Pete Dye has created some of the most acclaimed and enjoyable golf courses in the world, including two of the most famous and brilliant courses in the Lowcountry: Harbour Town Golf Links and the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island.

10 Featured Courses of the Lowcountry Description, statistics, rates and special offers from the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest courses.

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43 The Golf Island Everything the Lowcountry has to offer all in one place. 75 Maps & Directory A comprehensive listing of featured properties with contact information as well as a detailed full color map.

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Explore By Brandon R. Underwood

he Pete Dye Signature Design at Hampton Hall Club is one of the master’s more entertaining and “player friendly” golf courses, enhancing the Hilton Head area’s newest and most welcoming golf community – and delivering a premium country club experience. While Hampton Hall remains a private country club at heart, the club is now accepting non-member play. Visitors and guests can schedule tee times or contact the membership department to participate in the recently unveiled “Member for a Day” program. The Member for a Day Package includes lunch for two at the Hampton Hall Golf Grille, access to all country club amenities, a 30-minute community tour, use of the club’s comprehensive practice 6

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facility and a round of golf for two, which includes cart fees, on the club’s Pete Dye Signature Course. Also available is the Hampton Hall Exploration Package, which includes overnight accommodations at an area hotel. “I’ve asked a lot of the guest players about the course and here’s what they share with me,” said Gary Otto, head golf professional at Hampton Hall. “It’s an incredible golf experience, good layout, not jam-packed with players and it is very open off the tees. We took advantage of every inch of real estate, and the greens are big and generous for holding shots. Hampton Hall delivers all of the private intangibles that you’d expect – with impeccable course conditions and unrivalled country club service.

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“There just isn’t a weak hole out here,” Otto added. “Every hole flows into the next very nicely. Pete Dye did an n excellent job.” Dye’s flair for Lowcountry artistry and knack for creating spectacular vantage points is on display throughout the layout, especially as you leave the Mediterranean-style clubhouse and embark upon the back nine holes. On this stretch h you’ll find Hampton Hall’s signature hole - the 13th is a par 4 decorated with breathtaking scenery. A large, weathered oak hugging the right side of the fairway dominates the landscape, and serves as a target off the tee. You’ll also be treated to views of a beautiful bridge that spans a crystal clear lake and connects the club with the outside world. 2010 ISSUE 3

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Luxury Living An article running in Hilton Head’s Island Packet newspaper in advance of Hampton Hall’s grand opening praised the club, calling it “Heavenly Hampton.” Of his latest project, John Reed, who worked

on luxury golf communities Colleton River, Belfair and Berkeley Hall, boasted, “It’s a developer’s dream.” Six years later, Hampton Hall is the picture of vitality, and this private country club community is recognized as one of the premier places to live in the Lowcountry. Set on 1,100 pristine acres in Bluffton, South Carolina, far removed from the busy highway that connects Hilton Head’s sun-drenched shores to the history and heritage of Savannah and Beaufort, Hampton Hall is close but secluded. The development is a joint venture between luxury home builder Toll Brothers and Reed Development, a combination of national excellence and local experience. 8

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This dynamic pairing at Hampton Hall has created one of the most diverse and celebrated gated communities in the area. The demographics of the golf membership and the general community is composed of young families, and includes a h healthy numb ber of working ccouples with b beginning golfeers at home. Hampton H Hall offers water aand golf view h home sites, an eextraordinary ccollection of T Toll Brothers h homes, and aan impressive rroster of custom h home builders. G Golf cottages aand carriage h homes are also available. The collection of country club amenities at the disposal of residents includes: a championship Pete Dye Golf Course, 12,000-square-foot clubhouse, fullservice golf shop, men’s and ladies’ locker rooms, grille room and bar, 14,000square-foot fitness center, a lakeside meeting facility, 24,000-square-foot community center, aerobics/yoga instruction center, an outdoor swimming pool, clay and hard surface tennis courts, basketball courts and a children’s playground. Membership Has its Benefits It’s difficult to ignore the handsome trophies that closely resemble the hardware handed out to winners of the PGA Tour’s World Golf Championships on your left as

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you enter the Hampton Hall clubhouse. Awarded to the top performers in the club’s men’s and ladies’ leagues, these symbols of achievement prove that every last detail is done right at Hampton Hall. “Everything we do here is first class,” Otto said. “Even in these challenging times, maintenance, luxury, and unparallel hospitality remain the Hampton Hall priority. We have not compromised our services, and continue to provide an incredible experience. Value has become a sacred term in the golf industry, and Hampton Hall offers it in abundance. Otto says the course conditions and amenities at Hampton Hall, compete with the most upscale, private communities in the nation. In addition, the cost of owning a home and becoming a member at Hampton Hall compares favorably with other clubs of similar stature. Everything a discerning golfer wants, a discerning golfer gets at Hampton Hall – fluid pace of play that allows you to ease into a nice rhythm, playing conditions that are second to none, a championshiplevel Pete Dye course and practice area, and exclusive access to advanced tee times. 2010 ISSUE 3

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There are a variety of golf membership options from which to choose – Equity Golf Membership (Refundable), Equity Golf Membership (Non-Refundable), Junior Golf Membership, Prestige Golf Membership and Discover Golf Membership. If you or someone you know is interested in a membership at Hampton Hall, please contact Membership Director Kendahl Mills at (843) 815-8730 or email kmills@hamptonhallsc.com for more information. For more information about the Member for a Day Package, or the Hampton Hall Exploration Package, please contact Membership Director, Kendahl Mills at (843) 815-8730 or email kmills@

hamptonhallsc.com. Call the golf shop at (843) 815-8720 to inquire about tee time reservations or visit us on the web at www.hamptonhallclubsc.com.

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Experience

the Challenge and Beauty of a Pete Dye Signature Golf Course

Play The Best For Less! Oct 1 - Oct 31: $70AM $55PM Nov 1 - Feb 15: $60AM $50PM Cost is per person including cart & green fees. Range balls included, a $10 value.

For a limited time, tee times are available for non-members. Call today for a reservation.

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A Pete Dye Signature Golf Course

t Hampton Hall Club, members and guests enjoy the thrill of Pete Dye golf, world-class amenities, and personalized service – all of which have become Hampton Hall’s trademark. Pete Dye, one of the greatest golf course architects of all time, has created a breathtaking course at Hampton Hall which challenge players of all skill levels. The course plays from a comfortable 5,329 yards to 7,503 yards from the tips – demanding for even the most accomplished player and with limited rounds played, Hampton Hall Golf course is always in great condition. The Golf Clubhouse features state-ofthe-art men’s and women’s locker rooms, the popular Golf Shop, headquarters to a wide range of designer golf wear and accessories, and The Grille a full-service restaurant and bar which offers lunch and post-game snacks daily. A complement to the community’s world-class golf operations, the lakefront Health and Fitness Club, located next to the swim and tennis complex, has impressive facilities featuring a 25-meter indoor lap pool, new state-of-the-art workout equipment, a variety of fitness classes and more. Located in the heart of the Village, adjacent to the Health and Fitness Center, the 22,000-square foot lakefront Clubhouse serves as the focal point of the community, completing the extensive package of world-class recreational offerings available to Hampton Hall property owners. Inside, residents will find a casual pub and grille, a reading room and sharing library, an elegant private dining room that can accommodate 24 to 30 guests, state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, a large 250 to 300 person banquet area, the lanai overlooking the lake, meeting rooms, and plenty of room for community groups and clubs.

Visit today and experience the luxury of Hampton Hall.

Please Call for Membership Specials For more information about Hampton Hall Club, please contact Kendahl Mills, Membership Director, at 843-815-8730 or by email at kmills@hamptonhallsc.com.

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Canongate at Pinecrest Golf Club

A view to the clubhouse from the 18th fairway.

anongate at Pinecrest will afford everyone in the family with all the amenities expected from a private golf club. Renowned golf architect Rocky Roquemore has designed an 18-hole Lowcountry favorite that winds through oaks, pines, and well placed lagoons. Pinecrest offers both the average and accomplished player a well thought out and challenging layout with multiple sets of tees. Pinecrest also offers one of the best practice facilities in the area. Family memberships start at $99 a month. Call (843) 757-8960 for membership info or email MarthaPinecrest@aol.com.

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Bluffton, SC 1 Pinecrest Way Bluffton, SC 29910 Bluffton Parkway (843) 757-8960 www.pinecrestgolfclub.net FEATURES/AMENITIES • Complete Practice Area with Driving Range, Two Large Practice Putting Greens, Bunker, and Practice Chipping Green • Restaurant, open 7AM to 5PM • Golf Shop • Amenity Center: Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, & Playground • Rental Clubs Available • Friendly & Helpful PGA Teaching Staff • New Electric Carts COURSE INFORMATION Par-72 course, playing at 7089 yds from the back tees, 73.0/138, with Blue 6685, White 6079, Gold 5529, & Red 5153 Map Key Number 1

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Popular Country Club of Hilton Head Updates Putting Surfaces

ach year, the Country Club of Hilton Head is nominated for most popular layout on the island by the members and guests who play it. On the strength of a summer-long project to convert all 18 of its greens to MiniVerde ultra dwarf Bermuda grass, the Rees Jones design has again secured its place among the upper echelon of premier Lowcountry courses annually jockeying for position. “We are very excited about unveiling these terrific new greens to our members as well as to island residents and visitors,” said Chip Pellerin, head golf professional at the Country Club of Hilton Head. “They can look forward to a truly world-class golf experience. These new surfaces will greatly enhance the playability and challenge of the golf course. It’s just icing on the cake as far as the facility goes.” MiniVerde has a number of characteristics that have made it a wise choice for distinguished venues throughout the Southeast like Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club, host of the Tour Championship, and TPC Sawgrass, home of the Players Championship. This warm-season turf is low maintenance, has an appealing dark-green appearance and offers a firm, fast and true putting surface that can be cut close allowing for Stimpmeter readings between 9 and 11. The change in grass will have little to no effect on the original Jones green configurations, and should prolong the steady stream of accolades and recognition enjoyed by the club since opening in 1986. In the past the Country Club of Hilton Head, which is owned and operated by ClubCorp, has received a 4-Star rating for 2010 ISSUE 3

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excellence by Golf Digest, and was recently named as Hilton Head’s “Best Golf Course/ Club” by readers of the Island Packet newspaper. Meandering through atypically hilly terrain, the layout is capable of challenging accomplished competitors and providing emerging golfers with a venue to fine-tune their talent. The layout has hosted two U.S. Open qualifiers and is a certified U.S. Kids golf course with two sets of tees inside of 2,000 yards. Highlighting the semi-private course is one of the island’s most scenic holes – the rolling 575-yard, par-5 12th that requires a blind tee shot and well-placed approach to a large green tucked into the marshes of Skull Creek. In addition to the championship golf course, the Country Club of Hilton Head is equipped with a host of amenities including an excellent learning/practice facility, six (Har-Tru) tennis courts, a 5,500-square-foot fitness center and stately clubhouse. For tee time reservations, please call (843) 681-4653. For information on membership programs, please contact Membership Director Catherine Daugherty at 681-2582, ext. 123. You can also visit www.hiltonheadclub.com for more information.

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Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run

Indigo Run’s Golden Bear course is challenging yet enjoyable.

NICKLAUS DESIGN

ome golf courses are known for a sensational signature hole. Some for challenge. Others for the sheer beauty of the locale. If strategy and finesse are what attract you, if you’re given to a competitive streak, or if you simply enjoy an easygoing round in a beautiful landscape of woodlands, water and sand, try your hand at Golden Bear at Indigo Run. You’ll find no bone-shattering holes on Golden Bear, but you’ll earn every par you make. Each hole of this Nicklaus Design 7014-yard course – as it winds masterfully throughout the pristinely elegant Indigo Run community – has a character all its own, but the common denominator is that each requires more thought than muscle. • Outstanding Driving Range & Practice Facility • Full-Service Clubhouse and Grille • Corporate Outings, Tournaments & Golf Packages • Four-Star Rating by Golf Digest • Short Course Tees

Golden Bear Indigo Run Plantation (843) 689-2200 www.goldenbear-indigorun.com STATISTICS Par: 72 Black Blue Gold White White (L) Red

Yards Rating Slope 7014 73.7 132 6643 72.0 128 6184 70.1 122 5259 66.4 115 5259 71.8 124 4974 68.9 115

RATES Please call the Pro Shop at (843) 689-2200 for current rates. PM rates available. Group & Package rates available. We specialize in tournaments and outings. SPECIALS Two Round Package Special with the Country Club of Hilton Head. Call for details and rates. Map Key Number 9

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Country Club of Hilton Head New MiniVerde Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Greens!

The Country Club’s signature 12th features an unforgettable view of historic Skull Creek and beyond.

esigned by the “Open Doctor” Rees Jones, and chosen as Hilton Head Island, SC Hilton Head Plantation local qualifying site for the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Opens, (843) 681-4653 the Country Club of Hilton Head sets itself apart with a www.hiltonheadclub.com variety of golf holes you might not expect to see in the Lowcountry. A challenging, but fair layout with five sets of tees, the course STATISTICS 72 Yards Rating Slope presents distinct views with 13 doglegs and water on almost every Par: Gold 6919 74.0 138 hole. Superb bunkering and elevated greens present every player Blue 6543 72.4 135 White 6162 70.6 129 unique opportunities to test his or her skills. The USGA re-rated Green 5658 68.7 120 the Country Club a half-stroke tougher in 2006, with slope ratRed 5373 71.3 123 ings raised between five and seven points. New drainage and new RATES sand can be found in the bunkers throughout the course, with a Please call the pro shop at (843) 681-4653 for current rates large portion of them strategically placed by Jones around every and tee times. PM rates available. green and at the corners of nearly all the doglegs. Group and package rates also availProper dress required. No jeans CCHH weaves a gorgeous trail through beautiful stands of live able. or cut-offs. Soft spikes required. oaks and loblolly pines on the highest part of Hilton Head Island. All four par 3s require water carries and the 575-yard 12th ranks with the most picturesque holes on the Island. Treat yourself to a memorable country club golf experience this season and see why we are recognized as a “must play” on Hilton Head Island and rated ★★★★ by Golf Digest. Map Key Number 2 Hit ‘em straight!! – U.S. Open Qualifying Site 1999 & 2005. 2010 ISSUE 3

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Day of Play Rates Available* Rated 4 Stars by Golf Digest Outstanding Practice Facility America’s Top 100 Courses – Travel and Leisure Magazine

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Located Inside Indigo Run Plantation

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Hilton Head National

The reachable 298-yard 6th hole on the Weed nine is guarded on the entire right side by water. Just a friendly little par 4.

ilton Head National is one of the best 18-hole championship golf courses, on or off the island. The only thing that surrounds our course is nature... golf as it is meant to be played! • No homes • No traffic noise • No construction Just a quiet, peaceful round of golf at fair prices. Lowcountry golf at its finest. This award-winning championship course has established itself as one of Hilton Head’s best...a superbly conditioned and diversified layout. Locals and visitors alike have made Hilton Head National the “must play” while in the area. Hilton Head National was designed by golf legend Gary Player. Hilton Head National is a public daily-fee golf facility owned by Scratch Golf, LLC.

Hwy 278, Bluffton 1.5 miles from the bridge (843) 842-5900 Tee Times www.golfhiltonheadnational.com FEATURES/AMENITIES • Teaching Pro On Staff • Full Service Bar & Grill • Practice Range • Fully Stocked Pro Shop • Friendly Natives GENERAL INFORMATION Public play welcome. Multi-round packages available. Call the Pro Shop for current rates and tee times PERSONNEL Architects ........................ Gary Player GM/Dir. of Golf ........Shannon Archer Superintendent ............Blake Carlyle Pro Shop............................Rob Fenske, Sterlyn Mitchell, Ryan Quinn,

The More You Play. The Less You Pay! Inquire about 9 & 18 Hole Replays. Superior course conditions.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great time to play Hilton Head National, offering superb conditions and first-class service. Come play today!

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November through January 2011

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Old South Golf Links

The thrilling 17th hole.

t Old South Golf Links you will enjoy what every Hwy 278 (Across from Moss Creek) (843) 785-5353 (Hilton Head) golfer comes to Hilton Head to find: fairways (800) 257-8997 that wander through maritime forests and greens www.oldsouthgolf.com shining in the sun surrounded by beautiful Lowcountry marshes. Designed by award-winning architect Clyde STATISTICS Par 72 course, playing at 6,772 yds Johnston, Old South is a true championship course and from the back tees; 73.1 / 141, with a Golf Digest 4-star “Places to Play” award winner. Six 4 additional tee boxes. holes feature spectacular views across the marshes lining AMENITIES the Intracoastal Waterway, giving way to one of the most • Complete practice area for full shot, short game, and bunker play thrilling rounds of golf in the area. • Large Putting Green At Old South you will find a full-service restaurant • Restaurant, open 7 AM to 3 PM open seven days a week, outstanding practice and instruc- • Award-winning golf shop • NEW Electric Carts tional facilities and true Southern hospitality. No wonder • Friendly and helpful staff • Golf Rewards Program Old South is considered by many golf vacationers as one • Taylormade & Cobra rental clubs of the premier golf experiences in Hilton Head. OLD SOUTH GOLF SCHOOL Half-day classes, daily clinics and private instruction. New golfers welcome! Call 785-5353 for details. PGA Professionals on staff Map Key Number 12

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Competition dates: May 19-21, 2011

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Island West Golf Club

Island West tests your shotmaking ability with several risk-reward scenarios.

New GPS System installed on golf carts.

ot your typical Lowcountry layout, Island West Island West Golf Club Golf Club provides an exciting and challenging test Hwy 278 Bluffton (843) 689-6660 designed by PGA Tour legend Fuzzy Zoeller and www.islandwestgolf.net award-winning architect Clyde Johnston. This traditionallySTATISTICS styled par-72 championship course stretches out to 6,800 Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Blue 6803 73.3 140 yards from the back tees, but is only 4,900 yards from the White 6208 70.1 127 forward tees, making it a delightful experience for golfers Silver 5454 67.2 108 4938 69.5 123 of all abilities in a scenic neighborhood with many carefully Red RATES preserved natural marsh areas and live oak forests. Please call the pro shop for current rates. “Playability” is the password at Island West. Very tight PERSONNEL from the championship tees, but a bit more generous as Architects ......................Fuzzy Zoeller Clyde Johnston you move up, all players will have the chance to make General Mgr ...S. Scott Sickich, PGA several risk-reward choices with a wide variety of wetland Golf Shop Mgr................ Mike Moore carries and tight approaches, yet safe routes for the cautious Superintendent....Sean Murphy, GCSAA October-November and many generous landing areas. And you’ll always find the course in mint condition. Island West has a “down $55 plus tax December-February home” feel from its spacious clubhouse and grille to the friendly and helpful staff throughout. Be sure to visit their $49 plus tax All Rates Include Green Fees & Cart website for the latest specials at the course that offers pure fun, pure golf and pure value. 10 Map Key Number

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to be your golf course of choice year after year. We are the first course you encounter on your way to Hilton Head Island and the last you see as you depart. Island West is the Lowcountry golf experience you’ve been searching for, a fun easy-going time on the golf course every time you play. You have our daily commitment to provide you with one of the most memorable golf vacations in the Hilton Head area! Now with state-of-the-art GPS enabled golf carts, Island West is the Hilton Head area golf course leader for quality, service and value. Island West Golf Club is conveniently located only 15 minutes from the bridges of Hilton Head Island. If you’re a local golfer, then you may already be familiar with the unique spirit of Island West. It is a spirit built upon the character of our members, our staff and the traditions of our community. It is this spirit of hard work and integrity that makes the upkeep of the course and facilities one of our highest priorities. We strive to continuously offer friendly service, a clean clubhouse and one of the best golf experiences in Hilton Head. Island west has been rated 4 Stars by Golf Digest and is not your typical Lowcountry golf course. Golfers of all skill levels have the opportunity for good scores, a reflection of the spirit of our golf club and community. 1979 Masters Champion and 1984 U.S. Open Champion Fuzzy Zoeller and architect Clyde Johnston designed Island West to be a golf course that rewards hard work. The course is challenging but very playable making it a favorite with area golfers. Call us at 843-689-6660 to reserve your tee time!

Directions to Island West Golf Club From Hilton Head Island – Travel West on Highway 278 and cross over the Hilton Head bridge.Continue driving West on Highway 278 for approximately 8 miles. The last traffic light passes with be Buckwalter Pkwy.Island West will be located on the left approximately 1/4 miles past Buckwalter Pkwy. Drive through the entrance gate 1/4 mile and the clubhouse will be located on your right. From Interstate 95 – Take Exit 8 and drive East towards Hilton Head Island. Island West will be located on the Right approximately 2 miles past the Highway 170 crossover.

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The Best Kept Secret on Hilton Head: Now is the Time to Buy Real Estate

olf is a funny game. Just when you’re about to dump your clubs at the Salvation Army, you birdie the toughest hole at your club and suddenly have illusions of a single-digit handicap. Of course, there’s never a “bad day” on the golf course on Hilton Head Island. A lousy score, maybe; but with a year-round weather-friendly climate, stunning scenery at every turn and amazing wildlife, a golf game here is always special. My name is Joe Agee and I’m an avid golfer who has been blessed with living and working (in real estate) on Hilton Head since 1978. I’ve been fortunate to have played every course on the Island and been a member of a private club. My dad was the golf coach at the William & Mary for 35 years so I’m afflicted with the “golf bug.” My two major highlights since moving here are playing Augusta National (shot 88) and shooting my lowest score ever (70) at Wexford Golf Club. I feel comfortable calling myself a local “golf guru” when it comes to Hilton Head golf and specifically golf real estate opportunities.

Hilton Head Golf Membership and Access Private Equity Clubs: you automatically become a member of the club when you purchase property in the community. Private Non-Equity Clubs: you don’t have to own property to become a member. Semi-Private Membership: courses in resort communities – like Harbour Town Golf Links in Sea Pines – have membership plans available to property owners offering reduced green fees, select reserved tee times, etc. Public Play: with over 15 courses on the Island available, no matter where you live here there’s always a perfect place to tee it up. 26

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Hilton Head Golf Real Estate: What’s Your Perfect Fit? Would you be a permanent resident living here full-time, a second-home owner enjoying extended stays at different times of the year or a vacation-rental property owner where your home or villa is a rented when not using it? I welcome the opportunity to help you find the perfect real estate “fit” based on your needs - be it a premier home in a private club or a golf villa five minutes from the ocean – I feel confident I can provide local real estate knowledge and insights that would be invaluable. I’ve been lucky to work with hundreds of clients over the past three decades – even played a little “customer golf” – and it’s been rewarding to witness families and friends share so many memorable experiences with Hilton Head as the backdrop. Real estate is always a function of LOCATION. But with the recent economic downturn, what’s more critical is TIMING. And NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY because prices are 20-30 percent lower than just a few years ago; but as the economy improves demand will push prices higher.

Resort Golf Villas – start in the $200’s Resort Golf Homes – start in the $400’s Private Equity Club Homes – start in the $600’s

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Oceanfront Luxury in Palmetto Dunes

124 South Shore Townhome – Offered at $3,495,000 The perfect permanent residence or second-home for the discriminating purchaser who desires the finest available and places a premium on privacy. This custom interior-decorated townhome offers 4 Bedrooms, 4 and 1/2 Baths (over 4600sq.ft.) including two Master Suites and Baths, an office/library, private pool & spa.

Premier Properties Team Resort Golf Villa “Best Buys”

1878 St. Andrew’s Common 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Just $339,900* This 2nd-floor villa has panoramic golf and lagoon views. Upgraded with new furnishings and stainless steel appliances. A best buy!

2357 Racquet Club 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Only $279,000* Completely remodeled in May 2010. Fairway views of Heron Point Golf Course in Sea Pines. Close to Harbour Town. Like villas have sold for over $360,000!

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George Fazio Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort

Strategically placed bunkers and lagoons keep golfers striving for their best on every shot.

ne of the youngest courses to ever appear on Golf Palmetto Dunes Digest’s list of America’s 100 best, at almost 6,900 yards (866) 400-7875 (843) 785-1138 the par-70 George Fazio layout continues to offer a www.palmettodunes.com stimulating challenge to golfers. With only two par 5s, the heart STATISTICS of the course lies in a series of long par 4s, beginning with the Par: 70 Yards Rating Slope 432-yard first hole and ending with the 462-yard 18th. Champ. 6873 73.9 135 Back 6534 71.8 132 The tree-lined fairways are open and roll gently on the Middle 6239 70.2 126 front nine, while the back nine becomes tighter and more seForward 5273 70.8 127 vere, demanding good position off the tee. The greens are fairly GENERAL INFORMATION small and provide quite a test with their severe undulations. Please call for rates and seasonal specials. Tee time policy up to 90 But don’t get the idea that this course is for pros only. days in advance. Walking permitted From the back tees, it’s all the big hitters can handle, but at all times. Palmetto Dunes is a Softspikes facility. Now exclusively with four tee positions, you can choose the best course offering Birdie Balls on the driving for your game. You’ll especially enjoy the challenge of the range! fabulous finishing four holes, three well-bunkered par 4s PERSONNEL and the great par-3 17th over water with out-of-bounds Architect ........................George Fazio Director of Golf ................Brad Marra creeping in from the left. Head Professional ........ Samm Wolfe The Fazio Course is an exhilarating layout, long reTeaching Professional......Doug Weaver Dir. of Golf Maintenance ... Patrick Wake garded as the island’s truest championship challenge. From Course Record .........64, Mike Bright beginner to advanced golfers, the “Fazio Challenge” is a Map Key Number 14 great experience. 32

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Robert Trent Jones Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort

Jones course, signature par-5, hole No. 10.

fter a multi-million dollar renovation in 2003, Palmetto Dunes the Robert Trent Jones Ocean Course was named (866) 400-7875 (843) 785-1138 South Carolina’s “Golf Course of the Year.” The www.palmettodunes.com layout still follows the RTJ mantra of “hard par, easy STATISTICS bogey” with its wide fairways, expansive greens and subtle Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Gold 7005 74.3 138 elevation changes, but now those greens have been comBlue 6570 71.6 131 pletely resurfaced, with a new lake and bunkers reshaped White 6122 69.1 122 Green 5035 64.6 109 and restored to Jones’ original design. Short Course 2625 The most wide-open of the three Palmetto Dunes GENERAL INFORMATION courses, it is also the most affected by the sea breezes, Please call for rates and seasonal specials. Tee time policy up to 90 making every hole play differently every time the winds days in advance. Palmetto Dunes change. All of the Palmetto Dunes courses now feature is a softspike facility, now offering Coolwell™ climate-controlled carts personal Segway golf transporters and Coolwell air-conand Segway™ personal golf transditioned carts to add a little flavor, and comfort to your porters. unique golf experience at the Robert Trent Jones OceanPERSONNEL front Course at Palmetto Dunes. It is also one of the first Architect ...... Rorbert Trent Jones Jr. Director of Golf ................Brad Marra courses on the island to offer “short course” tees specifiManager.......................Nathan Krelis cally designed for juniors. RTJ’s pro shop merchandise op- Teaching Professional..... Doug Weaver Dir. of Golf Maintenance ... Patrick Wake eration recently won 2006 top honors from the Carolinas Course Record .......... Joe Jasper, 67 PGA Section. 15 Map Key Number

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Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort

Watch for cross-breezes on this deceptively simple par-3 at number eight.

estled within the quiet enclave of Leamington at Palmetto Dunes, this Arthur Hills course is one of the most distinctive layouts on the island. On a site blessed with continuous lines of dunes and thick stands of palmettos, Hills took full advantage of the natural features to create a rolling layout with a unique seaside character. The scenic setting of this mature course is a favorite with golfers and the local wildlife – you’re likely to see dozens of species of birds along with alligators and the occasional deer. The Hills isn’t just beautiful scenery though; offbalance lies and ocean breezes are a constant challenge and lagoons come into play on 10 holes, although fairway bunkers are notably absent. Challenging and fun, this course is a shot-maker’s favorite with emphasis on hitting your target rather than distance. The course has a well-earned reputation as one the island’s best golf experiences. Add to this the country club atmosphere and you will leave feeling like a welcome guest, ready to visit again.

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Palmetto Dunes (866) 400-7875 (843) 785-1138 www.palmettodunes.com STATISTICS Par: 72 Back Middle Senior Forward

Yards Rating Slope 6651 72.9 136 6122 70.4 125 5227 69.4 113 4999 69.2 119

GENERAL INFORMATION Please call for rates and seasonal specials. Tee time policy up to 90 days in advance. Palmetto Dunes is a softspike facility, now offering CoolwellTM climate-controlled carts and SegwayTM personal golf transporters. PERSONNEL Architect .......................... Arthur Hills Director of Golf ............... Brad Marra Head Professional .......Clark Sinclair Dir. of Golf Maintenance ... Patrick Wake Teaching Professional..... Doug Weaver Course Record ..... 60, Bryce Molder Map Key Number 13

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A Membership Program that gives you unlimited golf & exclusive privileges.

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LIMITED AVAILABILITY. RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ALL RATES ARE PLUS TAX. RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. UNLIMITED GOLF PASS: VALID FOR 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. FAMILY STATUS DETERMINED BY APPLICATION AND CLUB RULES. SOCIAL GOLF MEMBERSHIP AND RESIDENT GOLF RATES: MUST BE A BEAUFORT COUNTY RESIDENT. BEAUFORT COUNTY DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIRED.

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Family Rate starts at: $1,050 —30 days (includes green fee & cart fee) • Pick the months you want to play. • Play all three Palmetto Dunes Resort championship golf courses. • 30 day access to reserve tee-times. • Discounts in pro shop, grill and range.

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Play three of Hilton Head’s most acclaimed golf courses all located in the Island’s most beautiful and easily accessible oceanfront resort. Enjoy more activities at Palmetto Dunes than any other resort in the Southeast. And take advantage of golf specials that are second to none.

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Getting to the Golf Island The majority of visitors to Hilton H Head Island arrive by ccar, and since the constru construction of the Cross Island Expressway, Toronto quickly reachi reaching your destination can easily be Long Island accomplished. Chicago The heart of Hilto Hilton Head is Somerset Columbus about 20 minutes, dep depending on traffi c, from Interstate 9 95. Just take Washington Cincinnati exit 8, and follow Highw Highway 278 to D.C. the island. The historic cities of Sav Savannah, Ga., and Beaufort are almost equidistant Columbia from Hilton Head, and can both be Atlanta accessed via SC-170, just off U.S. 278. The charming Southern city of C Charleston, Hilton Head Hilton Head, S.C., is a mere 90 miles north of H north takes you and the drive along U.S. 17 nort Lowcountry sites. past plenty of scenic Lowcount Orlando And even if Hilton Head isn’t yyour final drive from destination, it’s just a day’s dri areas, making most Eastern metropolitan are Miami it a convenient stopover as you head up or Columbia, S.C. ....... 158 miles down the coast. Atlanta, GA........... 285 miles own airport, While Hilton Head does have its ow incoming and outgothe most extensive selection of incomin Orlando, FL........... 313 miles ing flights can be found at Savannah International Miami, FL............... 522 miles Airport, which is about 45 minutes from Hilton Washington, D.C. ... 577 miles Head. Many major airlines offer dozens of flights Cincinnati, Ohio..... 665 miles daily into Savannah. All flights are met by ground Columbus, Ohio..... 728 miles transportation. Somerset, NJ .......... 756 miles Amtrak service is also available in Savannah, Long Island, NY ..... 824 miles and for local commutes, Hilton Head and Beaufort Chicago, IL ............. 971 miles can be reached by boat thanks to their location Toronto, Canada .. 1,015 miles along the Intracoastal Waterway. 44

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Hovering high above the denselyforested and dramatic Lowcountry landscape that Hilton H Head, help h iis Hil d you can’t’ h l but notice that the entirety of this 12-mile long and five-mile wide barrier island bears a striking resemblance to one giant golf course. There’s plenty of sand – miles of pristine Atlantic coastline and family-friendly beaches. You’ll find a few water hazards – well yes the Atlantic Ocean, but there’s also the Intracoastal Waterway, Calibogue Sound and an intricate network of lagoons, marshlands and creeks. Finally, feast your eyes upon plenty of green space and tree cover – responsible development has preserved much of the island’s natural beauty. Quite literally, this is the “Golf Island.” While it covers only 42 square miles, Hilton Head is saturated with championship golf courses built by the game’s best architects including Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Rees Jones, Robert Trent Jones and Arthur Hills. The island’s signature course is Harbour Town Golf Links, a world-renowned Dye design that plays host to the PGA Tour’s Verizon Heritage every April. The 18th hole at Harbour Town is the most photographed golf scene on Hilton Head – a windswept par 4 with native grasses that borders blustery Cali-

bogue Sound and unfolds in the direction of the island’s iconic candy-striped lighthouse. Hilton H Head home to award-winning Hil d iis h d i i family resorts such as Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and The Sea Pines Resort, two properties that seamlessly combine world-class golf, luxury amenities and recreation. Overall, there are more than two dozen championship-caliber courses in Hilton Head and the surrounding area. If golf isn’t your game, there’s still plenty to do in this tasteful paradise. An exceedingly popular activity is to gather the entire family for a bike tour of the island; more than 50 miles of public bike and nature trails are available. Other options include fishing, shopping, swimming and sunbathing. The “Stay and Play” package has never been better. With thousands of hotel, resort and rental properties to choose from, it should be easy to find the perfect fit. A year-round average temperature of 70° and an endless stream of recreational opportunities make Hilton Head an ideal destination for everyone, especially dedicated golfers. For more information or to customize your own Hilton Head golf package, visit www.golfisland.com or call (888) 465-3475.

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Golf Packages Inn at Harbour Town Golf Package Living the Life! 3 nights/3 rounds from $297* per person per night This package includes 3 nights at The AAA 4 star full service Inn at Harbour Town. Private butler & concierge services greet you with a traditional Sea Pines welcome upon your arrival. Price includes greens fees, cart fees, accommodations, applicable taxes and resort fees. Forecaddie is included on Harbour Town, a $25 gratuity per person is suggested. Price subject to change and may vary throughout the year. Based on Double Occupancy.*

Courses available: Harbour Town Golf Links Sea Pines Ocean Course Heron Point by Pete Dye Robert Trent Jones at Palmetto Dunes Arthur Hills at Palmetto Dunes

Palmetto Dunes Resort Stay & Play 4 nights/3 rounds from $126* per person/per night Golf and lodging included! Enjoy a relaxing golf vacation in a 2 Bedroom Resort Golf View Villa. Play 3 (or add more) rounds of great golf and this package is just too good to be true! Price includes greens fees, cart fees, accommodations, applicable taxes and resort fees. Price subject to change and may vary throughout the year. Based on Quad Occupancy.*

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Too Suite! 2 nights/3 rounds from $177* per person per night Golf and Lodging included! Enjoy 2 nights in an all-suite hotel at the newly renovated Park Lane Hotel & Suites, just minutes from the beach, restaurants, and championship golf. Play 3 rounds from a selection of 7 different courses from The Heritage collection. Price subject to change and may vary throughout the year. Based on Double Occupancy.*

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888-465-3475 www.golfisland.com East Meets West Golf Package Wow! From $112* per person/per night! 2 nights/2 rounds Stay 2 nights at the Holiday Inn Express in Bluffton, the Lowcountryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing area. Play 2 rounds of exciting nearby golf at Old South (the EAST in this package) and Island West (the WEST in this package). Price subject to change and may vary throughout the year. Based on Double Occupancy.*

Courses available: Island West Golf Club Old South Golf Links

Fazio, Hills and Jones at Palmetto Dunes 3 round golf only package From $250* per golfer thru Oct. 3 From $284* per golfer from Oct. 4-Nov. 2 Great Golf with a Great Location. Play 3 rounds of championship golf all in one great location at one low price. Price varies throughout the year.*

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Golf Digest 4.0 4 round golf only package 4 rounds from $352* Play 4-Four Star Golf Courses! On a scale of 0-5 the following courses are all rated 4.0 by Golf Digest, based on the overall golf experience, value for the money, the standard of service, overall conditioning of the course, and normal pace of play. Price varies throughout the year.*

Courses available: Island West Golf Club Sea Pines Ocean Course Country Club of Hilton Head Heron Point by Pete Dye Robert Trent Jones at Palmetto Dunes Arthur Hills at Palmetto Hall Hilton Head National Robert Cupp at Palmetto Hall Crescent Pointe Golf Club Oyster Reef Golf Club

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Embrace the Natural Beauty of he edges of bucolic Oldfield are partitioned from the outside world by yard after yard of white equestrian fencing. Inside the gates of this private community with a passion for the outdoors, towering oaks snuggled by Spanish moss stand guard along the main drive. Look to your left at the charming red barn and adjoining stables, and prop up your ears to listen in on nature’s chorus. The ponds you pass have no superfluous fountains, but they are fully stocked for fishermen to enjoy. A striking outfitters center (part hunting lodge, nature store and wildlife classroom) and the resplendent River Club are just minutes away. As you pull into the parking lot of the Greg Norman championship design and face the antebellum clubhouse, the foundation for an enchanting round of golf on one of the Lowcountry’s most unparalleled yet unknown courses has already been poured. Established at the turn of the new century, Oldfield is remarkably old school. Norman certainly followed a minimalist manifesto in crafting his first course in the area. Moving little dirt and making few alterations to the natural flow of the land, the two-time Open Championship winner said no to artificial and

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embraced b d eco-friendly. f i dl Norman skillfully toed the line between co-habitation and takeover when building the 7,134-yard layout along a bend in the Okatie River halfway between Hilton Head Island and Beaufort. Oldfield’s synergy with nature allows plenty of room for golfers to play alongside egrets and fox squirrels. The community’s commitment to preserving the parcel of land first granted by an English Lord in 1732 did not go unnoticed. Oldfield was the first development to earn Audubon International’s Neighborhood for Nature Award, and is one of a handful of golf clubs designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The golf course is understated and elegant, inviting shots to run along the ground ala the Open Championship at St. Andrews and showcasing tranquil Lowcountry scenery. Large waste areas are prevalent throughout the course, but they’re a darker color so as not to be confused with the white sand bunkers. These hazards with steep sod sidewalls and low entry points are one of the more unique features at Oldfield. Aprons around the greens are shaved low, giving a player a variety of short game options.

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“I like basically flat greens with a soft flow, like Australian courses,” said Norman, who christened his creation by playing each hole with a member in 2002. “I like a lot of thought processes for chipping. The ball is round. I like to see it roll.” Holes on the front nine are tree-lined and selfcontained; you don’t really take notice to the adjacent holes while going about your current business. As is the case throughout the design, seemingly prehistoric and peaceful oaks are omnipresent. As you turn for home, the salty Okatie River soaks the air with smells of the sea. Norman took advantage of this handsome plot of land oonce occupied by pecan orchards and windswept fields eld to create an open atmosphere with tremendous vantag vantage points and views of neighboring holes and homes. A water-born breeze is more pronounced on the back nine nine. “We dream of getting a site like this one,” said Norman during the construction of Oldfield. “And since this is our first course in the Lowcountry, we want to make it something special.” Norman has succeeded, giving members and guests a low-profile layout that illustrates what Lowcountry golf should look like. Golf is only part of the equation at Oldfield. This community welcomes all ages to experience its comfort and grace, and provides activities for everyone to enjoy. The Sport Club houses tennis courts, a fitness center and swimming pools. The Outfitters Center is the starting point for a day of exploration. Eight miles of hiking, biking and walking trails ribbon through the woods, marshland and water. Growth is still occurring within community, and home sites are readily available for purchase as are existing homes. These structures pay homage to Lowcounty tradition, and depict architecture reminiscent of small coastal towns and rural villages. Beauty, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder. Arrange a visit to Oldfield today to soak in the ambiance of this Lowcountry enclave. The golf club is currently accepting trial memberships with a monthly dues structure, and “Member for a Day” programs are available upon request. For an overview of Oldfield’s history, real estate options and amenities, please visit www.oldfield1732.com.

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Why taking a golf lesson on vacation can beneﬁt your golf game

by Pete Popovich

ll of us that have played golf for any length of time know that the game has its ebbs and flows. The same is true for our golf swing and from time to time it is necessary to have a ‘check-up’ by a ‘fresh set of eyes’ to ensure all the parts of the swing are in tune. In this respect, it is best to have a golf instructor that can see and identify the causes of your swing faults as opposed to the effects of those faults. Most golfers that visit the Lowcountry are golfers that have been playing for some time and have a teacher they are comfortable with in their home area. However, Hilton Head Island has long been a ‘hot bed’ for golf and the variety of visiting golfers offers a wide range of experience for an instructor who takes his teaching and each student seriously instead of teaching a ‘one method fits all students’ approach. This is not to say that your golf professional at home is not an adequate instructor. However, we at the Golf Performance Academy are privy to research that greatly benefits our students and we are devoted to applying such knowledge, whereas a hometown or club professional might have a multitude of different responsibilities: making tee times, checking inventory, attending meetings, etc. We at The Golf Performance Academy have studied and worked with leading professionals in club fitting, physiology, neurophysiology, ophthalmology and biomechanics to ensure that all our students improve upon completion of a lesson.

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Compared to other golf instruction, instruction at the Golf Performance Academy is geared to discovering, working-with and enhancing your natural swing versus trying to force you into a ‘model’ swing and we stand on our proven ability to achieve positive results with this approach from set-up to ball striking to putting. Tell us where you need improvement and we will see that you get it – guaranteed. If you are on vacation as a beginner, a three times a week veteran, an accomplished amateur, or even have ambitions of playing professionally and are looking for a new and honestly productive golf experience, contact the Golf Performance Academy-Hilton Head. You will not only learn the science behind playing better golf, but how to apply that science on your way to lower scores.

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The Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island

Stunning marsh & water views of the 4th green. Each hole is designed to be a unique adventure

he Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island offers stunning landscapes with large rolling greens, beautiful vistas and tree-lined fairways designed and shaped from the natural angles of the region’s Lowcountry. Featuring a stunning 18 holes of play, the course uses strategic bunker placement and wonderfully defined fairways to create beauty and challenge on many holes. A walking, bird-watching and nature lovers delight, Sanctuary accommodates golfers of all skill levels. The course is home to many tournaments and events throughout the year that incorporate the spirit of play in a natural setting The opening nine holes play 3,174 yards from the back tees and 2,348 yards from the front tees to a par 35. The front nine consists of one long par 5, six skillfully crafted par 4s and two breathtaking back-to-back par 3s. The inward nine is 3,499 yards from the back tees and 2,626 from the front tees and presents a different experience with wider fairways and difficult finishing holes. Each hole is designed to be a unique adventure.

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Beaufort, SC 1-800-446-9193 1-843-524-0300 www.sanctuarygolfcatisland.com RATES Please call the Pro Shop at 843-524-0300 or visit us online at www.sanctuarygolfcatisland.com to make your tee times and for our seasonal rates and specials. STATISTICS Par: 71 Yards Rating Slope Blue 6673 72.6 138 White 6194 70.0 134 Gold(Men’s) 5686 67.6 125 Gold(Women’s)5686 73.6 131 Red 4974 69.2 118 FEATURES/AMENITIES • Large rolling greens • 5 minutes from downtown Beaufort • Nearly $1 million in renovations in 2008 including new tees, greens and practice facility • Home to many golf outings including the 2009 SC State Amateur Qualifier • Offering several levels of membership PERSONNEL Architect ..................George W. Cobb Refined 2008...............Jeff Brauer PGA Head Pro ........... Joe Matheny Superintendent .........Chris Garrett Map Key Number 16

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Open Season at Sanctuary Golf Club

ow in its second full season after a thorough renovation by Texas-based architect Jeff Brauer, Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island invites the public to experience one of the most stunning and tranquil golf course settings in the Carolina Lowcountry. While the award-winning golf course tucked away on tiny Cat Island boasts a thriving membership of more than 200, the club gladly accepts daily-fee play and offers special rates for Beaufort County residents and players taking advantage of twilight tee times when offered throughout the year. Non-residents are also welcome to take on this restored classic. Originally designed by renowned architect George W. Cobb, the Sanctuary is an understated paradise with sprawling greens, delightful panoramic views of surrounding shores and marshes and tree-lined fairways that ebb and flow with the natural contours of the charming Lowcountry landscape. Playing to a reasonable distance of 6,673 yards from the tips, the Sanctuary caters to golfers of all ability levels with four sets of tees. Formerly known as South Carolina National, the course was modernized in the summer of 2008 when ownership enlisted the services of Brauer to replace and level all of the greens and tees, plant saltwatertolerant Supreme Paspalum grass to improve turf quality, enlarge greens and install new bunkers throughout the course. In addition to the on-course changes, the practice facili-

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ties were u updated with the construction of a new driving range and putting green. If golf isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your game, the Sanctuary offers an ample amount of alternate activities to keep you occupied. The club is home to two hard-surface tennis courts, an expansive, inviting pool and fitness center. For nature lovers, the area is a rookery for a plethora of bird species and is an absolute joy for bird watchers. All of these amenities can be enjoyed with a membership to Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island. The clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant, Cat Island Grill and Pub, is also open to the public, seven days a week. Centrally located in Beaufort, Sanctuary is a club steeped in history featuring the finest of Southern hospitality, service and cuisine. For information on everything offered at the club, including golf rates, please visit www.sanctuarygolfcatisland.com.

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Harbour Town Golf Links

The 18th hole and the lighthouse at Harbour Town are world-famous landmarks.

ome to the PGA Tour’s prestigious Heritage tournament The Sea Pines Resort each April, Harbour Town is perennially ranked among the (843) 842-8484 www.SeaPines.com top golf courses in the world, and has been since the first (800) 955-8337 Heritage back in 1969 was won by the “King” Arnold Palmer. Design STATISTICS consultant Jack Nicklaus also counts Harbour Town among his vicPar: 71 Yards Rating Slope 6973 75.2 146 tories and Hall of Famers Tom Watson, Payne Stewart, Johnny Miller, Heritage Champ. 6603 72.9 139 Hubert Green and Hale Irwin have multiple wins here, as do Fuzzy White 6040 69.9 130 Green 5208 70.7 124 Zoeller, Stewart Cink and five-time Heritage champ Davis Love III. RATES A course that puts a premium on imagination, finesse and shot Please call 1-800-955-8337 making rather than power, Harbour Town’s set of par 3s ranks among for current rates. Sea Pines Resort guests receive the finest in the world (and toughest on Tour) and its par-4 18th hole reduced rates. Carts included in rates. Rates do not include tax. Proper dress is one of the most feared in all of golf, particularly when the wind is required. Non-metal spikes required. Junior rate for those golfers 17 years whipping off Calibogue Sound. Yet the course is also a favorite for and younger will be half of the prevailing players with mid to high handicaps. 18-hole rate. PERSONNEL With Harbour Town Golf Links’ new forecaddie program, not Architect .............................. Pete Dye only will you feel like a pro, you will play like one too. Forecaddies Design Consultant. .....Jack Nicklaus Dir. of Sports..................Cary Corbitt assist golfers with yardages, reading greens, shot placement and Superintendent ......Jonathan Wright much more. Consultant .................... Gary Snyder Head Professional ..........John Farrell One of Pete Dye’s crowning achievements as a golf course Course Record .........David Frost, 61 designer, Harbour Town is an innovative masterpiece and a favorite Map Key Number 17 among PGA Tour pros. 56

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Ocean Course

The picturesque par-3 15th is one of only two Hilton Head holes with an ocean view.

ilton Head’s first golf course, the Ocean Course, was The Sea Pines Resort exquisitely redesigned in 1995 by former PGA Tour Pro (843) 842-8484 www.SeaPines.com Mark McCumber. The course has since grown into Mc(800) 955-8337 Cumber’s emphasis on traditional and classic principles of course STATISTICS design. He has built interest, challenge and strategy into the Par: 71 Yards Rating Slope McCumber 6906 73.4 142 course while preserving the natural beauty of Sea Pines. Champ. 6493 71.5 135 Certified as an “Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary,” only White 6172 70.4 123 Green 5325 71.1 124 the fourth in South Carolina & 187th in the world to achieve RATES this designation. No matter how many times you’ve played Please call 1-800-955-8337 for current rates. the Ocean Course, your next round will be a new experience. Sea Pines Resort guests receive reduced rates. Carts included in rates. The varying sets of tees and the strategic placement of lagoons Rates do not include tax. Proper dress and bunkers ensure the course will be challenging but playable required. Non-metal spikes required. Junior rate for those golfers 17 years for golfers of every skill level. Unlike many resort courses, the and younger will be half of the prevailing 18-hole rate. homes and villas are set back deep into the moss-draped oaks Beginner Friendly Certified Course and pines, leaving you to bask in the natural surroundings while PERSONNEL Architect ................. Mark McCumber you walk (always encouraged on this course) or use the carts. Dir. of Sports..................Cary Corbitt Says McCumber, “Playability and golf strategy are basic to how Superintendent .............. Jim Cregan Teaching Pro .....................Rick Barry we design our courses. The challenge is to match these considerStaff Pro ...................... Bobby Downs ations with aesthetics and the natural environment.” He’s done that, Course Record ...... Eric Kennedy, 65 delightfully, at the Ocean Course at The Sea Pines Resort. 19 Map Key Number

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Heron Point by Pete Dye

ye’s done it again! The designer of the famed Harbour Town Golf Links has returned to The Sea Pines Resort to do a complete transformation within the old Sea Marsh course corridors, creating Heron Point by Pete Dye, a new course that’s nothing short of a modern masterpiece. Stripped down to its roots, Dye reshaped the old fairways into dramatic angles and shifting elevations. While featuring seven sets of tees including a special set of permanent tees for family enjoyment, this course also has a set of sharp teeth, with its rolling fairways and undulating Mini Verde greens (same as TPC Sawgrass), board and grass walls along some of the greens that border water, and relocated lagoons, moved to catch the errant shot. You’ll also notice how much the course has been opened up, with more greens in the open sunshine and more amazing views of the forests and marshlands that make up The Sea Pines Resort. Yet again, Dye has created a new legend among Hilton Head Island golf courses and a perfect complement to Harbour Town. Play them both and see for yourself. 58

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The Sea Pines Resort (843) 842-8484 (800) 955-8337 www.SeaPines.com STATISTICS Par: 71 Yards Rating Slope Special 7103 75.4 143 Heritage 7007 74.8 142 Dye 6625 72.3 135 Sea Pines 6168 70.4 127 Carolina 5802 68.9 123 Palmetto 5261 66.4 112 Family 3743 n/a n/a RATES Please call 1-800-955-8337 for current rates. Sea Pines Resort guests receive reduced rates. Carts included in rates. Rates do not include tax. Proper dress required. Non-metal spikes required. Junior rate for those golfers 17 years and younger will be half of the prevailing 18-hole rate.

PERSONNEL Architect .............................. Pete Dye Dir. of Sports..................Cary Corbitt Superintendent .............. Jim Cregan Teaching Pro .....................Rick Barry Staff Professional.......... Bobby Downs Map Key Number 18

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Hilton Head’s Signature Series Features Course of the Year

Through their play at the Heritage tournament over the years and substantial contributions to the game of golf, Arnold Palmer and Davis Love III have achieved considerable acclaim in the Lowcountry. Today, the pair’s architectural expertise can be enjoyed by visitors and area residents at Crescent Pointe, a Palmer Signature design, and nearby Eagle’s Pointe, a Love Signature course. In a year when the golf industry, really any industry for that matter, has struggled to pluck positives from the numbers and headlines, Crescent Pointe completed a comprehensive upgrade of its facilities that attracted critical acclaim. The clubhouse overhaul included a fresh coat of paint, new furniture for the foyer area and new carpeting. Flat screen televisions, which will be popular gathering spots during football season, and sparkling granite countertops have also been installed. Window treatments and new décor have added both comfort and style to the clubhouse. “It just has a homier feel now,” said Bill Layman, director of golf operations at Crescent Pointe. The 6,673-yard layout that features striking white sand bunkers, marsh views, century-old oaks, pines and magnolia trees

received what amounted to a fresh coat of paint during the capital improvement project. On-course upgrades at Crescent Pointe significantly enhanced turf quality, aesthetics and playability. “We did some resodding and implemented a very strong fertilization program,” added Layman, who attributed a lot of the project’s success to the tireless work of Superintendent Kevin Morgan. “I’ve been here from day one and the golf course is as good as it’s ever been.” The overall investment into the facilities at Crescent Pointe came to nearly $700,000. The dedication of staff and ownership yielded immediate results, as Crescent Pointe Golf Club was named “2010 Golf Course of the Year” by the Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association. Receiving this honor puts the Palmer design in rarified air, joining past winners like Harbour Town Golf Links, Palmetto Dunes and Hilton Head National. “We were thrilled,” said Layman. “Not only did we work very, very hard this whole year to get the clubhouse and the golf course in the best condition possible, but we also worked very, very hard on our presentation to try to win that award so we we’re excited.” It’s already been a successful year for

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Cre Crescent Pointe in the face of a stubborn ferent in terms of difficulty, but both provide recession. The course is reporting an uptick rec beautiful Lowcountry scenery. While Eagle’s of ten percent in rounds played versus 2009. Pointe offers few forced carries and caters to a Recognition like this gives Crescent Pointe Re wide range of golfers, Crescent Pointe employs an edge on its well-respected neighbors and plenty of sand, water and risk-reward shots to again establishes the course on everyone’s aga create more of a challenging environment. “must play” list. “m Crescent Pointe, which traditionally “It’s not about getting them here once, plays three to four strokes tougher than it’s about retaining them.” Layman said “It’s Eagle’s Pointe, also features a few noticeable about getting on their list. We want them to elevation changes, rare design elements for a come here every year, and go back home to Lowcountry course. the Midwest, Northeast, Atlanta or Charlotte, Everyone is welcome at Eagle’s Pointe wherever they’re from and tell their neighand Crescent Pointe, including buddy trips bors, ‘We played Crescent Pointe, Eagle’s in need of copious amounts of beer and Pointe and they were in outstanding condiburgers, and junior golfers, who can play for tion. You’ve got to go play there.’” their age at either course year-round. Neighboring Eagle’s Pointe, a kinder, To book tee times and learn more gentler layout Layman described as “userabout this outstanding twosome, friendly” should also reap the benefits of please visit www.eaglespointegolf.com Crescent Pointe’s success through the “Hilton or www.crescentpointegolf.com. Head Signature Series” 2-for-1 package. The value-laden promotion gives golfers an opportunity to tee it Crescent Pointe Golf Club was up at both courses in a given week. named “2010 Golf Course of the “It’s a tremendous deal,” Layman said. “I know a number of Year” by the Lowcountry Golf the facilities on the island are over Course Owners Association $100 for one round, and we’re currently $109 to play both.” Lowcountry Chapter The courses are drastically dif-

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Crescent Pointe Golf Club

Dramatic shot-making opportunities make this Arnold Palmer Signature Course a “must play.”

rnie is back with a masterpiece! Located just off US 278, Crescent Pointe Hwy 278 Bluffton three miles west of the bridge to Hilton Head, Crescent Pointe is a world-class Arnold Palmer “Signature Course” (843) 341-2500 (888) 292-7778 situated on a spectacular piece of property that highlights the (843) 706-2600 beauty of the Lowcountry. It’s Arnie’s only public-access course www.crescentpointegolf.com in the Hilton Head area, and it’s pure Palmer with generous fairLowcountry Chapter ways but challenging approaches to its many elevated, undulating greens. Four unique par 3s await and the three par 5s are all Golf Course of the Year birdie holes, but all feature over-the-water carries to do it. Magnificent, century-old oaks, manicured conditioning and STATISTICS Par: 71 Yards Rating Slope dramatic shot-making opportunities make this course a “must Palmer 6772 73.6 142 play.” Palmer Design took full advantage of the sensational prop- Blue 6399 71.9 137 White 5987 69.6 128 erty, adding graceful elevations and rolling terrain not usually Red 5219 70.2 124 found in the area. Uneven lies are the rule, not the exception, at RATES Please call the Pro Shop 24 hours a Crescent Pointe. Spectacular marsh views and dramatic whiteday for current rates and sand “beach bunkers” that cascade down the water’s edge make specials: (843) 706-2600. PERSONNEL Crescent Pointe’s hazards seem a little less hazardous. Add the Architect ......................Arnold Palmer grand oaks, pines and magnolias, and you have a setting that Director of Golf ............... Bill Layman Superintendent .......... Kevin Morgan can’t help but inspire! Course Record .........65, Billy Palmer Play Crescent Pointe and Eagle’s Pointe, the Davis Love III Map Key Number 3 Signature Course, for one low price.

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Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club

The Davis Love III-designed Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club offers numerous “risk-reward” opportunities.

onveniently located on Highway 278 just seven miles west of the bridge to Hilton Head Island, Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club is a signature design of five-time Heritage champion Davis Love III. The hallmarks of Eagle’s Pointe are its classic risk-reward design, natural beauty, strategy, variety and superb conditioning, along with outstanding customer service. Winding through moss-draped live oaks and pines and freshwater wetlands and lagoons, Eagle’s Pointe’s spacious corridors allow golfers to keep driver in hand, but still favor placement over length. Putting your drives in the right position on the generous fairways is a must to negotiate the dramatic bunkering, unique green sites and large, contoured putting surfaces. In Love’s own words, “It’s easy to make a difficult golf course. The trick is to make a golf course that everybody can play and will want to come back and play again. You have to find a balance.” Love has succeeded at Eagle’s Pointe, a course that will test every club in your bag, while allowing players to take advantage of their strengths. Big hitters are green-lighted to attack the par 5s, but those with accurate short games can save strokes around the large greens.

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Eagle’s Pointe Hwy 278 Bluffton (843) 686-4457 (888) 325-1833 (843) 757-5900 www.eaglespointegolf.com STATISTICS Par: 71 Love III Blue White Red

Yards Rating Slope 6782 72.5 130 6399 70.0 126 6026 68.2 117 5210 69.8 119

RATES Please call the golf shop 24 hours a day for current rates and specials: (843) 757-5900. PERSONNEL Architect ....................... Davis Love III Head Pro ..................... Brent Carlson Director of Golf ............... Bill Layman Superintendent .......... Kevin Morgan Course Record .... Roger Rowland,65

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“2010 Course of the Year” - Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association

Designed by living legend Arnold Palmer, this worldclass 6,773 yard course offers spectacular marsh views, magniﬁcent century-old oaks, pines and blossoming magnolias, and dramatic white-sand bunkers that cascade down the water’s edge. It’s a shotmaker’s delight, and its beauty will leave you breathless.

1 Crescent Pointe | Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 706-2600 | (888) 292-7778 www.crescentpointegolf.com

A Davis Love III signature design, Eagle’s Pointe features wide, well-deﬁned fairways with dramatic bunkering and magniﬁcent, undulating greens. Spectacular towering pines and freshwater wetlands grace many of the holes. It’s a great test of golf for both the average and advanced player.

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njoy scrumptious island cuisine with an ocean view at Aqua Grille & Lounge, or put your toes in the sand for some surf side casual dining at JP’s Beach Cafe at Aqua.

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AQUA Grille & Lounge

tlantic Ocean views, cascading indoor waterfalls, tropical fish tanks and ponds of exotic fish create the unique ambiance that is Aqua Grille and Lounge. Founded in spring 2006 by Hilton Head Island restaurateur Jeff Katon, Aqua is a family owned and operated restaurant specializing in fresh seafood, an extensive wine cellar and personal, attentive service. Our fantastic menu is predominately seafood, with a large variety of non-seafood dishes to satisfy our steak, poultry, and pasta lovers. We offer a raw bar with 15 seats for lighter seafood enthusiasts. Aqua’s Wine Cellar with private party options and more than 450 labels featuring top rates wine from around the world and

was selected Winner of the “2007 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. The bar & lounge area is designed for happy hour as well as for the guests that are only interested in a bottle of wine, a cocktail, or something light to eat. Very few restaurants (other than bars) offer a place where you can enjoy a cocktail in a comfortable atmosphere without feeling pressured to order food or spend a lot of money. New for 2010 is JP’s Beach Cafe! Put your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand and enjoy some scrumptious surfside outdoor dining at JP’s Beach Cafe at Aqua! This is the place to be for delicious casual food, right on the ocean.

Come Join Us! 10 North Forest Beach Dr. Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse Lowcountry Shrimp Ingredients for Shrimp 8 16/20 Shrimp, peeled & deveined 2 Tbsp. Flour 1 Tbsp. Canola Oil ¼ Cup Corn 1½ Tbsp Chopped Scallions 1 Tbsp Garlic Butter 2 Tbsp Crispy Bacon ¼ Cup Heavy Cream White Wine Ingredients for Grits ¼ Cup Stone Ground Yellow Grits 1 Cup Chicken Stock ¼ Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce ¼ tsp Tabasco 1 Pinch Salt 2 Tbsp grated White Cheddar Cheese Method for Shrimp Coat Shrimp with Flour. Lightly sautee in oil on both sides. Place remaining ingredients in the pan with the shrimp. Reduce until consistency is thick. Method for Grits Bring chicken stock, worcesteshire Sauce, tabasco and salt to a boil Whisk in grits. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. To Plate Pour Shrimp and Sauce over Grits Finish with Grated Cheese

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SHOPPING Map Key Number 1

Golf Headquarters (843) 686-GOLF

Hwy. 278 near Sea Pines Circle The island’s largest golf shop conveniently located on Highway 278 near Sea Pines Circle. Known for its comprehensive inventory, Golf Headquarters even has separate ladies, lefties and juniors sections. See our Ad for a Special Offer. DINNING/ENTERTAINMENT

The Smokehouse

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(843) 842-4227 34 Palmetto Bay Road The Smokehouse has been serving up its famous, award-winning barbeque on Hilton Head Island since 1999 — first from its iconic Coligny Circle location and now from a beautiful new location off Palmetto Bay Road and the restaurant’s fan base keeps growing and growing.

Casey’s

Map Key Number 4

(843)785-2255•caseyshhi.com 37 New Orleans Rd. Hilton Head, SC Located on Hilton Head Island, SC, Casey’s is the area’s premier sports bar and restaurant. Offering over 40 TVs (including high definition flat screens, big screens and an 8 x 8’ high def projection TV) Casey’s broadcasts all NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, all major college sports and more. Map Key Number 3

Aqua Grill

(843)341-3331•aquagrilleandlounge.com 10 North Forest Beach Dr Atlantic Ocean views, cascading indoor waterfalls, tropical fish tanks and ponds of exotic fish create the unique ambiance that is Aqua Grille and Lounge. Founded in Spring 2006 by Hilton Head Island restaurateur Jeff Katon, Aqua is a family owned and operated restaurant specializing in fresh seafood, an extensive wine cellar and personal, attentive service. 70

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Callahan’s Sports Bar & Deluxe Grill

Map Key Number 1

(843) 686-7665 49 New Orleans Rd. Hilton Head, SC Located behind the McDonalds by the Sea Pines Circle. Relax and watch the game, enjoy your favorite beverages and try the absolute best pub food on the Island. Callahan’s is the Sports Bar’s on Hilton Head Island. Satellite for all sports packages, eight pool tables, 33 T.V.s, 10 big screen and more.

Plantation Café & Deli

Map Key Number 2

South Island (843) 785-9020 • 81 Pope Ave North End (843) 342-4472 • Port Royal Plaza Start your day bright and early at the Plantation Café and Deli, established in 1974. We offer 2 convenient locations on the South End and North End of the Island. We are home of the Blue Plate Special serving crab cakes benedict, fresh soups, salads & the Island’s largest selection of sandwiches.

Crane’s Tavern & Steakhouse

Map Key Number 5

(843) 341-2333•caseyshhi.com 26 New Orleans Rd. Hilton Head, SC At Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse, only the best USDA prime grade beef is served as well as the freshest seafood and fish. The wine list is carefully crafted to compliment the menu and all the wine is stored in a temperature controlled environment. Crane’s is notably the recipient of the “Award of Excellence” from the Wine Spectator.

Bravo! Pizza

Map Key Number 3

(843) 342-7757 1 New Orleans Rd. #B Hilton Head, SC Stop on by the new Bravo! Pizza on New Orleans Rd next to Blockbuster Video and try one of our specialty pizzas, baked spaghetti, grinders or boneless wines. It’s not just a pizza, It’s a Bravo!

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