Local Life Magazine April 2018

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Celebrating 50 Years!

The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing has never underestimated the power of a party. From its first year in 1969, the tournament has been a social event wrapped around a golf contest.

STAY COOL Johnny Miller sees a 10-stroke lead shrink in 1973 to only 4 after carding 40 on back nine on that Saturday. He says “this is the easiest course in the world to choke on I’ve ever seen.” It’s a phrase repeated many times over the years. Miller survived to win, keeping his composure despite two streakers who ran nude on the course.

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Down Memory Lane 50 great moments in Heritage history

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Inside the ropes

Avid golfer explains how Harbour Town can be tamed

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It's in the bag

A look at key clubs used by past Heritage champions

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Behind the scenes A seat in the control truck with CBS' Lance Barrow

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Analyze this

Q&A with on-course announcer Dottie Pepper

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Trail of a ticket

Heritage scholarship changed one student's life

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Favorite fairways

Sea Pines pro John Farrell names his top choices

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Day at the Heritage See how many locals you can identify in this cartoon

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Cheers to 50 Years! This significant milestone is a great time to stop and reflect on all the good the Heritage has brought to our community.

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Great ideas are meant to be shared, especially when they involve homes, and especially if you build it, interior design it, live in it, and show it to friends and clients. No details were spared creating this stunning Palmetto Bluff residence.

Meet the writers and photographers behind this issue

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A list of things you should NOT do at this year's Heritage

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Get behind the bar with local legend Paul Rabe

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Culture

Beautiful golf landscapes by artist Linda Hartough

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Meet three of the many dedicated Heritage volunteers

Conquer Heritage week with these fun and fancy outfits

18 great bathroom design trends for 2018

Images from the St. Paddy's Day parade and Seafood Fest

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Shopping

His and hers golf accessories from local businesses

Destinations

Denver has revitalized itself in several ways

Happenings

Details on April's biggest festivals and events

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Real estate

Stunning million dollar homes on the local marketplace

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Porchin'

Sea Pines home has Harbour Town Golf Links for a yard

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“In golf, as in life, it is the follow through that makes the difference.”

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I don’t think there is a better tagline for the 50th anniversary of the Heritage. I remember when I was 50; there are good times ahead, Heritage!

This significant milestone is a great time to stop and reflect on all the good this special event has brought to our community. As locals know, it is much more than a golf tournament.

Millions of dollars have been distributed to local charities and pumped into the local economy. It is broadcast in more than MY FAVORITE 20 languages in more than 200 countries outside of the United HERITAGE DRINK: States. For a vacation destination such as ours, you can’t put a price tag on that kind of exposure.

Plus, it just makes us proud. There are many coastal commuINGREDIENTS nities on the East Coast, but not many are home to a PGA Tour 1/2 cup Tito’s Handmade Vodka event. It’s so cool to see our people, businesses and landmarks 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice draw the attention of national media. Best of all, it’s the biggest 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce social event of the year!

1/2 tablespoon prepared horseradish In more than 30 years of living in the Lowcountry, I’ve been 1/2 bottle of Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix lucky enough to attend most of the tournaments, and I have friends and family who DIRECTIONS: In a large pitcher, stir come to town each year to attend. Some of my fondest memories are from Heritogether Bloody Mary mix (around tage week. It always makes me happy to see so many excited people on the course!

16 ounces) and all ingredients. Serve Everyone has their own Heritage week rituals, and I am no different. I start the day over ice and garnish with celery and a with a Bloody Mary at the clubhouse made with Tito’s (and only Tito’s) vodka! Yum! lime wedge. Sip and enjoy!

To help celebrate the 50th anniversary and the official vodka of the tournament, RBC and LOCAL Life hosted a contest to find the signature drink to be served at several Heritage week events. More than 50 professional and amateur mixologists submitted drinks. Congratulations to Paul Rabe and his winning cocktail, Tartan Thyme. Read about Paul and his wicked bartending skills on page 102, and see several of the contest entries on page 106. I got the opportunity to sample the top finalists during a special judging event with caterer Geist Ussery (above) and Heritage representatives Angela McSwain and Kristen Brockman at the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon. Find recipes for those finalists on page 28. They are all simple to make and taste fantastic!

If alcohol isn’t your thing, we’ve also got some great “mocktail” recipes worth checking out on page 54. We’ve also got plenty of golf-related content to get you ready for this year’s tournament, including a fun “Day at the JEEP THRILLS Have you see the LOCAL Life Heritage” cartoon done by talented local artist Ralph Sutton (page 92). See Jeep around town? It may show up at your busihow many locals and celebrities you can find! ness next for a photo op. This month, we rolled They say April showers bring May flowers but here, flowers have already up next to Anthony Ghoston, president and bloomed. Fingers crossed for beautiful weather all Heritage week! chief operating officer of Dividend Assets Capi-

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Golf was just the beginning.

So many people made up their hearts right here, surrounded safely by tidal rivers and bounded by beauty. They made up their minds soon after.

Our Tom Fazio golf course put us on the short list for many. But once they crossed the causeway they discovered the warmth, balance and connection that is uniquely Callawassie Island.

As lives and families continued to grow, we found it was the feeling here that drew grown children back, and inspired our families and loved ones to choose our home on Callawassie Island as their favorite place to gather.

Some of us came for golf. Many of us found a home beyond our fondest dreams.

Come visit us and see for yourself.

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contributors MEET OUR WRITERS + PHOTOGRAPHERS + PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCENES

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FOR THIS ISSUE: Interviewed CBS golf analyst Dottie Pepper

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JAFFE FINE ART WORKS AT CAMELLIA ART 35 Main Street, 843.785.3535

OTHER CREDS: President, Hunter Public Relations. While professionally immersed in the world of highend golf resorts, at home I’m more likely to be found in the gardens than on the golf course.

My second passion is planning women’s wellness weekends at resorts around the country, empowering women to take control of their own health and exercise regimens.

FAVORITE GOLF COURSE: Pebble Beach Golf Links, where I served as championship director of a historic U.S. Open Championship.

FAVORITE GOLF MOVIE: “Follow the Sun” LOVE OR HATE THE HERITAGE? Love. This one-week international commercial for the beautiful island we call home is a marketer’s dream.

2018 PICK: Bryson DeChambeau

Sue G. Collins Leslie Harris Writer

FOR THIS ISSUE: Wrote about golf and the spiritual experience and ranked the Top 5 golf movies of all time.

OTHER CREDS: Blogger, editor, writer, web content creator.

I have two blogs that I’m also trying to stay on top of (hiltonhead29928.com and ambivalentadventurer.com).

In my spare time, I work as a bookseller at Barnes & Noble.

FAVORITE GOLF COURSE: The Club Course in Sea Pines.

I’m not a golfer, but I like to ride my bike around it early in the morning.

FAVORITE GOLF MOVIE: “Tin Cup” LOVE OR HATE THE HERITAGE? Love. It's a great place to people watch, and the most high profile event of the year.

2018 PICK: I actually have no idea. But I correctly guessed the Oscar winner for best picture this year.

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FOR THIS ISSUE: Interviewed John Farrell, PGA director of golf at The Sea Pines Resort.

OTHER CREDS: Regularly contributes to Lonely Planet, Edible Atlanta, Edible Grand Traverse, BuckHaven Lifestyle, Perimeter North Lifestyle, Alpharetta Lifestyle and Johns Creek Lifestyle.

FAVORITE GOLF COURSE: Harbour Town Golf Links and Little Traverse Bay Golf Club in Harbor Springs, Mich.

FAVORITE GOLF MOVIE: “Caddyshack” LOVE OR HATE THE HERITAGE? Love it! South Carolina gets a chance to show off its gorgeous golf and brings travelers from all over the world to the gem of the South.

2018 PICK: The golf enthusiasts in my life urge me to watch Justin Thomas (he's playing the best on tour now and the course suits his game) and Matt Kuchar, who always plays the course well.

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FOR THIS ISSUE: Wrote the story on Gullah golfers OTHER CREDS: I have a great driving game, but putting … not so much!

I’m proud to say that I conquered Mahogany Run’s world-famous Devil’s Triangle, which is a three-hole stretch that’s a par-3 about 200 feet above a rocky inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. There are a lot of balls on the rocks below!

FAVORITE GOLF COURSE: Mahogany Run at Megan’s Bay Mahogany Run Golf Course in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands FAVORITE GOLF MOVIE: “Tin Cup” LOVE OR HATE THE HERITAGE? Love the tradition.

2018 PICK: Matt Kuchar

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Academic World Quest Many of the Lowcountry’s top young minds came together for the 7th annual Academic World Quest, a competition hosted by the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head. A team from May River High School (Amanda Angeles, Courtney Clavel, Blake Maynard, Annalise Sisco and Joy Schleicher) won the event, qualifying for the national competition.

Advice from a life coach Are you feeling pulled in 10 different directions trying to balance work life, home life and your sanity? Life coach Susan Sewell has four suggestions: Recharge, reset, regenerate, repeat. Me-time is NOT selfish, it’s vital. It grants you the opportunity to decompress, recharge and reset your personal batteries, guilt free.

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Of all the beautiful golf fairways in the Lowcountry, few speak to local residents quite like the 17th at Harbour Town Golf Links. The hole right after it, the worldfamous lighthouse hole, grabs all the headlines and attention. That’s where most of the CBS cameras will be stationed for the 2018 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

It’s when the crowds leave and the stands are removed that the 17th shows its true beauty with grand views of the horizon, Calibogue Sound and Daufuskie Island.

Photographers Mark and Lisa Staff were able to capture its simple beauty.

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FAMILY AFFAIR Check out our fashion spread with the Vargas family on page 56, then see how it came together through behind-thescenes video.

GOOD SPIRITS Check out several creative cocktail recipes from legendary local bartender Paul Rabe on page 102, then watch video of him making a few of them.

HELPING HAND Find out how the RBC Heritage helped Jacob George advance the frontiers of prosthetics on page 88, then watch video of him controlling a robotic hand.

HERITAGE HOOCH Find recipes from the top 5 finalists from the RBC Heritage signature cocktail contest on page 28, then watch video of judge Geist Ussery selecting the winner.

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Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are known for having world-class golf courses. To serious traveling golfers, just the name Hilton Head Island conjures up images of perfectly manicured fairways framed by natural marshes, streams, ponds and inlets connected to the Atlantic Ocean. Each local course has its signature hole. While there’s not a bad one in the bunch, these five stand out from the pack.

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[1] THE TOWN CELEBRITY 18th at Harbour Town Golf Links, The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island | Public; par 4, 472 yards The top hole on our list is the most recognizable.

Numerous publications and award presenters have deemed it among the best in the world. The best players on the planet echo those sentiments each year when the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage Presented

by Boeing rolls into town. Many iconic moments in golf history have happened there, plus, it was featured in a few of those popular Tiger Woods video games. Does it get any cooler than that?

[2] THE SEA STAR 10th at Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island Public; par 5, 495 yards The most breathtaking oceanfront hole on Hilton Head, if not the entire East Coast. The salty breeze, the sound of ocean waves, the faint smell of suntan lotion and the sight of folks relaxing at the beach all help take your mind off what the brutal wind is doing to the flight of your golf ball.

[3] THE MARSHSIDE MASTERPIECE 14th at Long Cove Club, Hilton Head Island Private; par 4, 417 yards Only a privileged few get to tee it up on this phenomenal design from legendary course architect Pete Dye. While the 17 other holes here are certainly incredible, the stunning marsh view along the entire length of No. 14 make it extra awesome. It’s the best hole on Broad Creek.

[4] THE SAND KING 16th at Jack Nicklaus Course, Colleton River Club, Bluffton | Private; par 4, 456 yards When this course was built in 1993, Golf Digest labeled it the best new private course in America. The most celebrated hole is No. 16, which plunges downward from an elevated tee toward the beautiful Colleton River and a bowl-shaped green set among a series of natural dunes.

Five things NOT to do at the RBC Heritage Enjoy yourself, just don't over-do it.

1. WEAR GOLF SHOES There is zero chance they will let you play. You don’t put on a pair of spikes to watch baseball games or cleats to watch football games now, do you? Any on-course traction advantage is heavily outweighed by how ridiculous they make you look.

2. LIGHT UP Cigars are awesome in the right setting — porches, cigar bars, hot tubs, yachts, etc. A PGA Tour event is not an acceptable setting, even though it takes place outside. It’s like smoking on a crowded beach.

Do everybody around you a favor and give your lungs the day off.

3. YELL SOMETHING BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER A PLAYER’S SWING Belting out half-witted phrases such as “mashed potatoes,” “Baba Booey,” or “get in the hole” is certainly one way to get your voice on TV, but it’s not a good way. In fact, it makes you look like a total bozo to everyone in attendance and watching on TV. 4. FIGHT FOR AUTOGRAPHS Adults certainly have the right to ask professionals for autographs. Just don’t be that person with a stack of eBay-bound items to sign, pushing small children out of the way. For the best results, ask your favorite player to sign something following a practice round. Items are limited to a size of 8 1/2 by 11 inches.

5. SNEAK AROUND As a player is about to hit their ball, the marshal raises their hands and “Quiet” sign. The entire crowd of spectators fall silent and stop dead in their tracks — except for one onlooker trying to slither away without being noticed. We all notice. Don’t be that person.

[5] THE SOUND DECISION 6th at Oyster Reef Golf Club, Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island Semi-private; par 3, 192 yards This course, a favorite among locals, winds around lagoons, lush vegetation and scenic views of the inlet to Port Royal Sound. The signature hole is this medium-length par 3.

It is one of the most recognized and photographed holes in all of the Lowcountry.

THE REST OF THE BEST [6] 15th at Pete Dye Course, Colleton River Club, Bluffton [7] 7th at Harbour Town Golf Links, The Sea Pines Resort, HHI [8] 15th at Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III, The Sea Pines Resort, HHI [9] 7th at Old South Golf Links, Bluffton [10] 18th at Heron Point by Pete Dye, The Sea Pines Resort, HHI [11] 12th at Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes, HHI [12] 17th at Old Tabby Links, Spring Island [13] 5th at The Signature Course, Haig Point, Daufuskie Island [14] 5th at East Course, Belfair, Bluffton [15] 17th at May River Golf Club, Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton [16] 3rd at Clipper Course, Shipyard Golf Club, HHI [17] 16th at The North Course, Berkeley Hall, Bluffton [18] 18th at Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Hall, HHI

Heritage Party Playlist Planning an RBC Heritage get-together? Not sure what to cue up on your iPhone? Simmer down, we’ve got you covered! This crowd-pleasing mix of tunes is sure to keep your guests’ toes tapping and heads bobbing.

Follow this and other LOCAL Life playlists by searching Spotify:user:locallifetunes on Spotify. Compiled by resident party animal Allison Cusick.

“Funky Cold Medina” — Tone-Loc “Your Love” — The Outfield “Bust A Move” — Young MC “Livin’ On A Prayer” — Bon Jovi “Push It” — Salt-N-Pepa “Dancing Queen” — ABBA “Ice Ice Baby” — Vanilla Ice “Jack & Diane” — The Coug “Wipeout” — Fat Boys “What’s Up?” — 4 Non Blondes “Paul Revere” — Beastie Boys “Don’t Stop Believin’” — Journey Spotify’s Autoplay feature will take over from here.

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THE TOP 5 GOLF FILMS WORTH DOING AGAIN.

BY LESLIE HARRIS

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Tin Cup”

(1996)This movie is No. 1 in large part because of Kevin Costner. Remember him?

What an appealing, authentic, all-American leading man he was in his day. Remember “Field of Dreams” and “Dances with Wolves” and all that? Well, I guess I had forgotten because I really procrastinated on watching this.

I just wasn’t feeling it for some reason... Silly me.

Not only is Costner so good in this movie, everything about it is a winner, starting with the funky West Texas location, the entertaining, well-written script, the golf redemption storyline and the other terrific actors. Costner plays a well loved but washed-up golf pro, with an attitude problem and a deadbeat driving range, who decides to pull it together to qualify for the U.S. Open to win the heart of a woman. He is that bad-boy character, but the one we all like, irreverent but not a jerk, lazy but hurtin.’ And, of course, he is a naturally talented golfer who never got his shot.

The other actors are so fun to watch as well: Cheech Marin is Costner’s hilarious sidekick, Don Johnson is smooth perfection as a professional golfer who is a real jackass, and Rene Russo is quirky and smart as the love interest.

Another good qualifier to for this No. 1 movie is the golf element. It is more credible than all the other films here. You feel you are really watching golf being played. I also wondered more than once whether these actors were cast at least in part for their actual golf skills.

If you haven’t seen this movie, I promise you it is worth seeking out on Netflix, On Demand, or where ever you can find it. It’s a delight, for golfers and non-golfers alike.

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EAGLE (1980) Although this movie takes place at a country club, and features a golf match, it’s actually the one movie on the list that is the least about golf. But it gets the No. 2 spot because, honestly, it is a comedy classic. The movie is 38 years old, and I was regularly reminded how much our tastes have changed. It’s sexist, racist, and all the “-ists,” so do you think this movie could be made today in our politically correct climate? The answer is no, and even though I am one of those people who has always said that we need to relax about all this p.c. stuff, I found myself squirming at times.

Why did I rank this movie as the second? Because respect must be paid. These comedians are all so good at their own particular brand of shtick, whether it is the blustering buffoon Ted Knight, the brash loud mouth Rodney Dangerfield, or the goofy genius Chevy Chase.

Bill Murray’s highly inventive, weird performance as the assistant greenskeeper with a rodent problem is totally on his own trip. His scenes are so out there that they are like a different movie within the actual movie.

You’ll never see another comedy like “Caddyshack” again, even though they tried with a sequel. It’s almost a period piece, a time warp, and it is still funny as hell.

I love to watch movies, but in the interest of time, I googled “best golf movies,” and these five films consistently showed up on everybody’s list. Some I had seen and some not. So I watched them all with a fresh eye toward ranking them. And now, it’s my turn to take a swing at opining over the five best golf movies:

Happy Gilmore

BIRDIE ” (1996) This is an Adam Sandler comedy from top to bottom. It is completely his style of humor: silly, over-thetop, kind of childish, crude, but always with a lot of heart. He pokes fun at the golf world which, let’s face it, could use a little loosening up. And his message seems to be, “Hey, don’t take yourself too seriously folks!”

There is some fun slapstick comedy here, and it’s done with such gusto and commitment that I laughed out loud! And there is a scene with Bob Barker from Let’s Make a Deal … oops, I mean The Price is Right … that just goes so far, well, you will either fall off the couch laughing or promptly leave the room. No half-baked takes for Sandler! So if that kind of thing is your kind of thing … you will love this movie!

“The Legend of Bagger Vance”

PAR (2000) Director Robert Redford is a true American filmmaker with a nostalgic feel for the wide open possibilities of the individual. While he has a deep feeling for “the troubled young man who is wrestling with his demons,” this movie misses the mark. (Redford was more successful with his message in “A River Runs Through It,” the elegant and heartbreaking story that has the uses fly fishing as its catalyst.) Just as I thought when I started this golf movie survey, it proves quite elusive to capture the “inner game” of golf that has the potential to give any movie on this sport some depth.

The plot is about a down-and-out golfer’s attempt to recover his game and his life with the help of a mystical caddie. The film is loosely based on the Hindu sacred text, the Bhagavad Gita? Wow, how’s that for ambitious?

The movie is perfectly cast with actors who have just the right quality for their roles (except Will Smith), but the script is cliché and thin. Matt Damon, as the troubled golfer Rannulph Junuh, has a lovely vulnerability and a believability that transcends the role. The movie is 18 years old, and you can see why he has continued to have such a big career. Smith, unfortunately, isn’t given much to work with. His title character of Bagger Vance is not fully developed here. They were trying for mystical and enigmatic but just ended up with puzzling. Plus Smith has no feeling whatsoever as a vagabondish wise man who, don’t forget, is a black man in the South in the 1930s.

The movie is set in Savannah and filmed on several golf courses in this area, it is worth seeing for the thrill of that local recognition.

“The Greatest Game Ever Played”

BOGEY (2005) Well, it may have been the greatest game, but it is not the greatest movie. Honestly … I briefly fell asleep about halfway through. This Walt Disney Studio movie has excellent production values: the cinematography, the sets, costumes and locations are all wonderful to look at. This is a real-life story of a young caddie named Francis Ouimet, who plays against his idol, British champion Harry Vardon, in the 1913 U.S. Open. Even though it primarily takes place in Massachusetts, it has a Dickensian quality. The movie presents a lot of opposition, such as amateur vs. professional, rich vs. poor, Brits vs. Yanks, father vs. son, and on and on. Aiyiyi! I felt like I was being lectured most of the time. … Disney does have a tendency to do that. And, of course, there’s the saucy, precocious kid who is Francis’ 10-year-old caddie who is wise beyond his years and honest in a way that adults aren’t. He’s a super cute, scene steeler.

If you are into the history of golf and you like that whole “vs.” thing, you would like this movie just fine.

Perhaps you disagree with this list? If so, let us know what you consider the best golf movie and why.

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MISSION “To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.”

HISTORY

The First Tee was created by the World Golf Foundation in 1997. In 2013, the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island and The First Tee collaborated to bring golf and its inherent values to kids and teens in Beaufort and Jasper counties.

Their partnership created The First Tee of The Lowcountry. The chapter was officially registered as a non-profit organization in 2014 and plans were immediately made to build a training site behind the Boys & Girls Club on land donated by the Town of Hilton Head. Construction started in 2015 and was completed just one year later. Due to Hurricane Matthew however, the chapter’s grand opening celebration was postponed from fall of 2016 to April of 2017. The training center consists of a 320-yard driving range, two USGA practice greens and a 6-hole par-three course. The chapter is open seven days a week and these amenities are available for anybody to use when classes are not in session.

Guests must register their visit in the chapter office. A small donation is suggested.

WHO IT HELPS

Youth ages 7-17. The First Tee’s Nine Core Values (including integrity, courtesy and perseverance) and Nine Healthy Habits are taught seamlessly with every golf lesson. In addition to learning the fundamentals of the game of golf, exposure to character, education, and life skills helps young people prepare for success in high school, college and beyond. Nearly 300 children participated in the chapter’s Life Skills classes in 2017.

The classes were taught by highly vetted and trained lead coaches at the training center and at five area partner courses and parks.

HOW TO HELP

Accomplishing its mission depends tremendously on donations and on the work of many volunteers. Financial support comes from individuals and organizations, as well as from grants and proceeds from chapter events.

Volunteers are also needed to help coaches in our classes as well as mow greens and staff their office.

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TEACHING TOOL The First Tee introduces the game of golf and its inherent values to young people.

5 GREAT GOLF BOOKS If you love golf and a good read (not just the kind your caddie gives you), these five titles should be on your bookshelf.

Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf By Ben Hogan A timeless classic with nearly one million copies in print, this book outlines the building blocks of winning golf from one of the all-time masters of the sport — fully illustrated with drawings and diagrams to improve your game instantly.

The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods

By Hank Haney Hank Haney's candid, surprisingly insightful account of his tumultuous six-year journey with Tiger Woods, during which the supremely gifted golfer collected six major championships and rewrote golf history.

The Greatest Game Ever Played By Mark Frost The story of Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon, who in pursuit of their passion for a game that captivated them as children, broke down rigid social barriers that made their sport accessible to everyone on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond.

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Golf is Not a Game of Perfect By Bob Rotella Filled with insightful stories about golf, this delightful book will improve the game of even the most casual weekend player. Rotella is one of the hottest performance consultants in the sport today.

The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever By Mark Frost In 1956, a casual bet between two millionaires eventually pitted two of the greatest golfers of the era — Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan — against top amateurs Harvie Ward and Ken Venturi.

Golf books with local ties Golf in the Lowcountry: An Extraordinary Journey Through Hilton Head Island & Savannah By Joel Zuckerman Legends Guide to the Golf Courses of Hilton Head Island By Scott Bunting The Works of Art: Golf Course Designs by Arthur Hills By Arthur Hills Bury Me In A Pot Bunker By Mark Shaw

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Unsolved mystery “DECEIT, DISAPPEARANCE & DEATH ON HILTON HEAD,” A BOOK BY CHARLIE RYAN WITH PAMELA MARTIN OVENS, EXAMINES A 10-YEAR-OLD LOWCOUNTRY MYSTERY AND REVIVES AN INTRIGUING ISLAND-WIDE CONVERSATION SPICED WITH MISCHIEF, MAYHEM AND POSSIBLY MURDER. STORY BY CAROLYN MALES

MYSTERY OF THE CALVERTS Deceit, Disappearance & Death on Hilton Head Island

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March 4, 2008 dawned all wrong on this lush island rimmed with saw grass, meandering waterways and sandy beaches. On that strange day and those that followed, many of us began to look at this slice of paradise in a different way.

Elizabeth and John Calvert, who operated several Hilton Head businesses including the Harbour Town Yacht Basin and 125 resort rental properties, had gone missing the night before under mysterious and disturbing circumstances.

The couple had suspected chief financial officer of The Club Group, who had previously provided them with administrative and accounting services, of embezzling money.

Early that evening they’d gone to confront him at his Sea Pines Center office. Then poof! The Calverts were gone, never to be seen again.

Gerwing, who’d claimed both husband and wife had left right after their meeting, soon came under suspicion for their disappearance.

Then on March 11, before he could be questioned further, the 54-year-old accountant was found dead of stab wounds in a locked blood-splattered bathtub in a nearby villa.

Suspecting foul play in the Calverts’ case, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office found itself with a possible major crime investigation on their hands. The following months were filled with search warrants, forensic examinations, interrogations, divers checking lagoons and creeks, cadaver dogs sniffing through garbage dumps, aerial surveillance, assistance from the Behavioral Science Unit of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), plus all the other technical procedures needed to conduct a missing person inquiry. The island buzzed with theories heightened by the presence of cable news satellite news trucks stationed near the Sea Pines gates. Meanwhile two Island Packet journalists, Tim Donnelly and Dan Brownstein, launched their own probe, reporting on investigative findings while tracking down speculations about motives, rumors, dead-ends, and leads - all of which became a daily must-read for locals and visitors alike.

The idea that something so sinister could happen here sent a thin wire of fear quivering in the backs of our brains. Even the gentle bubbling of the marsh seemed to percolate with danger. In Harbour Town, Yellow Jacket, the 40-foot Hatteras yacht the Calverts lived on when they were in Hilton Head, stood silent

and ghostly, the only sign of life, their cat TC padding around its deck.

For those who knew the Calverts and Gerwing, it was a traumatic event, one that cried out for closure, a reason for it all. The wellliked married couple had always been punctual about appointments and conscientious about obligations. They’d been daily fixtures at Harbour Town’s Crazy Crab restaurant. The gregarious Gerwing had hung out there, too, as well as at Red Fish restaurant. Their absences had left holes in the social fabric of Sea Pines and suggested a sense of danger lurking beneath the canopy of live oaks. For the rest of us, the dual mystery became cocktail conversation fodder with creepy elements, sort of a Lowcountry version of the perennial missing Jimmy Hoffa punch line - if they were murdered, where were the bodies?

Meanwhile, rumors about all three abounded. A Mafia hit? Cocaine deals?

Bodies slipped into a marsh as food for gators? Had the Calverts gotten in deep with sinister figures and ended up the U.S. Federal Witness Protection Program? Even Ninja warrior revenge was floated. With no physical evidence, no bodies, and no cell phone or credit card trail, investigators had little to go on. Nevertheless, in 2009 a probate judge in DeKalb County, Ga., (where the two entrepreneurs kept their primary residence) would declare them dead.

Gerwing’s death, it would turn out, was quickly ruled a suicide. He had left notes confessing his theft of company funds but was silent on the Calvert’s disappearance.

Even so, it was an odd way to end one’s life.

Slashing himself in the thigh, calf, wrist, and neck would have been undoubtedly painful. If he was distraught, why not just shoot himself?

(He owned a gun.) Why not down a bottleful of pills? And what about his nude body positioned so awkwardly in the dry tub on a comforter and pillow, his head near the faucet, his legs splayed over the edge of the porcelain rim? And then there was the bright red spray of blood across the floor, walls and vanity

“The mystery deepens with oddball elements and entanglements: Russian strippers and escorts, and a rumored Wexford gambling den...”

attesting to the violence of the act. This was clearly not your run-of-the-mill suicide.

But was it murder? To some the savagery of the method would suggest that but the investigative report indicated that there was no evidence anyone else had been in the room.

And just what exactly had happened eight days earlier? That’s when 45-year-old Elizabeth Calvert, left her job as an attorney with HunterMclean a prestigious Savannah law firm, went home to the Yellow Jacket to change clothes, then burning with anger, hopped in her Mini Cooper and drove to Sea Pines Center. As she strode across the pavement, surely she had no idea what awaited her and her husband who’d gone there a few minutes earlier. Was John Calvert, 47, already dead by the time she crossed Gerwing’s threshold? Or had they been kidnapped or spirited out by unknown others?

All these questions persist.

With an eye to the mystery’s 10-year anniversary coming up, writers Ryan and Ovens set out on an exhaustive quest for answers.

They filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and poured over 600-plus pages of documents. They also reviewed an ocean’s worth of news, broadcast and social media stories. Along with talking to former Packet reporters Donnelly and Brownstein, the authors sat down with Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner and his lead investigators on the case, Angela Viens and Bob Bromage. Rounding out their investigation, Ryan and Ovens interviewed forensics specialists, studied crime scene photos and pathology reports and spoke with people who had known the missing couple and Gerwing.

The authors’ book “Deceit, Disappearance & Death on Hilton Head Island,” explores the compelling story behind the story. The mystery deepens with oddball elements and entanglements: Russian strippers and escorts, a rumored Wexford gambling den, an unusual three-way relationship, a puzzling boat sighting on Calibogue Sound, used tractor deals with Kazakhstan, abandoned cars, purchases of large drop cloths and Latex gloves, and oh so much more.

It’s curious stuff for those who like to believe we live in paradise, where nothing bad ever happens. LL

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CLASSIC MEMORIES From left: The Heritage Classic Committee, before it went plaid; The Brick House in Brattonsville, York County; John Gettys Smith with Arnold Palmer, the first Heritage champion.

Back in the day

j HOW IT WAS Top: Nelle and Ora Elliott Smith back in the day at Harbour Town; Middle: John Newcombe and Rod Laver hold a plaque after playing in Sea Pines on CBS Sports; Bottom: The Smith family — Gettys, Ora Elliott and Spencer about 1965.

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DYNAMIC MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUO NELLE AND ORA ELLIOTT SMITH SHARE THE STORY OF THE MAKING OF HILTON HEAD IN THEIR FAMILY MEMOIR STORY BY BOB STAVNITSKI

John F. Kennedy was in the White House when the Smith family arrived on Hilton Head in 1963.

“Close your eyes.” Nelle Smith beckons with her Lowcountry drawl, “Take deeps breaths, use your imagination, and think peaceful thoughts. It was a quiet simpler time, almost all dirt roads, no traffic and definitely no traffic lights.” The words are from the forward of the memoir “Paradise: Memories of Hilton Head in the Early Days,” written by Nelle and her daughter, Ora. It’s about living with their larger-than-life family patriarch John Gettys Smith, who was recruited by Charles Fraser for the position of vice president of public relations in the early years of the development of Sea Pines.

“It’s paradise... If I get the job, we are moving. It’s the chance of a lifetime,” Smith beamed, after his first interview with Charles Fraser. To support their family of two young boys and a baby sister, the Smiths were working as teachers in his hometown of York, S.C. They also wrote for the Rock Hill newspaper and worked tirelessly as volunteers in historic preservation. The couple were among the first to bring attention to the dilapidated ruins of the nearby historic Brattonsville Plantation and several buildings that, in 1971, were recognized by

the National Registry of Historic Places.

When Smith got his new job offer, Nelle packed up the family, armed with a copy of the “Hilton Head Good Dirt Roads" map and headed to the Lowcountry. “After we went over the bridge to Hilton Head, it seemed to take forever to get to the south end of the Island.” Nelle remembered. They arrived at the employee housing that Fraser had built outside the Ocean gate. These were modest cinderblock villas with kitchenettes that reminded Nelle of airline galleys. “Obviously planned by a bachelor,” she said. The buildings have stood the test of time, known today as the Cordillo Cabanas.

The William Hilton Inn on South Forest Beach was the biggest landmark on the island with its 80 oceanfront rooms. The lodging was Fraser’s first high-profile offering on the island. There was no Harbour Town lighthouse and nothing between Coligny Beach and Sea Pines Circle and all the way to little Palmetto Bay Marina. There was a ninehole golf course and a few early homes in Port Royal Plantation.

The north end had a smattering of low-slung homes and cottages, many belonging to longtime Gullah families. Palmetto Dunes was wilderness

used occasionally for shooting outings of the North Carolina Gun Club. The rest of the island was primarily wilderness.

The Smiths lived on a employee discount priced third-row ocean lot in Sea Pines, just a stone’s throw away from both the soon-to-be constructed Sea Pines Plantation Club and the Sea Pines Beach Club. Here, they built an airy comfortable beach home where they raised their children. The Smiths were one of only 12 families living in Sea Pines year-round. Their home, to no one’s surprise, eventually met the wrath of a wrecking ball and was replaced by a much larger and luxurious dwelling by subsequent homeowners.

Imagine Hilton Head as a “Field of Dreams.”

Fraser built it, and Smith made them come.

Highlights of Smith’s innovations for Sea Pines include networking through Jack Nicklaus to bring famed golf course designer Pete Dye in to create the Harbour Town Golf Links.

John was a co-founder and chairman of the Heritage Classic Golf Tournament and the CBS Tournament of Champions, which brought tennis greats of the ’60s and early ’70s and a national television audience to the stadium court at Harbour Town.

The Smiths also started the Family Circle Cup, an exciting annual event on the women’s professional tennis circuit that was a great success at the Harbour Town Racquet Club before moving to Charleston.

In 1971, Smith approached his wife with another chance of a lifetime. "Guess what Nelle!

I’ve just signed an option for the No. 1 one spot at Harbour Town for a shop for us,” he said.

That was the unassuming beginnings of Nelle’s Harbour Shop, a business she originally did not want to start but continues today under new ownership. The oldest gift shop in continuous operation on the island has been run successfully and with great charm by Nelle and her daughter, Ora, for 25 years. LL

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The RBC Heritage reflects our love of community, as they are a major contributor to the local economy, bringing in almost $100 million dollars annually to our state. The Heritage Classic Foundation donates nearly $3 million each year to our local charities.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Hilton Head Island resident Steve Wilmot sent us the following letter about what being a local means to him. Wilmot is tournament director of the RBC Heritage Presented

by Boeing. LOCAL Life welcomes letters to the editor and comments to our website. Write to lance. hanlin@wearelocallife.com

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1: characterized by or relating to position in space: having a definite spatial form or location 2: of, relating to, or characteristic of a particular place: not general or widespread: of, relating to, or applicable to part of a whole 3: primarily serving the needs of a particular limited district of a public conveyance: making all the stops on a route

Here in the Lowcountry, we help each other I WAS NOT BORN HERE BUT THIS IS TRULY HOME.

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BY STEVE WILMOT

CLASSIC EXAMPLE Steve Wilmot is tournament director for the RBC Heritage Presented

by Boeing, president of the Heritage Classic Foundation and vice chairman of the Tournament Advisory Council for the PGA Tour.

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I had moved to Myrtle Beach in January of 1986 to work with the Carolina’s PGA Section. I was working an event in Charleston and ran into Cary Corbitt and he invited me down to Hilton Head Island to interview for a job in Sea Pines’ Pro Sports department.

I got the job and moved to Hilton Head Island on August 20, 1986.

When I first took the job with Sea Pines, I only thought I would be on Hilton Head Island for 10 months. Sea Pines was in bankruptcy and the future of the tournament was uncertain. A group of Hilton Head businessmen came together and created the Heritage Classic Foundation. They saved the tournament and allowed me to stay on and continue to do the job I loved.

I am a Southerner at heart, being from South Jersey, Exit 4 on the Jersey Turnpike.

I went to college in Greensboro, N.C. After my first semester, my parents knew they lost me. Whether it was the Southern way, the Southern hospitality, the Southern belles – I had a true sense of being home.

It’s a different way of life and I liked the laid-back feel.

Hilton Head is unique because so many of its residents are retired but they continue to give back and be a part of the community. This island is so volunteer based and full of people who give back. It’s amazing to think about our 1,200 volunteers. The RBC Heritage is just one of their passions, so many of them dedicate their time to other worthy events and causes around Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head Islanders want to do the right thing. They want to be a part of this community, they want to give back, they don’t just want to benefit from the community.

They want Hilton Head Island to be successful as a whole. Whenever the Heritage Classic Foundation has needed to ask the town’s community and business leaders for help they have always said, “Yes is the answer!

Now what is the question?” That is how this community works. We help each other.

I get to travel across the country to visit other PGA Tour events. Many of them are in beautiful communities, but nothing is as beautiful to me as the drive over the bridge to Hilton Head Island. LL

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THESE THREE FOLKS ARE JUST A FEW OF THE LEGION OF LOCALS WHO DESCEND ON THE RBC HERITAGE PRESENTED BY BOEING EVERY YEAR. NOT TO WATCH THE GOLF. NOT TO ENJOY THE ISLAND’S BIGGEST COCKTAIL PARTY. BUT TO GIVE BACK.

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STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN + PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK STAFF Since its inception, the Heritage has always been able to count on the support of the community. Volunteering at the tournament has become almost a rite of passage, a badge of honor that marks you as a true local.

At every level, you’ll find locals chipping in. They’re driving around golfers.

They’re working the concession stands. They’re keeping the parking lots in some semblance of order.

And not a single one of them will consider what they’re doing work.

Instead, they’ll see it for what it is: a chance to be a part of an annual event that has come to define our island home. To put their own mark on its long and storied history, no matter how small the part they play. It’s not giving back. It’s being involved.

It would be impossible to shine the spotlight on all the deserving volunteers who are giving so freely of their time at this year’s tournament. But across the following pages, you’ll meet a cross section of locals who have become indispensable parts of the tournament, putting their own mark across decades of service.

We thank them for all they do, and look forward to seeing them at this year’s Heritage.

The Heritage would not be possible without its dedicated team of local volunteers.

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THE VOICE OF THE HERITAGE

Charles Perry is a man who loves his job.

When you get his voicemail, you’ll be serenaded by his Thurl Ravenscroft-esque tones singing, “Everybody calls somebody sometime.”

When you get the man himself, he greets you with a hearty, “This is the voice of the Heritage.” Even if you’re not calling him for a magazine story on how he is, in fact, the voice of the Heritage, you’ll likely still hear it.

“Nine times out of 10, I’ll say that.

Somebody tagged me with that many years ago,” he said. “I have fun with it, especially this time of year.”

It’s a moniker he comes by honestly.

Now entering his 32nd year as the man behind the bellowing pronouncements on Harbour Town Golf Link’s ninth green, Perry relishes his role as announcer. With every golfer that approaches, you’ll hear Perry’s voice letting you know who they are, where they’re from and if they’ve won the Heritage in the past.

“Up until last year, I would gather bios on all the players – where they’re from, what college they went to, big wins, their world ranking … all kinds of information and give that out to the spectators.

Then the PGA decided perhaps that was more information than was needed,” he said. “This makes it easier, certainly.”

Even with the PGA scaling back, Perry still makes it a point to share his love of golf with the fans. After announcing, he’ll circulate among the crowd, wowing them with his in-depth knowledge of

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Doesn’t your nest egg deserve as much attention as your golf game?

SO TO SPEAK Charles Perry announces professional golfers as they arrive at the ninth green during the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

golf trivia. It’s an admirable effort, especially when you consider the oxygen tank that awaits him when he returns to his post.

“In 2007 I was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. They gave me a year to live.

And I have survived it,” said Perry. Defeating cancer was just the start of a slew of health issues including several bouts of pneumonia and MRSA that would necessitate a complete rebuild of his esophagus.

But as much as disease attacked his lungs, it could not stop the booming voice they create.

Perry had the surgery Feb. 1, 2007 and was in the hospital for 10 days; after recuperating and back to the hospital, he worked the tournament for a couple days.

“I was a little weak because I was going through chemo and radiation for a year.

But it didn’t affect my voice,” he said.

It goes to show there’s power in positive thinking. There’s strength in being the kind of person who would brighten a person’s day with a humorous voicemail message, just as there’s strength in being the kind of person who works to improve his community. As a founder of the island’s youth center and rec center and the first chair of the Town of Hilton Head’s Parks & Recreation Commission, he’s certainly put his stamp on our hometown.

“The good Lord has given me a few talents – one is speaking, the other is giving back to the community. That’s what my life has been about, really.” LL

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Marti Willits AN EYE ON THE BALL

It’s an unseasonably warm February morning, and Marti Willits is ready for her closeup. As one of around 160 Heritage volunteers, she’s positioned along the first green at Harbour Town Golf Links, where cameras shoot her from further down the fairway. The cameras are there to film the latest commercial for RBC Bank, and to be fair, they’re all trained on golfer Dustin Johnson. But Willits is still having a blast as an extra.

“Well, it was different! And fun,” she said, her trademark enthusiasm lighting up every word. “I was close enough that I could get some good pictures … I’ve never done anything like that, so why not?”

Not that Willits tends to get star struck. Far from it. In her own words, she admires these golfers’ expertise. “I’d love to be a good golfer, but I’m not,” she said with a laugh. “Never was, never will be.”

There’s precious little time for Willits to get star struck anyway, as she can generally be found behind the last group, deep in communications with her volunteers on the ShotLink committee.

What is ShotLink?

“My favorite answer to that is that we make the announcers look good,” she said. The ShotLink committee is a small army of volunteers who track each shot using a sophisticated system of lasers, two on each fairway and two on each green. Willits and her team use the technology to give everyone from the

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ISLAND GETAWAY IS PROUD TO HOST SOME OF THE FINEST PLAYERS ON THE PGA TOUR. CALLING HER SHOTS Marti Willits is part of the ShotLink committee, which tracks each golfer's shots during the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

PGA, CBS and the on-course announcers a reading on shot distance and distance to the hole with pin-point precision.

And it’s this team, this small army of nearly 200 volunteers, who keep Willits coming back year after year. “They are a big part of why I do what I do. Our volunteers are fun, they work hard, but they know I’m going to tease them and they come right back at me.”

Willits, now in her 25th year as a Heritage volunteer, began her time with the tournament as one of the first six women to serve as marshals. Before women began marshaling, there was no end to confusion.

“I had a gentleman call me asking, ‘Can I speak to Marty?’ And I said, ‘This is Marti.’

There was this long pause and I said, ‘You were expecting a man, weren’t you?’ And it turned out he was.”

From that inauspicious start began a long period of service to the tournament that Willits looks back on fondly as she gears up for another year. She remembers seeing Tiger Woods hit one over the trees on No. 8 during his sole Heritage appearance. She remembers Jordan Spieth honoring his Heritage commitment immediately after winning the Masters.

“I just thoroughly enjoyed each tournament,” she said. “There were tournaments where we were so cold we froze, and tournaments where we were so hot we roasted. We’ve had heavy wind one year where we had to cancel Sunday’s program. It’s been fun to see some of the golfers who are now on the Champion tour come through. It’s a fun week.” LL

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Bill Evans THE GO-TO GUY

Bill Evans’ job as a tournament volunteer is technically communications.

But what he does goes way beyond simply hopping on a radio. He’s a problem solver, a firefighter, a lifeline to the PGA and occasionally a referee.

“Any time we have weather delays it gets intense. You’re like a dam holding back water. Everyone wants to have the same answer right now,” he said.

“It’s where some of my background as a principal comes in.”

In fact, Evans was the principal at Hilton Head Island High School when he first began volunteering in 1987.

One of his counselors was helping with the tournament’s standard bearers program and had enlisted the help of around 50 students. And if you’ve ever been around 50 high schoolers, you know how it can get. “It was a little bit of chaos,” he said. “I just stayed there for a while and helped get kids in order.

That evolved into me taking over standard-bearer job.”

Evans’ impressive job wrangling standard bearers made him the ideal candidate for a new communications program the tournament started shortly after. As the tournament grew, the need arose for someone to field the multitude of questions and phone calls aimed at then-tournament director Mike Stevens. Evans, his friend Sonny Graham and Lonny Ross struck on the communications program.

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RADIO PLAY Bill Evans experiences the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing from the communications shed.

to-day questions and get them off the back of the tournament director and staff.

Everything from refilling coolers with ice, checking on porta potties, getting medics to someone with an injury, to trash pickup. All that started to filter to us,” he said.

The communications team expanded and quickly became the nerve center of the entire tournament. Evans hands out somewhere around 140 radios to an elite network of volunteers who serve as the eyes and ears to the tournament, with Evans monitoring the entire event from the communications shed. “There are long periods of quiet and boredom filled in with some pretty intense moments,” he said. “I think the first time someone was having a heart attack, that jumps to mind.”

Evans was quick to dispatch EMS, and was quick to praise their rapid response.

A broken ankle or arm is rare, but they do happen, too. Evans said he’s seen almost everything.

“Most every issue has an answer to it.

There are very few things that come up that haven’t come up before. Maybe only once before,” he said. “But that’s the nice thing about Ed Brown and I being in there.

It’s kind of like ‘Oh yeah, we’ve dealt with that before.’” LL

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Q+A Celebrity Connection: Jim Nantz

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LOCAL TIES Jim Nantz and his wife, Courtney, are members at Haig Point Club on Daufuskie Island. They also bring their children and stay in Sea Pines each Heritage week.

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TELEVISION ANNOUNCER JIM NANTZ IS THE VOICE OF MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS IN THE MODERN ERA. You’ve heard him call the Final Four basketball championships, the Masters and other tournaments on the PGA Tour, NFL games and Super Bowls, along with other prominent events aired on CBS over the years.

Nantz even has been on the stand admiring floats at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York.

Born in Charlotte and raised in New Orleans and New Jersey, Nantz, 58, is the consummate professional. He has won countless Emmy and other industry awards and is the admiration of sports fans worldwide for his articulate commentary coverage for TV viewers since 1985.

CBS Sports always has been his home base, as it will be again this month at the RBC Heritage golf tournament.

Nantz is a longtime advocate of research for Alzheimer’s disease, which took his father. He’s also politically inclined and an author and a partner in a private label wine enterprise. He lives in Pebble Beach, Calif., with his wife, and is a member at Haig Point Club on Daufuskie Island.

LOCAL Life chatted with him as he was preparing for his March Madness duties. Here are some excerpts from the exchange:

BETWEEN THE HEADSET: Residents of the Carolinas and Georgia adore you and feel a real connection to you. Is the feeling mutual? [Jim Nantz] I'm in love with the Lowcountry. Its people, the vibe, the pace of life. It’s one of the greatest weeks of the year for me and my family. I completely understand why so many people want to move there.

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celebrity What makes the RBC Heritage a special golf tournament? [JN] There are a lot of factors that go into the RBC Heritage being such a special tournament. We always get a great field there.

The list of past champions reads like it's a collection of World Golf Hall of Famers. Then, of course, there is the setting.

Harbour Town has always been regarded as one of the crown jewels of golf courses on the PGA Tour. It's challenging and beautiful at the same time.

How can you top back-to-back weeks at Augusta and Hilton Head Island?

Is anything better than that on your schedule? [JN] It’s quite a combo. I look at it more like a three-week stretch: Final Four, Masters and Hilton Head.

My family is with me the entire time on the road. We rent houses the last two weeks, which makes it more like a home environment. I love all three legs of the journey, but the payoff is having the week in Sea Pines with my wife and children. We treasure every minute of it.

What are the most memorable sports moments in your broadcasting career? [JN] Most of my favorite on-air memories have taken place at Augusta National. This year, I broadcast the Final Four for the 33rd time. Same number of years at the Masters. Plus, I've called a bunch of Super Bowls. There is something about the Masters though that really touches my soul. Whether it was being on the call for Jack's historic sixth green jacket or Tiger and Phil's first.

Or my college (University of Houston) teammate Fred Couples win in 1992.

The number of fantastic memories is endless. I've been so fortunate to be there.

Describe the Haig Point experience... its golf, nature and lifestyle. [JN] Haig Point is a special place. I've been going there since it opened (1986). I love dropping out of this chaotic world that most of us reside in 24/7. It's truly one of the best places in the world to surround yourself with peace, family and friendship. The golf course is awesome, too. All in all, it’s a fabulous experience, and I would recommend it to anyone. LL

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PART-TIME VACATION When not on the air during Heritage week, Jim Nantz enjoys spending time with his family at the beach, riding bikes, playing miniature golf and watching Gregg Russell perform under the Liberty Oak.

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SIX BODY WEIGHT EXERCISES TO KEEP YOU FIT WHEREVER YOU ARE STORY BY OTTO BAYNES PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE RITTERBECK

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If you travel frequently, you know how hard it can be to stick to a fitness routine while on the road. You're usually dealing with underequipped and overpopulated hotel fitness centers, ridiculously expensive gym day passes, or just no fitness options nearby whatsoever. This problem can strike at home, too; maybe you live in a rural area far from any gyms, or simply can't make time in your schedule for yet another trip out.

Whatever the case, it's always possible to get a pretty thorough workout no matter where you are and what equipment might be on hand. You just have to be prepared with a good lineup of exercises that leverage your own body weight to provide resistance.

Take a few minutes to get the proper form of these exercises down pat, and you'll be able to keep pace with your fitness goals no matter where life takes you.

Try this workout:

NO GYM, NO EQUIPMENT, NO PROBLEM. It's not necessary to do all of these exercises in one session, and in fact it's best to mix them up. They should at least be enough to allow you to maintain your current level of fitness until you can get to better circumstances, and you may even see gains if you plot everything out correctly and stick to a regular schedule.

1. BICYCLE CRUNCH Areas Worked: Abs The bicycle crunch is superior to the standard crunch as it's easier to get the form right, and you're a lot less likely to strain your back by doing it wrong since you aren't pulling forward. It also works all of the different areas of your abs very thoroughly, though you'll want to alternate having your legs on and off the ground to proportionally work the lower and middle abs correspondingly.

2. BURPEES

Areas Worked: Cardiovascular System, Thighs, Butt, Lower Back, Abs, Arms, Chest, Shoulders

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Burpees are so thorough in working your entire body, it's almost possible to just do them as your only body weight exercise. The only issue is that they'll probably tire you out too fast to work every muscle group effectively, so you'll also want to supplement with some more targeted exercises to really build strength. You'll want to consider your body weight when planning out how many burpees to do, as the higher it is, the more intense this exercise will be.

3. JUMPING JACKS / JUMP ROPE

5. PLANKS Areas Worked: Abs, Back,

Areas Worked: Cardiovascular System, Thighs, Calves, Butt, Abs, Forearms, Wrists, Hands, Back

Chest, Shoulders

Planks are a great choice for newcomers to workouts (or those who have been dormant for a while) to build up strength as it simply involves holding a relatively simple position resting on the forearms. That doesn't mean it isn't an intense workout for the muscles involved, however! There are a variety of more exotic variants that target different muscle groups, such as the reverse plank which puts more emphasis on the lower back and rear end.

A jump rope is very inexpensive and can be easily tucked away in luggage, but jumping jacks also work just as well. This is a great exercise as it can be employed either for sustained cardiovascular training, or as a means to quickly get the body into anaerobic mode and warm up prior to doing your muscle-building routine.

6. PUSH-UPS

Areas Worked: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Abs

4. MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS Areas Worked:

Cardiovascular System, Thighs, Hips, Abs, Chest, Arms The mountain climber is a bit like running in place while in a plank position, and as such can give you a cardio workout in addition to working a variety of muscle groups. They'll work the abs the hardest, however, so you may want to do these on alternate days with similarly targeted exercises like the bicycle crunch.

The basic push-up has been around this long for a reason; it's a highly effective means of working the chest, abs and shoulders that can be done just about anywhere. It's important to note that the push-up doesn't do much to work the biceps or forearm flexors, however, so it's not a complete arm workout. A common complaint that stops push-up efforts cold is pain in the wrists while doing them; proper form can actually be a little tricky, so investing in handsets may be worthwhile. They take the strain off your hands and ensure you aren't letting your elbows get into the wrong position, and they're small and light enough to make it into luggage. LL

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INGREDIENTS ½ ounce lime juice ½ ounce agave ½ ounce blood orange puree 4 fresh mint leaves Splash of sodium-free club soda

DIRECTIONS: [1] Muddle the mint along with the lime juice and agave in a Collins glass. [2] Add ice and the rest of the ingredients. [3] Top with sodium-free club soda.

[4] Garnish with fresh mint.

INGREDIENTS 1/8-1/4 cup of blueberries 1 rosemary sprig stripped 1 ounce honey 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 4 ounces sparkling mineral water Ice

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DIRECTIONS: [1] Combine coconut water, cucumbers, lime juice, stevia and mint leaves. [2] Let chill for 1 to 2 hours and then serve.

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The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing has never underestimated the power of a party. From its first year in 1969, the tournament has been a social event wrapped around a golf contest.

To commemorate this year’s 50th tournament, organizers wanted to do something BIG, and did they ever. They toasted the start of a 50-day celebration by wrapping the 90-feet-tall Harbour Town lighthouse in — what else? — plaid.

GARY T. BEZILLA, MBA 400 Merchant Street Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 843-681-1400 gary.bezilla@wfadvisors.com It wasn’t exactly a surprise because it was impossible to keep the work under wraps. It took a crew using blow torches and rollers four days to turn the lighthouse’s usual red and white stripes into red plaid. The finishing touch was to add the RBC logo and a golden 50 onto the middle of the lighthouse.

Then, in true Heritage spirit, the organizers had a little party under the Liberty Oak to celebrate.

THE PERFECT LANDSCAPE Local artist Linda Hartough painted this beautiful image of the 18th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links. The course is home to this month's RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

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“More than 150,000 people are expected to mill around Harbour Town”

RBC HERITAGE PRESENTED BY BOEING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

We take our Heritage festivities very, very seriously and always have.

How many golf tournaments have a parade featuring a fife and drum corps band and bagpipes? And who else uses minutemen in tri-cornered hats to fire off a canon as the reigning champion tees off a shot into the Calibogue Sound?

And don’t forget to “Get Your Plaid On!” You’ll see lots and lots of plaid jackets, hats, shorts, you name it.

There is an excellent reason we go gaga over “our” Heritage. It’s because it is OUR Heritage. The inaugural golf tournament 49 years ago put Hilton Head Island on the map and created a focal point for the entire area. Only three other PGA tournaments have been played on the same course for 50 years, one of them being the Masters. It is the event of the year for the entire state of South Carolina.

This year’s festivities began on Feb. 18, exactly 50 days before the tournament kicks off with the Pro-Am Presented by Boeing at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 9. There are two other Pro-Ams on April 10, the Tartan Invitational at Atlantic Dunes and the RBC Heritage Pro-Am at Harbour Town.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Pro-Am registration, Pro-Am headquarters at Plantation Golf Club 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 9 Pro-Am registration, Pro-Am headquarters at Plantation Golf Club 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Monday Pro-Am Presented by Boeing pairings brunch, Champions ballroom at the Harbour Town Clubhouse 9:30 a.m.

Parade begins at the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town and the opening ceremony is at the 18th green 10 a.m.

Monday Pro-Am Presented by Boeing, First and 10th tees 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.* Monday Pro-Am Presented by Boeing awards party, Champions ballroom at the Harbour Town Clubhouse 6:30 p.m.* TUESDAY, APRIL 10 Pro practice rounds - all day Pro-Am registration, Pro-Am headquarters at Plantation Golf Club 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Coca-Cola Youth Day, which includes PGA Tour Pro meet-and greet with “Plaid About Reading” winners 2-3 p.m.

PLAYERS TO WATCH Many Heritage favorites are returning for this year's tournament, including (top, from left) Matt Kuchar, Brandt Snedeker, Jim Furyk and Graeme McDowell.

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Putting contest on putting green 3-4 p.m.

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RBC Heritage Pro-Am draw party, Champions ballroom at the Harbour Town Clubhouse 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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The attention turns to the opening round of The RBC Heritage on April 12. But don’t worry, there are plenty of parties ringing the course, including five clubs, three skyboxes, Wine @ Nine, Michelob Ultra 19th hole and Tito’s Stillhouse. More than 150,000 people are expected to mill around Harbour Town where 132 golfers will compete to make the cut and play into the weekend where anywhere from 70 to 90 players will vie for their own tartan jacket.

The tournament’s general sponsor, the Heritage Classic Foundation, isn’t just a party host. It is a year-round charitable powerhouse that has raised more than $36 million for scholarships since the foundation began in 1987.

Every year, local nonprofits set up vendor booths at the tournament, making it convenient for patrons to donate money. It’s a tradition that began during the first year, thanks to Sea Pines Resort founder Charles Fraser.

Cheers to 50 years! LL

RBC HERITAGE EVENTS CONTINUED WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 RBC Heritage Pro-Am, starting on the first and and 10th tees 7:15 a.m. – 7 p.m.* Tartan Invitational at Atlantic Dunes breakfast and registration, Plantation Club 8:30 a.m.

Tartan Invitational at Atlantic Dunes, shotgun start 10 a.m.

RBC Heritage Pro-Am awards reception for morning group, Champions ballroom at the Harbour Town Clubhouse 2 p.m.* Tartan Invitational at Atlantic Dunes awards reception, Plantation Club 2:30 p.m.* RBC Heritage Pro-Am awards reception for afternoon group, Champions ballroom at the Harbour Town Clubhouse 7 p.m.* THURSDAY, APRIL 12 First round starting on the first and 10th tees 7:20 a.m.-6:30 p.m.* FRIDAY, APRIL 13 Second round starting on the first and 10th tees 7:20 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.* SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Plaid Nation Day - Wear plaid!

Third Round - All players start on the first tee 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.* Plaid Nation Day contests on the Heritage Lawn noon-2 p.m.

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IT'S SHOWTIME! Familiar sights at the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing include the Saturday flyover, the blimp, sharply dressed volunteers (Jim Hicks) and Sir William Innes.

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50 Great moments in Heritage history SINCE 1969, THE PGA TOUR TOURNAMENT AT HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS HAS BEWITCHED US.

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Whether it was the very first Heritage Classic or today’s RBC Heritage presented by Boeing, moments have been burned into our brains. We’ve watched routs, runs, collapses, and extended duels. Dull? Never. Winnowing and then ranking moments most memorable is nearly impossible and fraught with debate, but here’s our version. We invite you to discuss them with friends over a libation, in true Heritage style. While it’s really only its 49th birthday but 50th tournament, the Heritage Classic Foundation couldn’t wait and is celebrating with a cocktail-inspired chant “Cheers to 50 years!” Hear, hear!

4. LOVE STRUCK

Then 23-year-old Davis Love III begins his Heritage dominance with his first win in 1987. He goes on to win four more times and remains the youngest, and winningest, tournament champion. He played every year between 1986 and 2011, and again in 2014, 2016 and 2017. He finished in the top 10 on 11 occasions.

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1. PALMER PUTS US ON THE MAP

We start with the inaugural tournament on Thanksgiving weekend 1969. We’ve been grateful, and given thanks, for this event every single year since. Arnold Palmer, one of the most popular players in golf, wins the first Heritage Classic, thereby cementing the future of the tournament, a fledgling resort called Sea Pines, and the prosperity of an island few could have found on a map. Hilton Head’s population in 1969? 4,000 people. It’s now more than 10 times that with 2.6 million visitors each year.

2. SPORTSMANSHIP

Brian Davis calls a two-stroke penalty on himself in 2010 because his club brushed a single reed on a playoff hole against Jim Furyk. Furyk was declared the winner and the PGA Tour made a video emphasizing the honor and integrity that the Brit Davis displayed. He played the Heritage five more times, but didn’t crack the top 10.

3. SPRING FEVER

A staple of spring begins. In 1983, the Heritage settles into its long-time time slot of the week after the Masters. There was an exemption to that date nearly 30 years later, but that comes further down the list.

5. NICK OF TIME

Jack Nicklaus wins his first tournament in 1975 after three previous tries. Nicklaus helped design the course with Pete Dye and perhaps enjoyed a little home field advantage. He finished in the top 10 in four of his six starts.

6. CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?

The fate of the tournament was in jeopardy when Verizon ended its sponsorship in 2010.

Local governments offered lines of credit and Gov. Nikki Haley joined negotiations with potential sponsors. Uncertainty about the tournament’s future bumped it from its typical week after the Masters to two weeks after the Masters.

MOHS SURGERY & DERMATOLOGY 7. SPONSORSHIP SOARS

9. FOUNDATION FUNDS

The Heritage Classic Foundation, the tournament’s organizer, hands out more than $2.9 million in 2017 to charitable organizations, the arts, medical institutions and for college scholarships. It brings its charitable impact to $36 million to date.

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RBC and Boeing sign a five-year sponsorship in 2012, ending speculation about the tournament’s near future. The tournament returned to its traditional post-Masters week on the PGA Tour calendar.

8. HOMEGROWN HERO

LOOK WELL. BE WELL.

Wesley Bryan in 2017 becomes the first South Carolinian to win the tournament, starting Sunday four strokes back. He sets the lowest average score of 67.75. His dad, George, played in the Heritage in 2004.

10. MILLER MAINTAINS

Johnny Miller sees a 10-stroke lead shrink in 1973 to only 4 after carding 40 on back nine on that Saturday. He says “this is the easiest course in the world to choke on I’ve ever seen.” It’s a phrase repeated many times over the years. Miller survived to win, keeping his composure despite two streakers who ran nude on the course.

11. BLUE ANGELS

RBC and Boeing extend their sponsorships past 2020. A collective loud sigh of relief emits from the entire region.

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13. SAM IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Sam Sneed makes the cut at age 67 in 1978, stealing the headlines from that year’s low-key champion Hubert Green. Green started Sunday five shots back and fired a 67 on a blustery Sunday.

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Rain was the theme for the 1980 tournament, leading to a plethora of triple bogeys and protracted play into Monday, which required a 19th hole to determine the winner, Doug Tewell. It was the first Heritage playoff.

19. SWEET SEPTEMBER

The tournament shifts from Thanksgiving weekend to September in 1973, providing better playing conditions.

15. HALE STORM

Records fall like dominoes in 1994. Hale Irwin sets a course record with 18-under, winning 22 years after his first Heritage victory, beating that winning score by 13 strokes. It’s Irwin’s third Heritage win.

20. TOM'S TRIUMPH

Tom Watson wins in 1979 with what was then a tournament record of 14-under.

16. A GOOD ROGERING

Then a relatively unknown player Bill Rogers in 1981 bests Hale Irwin, setting the stage for Rogers’ best year ever, winning six times, including The Open played that year at Royal St. George’s.

21. A PUTT TO REMEMBER

Loren Roberts putts his way to victory in 1996 with a 45-footer on the 18th and a record 19-under that stood for 13 years.

22. LOVE 'N IT

Davis Love III wins the tournament a second time in 1991 after struggling on the tour after his father was killed in a plane crash three years earlier.

17. BOTTOMS UP

18. ALL HALE THE CHAMP

Hale Irwin wins his first tournament in 1971. He played every year but one between 1969 and 1995, wins two more times. His winning rounds were 279 (1971) , 272 (1973), and 266 (1994).

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Peter Lonard wins in 2005 with a 75 on his final round.

He buys a round for dozens of volunteers. It was his only PGA Tour win. He returned to Heritage four more times and never finished higher than 36th.

23. TWICE AS NICE

Fresh from a Players win, Davis Love III wins again with 15-under in 1992.

24. NO LOVE

In 1993, Davis Love III misses the cut with a second round 79. No three-peat for him.

25. HARSH HERITAGE

Wind and cold made the tournament challenging in 1982. Tom Watson and Frank Conner head to three-hole playoff and Watson prevails.

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Nick Faldo wins in 1984 after a 20th spot the week before at the Masters. He matches the course record and sets one for being the first player to post scores in the 60s all four days.

There have been more than 30 all-60s shooters since, including six in 2015 alone.

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33. PRICE WAS RIGHT

Nick Price wins in 1997 by 6 strokes and raves about the strategy required to win at Harbour Town.

27. KILLER 'B'

Bernhard Langer wins the 1985 Heritage the week after winning the Masters. It took a one-hole playoff against Bobby Watkins to do so.

Davis Love III wins again in 1998, finishing 18-under and leaving the field in the dust. He was seven shots ahead of second-place finisher Glen Day and 10 strokes ahead of third-place finishers Phil Mickelson and Payne Stewart.

36. A PLAYOFF TO REMEMBER 30. PAYNE'S GAIN

A year after winning, Greg Norman misses the cut in 1989. Payne Stewart dominates every round, setting a new course record of 16-under.

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35. CINKING FEELING

Stewart Cink birdies three of the last four holes to win by two in 2000. It’s the most crowded leaderboard to date with six people finishing tied for third.

It takes five playoff holes over two days for Jose Coceres to beat Billy Mayfair in 2001, setting a record for playoff holes.

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In 1990, Payne Stewart wins again for the first back-to-back champion and his first playoff win.

28. FUZZY FINISHES

Fuzzy Zoeller avoids a possible four-man playoff with a birdie on the 18th hole in 1986.

32. BOB BOUNCES BACK

29. SHARK ATTACK

Greg Norman opens in 1988 with a 65 but was four back on Sunday. He fires a 66 to win. It’s his only win in 17 Heritages.

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Bob Tway finds magic in 1995 after a long career drought. He beats Nolan Henke after a second playoff hole, earning comeback-player-of-theyear later that season.

37. JUSTIN TIME

Davis Love III hits a 62 in 2002, a first round record, but Justin Leonard wins for the first time, posting one stroke less than Heath Slocum. Love winds up 4 shots behind the winner.

38. LOVE TAP

Woody Austin entertains the crowd in 2003 with his antics, but Davis Love III beats him in a four-hole playoff after chipping in on the 18th to stay in it.

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During a wet and stormy weekend in 2014, Matt Kuchar nearly gave the tournament to Luke Donald by three putting the 17th, but Donald misses three consecutive birdie opportunities.

Kuchar wins.

39. REPEAT PERFORMANCE

Stewart Cink cards a 64 final round in 2004, leading to a record-tying five-hole playoff in which he beats Ted Purdy.

40. GOOD AND THE BADDS

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Aaron Baddeley was 14-under after three rounds in 2006 and edges out Jim Furyk by one to win.

41. WIND BREAKER

Boo Weekley wins in 2007 after a very windy Sunday. Second-place finisher Ernie Els misses another jacket, placing in the top 10 for the seventh time in 9 years.

46. ALL BUSINESS

Jim Furyk wins a 2015 playoff against Kevin Kisner, his second win. It’s the fourth playoff in five years.

43. GAY PULLS AWAY

42. WEEKLEY SPECIAL

Boo Weekley becomes the third backto-back winner in 2008. He finished 13th the following year.

Brian Gay posts 20-under in 2009, setting a course record. It’s 19 shots less than Armold Palmer’s winning round in 1969. Gay’s closest competitor is 10 strokes back, another record.

47. SECONDS ACT

Jim Furyk comes in second for a second year in a row in 2006. It takes four more years for him to take home the trophy in 2010, after Brian Davis calls a penalty on himself. Furyk wins again in 2015.

48. AMAZING GRACE

Despite a 74 second round, Branden Grace beats Luke Donald and Russel Knox in 2016, who were tied for second.

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44. FEELS LIKE HOME

Graeme McDowell wins in Sunday’s Scottish-like cold and windy conditions in 2013. A record number 92 people made the cut.

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In 1983, Fuzzy Zoeller wins on a rain-softened course. He wins again in 1986. In all, he played 19 Heritage tournaments.

50. WORTH THE WAIT

Brandt Snedeker posts a 64 early in the final day in 2011 and waits to learn his fate. He faces Luke Donald in a three-hole playoff and wins.

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PLAYER TO WATCH As much as he loves to compete at the Masters, Matt Kuchar enjoys the more laid-back atmosphere at the RBC Heritage. It doesn't hurt that his game seems tailor-made for the narrow fairways and smallish greens. Kuchar won the 2014 tournament with a stunning chip-in on Harbour Town Golf Links' closing, lighthouse hole.

How to tame Harbour Town HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS, DESIGNED IN 1969 BY ARCHITECT PETE DYE WITH THE HELP OF PROFESSIONAL GOLFER JACK NICKLAUS, IS RECOGNIZED AS AMONG THE BEST GOLF COURSES IN THE UNITED STATES. STORY BY B.C. RAUSCH PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING B.C. Rausch has worked in the world of golf - both inside and outside the ropes - for more than 30 years, tilling the turf, rubbing shoulders with the world’s best architects, and affiliating with some of the finest golf resorts. His knowledge has been learned from the ground up, literally. In a good year, he’ll log 40 rounds, qualifying him as an avid golfer.

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And while the course that challenges the world’s best golfers this month will play harder, tighter, and longer that what you and I enjoy, watching the pros and considering what the designer was trying to do can help you play this and any course better and have more fun.

A few suggestions. First, think of golf as a strategic test and each hole a puzzle to be solved: You need to think, observe and anticipate. Second, stay in the moment: Don’t think about what happened on the last hole or the last shot. Once the ball leaves the clubface, there’s nothing you can do about it. Third, choose the set of tees right for your game. This may be the most important decision you make all day, as many golfers play a course too long for their skills. Remember, you are out there to have fun, not win the RBC Heritage.

On each tee, check how the markers are pointing, where they’re directing you to hit. Be especially careful on Dye-designed courses since he often angles tees intending to confuse. Be sure to align to your target. It’s not the architect’s job to tell you where to go; that’s your responsibility as a player.

Avoiding trees and branches is vital at Harbour Town. It’s sometimes better to play short of a tree or aim to one side or the other. You may want to give up a bit of distance in order to keep the ball in play.

On the eighth hole — the most difficult hole on the course — it’s key to hit it long and right off the tee to have a decent opportunity void of trees, bunkers and lagoons on the approach shot.

Dye is a master of the “risk-reward” hole, where taking a risk should reward you with a par or better, while playing it safe means par is your best possible score. On the par-3 fourth hole, firing right at the hole — especially when it’s cut in the front left of the green — is risky. But there’s plenty of bailout room to the right and the likelihood of a twoputt par.

Several holes at Harbour Town leave a very small margin of error between greens and water hazards. On these holes, tee shots and lay-ups must be placed strategically, usually one side of the fairway or the other, to leave a straight shot in. Also, be sure to know your yardages.

New Pete Dye room in Harbour Town clubhouse

The Pete Dye Room celebrates the life and work of the World Golf Hall of Fame member, showcasing some of his other influential designs as well as how his brilliant career inspired and changed the game. In one of the most comprehensive golf course architecture museums in the world, three videos offer insight into Dye's philosophy and work ethic: In one, professional golfers and friends discuss their favorite Dye holes and courses; another relives the magic of the most famous shots on his courses; and a mini-documentary looks deeply into the creation of Harbour Town Golf Links and how Dye's process as a builder revolutionized course design and play.

Two large-scale exhibits expose the machinery integral to plying his trade: a Smithco bunker rake, which he used for shaping greens, and a life-size image of Dye using a transit – a surveying device used to measure and create angles.

Also on display in the Dye Room are an exceptional sand-table interactive exhibit that shows how Dye designed and built holes; an interactive transit that looks at a course under construction; a cross section model of a putting green; and dozens of iconic images and tales of Dye and the people he has influenced in his storied six-decade career. There are also numerous trophies and awards that provide further testament to Dye’s place in golf and golf course design.

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Take the ninth hole, a tight par 4 that usually plays around 325 yards, tempting golfers to go for the small, bunker-guarded green. But wait.

Think. The architect is counting on you making a mistake. What’s wrong with two 150-yard shots, keeping the ball in play, and easily finding the green?

Then there are the infamous Pete Dye bunkers. When you see a bunker on a hole, figure out why it’s there. More than simple hazards, bunkers are often placed to keep a ball from going out of bounds, as aiming targets, or to indicate which direction the hole is going.

The size of putting greens can vary enormously from course to course and even on the same course.

At Harbour Town, they’re mostly small, meaning there’s not much room for error. Hitting safely to the middle of any green is a good idea.

The two finishing holes play along Calibogue Sound, where the water line varies with the changing tides and there’s usually wind. At low tide it can be possible to play off the sand in the hazard (remember, playing from the hazard is like playing from a bunker where you can’t ground your club or improve your stance).

The 18th is the signature hole at Harbour Town. The entire left side is guarded by Calibogue Sound and the right side is lined with out of bounds stakes. Here, a little local knowledge helps: Aim your tee shot at the redand-white-striped lighthouse for perfect positioning. Even though the fairway is wide, the approach will still be long and tricky to a green close to the water and protected by bunkers front and back. By now you should know what to do.

All these elements of good design — bunker placement, trees, water, wind direction and strength, aiming points — may distract from your primary objective. And when they do, it’s the sign of a well-designed golf course. That’s Harbour Town Golf Links and the genius of Pete Dye. LL

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WESLEY BRYAN 2017

Driver: Callaway GBB Epic (True Temper HZRDUS Black 6.5 shaft), 8.5 degrees 3-wood: Callaway GBB Epic (True Temper HZRDUS Red 6.0 shaft), 13.5 degrees Irons: Callaway Apex Pro '16 (4-PW; True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts) Wedges: Callaway MD3 Milled (50-10S and 54-10S degrees; True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts), Callaway Mack Daddy (KEY CLUB) Putter: Odyssey Metal-X Milled #2 Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X How he won: With his Odyssey Metal-X putter on fire, Bryan moved into contention with four straight birdies on the front nine in the final round, then took the lead with a clutch birdie on the 15th hole and never looked back. He earned a onestoke victory over Luke Donald, becoming the first South Carolina native to win the Palmetto State’s only PGA Tour event.

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(KEY CLUB) Driver: Callaway XR16 Sub Zero (Fujikura Six Tour X), 8.5 degrees 3-wood: Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 816, 16 degrees Irons (3): Callaway Apex UT; (4-PW): Callaway X Forged ’13 Wedges: Callaway Mack Daddy 2 Tour Grind, 52, 56 and 60 degrees Putter: Odyssey Versa V-Line White/Black/White Ball: Titleist Pro V1x How he won: Grace led the field in par 4 scoring at Harbour Town, thanks to pinpoint accuracy from his Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 816. He finished two shots ahead of Luke Donald and Russell Knox for his first and only PGA Tour victory.

JIM FURYK 2015

Driver: Callaway Big Bertha with Oban Isawa Red shaft, 9 degrees 3-wood: Callaway Razr Fit Xtreme with Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 8.1X shaft, 15 degrees Irons: Callaway Razr X Forged (4-PW) with KBS Tour 110 R shafts Wedges: Callaway Mack Daddy 2 Tour Grind (52 and 64), Titleist Vokey Design SM4 with True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shafts, 56 degrees (KEY CLUB) Putter: Odyssey Versa No. 1 Wide Ball: Callaway Speed Regime 3 How he won: Furyk’s Odyssey Versa putter came through in the clutch, sinking birdies on two playoff holes to outlast Kevin Kisner and end a five-year victory drought.

MATT KUCHAR 2014

Driver: Bridgestone J40 430 with an Accra M4 55 prototype shaft, 9.5 degrees 3-wood: Ping G25 with a Fujikura Motore Speeder 757 X, 15 degrees Irons: Bridgestone J40 Cavity Back (5-PW with Aerotech SteelFiber i95 Constant Weight S shafts) (KEY CLUB) Wedges: Bridgestone J40 Black Oxide (52 bent to 51 degrees with a True Temper Dynamic Gold S-400 shaft); Cleveland Golf 588 (58 bent to 57 degrees with a KBS Wedge 120S Black Nickel shaft); Titleist Vokey Design (62 degrees with a True Temper Dynamic Gold S-400 shaft) Putter: Bettinardi Kuchar Model 1 Arm Lock Ball: Bridgestone B330-S How he won: Kuchar shot a final-round 64, which included a chip-in birdie from a greenside bunker on the 18th hole to come from four shots behind and claim victory.

GRAEME MCDOWELL 2013

Driver: Cleveland Classic 290 Miyazaki Kusala Indigo 56 shaft, 9 degrees 3-wood: Cleveland Launcher FL, 14 degrees Irons: Cleveland 588 MT; (5-9): Srixon Z-TX II; (PW): Cleveland 588 PF (KEY CLUB) Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX, 52 degrees; Cleveland 588 RTX, 58 degrees Putter: Odyssey White Hot #7 Ball: Srixon Z Star XV3 How he won: McDowell led the field in scrambling, converting 19 of 24 missed greens into par or better. He defeated Webb Simpson in a playoff.

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Behind the Heritage: Q+A with Lance Barrow STORY BY DEAN ROWLAND PHOTOS BY JOHN PAUL FILO

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CBS SPORTS PRODUCER LANCE BARROW LIVES A SPORTS LIFE, BEHIND THE SCENES OF MAJOR TELEVISION BROADCASTS.

And that’s just fine for the Texas native and resident who joined broadcaster Pat Summerall as an inexperienced go-fer/spotter for golf and the CBS network in 1976 after graduating from Abilene Christian University.

The 62-year-old has been the coordinating producer for CBS Sports golf since 1997 and the lead game producer for NFL on CBS from 2004 to 2017. He also assumed many other big-stage duties during his tenure.

Along the way, he and CBS Sports have earned 12 Emmy awards, and he produced major sporting events around the world from the Olympics to the Daytona 500.

Barrow will be producing the network’s coverage of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing in mid-April, one week after the Masters tournament. He hopes to be able to skip across the Sound sometime to play a round of golf at Haig Point Club, where he’s been a member for about seven years.

LOCAL Life caught up with Barrow via phone when he was in Rome, Italy. Here are some excerpts:

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What makes producing the RBC Heritage tournament a special event for you personally and for CBS? [LB] For me, coming to Hilton Head since college in the late ‘70s and working for Pat Summerall and CBS Sports, the RBC Heritage is one of the longest running golf tournaments we have done over all these years. With the lighthouse and the golf course, Calibogue Sound and all of the area around it, it’s very recognizable for people anywhere, even if you’re not a golfer. For golfers, it’s one of the most recognizable golf courses in the country and the world. It’s a great tradition and comes on the week after

the Masters. It’s one of the great weeks of the year.

Talk about the production and logistics of producing the RBC Heritage. Number of cameras, holes covered, angles, etc. [LB] We’ll have close to 20 cameras at the Heritage and will be able to cover the first hole all the way through to the 18th hole. One of the great things about coming to the RBC is that we’re so familiar with the golf course and the surroundings. Golf is not easy to put on TV. In my opinion, it’s the hardest sport there is.

Where will you be working at the RBC Heritage this year?

In a production truck some-

EYE ON THE BALL Lance Barrow will watch the 2018 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing on 200 monitors inside the CBS Sports control truck.

where nearby? [LB] I’ll be in our control truck, sitting in front of 200-something monitors.

I’m kind of like a truck driver who’s dropping people off on the course. My job is to oversee the broadcast and be part of this team of men and women in Hilton Head. In the past few years, we’ve been positioned in the tennis courts, but this year, I believe, we’re moving to a different location.

From a spectator standpoint, what’s the most interesting, picturesque hole at Harbour Town? [LB] That’s hard to say. I love 18, it’s obviously great. Seventeen is a great hole, 16, 15, all the way back to 14. It’s hard to pick out the great hole, because each hole is what makes Harbour Town so great. Every hole is different with a different look.

You’ve produced some of the biggest sporting events on the world stage through the years, from the Masters to the

Olympics. What’s the most memorable of all events or the most memorable moment?

[LB] Three. The 1986 Masters when Jack Nicklaus won his sixth green jacket; the 1997 Masters, which was my first year as coordinating producer when Tiger Woods won his first major; and being a part of Super Bowl XXV. Why do you think you’re good at what you do? [LB] I don’t know if I’m good at what I do.

It’s because I have a great team.

When you think about the Lowcountry, what comes to mind? [LB] What comes to mind is the Spanish moss. We don’t see that everywhere. I was telling my great-nephews about alligators just walking around on Hilton Head because the oldest was interested. And the weather is amazing in the Lowcountry.

It’s hard not to think about it when you come here. It’s a great place to relax and have fun. LL

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Following a stellar playing career, Dottie Pepper retired from the LPGA Tour in 2004 and pursued a television broadcasting career – first as the lead LPGA analyst for the Golf Channel, then as an on-course announcer and analyst for NBC Sports, covering the LPGA, Champions, the PGA Tour, PGA and USGA events from 2004 to 2012. She was also a regular contributing columnist to Sports Illustrated Golf Plus for seven years.

Today, Pepper is a CBS golf analyst and reporter who will be in Hilton Head this month covering the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. This year also marks the launch of a new line of eyewear under her brand, Pepper ProEyes.

How much golf do you play these days? [Dottie Pepper] Almost none. Two foot surgeries and an overall worn out body keep me off the course from a playing standpoint, but I still help friends and family with their games.

Growing up in upstate New York, did you travel down South when you were a junior golfer? [DP] My only southern travel was for the PGA Junior Championship. I was a winter sports kid (downhill skiing) long before I discovered golf. My family is still in the ski business.

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Having attended Furman, do you feel any special affinity to the southeast and to South Carolina, in particular? [DP] Absolutely. I lived in Greenville for seven years even after college and also owned a condo on Kiawah Island where I lived and played when the weather in the upstate of South Carolina was too harsh for practice.

When did you first “discover” Hilton Head? Do you have any early memories? [DP] It wasn’t until I went to college at Furman

that I first came to Hilton Head. I received a sponsor’s invitation to play in the LPGA event at Moss Creek. That was my first visit to the area.

Having been back to Hilton Head for The RBC Heritage have your impressions of the area changed? [DP] No, Hilton Head is everything its ‘laid back’ reputation says it is.

What are your best attributes as a commentator? [DP] Economy of words.

What’s the hardest interview you’ve ever had to do? [DP] Justin Rose after losing the playoff in the 2017 Masters How hard is TV work? What’s a typical day like when you’re on the air? [DP] The hardest part of TV work is learning the voices that matter, their pacing. For me, a three-hour show is three hours of prep, three hours of live TV. And overall, just living on the road for half of the year is tough. The road life is not glamorous.

Your locally owned, hometown flooring showroom What do you do to prepare for the broadcasts? Do you typically play the course? [DP] Rarely do I play the course, although I have played most on our CBS schedule at one point or another. Not Harbour Town Golf Links, though. Typically, I walk the course with a yardage book in hand, talk to players, caddies, agents, and family. And, I also use stats provided by the PGA Tour’s website, monitor social media, study the weather, always watch early round coverage, touch base with rules staff on site as well as GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association of America) postings for golf course set up.

What are your other passions in life? [DP] Gardening, skiing, cooking and World War II history are my passions.

I had a flower garden as a kid (from seeds) and my grandfather had a vegetable garden that fed 6-8 families, including a root cellar for winter veggies. I now have perennial/rose gardens surrounding our entire property. It is my passion and my sanity all wound into one wonderful project. I also compost nearly all of my own fertilizer.

My love of cooking comes from being on the road and in restaurants way too much and also living in a region of the country that is blessed by wonderful farmland.

Farm-to-table is my thing - even in the winter with foods I have frozen the previous spring/summer/fall.

My interest in World War II history comes from history being my favorite class in high school and from my grandfather being a WWII vet.

He served in the Pacific theater but my specific interest is in the European theater as my family heritage is German, Dutch and English. My paternal grandparents also had German exchange students in our family home through the New York State Grange and maintained contact with the two

girls/women throughout their lives.

Q: Does David (husband David Normoyle, a golf historian) share in your interest in WW II history?

[DP] David has come to really enjoy WWII history and we even spent a Thanksgiving in Normandy wandering all over the D-Day Beaches.

It was a life-changing experience.

His specialty, golf history, is much wider ranging than WWII. Q: Tell me a little bit about Pepper ProEyes? [DP] Pepper ProEyes is my start-up company, in conjunction with my optician, Susan Halstead. We’ll launch sometime mid-2018. We’ll set ourselves apart with American-made lenses made from a material effective from dawn to dusk and with a lens design that allows progressive prescription wearers to don a pair of sunglasses that don’t compromise your head at the position of address of a golf ball. Pepper ProEyes allow the wearer to also follow the golf ball though the air, see a cell phone and/or flight monitor. We will offer non-prescription options, all in super-light wrap sport frames.

Dress sunglasses are also on our future radar. (PepperProEyes.com) Q: You are very connected to Saratoga Springs, your hometown. What is your latest charitable initiative there? [DP] I’ve supported the maintenance and celebration of our 9/11 memorial in Saratoga Springs, Tempered by Memory, since 2013. We are blessed to have a memorial made from the steel beams of the fallen World Trade Center Towers and it had become forgotten and neglected. Through gifts from our first responders, we were able to finish the landscaping surrounding the memorial and through other gifts and volunteer hours, which I help coordinate, we continually beautify and expand the area so that we will literally “never forget” the way life changed on Sept. 11, 2001. LL

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FROM BLUFFTON TO THE BORDERS OF SCIENCE FICTION. STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN

Consider your Heritage ticket for a moment... It’s more than just a keepsake plastic badge you’ll hang up in your man cave after the tournament is over. It’s more than just a way to see some of the world’s best golfers in the glorious surrounds of the island’s best cocktail party.

For some local students, your ticket is their shot at a better life.

And that better life ripples outward, touching countless lives these students are able to improve.

Thanks in part to your ticket, Keven Walgamott was able to feel the delicate touch of a grape’s skin as he grasped it in his left hand made of plastic, metal, wires and circuits. He’s one of several patients testing out the Life Under Kinetic Evolution (LUKE) prosthetic hand, one that not only moves like the real thing, but lets amputees feel what they’re holding.

Bluffton’s Jacob George is a member of the University of Utah team pioneering this new frontier in medicine. His path to changing lives started with a scholarship from the Heritage Classic Foundation.

“It’s definitely in a league of its own,” said George, referring to the financial aid he received from the foundation toward his undergrad work at the University of Texas. “It opened those doors to allow me to go out of state. Nothing against the schools in South Carolina, but at least for what I was interested in … Texas had a good program.”

George first applied to the scholarship in 2012 when he was at Bluffton High School. He was awarded the Zimmerman ScholarMR ROBOT Watch Jacob George demonstrate this mechanical hand online at ship, which granted him $22,000 LocalLifeSC.com. toward his studies.

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“It didn’t hit me until recently, but it allowed me to do a lot more in my undergrad as far as free time,” George said.

Because he didn’t have to work to pay for college, George was able to spend time in the lab. It helped cultivate his passion for advancing the frontiers of prosthetics. “I got to work in two different undergrad labs at Texas, and that set me down the path of wanting to do research and wanting to pursue a PhD.” And today he and his team are changing lives.

“It’s really rewarding when patients start talking about how much it means to them and how much it means to future generations. A lot of the work we’re doing with them is not necessarily to benefit them, but to benefit generations to come,” George said. “It’s great to see their reactions and to see them thinking about the future; about people who won’t have to go through what they’ve gone through.”

And to think, it all started because somebody bought a ticket to a golf tournament. LL

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John Farrell is the PGA director of golf at The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head where he has lived and worked as a golf pro for 33 years. He now stands guard over three legendary courses, Heron Point by Pete Dye, Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III and Harbour Town Golf Links, host of this month’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

I met Farrell one sunny afternoon at Harbour Town Golf Links and hopped in a cart for a tour of the gorgeous course. He explained the course is both the crowning achievement of famed designer Pete Dye and design consultant Jack Nicklaus, and a perennial favorite among many PGA Tour players, as it places a premium on finesse, imagination and shot making, rather than strength.

For me, the attraction was the profu-

sion of dramatic live oaks, towering pines and mature magnolia trees. As a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the course is sculpted from 300 acres surrounded by private homes (more than half are primary homes), all built below the tree line by design. The views are seamless. A new irrigation system feeds the new Celebration Bermudagrass on the fairways and TifEagle Bermudagrass on the greens.

We paused at the 17th hole, standing at the southwest tip of Hilton Head Island to gaze across the wide Calibogue Sound to Daufuskie Island. The whole world quieted for a moment.

LOCAL Life asked Farrell a few questions about other memorable spots on these three magnificent courses:

Best hole for a conversation:

No. 9, Atlantic Dunes

“Beautiful view of the new clubhouse and you can hear the ocean in the distance.”

Best green to challenge even the best golfer:

No. 13, Harbour Town Golf Links “Unique shape and very demanding.”

The hole that offers the most shade at 2 p.m.:

No. 12, Heron Point by Pete Dye

A slight dogleg right par 4 with plenty of tree cover.

Best fairway for a newbie to likely succeed & Best view to watch the sunset:

The quintessential Pete Dye hole:

No. 18, Harbour Town Golf Links

No. 9, Harbour Town Golf Links

“Wide, with breathtaking views.”

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Faces in the Crowd Local artist Ralph Sutton created this fun “Day at the Heritage� page, full of local faces. Some are affiliated with the tournament, RBC or the Heritage Classic Foundation. Others have absolutely no connection to the tournament but are good representatives of our community. The first reader to correctly identify the locals listed bottom right wins a prize.

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FEATURED LOCALS Thomas Barnwell, David Bennett, Steve Birdwell, Arnie Burdick (RIP), Emory Campbell, Cary Corbitt, Terry Finger, Simon Fraser, Jim Furyk, Lori GoodridgeCribb, Sir Willie Innes, Davis Love III, Angela McSwain, Tom Reilley, Stan Smith, Lisa Sulka and Steve Wilmot. Email your answers to lance.hanlin@ wearelocallife.com.

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“Golf is of games the most mystical, the least earthbound, the one wherein the walls between us and the supernatural are rubbed the thinnest.”

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Fairways to heaven: Golf and the spiritual experience GOLF CAN BE DEEPER THAN THE SAND TRAPS AT HARBOUR TOWN

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Let’s get this out of the way. I am not a golfer. Nope. Even though I live on Hilton Head Island, a true golfing mecca. Even though it runs in my family with a vengeance, as strongly as heart disease and skinny calves. And here’s another admission. When it comes to golf, I have never understood what all the hoopla is about.

Why, I wondered, do otherwise sensible folks want to walk around in the hot sun for four hours trying to get a little ball in an impossibly small hole, the task of which seems to put them through the full emotional gamut from severe frustration and profound discouragement to moments of pure triumph and wild elation? It’s like the bipolar disorder of sports.

Sure, being outside in beautiful surroundings while challenging yourself physically and mentally, the relative peace and quiet of the sport, that much I get. But the obsession that takes hold. What is it about golf that inspires such lifelong passion? Is there more than meets the eye? Is it a deeper experience, like “being in the zone,” which

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is common to all sports? Is there something unique to the game of golf?

So I set out to learn about what motivates golfers so strongly, and guess what? I discovered something way more interesting than Tiger Woods’ stats: Golf is actually a spiritual practice. In fact, the pursuit of excellence in golf absolutely requires one to wrestle with all of the same bugaboos that any soul attempting to achieve spiritual growth must face. As a student of yoga and a practitioner of meditation, here’s what I know: You first seek to clear your mind of all thoughts, face and subdue your inner demons and ultimately experience that elusive synchronicity of body, mind and

spirit. Hey, doesn’t that sound a little like your last round at Oyster Reef?

Unlike regular practitioners of yoga, the average golfer does not take up the sport to try and achieve a higher consciousness, but it turns out that that is exactly what they are dealing with. The opportunity is there, and in fact, it is built right into the game. To be successful at playing golf, you must quiet the mind, block out all distractions and be fully present in the moment. As the spiritual teacher Ram Dass says, you must “be here now.” Additionally, the game of golf is so difficult that it constantly teaches humility, over and over again.

Anyone who has read Michael Murphy’s trippy book “Golf in the Kingdom,” has learned, I’m sure, more than they care to know about this Journey Metaphor. In the literal sense, a round of golf is a journey through 18 holes, and furthermore each hole has its very own journey … from the great power and hope of a long drive to the intense focus and sweaty-palmed anxiety of a make-or-break putt. And as for the metaphorical journey, that’s a game, too, but one you play entirely inside yourself.

During a round of golf you are guaranteed to come face-to-face in real time with such lovely qualities as greed, pride, arrogance and heartbreak. And yes, joy and triumph, too.

The very essence of a spiritual path is that you continue to show up and face the task of your personal practice with willingness, an open heart, and a dose of faith. The highly regarded golf teacher and pro Harvey Penick said “Playing golf you learn a form of meditation. For the four hours you are on the course, you learn to focus on the game and clean your mind of worrisome thoughts. Golf has probably kept more people sane than psychiatrists have.” LL

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GROWING UP AROUND WORLD-CLASS COURSES INSPIRED MANY NATIVE ISLANDERS TO TAKE UP GOLF. AND THEY’VE GOTTEN REALLY, REALLY GOOD AT IT. STORY BY LUANA M. GRAVES SELLARS PHOTOS BY WILLIE RICE

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Hilton Head is known as a golf community, but short of the RBC Heritage, there isn’t a lot of talk about how good some of our local golfers are. No matter how good you might think you are, one thing that people agree on is that the game requires a lot of skill. A lot of people play together on a regular basis, but a few of the local groups stand out from the rest.

At last count, there are three organized groups of black golfers on the island who have a strong dedication to the game. On any given course on any given day, Hilton Head’s links become the destination for the who’s who of the Lowcountry’s black professionals. For some of the golfers, they brought their game to an area that was already entrenched within the landscape.

For others, they grew into a golf culture that has become more than just a game, it’s become part of tradition.

One of the perks of growing up on an island that was designed with golf as its fo-

LOVE FOR THE GAME Hilton Head Island residents (from left) Melvin Campbell, Parris Holmes, Willie Young and Leon Young during a recent golf outing at Bear Creek Golf Club.

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cus is that eventually you’ll pick up the game.

That’s what happened to a group of the island’s Gullah children. They were surrounded by golf courses and inspired to get into the game. And play they do. But that’s getting ahead of the story.

Several young men from the native island community, back in the 1950s when they were around 13 years old, motivated to make money, became caddies at the Barony Golf Course.

Sometimes surrounded by good or great pro golfers, they picked up tips and learned the game. They continued to caddy for years and by the time the first Heritage golf tournament came to the island in 1969, they were on the course surrounded by great players.

Gullah golfer Irving Campbell, a retired Army lieutenant, said he remembers that first Heritage where he saw the all the professional golfers. “They seemed like giants to me,” Campbell said, That as an adult, Campbell said he understood the value of knowing how to play influenced his life. “Playing golf helped me in my career. I was able to get jobs or appointments by being around the right people on the golf course.” As a result, he taught his sons how to play. “Deals are made on the golf course,” Campbell said.

Eventually, the young caddies, became golfers and years later, began calling themselves the Native Island Golf Association. The small group of young men grew into a larger group of almost 40 players, who continue to play today.

Unlike most golfers who hit the links on occasion, the association has a set schedule of tee times and has designated captains, usually led by the best players who coordinate the team. The original captains, Willie Young and Jeff Ferguson, at the top of their game, each had a 7 handicap. For some 30 or even 50 years later, the group is still playing religiously with a group of more than 25 strong.

Today, the teams are led by captains Alex Brown, with an impressive 5 handicap and Johnny Stewart, with a 7 handicap. For the Gullah golfers, it’s not only part of what they do for their weekly enjoyment, but it’s also about the level of play and playing with a purpose.

In addition to playing for enjoyment of the game, the group has be the host of the annual Native Island Golf Classic since 1994.

It benefits the Isaac W. Wilborn Jr. Scholarship Fund, named after a local retired school administrator and reverend who came to the island in 1954. Wilborn is a strong believer in education who felt the need to do more for his community. Some of the current players came directly from Wilborn’s classroom or were under his leadership at the Hilton Head Elementary School decades ago.

The Wilborn scholarship was developed to provide native island students whose scholastic achievements were deserving of financial support that they might not otherwise receive. Each year, the tournament raises enough to give out $500 scholarships to five deserving students.

In its first year, the tournament brought in 120 players selling out the field, according to tournament coordinator and original team

captain Willie Young. “We want to continue to grow our numbers and would welcome some competition from other area golfers or clubs,” Young added.

At a time that Wilborn felt that he could no longer continue administering the scholarship, the players told him, “As long as our eyes are still open, we’ll continue the scholarship.” That promise has continued for the last 24 years.

Golfers from around the country come to the island to play in the tournament, and several local businesses lend financial support to the tournament, helping students to achieve their educational dreams.

The tournament of 100-plus players is held every February as part of the annual Gullah Celebration. To support the scholarship or for more information, you can find more details on Facebook at Native Island Community or by emailing NativelslandHHl@yahoo.com. LL

TEAM LEADER Johnny Stewart is a team captain of the Native Island Golf Association and boasts a 7 handicap.

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STORY BY NANCYLEE HONEY MARSH

In 1969 when Arnold Palmer won the first PGA tournament held at Harbour Town Golf Links, he brought worldwide attention and instant credibility to a young, fledgling island.

His remark stating, “Success in golf depends less on strength of body than strength of mind and character,” is what our thriving junior academies are teaching the young students who venture from the comforts of home to follow their passion for the game.

They help prepare junior golfers to compete in national tournaments and earn college scholarships. Walk with LOCAL Life on an amazing insight into two junior academies offering both summer camp and post-graduate programs where young people not only learn golf secrets, but most importantly, life lessons.

JUNIOR PLAYERS GOLF ACADEMY

Keith Bach, President of Junior Players Golf Academy was 19 when he moved to Hilton Head to pursue his love of golf. Entering into a PGA apprentice program, his dedication and talent rewarded him his PGA Class A ranking at age 22. He became the head professional at Dunes West Golf and River Club in Mount Pleasant.

Because of his experience with Junior Masters, and as tournament director for the Future Collegians World Tour for 14 years Bach realized the strong need for a boutique academy. He created JPGA on Hilton Head in 2007.

“We enjoy the game much more by learning to be a better player,” Bach said. “It's a fun way to learn while giving them a stimulating workout.”

JPGA offers summer camp, post-graduate and an all-inclusive program to students ages 12 and up. Students attend Hilton Head Preparatory School where 100 percent of the students are accepted to college. A key differentiating factor in JPGA is that tuition also includes a yearly membership of nine entry fees, transportation and accommodations for nationally ranked Southeastern events.

JPGA students are housed in six cottages in a gated community in Mitchelville.

It’s close to the academy’s fitness and training center and easily accessible to all Hilton Head amenities. A parent resides with the students at all times.

With 25 years of teaching the best worldwide players, Bach noted, “When young people have golfing dreams, their working parents cannot always facilitate. We offer an answer. Students participate in our program to learn and improve, not only their golf game, but to strengthen and heighten all aspects of their personality and life, ensuring a bright future.” Bach also is the owner the Island Golf School on Hilton Head for 21 years.

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LOCAL Life caught up with two JPGA seniors, Alan Smith and Jeremy Sisson and stole a few moments of their time.

ALAN SMITH “I am so grateful to my parents for trusting me enough at 14 and giving me this opportunity,” said Smith, a native of Massachusetts. “I was a bit nervous on arrival in a new environment without knowing anyone, but I've always been a social person and enjoy making new friends. I must admit, the schedule is tough. With school 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., and after lunch, practice from 2 to 5 p.m., we're moving the entire day, and then we have to study.”

Smith, who plans to major in business in college, said he’s had to learn time management.

“If you try and think about all that has to be done, it causes anxiety and stress,” he said. “You can develop a lot by yourself and just need to discover what works best for you. Most of all, be sure to have fun and enjoy the game.

He’s also had to learn course management.

“Energy is wasted when we overreact to that last bad shot, so move on. Find that place that's pleasing mentally,” he added.

JEREMY SISSON Jeremy Sisson of New York not only handles the rigorous demands of the JPGA schedule, but manages the challenge of arthritis and Attention Deficit Disorder.

“I woke up one morning when I was 6 and could not move, and wondered what was happening,” Sisson recounted.

Turned out, Sisson has a rare form of arthritis and had to receive two shots a week in order to function. He was told not to run or jump anymore because physical activity was crushing to his body. He began home schooling and playing golf, a sport less harmful.

After being accepted to JPGA and its scholarship program, Sisson, who is from a strong Christian background, said he was thrilled but was not sure it would work for him.

“They had to change my swing a few times to adapt to my body, but now it's very rewarding,” he said. “Golf is the best way to be outside and have great interaction. I love my putter, the competition in the tournaments and the fact you depend only on yourself. You can’t blame anyone else.”

Sisson said Adam Rushin has been a great mentor, making sure he takes his medications.

“He can always tell if I've skipped my meds. I'm all over the place,” he added Sisson said the JPGA program has taught him how to be disciplined and given him confidence. He would like to become a professional golfer after college.

“Now I realize I can do this!”

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Jonathan Yarwood, Director of Golf for International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) in Bluffton emphatically believes, “Golf is the last bastion of moral codes.”

Because of his amazing instructional qualities, between 2006 and 2008, Golf Digest magazine voted him one of the top 10 teachers under 40.

He developed coaching academies in the United Kingdom, other locations in Europe and the United States. Most recently, he as done the same in South Carolina.

In 2011, Yarwood was honored by UKPGA for being the youngest coach to hold a PGA master professional status.

He speaks of Old Carolina as a rebirth and centralization of the campus. It was founded in 1995 and includes $1.8 million in state-of-the-art technology. A computer, for example, analyzes all phases of an individual's stroke. “One of our school's important distinctions is the combination of science and art and we insure the art of golf is not lost in technology,” Yarwood said.

IJGA is the oldest independent junior golf academy in the United States with 2,000 alumni who have earned over $52 million in college scholarships, according to its marketing director Laura Lawrence.

IJGA students attend Heritage Academy and engage in a fullscale golf program in the afternoons, playing their home course of Pinecrest Golf Club and several more.

“One of the most enjoyable activities we offer is the ‘Race to Scotland.’ Based on points accumulated through events, Eagle members can qualify for the trip of a lifetime to play the best courses in the home of golf,” Yarwood said.

Yarwood explained the academy has a robust mental program that helps students deal with the rules of golf and the importance of fortitude, as in the age-old adage of picking yourself up, dusting off and going at it again.

“Golf is all about the process rather than the outcome. It is a learned skill which depends on correct information, timing and place. This is not a bend your knees, keep your head down, off you go and see-ya-nextweek kind of training. It's intense, like training fighter pilots,” he added.

“Skills must be adequately developed, and an awareness of what we can and cannot control is essential. The outcome will take care of itself. A good player is created by design.”

CHASE PHILLIPS LOCAL Life found Chase Phillips diligently practicing his swing and asked for a few moments to chat.

“I was a big basketball player,” Phillips said, “but have found golf to be more fun and better for you. When we want to become good golfers, we learn we only get out of it what we put into it. “ Phillips has set his sights on becoming an international business major and combining it with his golf.

As for his favorite club in his bag, Phillips said, “I prefer my putter to the other clubs, as I feel more relaxed and confident with it. The rewarding part about golf is to spend so many hours and then see it finally pay off.”

MERLIN DOHN Merlin Dohn from Berlin, Germany, began learning English in third grade.

“A friend suggested I come to IJGA, as golf is small in Germany,” said Dohn, who is 15. IJGA offers far more than we have and a way to follow goals in golf.”

Dohn said, at first, he was frustrated over his slow progress but has learned golf is a long process. “I talked with my coaches. They encouraged me to stick with the routine, focus on myself and forget about the bad shots.”

The young golfer’s goal is to become a professional golfer.

“I have learned that structure, dedication and sticking to the process bring rewards.” LL

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Behind the bar with Paul Rabe STORY BY ROBYN PASSANTE PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK & LISA STAFF

MIXING IT UP Local bartender Paul Rabe has taken home the grand prize at the Savannah Food and Wine Festival bartender challenge two years in a row.

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LEGENDARY LOCAL MIXOLOGIST SHARES INSIGHT AND A FEW CREATIVE RECIPES

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Paul Rabe says being a craft bartender with a curly mustache makes him a bit of a walking, pouring cliché. And he’s fine with it.

“I consciously know I fit a stereotype,” says Rabe, 37. “But I feel like even if I wasn’t a bartender, that would be who I am – that guy with that mustache. It’s just who I am.”

Facial hair aside, he definitely is a bartender, one whose creativity and personality have earned him the top prize at the Savannah Food and Wine Festival’s bartender challenge two years in a row.

Rabe got his start making cocktails in 2006 at Jen’s & Friends in Savannah, after spending a few years helping his sister, former “Food Network Star” contestant Orchid Paulmeier, open One Hot Mama’s in Bluffton.

Today you can find him behind the bar at Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar on Hilton Head or at Calhoun’s in Old Town, where he loves his job because he gets to serve people who happily seek him out.

“You think about the reason you go see people in your life for services. You see a lawyer to get serious things done. You go see a doctor when you’re not feeling good,” he explains. “People are making a conscious choice to go wherever I am because they want to enjoy themselves.”

Here’s Rabe’s perspective from behind the bar: On what ingredient he loves using in cocktails: “I’m really drawn to the idea of amaro, a category of spirits that are bitter liqueurs. These are spirits that, when mixed with your more popular spirits like vodka and bourbon, they add depth of flavor to the drinks,” he says. “People often say ‘I like something sweet’ or ‘I don’t want something too sweet.’ Bitters offer that backdrop in which salty, sour and sweet can really be perceived when bitter is present.”

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INGREDIENTS (Old Fashioned) 2 ounces spirit of choice (bourbon whiskey or rye whiskey preferred) .25 ounce rich simple syrup 2-3 dashes your choice of bitters (angostura is classic) 2 peels of orange (1 for mixing, 1 for garnish) INGREDIENTS (Coffee) One frozen cold brew coffee cube One frozen milk cube

SQUEEZE PLAY Paul Rabe is known for his innovative techniques and uniquely crafted cocktails.

On being a date’s middle man: “I find a lot of guys, or even the girl, asking for help – helping set the tone, or lightening things up,” says Rabe, who’s good at reading faces and helping to bridge awkward moments. But sometimes he wishes he could give them more privacy than he can. “It’s weird ’cause there’s no reason for anyone to be in a three-foot proximity of two people on a date, but if they’re at the bar, I’m required to be there. I have to be standing there watching your terrible date.

Or watching sparks fly!”

On his favorite part of bartending: “My favorite part lately at Lucky Rooster is the eight hours before we even open, when myself and other bartenders are prepping ingredients and creating ingredients and working out flavor

DIRECTIONS: [1] Combine 1 orange peel, rich simple syrup, and bitters in mixing glass and muddle.

[2] Add spirit and ice to mixing glass and stir for 30 seconds.

[3] Strain over fresh ice in Old Fashioned glass. [4] Express oil from second orange peel into drink; use peel as garnish. [5] Rich Simple Syrup: Dissolve 2 cups sugar (demerara or turbinado preferred) into 1 cup water just off the boil.

[6] Add one frozen cold brew coffee cube and one frozen milk cube.

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eats combinations and cocktails. To get to the point where when you are in front of the bar it feels like it’s automatic for me to come up with a drink for you. But it really is all that prep work.”

On trends in cocktails: “A return to simplicity is going to be the new fad. But I always just enjoy a simple thing like to add some type of herbaceousness to something that you’re already drinking. A vodka tonic is nice, but a rosemary vodka tonic is really nice. Simple lemonade is good, but incorporating some basil is wonderful.”

On that infamous curly mustache: “I grew it in 2010. I was working at Skull Creek Boathouse and was looking for something to do for the summer. And from Day 0 to Day 90, it was not a nice thing to look at. It looked terrible, no one wanted to be my friend.

Even my wife didn’t like me.”

Rabe uses Got2B Glued Spiking Glue to keep it curled – “It’s the only thing that can stand up to the South Carolina humidity,” he says – but only when he’s working.

“I do not curl it on my days off; when I’m off work, the mustache is off work.” LL

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INGREDIENTS 2 parts milk-clarified chai tea 1 part bourbon 1 part Amontillado Sherry .5 part Sibona Chamomilla liqueur Expressed oil from 1 lemon peel DIRECTIONS: [1] If making a single serving, combine ingredients in stirring glass with ice. [2] Stir and strain into glass with fresh ice. [3] Add lemon twist and serve. [4] (If batching, combine all ingredients with an additional .5 part water and chill in refrigerator until service.)

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Southside INGREDIENTS 2 parts gin .75 part lime juice .75 part simple syrup 7-8 mint leaves, muddled

DIRECTIONS: [1] Combine ingredients in shaking tin. [2] Shake and double strain into a chilled coupe glass. [3] Garnish with a mint leaf.

Citrus Ade Shake-up This version uses lemon, but you can use any citrus you like.

INGREDIENTS 2 oz. spirit of your choice (vodka works well) 2.5 oz. oleo-saccharum shrub 1.5 oz. water ice cubes DIRECTIONS: [1] Combine ingredients in Mason jar with seasonal herb of your choice.

(Paul often opts for sage in fall/winter, and basil or thyme in spring/summer.) [2] Shake until chilled. [3] Garnish with herb sprig/leaf.

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VEGETABLES

• Octopus a la Plancha, chickpeas, piquillo peppers, smoked garlic sausage, saba

• Beer-Braised Collards, onion, garlic, boiled peanuts • Grits, Parmesan cheese fried hominy

• Fried Green Tomatoes, pimento cheese, sweet + spicy pepper jam, chow-chow

• Carolina Gold rice, trinity, bay laurel • Red Bliss Potatoes, sofrito, boursin cheese

• Roasted Asparagus Salad, frisee, benne seeds, soft poached egg, sherry vinaigrette

• Roasted Carrots, walnuts, raisins, ginger vinaigrette

• Bone Marrow, garlic confit & herb breadcrumb, red wine jus, toast

• Spring Minestrone, asparagus, peas, spring onions, radish, butter beans, Sea Island Red Peas, garlic, ginger

• Cornmeal Fried Oysters, celery, lemon, sunchokes, buttermilk dill dressing

King’s Cup

This is a riff on the traditional Pimm's Cup cocktail, famous for being the official drink of Wimbledon.

INGREDIENTS 1.5-ounce Ancho Reyes Verde Chile poblano liqueur .75-ounce Pimm’s No. 1 .75-ounce Cointreau .75-ounce lime juice Pickled cornichons DIRECTIONS: [1] Muddle pickled cornichons in mixing vessel. [2] Add remaining ingredients and ice.

[3] Shake, then strain over fresh ice. [4] Add soda water to taste. [5] Garnish with skewered cornichon.

• English Peas, radish, pearl onions, buttermilk

• Mixed Greens, shaved root vegetables, sunflower seeds, fromage blanc, herbed croûtons, champagne vinaigrette

• Drunk Beans, Sea Island Red Peas, ham hock, jalapeño, coriander crema, cilantro • Kil’t Greens, bacon, pickled mustard seeds, hominy, charred scallions, cider vinegar

• Crab Rice - Carolina Gold rice, tasso, cilantro vinaigrette

MEAT & FISH • Bacon Wrapped Trout, garlic confit, greens, peanut romesco

• Suya-Spiced Keegan-Filion Pork, yogurt chutney

• Herb-Roasted Whole Fish

• Hanger Steak, red onion marmalade, jus

• Half a Roast Chicken, salsa verde

• Ribeye 32oz, fermented mushroom and onion butter, red wine sauce

• Half a Fried Chicken, hot sauce + honey sauce

IT’S TARTAN THYME! Paul Rabe won the RBC Heritage’s 50th anniversary signature cocktail contest with his submitted drink, Tartan Thyme. Find the recipe for the winning drink on page 28, then watch video of judge Geist Ussery ranking the top 5 finishers online at LocalLifeSC.com.

PLATES • Fish & Grits, tasso and mushroom gravy, sautéed collards • Blackened Catfish, Carolina Gold rice, tasso, trinity, shrimp, cornmeal fried oyster, red roux

• Lucky Burger, braised bacon, Gruyère, pickled red onions, sweet + spicy pepper jam, arugula, brioche bun • Gnocchi, shiitake mushrooms, peas, asparagus, butter beans, country ham, Parmesan cheese

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RBC Heritage Cocktail Contest RECIPES FROM LOCALS

Here are some of our favorite entries from the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing’s 50th anniversary signature cocktail contest. Tournament organizers collected entries from both professional and amateur mixologists.

Judge Geist Ussery crowned the champion during a special tasting event at Poseidon’s Rooftop Bar. Find more entries along with recipes for each drink online at LocalLifeSC.com.

ODE TO JOY Joy Vinson

PERFECTED MOSCOW MULE DONE RIGHT Mark Museck

CALIBOGEY BREEZE Holly Feltner ORANGE U GLAD? Lynn Slote

STRAW-BIRDIE SPRITZER Annie McRae

THE LIGHTHOUSE Celia Carroll

283 George Hirsch Jr

GIBRALTAR ROCKS Noelle Josh

CROWN THE CADDIE Sydney Gallimore

TITO'S BARRY BRAMBLE Marla Morris THE LONG PALMER Lindsay Sutcliffe

MAD FOR PLAID MULE Leigh Moring

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SPRING REFRESHER Rebecca Shupp

HERITAGE MULE Jim Brown

ELEGANT ELDERFLOWER Natalie Carranza

TARTAN TEE Lynn Michelle Hicks

FRASER'S FOLLY Margaret Crenshaw

GOLDEN GIMLET Robert Latourelle

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YOU NEVER HAVE TO GO FAR FOR A WELL-CRAFTED COCKTAIL IN THE LOWCOUNTRY.

In one of the more dubious honors to hit our fine area, this past November, USA Today named the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton area the “drunkest city in South Carolina.” This may seem like a backhanded insult from the publication, but if you look closely at the CDC data that bestowed this distinction on us, there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation.

Our area’s higher-than-average income means that we, as locals, “are more likely to participate in activities related to drinking, such as going out to eat, going on vacation and socializing with coworkers,” according to the report.

So there. We only drink more than the rest of the state because we’re classy about it.

But there’s another reason why those of us south of the Broad imbibe a little bit more than our upstate counterparts: It’s the sheer volume of masterfully crafted local libations available in the lower 843. Whether your tastes run toward a robust cab, an aromatic gin or a complex rum, there’s a local spirit to suit your tastes.

Bulrush Gin Tony Bagnulo founded Broad Creek Spirits after a career spent marketing spirit brands on the East Coast, from New York to Atlanta. That he had never launched a brand before and had never distilled his own didn’t deter him.

With help from his friends at Six and Twenty Distillery and a Dutch recipe he found dating back to 1860, Bagnulo was able to create a signature gin that has become a must-have in cocktails all over South Carolina and Georgia. Mixing the traditional juniper notes with hints of lavender, ginger and different citrus flavors, Bagnulo was able to create something with all the hallmarks of a traditional gin, with an unmistakable Lowcountry twist.

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PROOF POSITIVE Bulrush Gin utilizes a unique distillation process using maceration and vapor infusion of 10 different herbs and botanicals.

How Lowcountry? Several batches were made with satsuma oranges grown on his neighbor’s tree.

“It sounds like a cliché but we’re small-batch handcrafted,” Bagnulo said. “We make 600 bottles at a time. Which sounds like a lot, but compare that to Hendrick’s, which does 600,000 cases a year.”

Island Winery Eyeing the sprawling industrial campus of Cardinal Road, where white vans loaded with ladders and tools begin and end their day maintaining Hilton Head Island, you’d be surprised to learn that you’re not far away from the area’s premiere winery.

And that might be part of the charm. “We just got another TripAdvisor award because we’re almost at five stars now,” said Georgene Mortimer, who owns the winery along with her husband, Loren. “People enjoy the visit because it’s off the beaten path.”

The wines they create here are built off of a dual foundation of deep family roots and applied scientific curiosity. Mortimer comes from a large Italian family and her grandfather was always making wine for family celebrations. An environmental consultant by trade, she was able to apply her scientific know-how to the art of making wine and Island Winery was born.

Today, the winery offers a full range of reds and whites using grapes from all over the world, as well as a few locally inspired varietals crafted from local elderberries and honey.

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Hilton Head Distillery As mentioned earlier, there’s somewhat of a drinking tradition here in the greater Hilton Head Island area. But that tradition is tempered by a sense of sophistication and creativity. This island was, after all, founded by risk-takers and visionaries.

All of these traditions, our island’s eye for the finer things and our keen sense of creativity, can be found in every bottle Hilton Head Distillery produces.

Start with the spirit that has set the beverage world on fire, Aermoor Vodka. Starting with a traditionally Caribbean molasses base, the unique process of this vodka draws in water from Hilton Head Island’s natural humidity. As such, this is one of the few vodkas you’ll find “made from clouds.”

This same creative spark is found in its line of rums, and its marriage of two distinctly different distilling traditions called, appropriately enough, Two Traditions. Distilled from sugar cane like a rum, this spirit is then rested in a port barrels similarly to a bourbon. The result is a smoky and complex rum that goes great with a sunny day and a set of toes in the sand.

It would be easy to stick to tradition and make something perfectly forgettable. But that wouldn’t be Hilton Head Island, now would it?

Daufuskie Island Rum Co. As the hordes of tourists scouring the beaches with metal detectors in the endless search for doubloons might tell you, Hilton Head Island has quite the history when it comes to the golden age of piracy.

They may have never buried any treasure on the island (or anywhere,

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for that matter), but we can thank the great pirate captains of the day for establishing rum as the go-to spirit of the sea islands.

That tradition is carried on by one of the few hidden treasures that really does exist on the sea islands, the Daufuskie Island Rum Company. Proudly calling itself the “most inaccessible rum distillery in the U.S.” is one of only a handful of rums actually produced on an island.

Founder Anthony Chase prides himself on creating a rum that is truly made in America, with stills from Alabama processing South Florida sugar and California yeast into delicious rum poured into New York bottles. The next time you’re visiting Daufuskie, point your golf cart toward the Daufuskie Island Rum Co. and enjoy a tour.

Lucky Duck Distillery There are few Southern traditions more engrained in our region’s culture than moonshine. Even on Hilton Head Island, you don’t have to go too far back in time to hear about a time when backcountry still dotted the forests and marshes.

Yemassee’s Chase Flowers grew up around the great moonshine tradition of the South, and used his formal education in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) repair to pursue the noble calling of distilling white lightning. If may seem like an odd background for a distiller, but as Flowers writes on his website, “HVAC happens to be the same process as producing alcohol minus the compressor.”

The still he uses is on display at the distillery, which is open for tastings by appointment.

Book a time and enjoy the full range of spirits that come from Flowers’ passion for moonshine, including apple pie, cherry, peach and white lightning.

In addition to moonshine, Lucky Duck also is putting out small batches of bourbon and un-aged whiskey. As the distillery says, “We are always open to new ideas, as long as they are within the laws and guidelines that we must abide by.” LL

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Blackened jumbo scallops INGREDIENTS (scallops) 6 U-10 scallops, abductor mussel removed 2 tablespoons blackening spice 2 cobs of corn, grilled 6 ounces andouille sausage, small dice 1 1/2 ounces red onion, chopped fine 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced 8 heirloom cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 ounces pickled okra, seeds removed small dice 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped fine 2 ounces white wine 2 tablespoons butter

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INGREDIENTS (pico de gallo) 8 heirloom cherry tomatoes, small dice 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped fine 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon jalapeño; roasted, seeds removed and minced 2 tablespoons blended oil (75% canola oil, 25% EVOO) The juice of 1/2 lemon Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in a mixer and combine at low speed. Form into 3 1/2 ounce cakes. Coat cakes with bread crumbs. In a hot, well-oiled sauté pan, sauté cakes until golden brown on both sides.

Place on a baking sheet and finish in oven until hot all the way through. On 12-inch plate, place a pinch of mixed greens in center of plate. Lay 1 cake flat on greens and another cake leaning off of the flat cake.

Dollop sour cream on top center of cakes.

Drizzle thin stream of balsamic reduction on cakes. Sprinkle cakes with chopped parsley.

DIRECTIONS [1] The pico de gallo can be made in advance.

Simply combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cilantro can certainly be added in the place of parsley. [2] Press one side of the scallops into the blackening spice. In a medium sauté pan, over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Once the pan starts to smoke slightly, add the scallops spice side down. Adjust the heat down to medium.

Allow to cook for one minute. Remove from the pan and set aside. Wipe the pan out with a towel. [3] Return the cleaned pan to the stove over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Once the pan begins to smoke slightly, add the scallops to the pan on the non-blackened side. Next add the onion and andouille, cook for 30 seconds, and add the garlic. Then add in the tomatoes, okra, corn, parsley and wine. Cook for 30 seconds to a minute and remove from the heat. [4] To serve, place the vegetables at the base of your serving dish and the scallops on top. To finish, garnish with the pico de gallo on top of the scallops. Serve immediately. Happy cooking!

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INGREDIENTS 1 pound cold mashed potatoes 3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 bunch chopped green onions 1 1/2 ounces panko bread crumbs 1 small egg Salt and pepper to taste

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INGREDIENTS 1 ounce peach puree 2 ounces of vodka Dash fresh lime juice Club soda Drop of Grenadine, spooned

DIRECTIONS Boil peach and let cool (without seeds).

Puree in a blender. In a high ball glass, pour 1 ounce of puree.

Fill with ice. Add dash or squeeze of lime juice. Add 2 ounces of vodka. Fill with club soda. Spoon in hint of Grenadine.

Garnish with a wedge of peach.

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While the Masters golf tournament in Augusta is all about the golf, our RBC Heritage the following week is all about the party. Don’t let your guests down by serving up Lil’ Smokies and half-empty bags of Lay’s potato chips.

Make your gathering special with one, or several, of these appetizer and drink recipes, provided by local restaurants.

Calibogue Crush

Jumbo lump crab cake with chow chow relish and sweet corn puree

INGREDIENTS (crab cakes) 1 cup mayonnaise 1 egg 1 pound jumbo lump crab 1/3 cup minced red bell pepper 2 tablespoons cajun spice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/8 cup scallions, minced 1 ounce micro cilantro (for garnish) 2 cups panko breadcrumbs DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients and mix gently.

Coat formed crabcakes with panko breadcrumbs then fry until golden brown INGREDIENTS (corn puree) 3 cobs of corn; boiled, then cut off the cob 1/4 cup heavy cream Salt and white pepper DIRECTIONS Blend in a high speed blender until smooth and creamy.

INGREDIENTS (chow chow) 6 poblanos; roasted, peeled and seeded 2 green tomatoes 1/4 head Napa cabbage, shredded 1 red bell pepper, medium dice 1/2 green bell pepper, medium dice 1 yellow onion, medium dice 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 3/4 cups apple cider vinegar 2 cups sugar Handful thyme, wrapped in butchers twine Salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients except poblanos in a large saucepot and cook til tender. Adjust with sugar and salt/pepper. Once cooled, add poblanos and serve chilled.

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Now's a good time to make the call.

Phone us at 843.341.3002 to book your table.

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by Memorial Day The north end Crazy Crab restaurant hopes to reopen by Memorial Day (May 28). The restaurant has been closed since a March 7 cooking fire.

The following message and photo have been posted on its Facebook page: “We LOVE our team! Crazy Crab Hilton Head has been working hard to take care of what matters most — our team.

We have been able to offer every single one of our team members a position at one of our seven sister restaurants.

Like family, we stick together. We've got this! #CrazyCrabStrong.”

Chow Daddy’s featured on Travel Channel

Rollers Spirits, Wine & Cheese now open Wine, cheese and cocktail fans have a new high-end establishment to frequent.

Rollers Spirits, Wine & Cheese opened at 9 Palmetto Bay Road, where Kurama restaurant was located. The new space features a wooden bar for “high rollers,” art deco lighting, a wine bar and private tasting areas. Cheese trays and other snacks also are available. The store replaces Rollers’ Wine and Cheese at 24 Palmetto Bay Road. The hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

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Hilton Head Island restaurant Chow Daddy’s was featured on the Travel Channel’s “Food Paradise” program.

The episode was titled “Here’s the Beef” and featured a high-end steakhouse in Manhattan and a rib joint in Oklahoma along with the tacos at Chow Daddy’s.

Producers of the show had lunch at the restaurant while here on vacation, ordering the $4 tacos. They were so impressed, they reached out to owner Price Beall a couple of weeks later to ask if they could feature the tacos on their show. Employee Fernando Wadskier was shown making pork and fried chicken tacos for the episode.

Italian restaurant opens mid-island Gusto Ristorante, an Italian restaurant, has opened at Fresh Market Shoppes on Hilton Head Island. Owner/chef Giancarlo Balestra was born in Rome and specializes in Northern Italian cuisine.

The corner space last was 843 restaurant and features a full bar and garden patio.

Travel + Leisure honors Yemassee restaurant Next time you are in the Yemassee area, check out Fletcher’s Finds and Finest. An article on Travel + Leisure’s website rates it the best place to eat comfort food in the country.

The rankings were based on Yelp reviews. In order to compile the list, Yelp pulled restaurants that were all categorized as “comfort food” and “Southern” that are not large chains. Then, the company measured which restaurants were “best” by using an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews and star rating. Tubb’s Shrimp & Fish Co. in Florence was the only other South Carolina restaurant listed. Sly’s Sliders and Fries in Savannah was also listed.

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Chipotle and Starbucks plan approved Plans for a Starbucks and Chipotle to be located in front of the Kroger fuel center at Shelter Cove Towne Centre are in the works.

The Town of Hilton Head’s Design Review Board has approved the parking plan for the new building. The project’s developer is Southeastern, the same company developing the Shelter Cove luxury apartments. It will be Hilton Head’s fourth Starbucks and first Chipotle.

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HILTON HEAD NORTH END THE CRAZY CRAB Seafood Specializing in fresh seafood with two waterfront locations. The north end restaurant features a playground for the little ones and the largest saltwater fish tank on the island.

The south end restaurant is situated in the heart of Harbour Town. $$ thecrazycrab.com 104 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island 843-681-5021 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island 843-363-2722 FRANKIE BONES Italian, Steakhouse This swanky restaurant has the feel of the ’50s and ‘60s city lounges of Chicago, Las Vegas and New York.

Specializing in steaks, seafood, pasta and hand-shaken martinis.

Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch $$ frankieboneshhi.com 1301 Main Street, Hilton Head Island 843-682-4455 HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS Seafood The Carmines family owns a fishing fleet and oyster farm. As a result, much of their seafood originates from local waters. Most tables feature incredible views of Port Royal Sound. This place is an institution. $$ hudsonsonthedocks.com 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island 843-681-2772

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OKKO Asian Specializing in contemporary Japanese and Thai cuisine. The atmosphere is sleek and upscale. Watch the hibachi chef prepare your meal to order from a selection of fresh meats, seafood and vegetables. $$ okkohhi.com 95 Mathews Drive, Suite C, Hilton Head Island 843-341-3377

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The Jackson Evans All-Star Quintet will perform a special set from 1-3 p.m. on April 1 at The Jazz Corner. The event is called “A Swingin’ New Orleans Easter.” Tickets are $55. Executive chef Wade Haase is making a threecourse Easter tasting.

RUBY LEE’S Southern A hotspot for sports, blues and soul food. Owned by

Hilton Head’s former high school football coach, Tim Singleton.

Great Southern-style food at an affordable price. $$ rubylees.com 46 Old Wild Horse Road, Hilton Head Island 843-681-7829 19 Dunnagans Alley, Hilton Head Island 843-785-7825 SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE Seafood Enjoy beautiful views of Skull Creek, fresh local seafood, unique sushi creations and some of the best cocktails around. A fantastic place to be at sunset. $$ skullcreekboathouse.com 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island 843-681-3663 SKULL CREEK DOCKSIDE Seafood The newest restaurant from SERG Restaurant Group.

The restaurant resembles an oldstyle river house, full of authentic architecture, reclaimed wood, and nautical accents that leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into a Melville novel. The menu includes popular American, Italian, and Southern staples, including steaks, barbecue, and of course, seafood. $$ docksidehhi.com 2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-3625 STREET MEET American The menu at this familyfriendly tavern is full of surprises — from its award-winning hot dogs to healthy options such as the Power Bowl and the Skinny Bowl. It’s also the unofficial headquarters for

Cleveland Browns fans. $$ streetmeethhi.com 95 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-842-2570 WISE GUYS American, Steakhouse Unique to the island for its contemporary, sophisticated and urban feel. Each steak is prepared in a Montague Steakhouse broiler, which sears the meat at temperatures up to 1,800 degrees. $$$ wiseguyshhi.com 1513 Main St., Hilton Head Island 843-842-8866

HILTON HEAD MID ISLAND ALEXANDER’S Seafood One of the island’s most beloved restaurants, now operated

by Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Fresh local seafood and a great early bird special. $$$ alexandersrestaurant.com 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-4999 ALFRED’S American European-trained executive chef Alfred Kettering combines some of the most appealing elements of classic American and Continental cuisine. $$$ alfredshiltonhead.com 807 William Hilton Pkwy, Suite 1200, Hilton Head Island 843-341-3117 ELA’S ON THE WATER Seafood Exceptional water views, fresh catch seafood, prime cut

steaks and a sophisticated atmosphere. Family­ owned and operated. $$$ elasgrille.com 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island 843-785-3030 FISHCAMP AT BROAD CREEK Seafood The pet-friendly patio of this waterfront eatery offers a full bar, backyard games and live music. A good time will be had by all. $$ fishcamphhi.com 11 Simmons Road, Hilton Head Island 843-842-2267 THE FRENCH BAKERY Bakery In addition to their loyal customers, the Belka family provides bread for many local restaurants, golf clubs, hotels and Whole Foods. $$ frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre 843-342-5420 HAROLD’S DINER Diner The owner and head chef love to give customers a hard time as part of the entertainment. Harold’s serves up one of the best burgers on the island. $ 641 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island 843-301-0895 JANE BISTRO AND BAR American Anne Sergent, executive chef and owner, offers a classic menu with an urban twist.

Try the toasted pecan cranberry chicken salad and coconut cake. $$ janehhi.com 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre 843-686-5696 LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN + BAR American, Southern An American bistro with Southern soul. The menu is small and focused, but offers a large variety of refined comfort foods and adventurous dishes. $$ luckyroosterhhi.com 841 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island 843-681-3474 OLD OYSTER FACTORY Seafood A destination for locals and visitors for more than 25 years. Voted one of the "Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants" by Open Table. $$ oldoysterfactory.com 101 Marshland Road, Hilton Head Island 843-681-6040

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POSEIDON Seafood The most popular restaurant in booming Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Great lunch and dinner menus with late night events on the Rooftop Bar. $$ poseidonhhi.com 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre 843-341-3838

fresh, organic, all-natural ingredients like grass-fed beef, pastured pork, free-range chicken and wild sustainable seafood. $$ annieohhi.com 124 Arrow Road, Hilton Head Island 843-341-2664

THE BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL Seafood, Steakhouse Featured on the Food Network.

Great selections of fresh local seafood. Dine inside or out on the expansive covered patio. $$ blackmarlinhhi.com 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island 843-785-4950

RUAN THAI CUISINE Thai Authentic central Thai cooking at its best. Madefrom-scratch recipes have been passed down through generations. The Shrimp Pad Thai is amazing. $$ myruanthaihut.com 811 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island 843-785-8575 1107 Main St., Hilton Head Island 843-681-3700 26 Towne Drive, Bluffton 843-757-9479

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BULLIES BBQ Barbecue Lean pork, chicken and brisket slow-smoked over hickory and mesquite woods.

The hot slaw must be tried. $$ bulliesbbq.com 3 Regency Parkway, Hilton Head Island 843-686-7427

SEA GRASS GRILLE Seafood Intimate yet casual dining in a Lowcountry beach house setting. Locally famous for their fresh seafood. Try the Grouper Piccata. $$ seagrassgrille.com 807 William Hilton Pkwy, Suite 1000, Hilton Head Island 843-785-9990

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SANTA FE CAFE Southwestern Authentic Southwestern cuisine. After dark, dine under the stars in the open-air climate controlled rooftop cantina. The Painted Desert Soup is fantistic. $$ santafehhi.com 807 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island 843-785-3838

ALEXANDER’S HOSTING EASTER BRUNCH

Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar is hosting a special Easter brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 1.

The costs is $32 per person and includes a first course, entree and dessert. A children’s menu will be available for ages 5 and younger.

For more information, call 843-785-4999.

THE BIG BAMBOO CAFE American A South Pacific themed cafe across from the beach specializing in local seafood and salads. Live music with a great beer selection. $$ bigbamboocafe.com 1 N Forest Beach Dr, Suite 210, Coligny Plaza 843-686-3443

CAPTAIN WOODY’S Seafood A neighborhood bar and grill specializing in shrimp, clams, oysters and signature fish sandwiches. $$ captainwoodys.com 6 Target Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-2400 17 State of Mind St., Bluffton 843-757-6222 CHARBAR CO. Burgers Award-winning gourmet burgers. Additionally, it features specialty craft beers and music memorabilia spanning the decades. $$ charbar.com 33 Office Park Road, Suite 213, Hilton Head Island 843-785-2427 CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE Seafood, American A family owned and operated restaurant that specializes in fresh seafood, lamb and steak.

The menu is written by hand each day. $$$ charliesgreenstar.com 8 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-9277

CHOW DADDY’S Southern Offering sensational, ampedup Southern food in a relaxed, casual setting. Southern comfort meets unpretentious sophistication. $$ chowdaddys.com 14B Executive Park Road, Hilton Head Island 843-842-2469 15 Towne Drive, Bluffton 843-757-2469

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VOTED HILTON HEAD'S BEST MEXICAN, BEST MARGARITA, BEST TACOS & TOP 12 MEXICAN RESTAURANTS IN SC

Jorge Covarrubias Executive Chef

DARREN CLARKE’S TAVERN Steakhouse Professional golfer Darren Clarke teamed up with an experienced New York City restauranteur to create this one-of-a-kind establishment.

Steaks are imported from the mountains of Montana. $$ darrenclarkestavern.com 8 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head Island 843-341-3002

Additionally, the bar offering features Mexican-inspired, hand-crafted cocktails, Mexican & craft beer, a curated list of Spanish wines, and over 50 premium tequilas ranging from blancos to añejos, reposados and mezcals.

DELISHEE YO Healthy Organic meals, freshly pressed juice and clean snacks make this a favorite for the yoga, fitness and health community. $ delisheeeyo.com 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-3633

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FAT BABY’S PIZZA AND SUBS Pizza A place that captures the spirit of a classic, 1970s neighborhood pizza joint. Fresh, fast, homemade and really, really good. $$ fatbabyspizza.com 1034 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island 843-842-4200

By using higher-quality, locally-sourced products, Holy Tequila is redefining the standard for a Mexican food experience. The menu features a variety of gourmet tacos, tortas, quesadillas, salads and signature plates.

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COAST Seafood, American Located at Sea Pines Beach Club. Rated a “Top 100 Best Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in America”

by OpenTable. $$$ coastoceanfrontdining.com 87 N Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-842-1888

Holy Tequila represents a new breed of “Mexican” food that incorporates new American flavors, nontraditional gourmet ingredients, and pairs them with authentic preparation methods centered around a wood burning grill.

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The interior is peaceful and serene, with cypress wood throughout the restaurant. $$ hinokihhi.com 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-9800 HOLY TEQULA Mexican Gourmet tacos, salads, quesadillas, burritos and small plates all around $10, with a full bar offering mixologist-inspired cocktails and over 50 kinds of tequilas. Be sure to order the Street Corn before your main course and the churros after. $$ holytequila.com 33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza 843-681-8226 JAVA BURRITO CO. Mexican A family-owned and operated Mexican grill and coffee bar. The burrito bar sources organic and local food. Everything tastes ultra-fresh. The coffee is some of the best on the island. $$ javaburritoco.com 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite J6, The Village at Wexford 843-842-5282 THE JAZZ CORNER Jazz Club, American An authentic big city nightclub atmosphere.

Live music seven nights a week with some of the world’s best jazz musicians taking the stage. The food is world class as well. $$$ thejazzcorner.com 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite C-1, The Village at Wexford 843-842-8620 LIVE OAK Southern, Seafood Located in the beautiful Plantation Golf Club in Sea Pines. Southern-inspired cuisine and regionally-sourced produce and products. Floor-toceiling windows provide awesome 270 degree views. $$$

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liveoaklowcountrycuisine.com 100 N Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-842-1441 LOCAL PIE Pizza Neapolitan-style woodfired pizza baked crisp and thin in 900 degree custom pizza ovens.

Everything is locally sourced.

The daily specials are bold and adventurous. $$ localpie.com 55 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island 843-842-7437 15 State Of Mind St., Bluffton 843-837-7437

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Holy Tequila has started a new promotion, Taco & Tequila Tuesdays. For $19.99, the restaurant is serving four special tacos along with a featured tequila flight.

For more information, call 843-681-8226.

A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD Southern The travel website “Only in Your State” ranked the shrimp and grits the best in the state of South Carolina. We feel the Charleston Fried Green Tomato BLT is even better. $$ hhbackyard.com 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-9273

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S CUCINA ITALIANA Italian An island favorite for over 15 years. An authentic Italian eatery similar to ones found in the Italian neighborhoods around Philadelphia, where the Fazzini family moved from. $$$ michael-anthonys.com 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-6272 OMBRA CUCINA RUSTICA Italian Chef Michael Cirafesi has collected many awards and accolades for his classical Italian cuisine. Antique brick and reclaimed barn wood timbers give the restaurant a Tuscan farmhouse feel. $$$ ombrahhi.com 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite G2, Hilton Head Island 843-842-5505 ONE HOT MAMA’S Barbecue Known for their pit-toplate meats, smoked low and slow. A family-friendly place run by Orchid Paulmeier, a finalist on the Food Network Star reality series. Great "meat and 3" lunch offerings. $$ onehotmamas.com 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-682-6262 PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFE Breakfast, American Serving the island’s most popular breakfast all day long. Benedicts, omelets, quiche and baked dishes are out of this world. Early bird special from 6 to 8 a.m. Great sandwiches for lunch as well. $$ palmettobaysunrisecafe.com 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island 843-686-3232 POMODORI Italian A family owned and operated Italian eatery. Casual yet sophisticated dinner offerings of traditional favorites, as well as fresh seafood options and antipasti plates.

Best bolognese in the Lowcountry.

$$ gopomodori.com 1 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head Island 843-686-3100 RED FISH Seafood, American A blend of housemade spices, tropical fruits and vegetables are combined with Lowcountry specialties at this local favorite. The restaurant uses produce from its own farm. $$$ redfishofhiltonhead.com 8 Archer Road, Hilton Head Island 843-686-3388 32 Bruin Road, Bluffton 843-837-8888 REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR American An island institution since 1982. Serving steaks, seafood and pub sandwiches in a setting reminiscent of a true Boston pub. $$ reilleyshiltonhead.com 7D Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-842-4414 95 Matthews Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-681-4153 ROCKFISH SEAFOOD & STEAKS AT BOMBORAS American, Seafood An Ohio family owned and operated restaurant near Coligny Beach, offering fresh and local Lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines. Great happy hour. $$ bomborasgrille.com 5 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head Island 843-689-2662 SALTY DOG CAFE Seafood Hilton Head’s most famous restaurant. Serving seafood, salads and sandwiches at an incredible waterfront location. Eat inside, out on the deck or at the expansive outdoor bar. $ saltydog.com 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-671-2233 1414 Fording Island Road, Bluffton 843-837-3344

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BREAKFAST BLUES? Spice up the first meal of your day with one of these local legends.

RUBY LEE’S SOUTH

Fried Chicken & Waffles This Southern favorite is served with hot pepper syrup and collard greens. Make your meal extra fantastic by ordering a side of macaroni and cheese. We think it’s the best mac and cheese on the island. If you know of any better, please clue us in. $15.95.

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Few breakfast menu items are as satisfying as this layered egg, sausage, onion and cheese baked dish, covered in a tangy chili sauce. Served with hash browns or grits. $10.99.

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Breakfast Burger

For some locals, breakfast is close to lunch. Try this signature beef blend burger on a sweet brioche bun with American cheese, smoked bacon, fried egg and smashed hash browns. $14.

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Locals and loyal visitors keep this place hopping. $$ seashackhhi.com 6 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-2464 SIGNE’S Bakery, Cafe A Hilton Head Island tradition for more than 36 years.

Specializing in Southern-style baked goods made fresh daily. Perfected breakfast recipes, savory salads and sandwiches and heavenly desserts. $$ signesbakery.com 93 Arrow Road, Hilton Head Island 843-785-9118 THE SMOKEHOUSE Barbecue, Southern Serving up its famous, award-winning barbecue on the island since 1999. It offers a diverse lunch and dinner menu, including many specialties such as ribs, wings and chili. Terrific happy hour. $$ smokehousehhi.com 34 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island 843-842-4227 TRUFFLES CAFE American A diverse menu featuring incredible soups, salads and sandwiches, signature chicken pot pie, house-breaded fried shrimp, pasta, ribs, steaks and scrumptious desserts. $$ trufflescafe.com

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71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island 843-671-6136 91 Towne Dr., Bluffton 843-815.5551 VINE American Tucked away in the corner of Coligny Plaza, this cramped and loud dinner spot is one of the highest rated restaurants on the island. The food is unique and not for the unadventurous. The Caprese salad is locally famous. $$$ 1 N. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-686-3900 WATUSI Breakfast, American The interior mirrors a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy food, coffee and tea in a casual home-style setting. $$ islandwatusi.com 71 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island 843-686-5200

BLUFFTON BLUFFTON BBQ Barbecue, Southern This is not fast food; it's slow-cooked for at least 12 hours. It is served until the food runs out, and then there's always beer. Possibly the Lowcountry’s best barbecue with an awesome Old Town location. Owner Ted Huffman is a local legend. $$ 11 State Of Mind Way, Bluffton 843-757-7427 THE BLUFFTON ROOM American Simple American cuisine prepared with the finest available ingredients in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere. Well-crafted cocktails, gracious service and tableside preparations evoke the feeling of the classic dinner party. $$$ theblufftonroom.com 15 Promenade St, Bluffton 843-757-3525 BUFFALO’S American The most popular

restaurant in Palmetto Bluff, offering patrons picturesque views of the May River as they enjoy a menu featuring market fresh salads and sandwiches, pastries and fresh spun ice cream. $$ palmettobluff.com 1 Village Park Square, Bluffton 843-706-6630

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843-837-3336 THE COTTAGE Cafe, Bakery Serving up scrumptious food with a side of old-world Southern charm. Dine indoors or out on the porch of this cozy, restored 1868 cottage in the art-rich historic district of Old Town. $$ thecottagebluffton.com 38 Calhoun Street, Bluffton 843-757-0508

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FARM BLUFFTON American Open for lunch and dinner. The culinary team is continually evolving the menu, taking inspiration from the seasonal bounty of local produce, cultural traditions from around the world and contemporary culinary ideas. $$$ farmbluffton.com 1301 May River Road, Bluffton 843-707-2041

Red Fish is hosting a special Easter brunch starting at 11:30 a.m. on April 1. The costs is $34 per person and includes a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert.

For more information, call 843-686-3388.

FAT PATTIES Burgers, Beer Open for lunch and dinner. Choose from six different types of patties: grass-fed beef, chicken, beef and bacon, turkey, shrimp or black bean. Great beer, great ice cream and Bluffton’s best team trivia each Thursday night. $$ fat-patties.com 207 Bluffton Road, Bluffton 843-815-6300

CAHILL’S MARKET Southern, Chicken Experience a taste of some true Southern comfort food in a relaxed country atmosphere with hanging baskets, colorful blooms and family-style dining. Their menu changes daily, but one item you can count on is the scrumptious fried chicken. $$ cahillsmarket.com 1055 May River Road, Bluffton 843-757-2921 CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO French, Seafood Chef Claude Melchiorri applies his classic French training and international experience in preparing local seafood, meats and produce. The result is exquisite dishes at affordable prices. $$ claudebistro.com 1533 Fording Island Road, Hilton Head Island

HOGSHEAD KITCHEN AND WINE BAR American Open daily for lunch and dinner. The food is upscale, yet moderately priced. You can have anything from a burger to a five-course tasting menu expertly paired with wine, and all things in between. $$ hogsheadkitchen.com 1555 Fording Island Road, Hilton Head 843-837-4647 JIM ’N NICK’S BAR-B-Q Barbecue, Southern Open for lunch and dinner. Classic pulled pork or Carolina-style pork?

There isn’t a wrong answer at this Bluffton favorite. Don’t leave without eating a cheese biscuit.

TRY THIS: And good luck eating just one. $$ jimnnicks.com 872 Fording Island Road, Bluffton 843-321-4175 MAY RIVER GRILL Seafood, American Open for dinner.

Chef Charlie Sternburgh serves up truly memorable food featuring fresh ingredients culled from local rivers and farms. Ever try sautéed calf’s liver? You should. $$ mayrivergrill.com 1263 May River Road, Bluffton 843-757-5755 OLD TOWN DISPENSARY American, Pub Located in the heart of historic Old Town, this is a destination for good friends, cold drinks and delicious bar food. Live music, fire pits and cornhole — next door to Farmers Market Bluffton. $$ otdbluffton.com 15 Captains Cove, Bluffton 843-837-1893 THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR Seafood, Steakhouse Serving dinner nightly. This romantic, boutique-style eatery fits in perfectly with its Old Town surroundings. Everything is bright, fresh and interesting. Seafood is the star here, but the steaks are great, too. $$$ thepearlbluffton.com 55 Calhoun St., Bluffton 843-757-5511 POUR RICHARD’S American Serving dinner. The menu changes nightly. Chef Richard Canestrari and pastry chef Ally Rogers have developed a strong local following, serving upscale food in a bar-like atmosphere. $$$ pourrichardsbluffton.com 4376 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton 843-757-1999 WALNUTS CAFE Breakfast, American One of Bluffton’s most popular breakfast spots with a strong lunch menu as well. Highlights include fried chicken and waffles, turkey sandwich and Thai shrimp salad. Pay with cash for a 10 percent discount. $$ @walnutscafe 70 Pennington Drive, Suite 20, Bluffton 843-815-2877

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Fromage fort with black pepper-Vidalia onion jam

INGREDIENTS (cheese mixture) 1/4 pound blue cheese 1/4 pound goat cheese 1/4 pound Swiss cheese, cubed 1/4 pound Munster cheese, cubed 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 2 single cloves of garlic 1/2 cup dry white wine Black pepper as desired Baguette as needed Fresh chives as needed DIRECTIONS: [1] Process all ingredients in food processer until smooth enough to spread. Move mixture to a bowl and stir in fine chopped fresh chives (about 2 tablesoons). [2] Slice baguette on an angle and apply cheese mixture as a spread. [3] Refrigerate until ready to cook. Up to this point may be done up to 24 hours in advance. [4] Pre heat convection oven to 450 degrees. Cook until toasty, top with a small dollop of onion jam INGREDIENTS (onion jam) 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 thinly sliced Vidalia onions 1 tablespoon brown sugar Pinch salt 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1 tablespoon whole butter Liberal amount of course grind black pepper, per your taste DIRECTIONS: [1] Heat oil in a shallow sauce pan with lid available. Add onions and cover. [2] Cook several minutes without stirring. Add salt and stir once, cover and cook a few more minutes without stirring. [3] Add all other ingredients and continue to cook, stirring less frequently at first, but more frequently as the onions reduce and become sticky. The end product should be caramelized brown. Set aside to chill before using on fromage fort. May be made up to three days in advance.

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OUT OF SIGHT A see-through lighting fixture in the dining room provides a direct sightline to the exposed brick fireplace in the great room. “We like something that has a story and a purpose,� Tracy Hawk said. There are many stories that this fiveand-a-half bathroom home tells.

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Great ideas are meant to be shared, especially when they involve homes, and especially if you build it, interior design it, live in it, and show it to friends and clients.

“It’s probably the most beautiful home, the most attentive to detail, that we have ever done,” said Tracy Hawk, the home’s interior designer and wife of H2 Builders founder/owner Todd Hawk. “We haven’t spared any detail, down to the door hardware, cabinets and hinges; it’s all high-end.”

The multiple award-winning, Bluffton-based custom homebuilder has constructed more than 350 homes in Lowcountry communities since 1996.

“It’s a signature H2 home; it’s rustic, industrial and a modern style to make what we like to call the Lowcountry transitional home,” said Tracy Hawk, who also serves as H2’s marketing president.

Even though the 3,500-square-foot home is an “idea home” for past, present and future clients, the Hawks and their teenage son personally enjoy it as a weekend getaway retreat from their main residence on Hilton Head. Yes, Palmetto Bluff is a nice respite from the island.

"We haven’t spared any detail, down to the door hardware, cabinets and hinges; it’s all high-end."

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PEEK-A-BOO Reclaimed barn wood anchors the ceiling that can be seen through peeka-boo windows in the transom in the kitchen. “It brings texture and depth to the overall kitchen,� Tracy Hawk said. The wood also contrasts nicely with the sleek white custom-made cabinetry, quartz waterfall countertop, the clean lines in the bar area with swivel bar stools, a custom-ordered turret range hood above the stove and a hint of brass in the hardware.

Reclaimed antique oak hardwood, specially fumed by a company in Charleston, stretches below the kitchen ceiling, creating a gray tone that complements the barn wood.

GOOD NIGHTS The master suite is downstairs, complete with a vaulted ceiling and shiplap walls. Two guest bedrooms and two adjoining bathrooms are upstairs, with a custom-built bunk room that sleeps six.

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NEW TRENDS Part of the home’s aesthetic allure can be attributed to the couple’s pursuit of influences and trends beyond the Lowcountry, whether it be regional markets, California or New York. “Everything you see in the home is from different lines and vendors from market,” Tracy Hawk said. “We also always try to go out of market to bring new trends and materials here.”

BRICK ABODE The tour-deforce in the home might be the reclaimed brick in the custom-built living room fireplace with custom built-ins on both sides, the reclaimed brick in the outdoor summer kitchen and art hanging on a reclaimed brick wall, all cleaned and shipped from an old cotton mill in North Carolina.

And what a retreat it is. It’s not stately in size, but it’s stately in its craftsmanship, visual splendor, comfort and elegance.

Here, there and everywhere are superb touches of contrast, textures, materials, colors, angles, light and furnishings.

The combination of materials and application of a neutral color palette evokes Palmetto Bluff’s natural beauty and strikes visual “drama and interest” for family, friends and guests, Tracy Hawk said. “I wanted to strike a sophisticated balance between soft and edgy on the inside. We wanted to make sure our house was the best Idea Home, cutting-edge house out there.”

Two of the four sets of doors in the front of the house open to the large Lowcountry front porch, which is graced with “phantom” screens that raise and lower between the columns with smart-home activation. It’s a grand welcome to the residence.

"When you walk into this house and the entrance foyer into the open dining room, great room and kitchen area, it has to be welcoming to people,” Tracy added.

An outdoor porch with a working kitchen, sitting area, complete with a step-down to a sectional sofa in front of the fireplace, has been constructed between the garage and main residence.

“My take on outdoor living requires a harmonious relationship between the exterior and interior,” Tracy Hawk said. Mission accomplished.

The Hawks decided to build their Idea Home in Palmetto Bluff less than two years ago, and construction on the Court Atkins Group-designed project was completed last October.

Tracy Hawk encourages Palmetto Bluff lot owners to contact H2 and arrange for a personal tour of the home for inspiring new ideas and to “see new, state-of-the-art technology, creative think-forward design trends and smart-home features.

“It has been a huge success for us, and we’ve gotten incredible feedback, including from the Palmetto Bluff sales team,” Tracy Hawk said. LL

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MINOR ENHANCEMENTS & UPGRADES THAT MAKE A MAJOR DIFFERENCE.

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TO STEAL FROM OUR FEATURED HOME 1. ON A CLEAR DAY Some transparent glass or Lucite in lighting fixtures can be state-of-the art in aesthetic design. Todd and Tracy Hawk took see-through to the next trend-setting level: nothing at all encasing the industrial-style lighting sculpture in the dining room. They can clearly see forever with absolute fluidity.

2. AT HOME ON THE RANGE Dream kitchens can be understated, bold or a blend of both. Functional but luxurious custom-ordered hoods come in a wide array of colors, designs, materials and finishes. The Hawks chose a blackened steel with mirrored stainless steel banding and strategically placed rivets for their unique hood.

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3. MORE WITH THE FLOOR Distressing, aging and refining reclaimed antique oak for flooring gives a rich dimension and depth with varying warm color tones that might resemble reclaimed barn wood, for instance.

Fuming is a specialist process in which the oak is locked in a chamber and permeated with a tannin-reactive treatment.

4. NO VACANCY Bunk beds have long been known for their economy of space, storage and coziness. The Hawk’s upstairs bunk room is not of the summer-camp variety.

Six adults sleep comfortably in fashionable and contemporary luxury, supported by super strong frames. Who wants the top?

5. NO SEE-EMS Screens for decks, outdoor kitchens and lanais are common in the Lowcountry; “phantom” screens much less so, like the Hawks installed on their front porch between the columns. Now-you-see them, now-you-don’t screens for protection against the elements raise and lower with the flick of an automated command. LL

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Are you considering remodeling your bathroom this year? Once just a necessary area in a home, bathrooms have become private sanctuaries for relaxation and decompression. What would you include in your dream bathroom? These current trends can help you create your private oasis.

Shades of Blue

Blue is a relaxing color that can be reminiscent of a springtime sky or gentle waves on the water. Bathrooms have traditionally been decorated in white or neutral colors, but this year you'll see all shades of blue showing up in showers, on walls, and in tile. Your bathroom blue can be light or dark, but choose a soft shade that makes you feel calm.

Black and White Another favorite color scheme for modern bathrooms is a classic, clean black and white.

Try white tile and walls with black accents and fixtures, or alternate black and white tiles in a chessboard pattern.

Black and white can be sleek and modern or even fun and playful depending on the patterns you choose to incorporate. Black faucets, light fixtures and accents like mirror frames are very much on trend.

Marble Floor to Ceiling A marble floor or countertop is a traditional option for decorating a bathroom, but marble is even more dramatic today. Entire bathrooms done in marble give a monochromatic look that makes the room appear larger and more luxurious. Take the marble from your floor all the way up your walls and 130

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HIGH-END STONE Many homeowners consider their homes blank canvases ready for creative choices in materials and colors. This stunning master bath on Hilton Head Island reflects the colors and natural beauty of the Lowcountry in the Calacatta Blue Marble chosen for the countertops. Image provided by Distinctive Granite & Marble.

into your shower, and camouflage the countertops against it.

Concrete Concrete makes an excellent choice for a bathroom because it is durable and inexpensive, and you can have it finished in an endless number of ways. Concrete furnishings give your bathroom a modern, minimalistic look that can be stamped or painted to create unique décor. Concrete floors and countertops are easy to clean and hard to damage.

Terrazzo This beautiful material is created by mixing chips of stone or glass into concrete to create an artistic pattern. The result is then shined and sealed to produce a sleek, beautiful finished product.

Terrazzo is pretty on countertops and floors, and in showers. Mix your patterns with coordinating colors, or do the whole bathroom in one style.

Textured Tiles Put some texture into your bathroom with tiles you can feel. Textured tiles add interest to bathroom walls. Some tiles even include three-dimensional designs for artistic details that stand out.

SOAK IT IN Freestanding bathtubs make a great addition to any bathroom. They may use up more room than a built-in tub, but your bathroom will not look any smaller. In fact, installing one of these tubs can give the illusion of more space. Provided by H2 Builders.

Brass Fixtures Brass is a beautiful, old-fashioned choice for a country or vintage style bathroom. Look for brass faucets, shower fixtures and lights to give your bathroom warmth and personality.

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Luxury Showers Modern showers are roomy and luxurious.

They often feature several showerheads set at different angles and have plenty of space for more than one person and even seating.

TILE WITH STYLE This beautiful Sea Pines bathroom features statuary marble porcelain tile on its shower wall.

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Framed Shower Doors Add a focal point to your bathroom décor with a shower door featuring a metal frame around and on top of the glass. Windowpane style squares are a popular choice, but you can also choose a romantic floral or a modern geometric design.

Stone Sinks Stone is a trending material for sinks.

Look for a stone countertop with sinks carved into the design, or shop for bowl sinks made from stone that sit on top of your counter. The look can be very upscale with quartz or granite, or natural stone can bring an outdoorsy feel to your bathroom.

Heated Floors & Towel Racks A heating system under the floor keeps cold feet cozy. Electric towel racks can make leaving the shower a warmer, more comfortable experience.

Fireplaces A small fireplace makes a bathroom more inviting. You can install electric or traditional fireplaces in walls, inside room dividers or even at the side of a countertop.

Plants The humidity in a bathroom makes it the perfect place to grow greenery. Place a trailing vine near the ceiling and let it spread around the room, or put a potted tree next to your shower.

Living décor turns an ordinary bathroom into a private jungle or rainforest.

Smart Bathrooms Technology and interior design have come together to create some incredible choices in modern bathrooms.

Install a shower that heats itself to a preset temperature through voice commands. Have a sink that automatically comes on with the wave of a hand. You can even ask your toilet seat to heat itself.

Bed & Bath Combinations Many of today's master bedrooms are being designed to include the bathroom in the same space. The toilet, sink, and shower are typically behind a divider, but the most prominent feature is the bathtub in the bedroom, usually installed on a platform (like a hot tub) in one corner of the room. That brings intimacy and romance into your sleeping area.

Get inspired by these 18 bathroom design trends for 2018, and imagine the perfect spot to de-stress and let go. LL

Floating Vanities Today's vanities are blending into the bathroom rather than standing out as a piece of furniture. Hide plumbing in a vanity that seems to float from the wall, or create a structure that blends seamlessly into its surroundings.

Built-in Pantries Adequate storage is essential in a bathroom, and many current designs involve built-in closets and pantries for keeping extra towels and toiletries. If you have space, designate an entire wall for built-in storage.

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HIS AND HERS In the case of the bath, two sinks are often better than one. A double vanity provides ample space for partners to prep for a night out or for visitors to settle in. Provided by Crast Custom Homes.

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When Greenville residents Darla and Grover Todd built their second home, a 6,000-square-foot sanctuary in Sea Pines, they added a unique feature to the backyard that gives the Hilton Head abode a true sense of place – a putting green.

“We just thought it would be nice for when we have people in. We have a lot of people stay with us there on the coast,” says Grover Todd. “You know guys, we need something to do other than just be together.”

On an island where you can barely swing a club without hitting a golf course, a backyard putting green might seem like an unnecessary luxury. But having a private place to chip and putt between rounds adds a layer of convenience – and hopefully a drop in handicap – to the sport.

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3 BENEFITS OF A BACKYARD PUTTING GREEN 1. Practice makes perfect: Any professional will tell you, the best way to improve at golf is focusing on the short game. Yes, practice putting is boring. Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth gets creative with putting games such as “Leap Frog” and “Gate Crasher.” Find rules to those and more putting games online.

2. Saves time: While a round of golf eats half your day, a putting green of your own allows you to practice at a time that works best for you. No reservations, no putting on golf attire, no driving to the course.

3. Saves money: Many practice facilities are expensive. Plus, the money you may be spending on gas to get to and from the course, plus wear and tear on your vehicle, make a backyard putting green an intriguing option for an avid golfer.

says. “Or if I have guys in, they enjoy it. We’ve had little tournaments out there.”

The Todds’ landscaper, Brian Rose of Rose Landscape, made the couple’s backyard putting dreams come true with the help of the pros from East Coast Synthetic Turf, a North Carolina company that specializes in the landscape feature.

East Coast Synthetic Turf installs only Mirage Tour Putt Ultimate Putting Turf, a high-end turf that requires no sand infill and no annual maintenance.

“Our turf gives these golfers more realistic chipping and putting without having to do any maintenance,” says Matt McGee, vice president of sales for East Coast Synthetic Turf.

The average residential putting green is 15-by30-feet with four or five holes and a 2-foot border. Each is created with various slopes and breaks to offer the kinds of challenges a golfer wants.

“It’s totally customized when it comes to building their perfect dream green in their yard,” McGee says of the project, which typically takes about two and a half days and costs about $12,500.

The high-end turf installation is an easy process that requires no sand infill and and no annual maintenance once it’s completed. McGee says the hardest decision, once you decide to make the investment, is figuring out where to put it.

“I always try to encourage people to put it in an area where they know it’s going to be used,” McGee says. “You don’t want it to become like that treadmill you bought five years ago and now just hang things on.”

He suggests installing the putting green near the pool or adjacent to another gathering spot in the yard.

Though not local, East Coast Synthetic Turf regularly sends crews to the Lowcountry, McGee says.

While Rose opted to farm out the installation of the backyard feature while overseeing the Todds’ overall landscaping project, the Bluffton landscaper says his company is ready and able to install putting greens for local residents.

Todd couldn’t be happier with his.

“It’s been through two hurricanes with no issues,” he says. “And we’re right on the water.” LL

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If you haven't visited Denver in the past two years, you will be pleased to know that getting downtown from the city's beautiful airport is no longer a $50 to $60, hour-long cab ride, or $40 trip via Uber.

Helped by a giant federal grant, Denver International Airport now has a light rail system that delivers airline passengers directly to Union Station at the heart of downtown in 35 minutes for just $9 ($4.50 for seniors and kids). The new system, launched in April 2016, has been getting rave reviews. Check it out online at the commuter link at www.FlyDenver.com.

UNION STATION AND LODO

Personally, I would be happy just hanging out in the revitalized Union Station and use it for a long weekend as my home base to visit the profusion of sights in Lower Downtown (LoDo) as well as other parts of this spread out city and nearby ski areas.

The Crawford Hotel is virtually on premises and the Kimpton Born Hotel just 100 yards away.

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They are two of the city's best hotel accommodations.

Union Station is also close by historic and charming Larimer Square with its numerous restaurants, shops and night spots as well as Coors Field, home of baseball’s Colorado Rockies. Indeed, there's little doubt city fathers have knocked it out of the park with their restoration of this iconic train station five years ago.

With a history that dates to the 1860s, the current train terminal structure is a massive, tall, but delightful space with restaurants, bars, boutiques and even a farmer's market on Saturdays.

Just sitting on one of the big solid oak benches and watching the people pass by, you can close your eyes and easily imagine pioneer families sitting beside you eagerly awaiting the distinctive sound of an approaching steam engine to carry them to a new frontier life.

Back to the present, you can slip out the front entryway, turn right on Wynkoop Street and duck into the enormously popular Tattered Cover bookstore. Then return quickly to the station and

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enjoy delicious oysters at Stoic & Genuine Oyster Bar or tapas at Ultreia, an authentic Barcelona style romantic cafe.

Certainly one can spend an entire weekend right here in LoDo without getting bored, but Denver, sitting on the front range alongside the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, has much more to offer.

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MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS

Not unlike many major American cities today, Denver has its share of interesting museums and attractions for visitors. Among the favorite specialty museums are: Forney Museum of Transportation is chock full of vintage automobiles, bicycles, motorcycles, buggies and locomotives. The "Big Boy" Union Pacific #4005 locomotive is quite a sight. It is one of the world's largest steam engines ever built. There is also an awesome selection of "one-off" cars on display that would be hard to find anywhere else including a one-of-a-kind six-wheeled Hispano Suiza from the 1920s and an extremely rare Nyberg from 1912.

Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum is located east of downtown toward Aurora at the former Lowrey Air Force Base. It has a splendid selection of aircraft in a giant hangar. Warning: You need to be an aviation enthusiast to truly appreciate this special museum.

Denver Art Museum is an architectural delight that is widely known for its Native American art and impressive calendar of special exhibits. The Indian section alone is worth a visit.

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SPORTS The Denver area is renowned for its outdoor living whether it be skiing, snowboarding or hiking on nearby slopes. But, there are also six different major league spectator sports to enjoy. The NBA Denver Nuggets and the NHL Colorado Avalanche share the downtown Pepsi Centre. The Rockies play baseball from April to September at Coors Field and the fan favorite Denver Broncos make their home at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on the outskirts of downtown. And, if that isn't enough, there is also the Colorado Rapids, Denver's Major League Soccer team that plays at the 19,000-seat Dick's Sporting Goods Park, eight miles north of downtown and the Denver Outlaws, a Major League Lacrosse team that shares the Mile High confines with the Broncos.

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destinations fact, there are so many a best bet is to go online, choose and then call ahead for a reservation. A good site to visit is: www.thedenverear. com/8-best-brewery-tours-denver/.

Denver's original craft brewery is Wynkoop Brewing Company. Located in a former Victorian warehouse, it has pressed-tin ceilings, arched windows and hardwood floors, making it a pretty elegant place to enjoy a pint. President Obama enjoyed a Rail Yard amber ale here in 2014 over a game of billiards.

Visit Brown Palace Hotel. The nine-story, red sandstone hotel is an iconic building in downtown Denver. It recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. For decades it was the "in-place" to stay. A-list celebrities from Thomas Edison to President Reagan, the Beatles and Taylor Swift have spent at least one night here. President Eisenhower liked to call it "the Western White House,” and loved to practice his putting stroke in a blue carpeted, white-columned suite on the eighth floor. And if you don't plan on staying here, at least take a walk through the lavish central atrium with its stained glass ceiling or the Grand Salon, which features an exquisite Italian Renaissance interior with more than 12,000-square feet of Mexican gold onyx.

A FEW HOURS FOR SKIING

If you find yourself in Denver looking west toward the snow-capped Rocky Mountain peaks, the urge may be irresistible to get out on the slopes. But is there time? Thankfully, there are a couple of possibilities within a reasonable drive. They don't offer the best skiing in Colorado, but they will do in a pinch. Echo Mountain is the closest and inexpensive. It's only a 45- to 50-minute drive, but the vertical drop is disappointingly short — just 600 feet. On the plus side, it offers night skiing.

The next closest is Loveland Ski Resort, a tad more than an hour's drive from downtown, depending on traffic. It is popular with locals but there are limited amenities here. LL

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Anna Chaffin Lambiotte made a lasting impact on Hilton Head Island before she was even born. It was the day the bridge from the mainland was knocked out of commission when a large barge crashed into the pilings of what was then a swing bridge and Anna's mom, Betsy Chaffin, wife of Sea Pines senior vice president Jim Chaffin, had to be airlifted by helicopter so Anna could be born at Savannah's Telfair Hospital. There was no hospital on Hilton Head in March of 1974, and the circumstances surrounding Anna's birth became a key determinant for Hilton Head Hospital to be completed three years later and a four-lane span bridge constructed a few years after that. Today, Anna is a successful interior designer in Denver living with her husband, Jay, their 11-year-old daughter and twin boys, age nine. Jim and Betsy reside on Spring Island, which Jim developed with his close friend Jim Light after the two had moved west to launch Snowmass Resort in Colorado. The Lambiottes return regularly to the Lowcountry to spend time with the Chaffins, and they enjoy sharing with old friends why Denver is a great place to visit. Here are some of their recommendations.

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3 PLACES TO STAY Art Hotel Located adjacent to the outstanding Denver Art Museum, the impeccable service staff and superb artwork throughout this hotel sets it apart. If you are an art lover, this is your place. High-end artwork is shown nearly everywhere. Large windows provide a bright open feeling during daylight hours. There is a warm simplicity but not sterile.

Try to book a Capital Suite with balcony.

Downtown Union Station is the new, true hub of lower downtown Denver (LoDo). It’s the best place in Denver for people-watching and browsing with lots of shops and eateries. Make sure to stop and check out the books at The Tattered Cover at the corner of 16th and Wynkoop streets.

Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art and nearby historic Larimer Square. An absolute must is your happy hour or night cap at The Cooper Lounge at Union Station in a sophisticated setting on a balcony overlooking the station atrium.

Drinks are served on a silver tray accompanied by a delicious selection of nuts.

Cherry Creek This is Denver's most popular shopping district. Eat a healthy lunch at True Food Kitchen or Hedge Row. Then walk the pedestrian friendly streets and check out the shops from Hermes to Orvis. Great espressos await at Aviano and Matsuhisa provides the best sushi in Denver.

The mall at Cherry Creek is one of the largest in the U.S., but many locals prefer the smaller scale of the shops on Second and Third streets.

Highlands and RiNo The Highlands and River North Art District (RiNo) neighborhoods are west of downtown and offer an ideal change of pace to downtown, plus a great place to walk when the weather turns warm. Little Man Ice Cream, a local favorite, is here. RiNo is the new hang place for artists and musicians and "Lonely Planet,” named it one of America's coolest neighborhoods. Take time to have some Tandoori Chicken at The Populist. It's first come, first serve. Small portions, but very tasty.

Four Seasons Elegant mainstay hotel that is well located in the downtown area. A longtime favorite that continues to draw top reviews. Rooms are beautifully appointed.

Kimpton Born Hotel Luxury accommodation opened less than a year ago. Just two minutes from Union Station.

Understated refinement is its calling card.

3 PLACES TO SEE Red Rocks The most famous musical venue in Denver, 10 miles west of the city. It's a naturally-formed rock structure amphitheater that holds about 9,000 and has hosted thousands of outdoor concerts. Red Rocks was one of the favorite venues of the Grateful Dead and has become a traditional stop for many subsequent jam bands.

Widespread Panic has performed here 54 times.

Cruise Room in the Oxford Hotel Has the look and vibe of an original art deco speakeasy. Rated as having Denver's "best martini bar.”

Sports Authority Field at Mile High Home of our Broncos where every game since the stadium was built in 2001 has been sold out. A home game tradition is the “incomplete” chant, shouted whenever an opposing quarterback fails to complete a forward pass. The throng of 76,125 fans shout in unison “IN-COM-PLETE.” Another tradition is "Mile High Thunder" as fans on the upper two decks stamp their feet on the stadium floors that were specifically designed to resonate the bellowing sound.

Pack your bags for

DENVER.

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Augusta Georgia’s second oldest city is much more than home to The Masters

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As a city celebrating a resurgence of craft, recreation and the arts, Augusta’s River Region has started writing the next chapter in its rich history. It’s one that includes diverse chef-driven restaurants, renowned trail systems and a modern, artful vibe from the street corners to the most recent gallery openings.

Locals and visitors alike are discovering an Augusta alive for a new generation, celebrating the city’s culture and dynamic recreational opportunities, reveling in the renewed appreciation of the region’s storied past, and pulsing with a contagious vitality that promises a bright tomorrow for the new Augustan.

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ROAD TRIP• Hilton Head Island to Augusta Duration: 132 miles (2 hours, 41 minutes)

WHAT TO DO: No stranger to revitalization, Georgia’s second oldest city’s early rise to prominence began with the formation of the Augusta Canal, routed from the Savannah River to bolster this present-day city. The two waterways contribute to Augusta’s thriving, heritage-enriched community, adding to recreational ventures, such as GUIDED KAYAKING TOURS with area expert Cole Watkins.

(Ask to see the wild donkeys while you’re out.)

If perusing the waterways isn’t what you had in mind, guests can hop aboard the LADY LIBERTY TROLLEY for a land-locked, historic trolley tour of downtown Augusta. You’ll pass historic homes, hear tales about the bone-filled Medical College of Georgia basement, and even get a glimpse at a U.S. president’s boyhood home.

While on Broad Street, be sure to visit the city’s growing entertainment district, where you can catch live shows at the centennial-staple, the IMPERIAL THEATRE, the recently renovated historic MILLER THEATER, and smaller, quirky venues such as LE CHAT NOIR.

WHERE TO EAT:

WHERE TO STAY:

Augusta is also heating up its dining and cocktail scene. The River Region is a culinary hub for artisanal-designed meals and uniquely local Southern fare. Visitors and locals alike start their morning off at BUONA CAFFE, an artisanal coffee shop far removed from corporate chains in both style and setting. At Buona, brewing methods are an art form, steeping for four minutes in an hourglass vessel. This cozy coffee joint offers locally roasted coffee and pastries reminiscent of grandma’s.

For an ideal place to call home base, book a room at the AUGUSTA MARRIOTT at the Convention Center. It’s on the Riverwalk in downtown Augusta, making it easy to leave the car behind and traverse the city by foot. The hotel offers sleek, modern finishes, comfort-centric features such as platform beds, and it’s pet friendly.

When in the South, barbecue is a must. For lunch, SOUTHBOUND SMOKEHOUSE comes highly recommended. A musical barbecue mecca boasting a fusion of comforting tastes and sounds, Southbound’s music ranges from acoustic to Southern rock, while offering up authentic Southern eats named after famous jam-bands such as the “Pimento Cheese Incident.”

CRAFT & VINE is the perfect spot for those looking for an intimate setting for dinner. It’s tucked away in downtown Augusta on Broad Street, serving New American fare and featuring hand-crafted cocktails and elegant wines in a low lit, art-deco venue.

Those looking for a more historic, boutique experience should consider THE PARTRIDGE INN, known as “The Grand Hotel of the Classic South.” This Curio Collection Hilton property has undergone an extensive restoration. It still allows guests to enjoy the charm of the original 1836 house that remains within the building, in addition to the comforts and conveniences of a contemporary, luxury hotel that sits on a hilltop just steps away from downtown. Sip a cocktail at the P.I.’s rooftop bar, overlooking the city.

Those who prefer the newest digs in town should check out the HAMPTON INN & SUITES by Hilton Augusta-Washington Road. With easy access to the interstate, the hotel is minutes away from Augusta National Golf Club, the city’s crown jewel that is home to the Masters.

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AUGUSTA INSIDER Wesley Bryan, a South Carolina native who played college golf for the Gamecocks, now lives with his family in Augusta. He earned a spot in the 2018 Masters by winning the 2017 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. He won by a single stroke over Luke Donald, after a final round of 67 moved him from four strokes behind.

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How the champ rolls

Defending RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing champion Wesley Bryan lives in Augusta and gave LOCAL Life the inside scoop on his favorite local places.

HIS IDEAL DATE

“It would start at Craft & Vine (1204 Broad St.). You would have a couple of drinks there, then head over to Frog Hollow Tavern (1282 Broad St.), which is probably one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in the world.”

With a restaurant-meets-bar concept, the tavern specializes in sophisticated dishes with a Southern twist, such as gouda mac and cheese, fried quail and duck confit.

Bryan’s other favorite places to eat are Abel Brown (491 Highland Ave.) and Beck’s (2111 Kings Way).

FAVORITE ACTIVITY

When not playing golf, Bryan and his family unwind with miniature golf.

“I go play putt-putt. They just shut down one of the putt-putt places, but they’ve still got the one open.” (Putt Putt Fun Center, 3763 Martinez Blvd.)

The greens there are very slick, as one would expect in an area near Augusta National. The center also offers laser tag, bumper cars, bumper boats and batting cages.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Bryan has two places he recommends to visiting family and friends.

“The downtown Marriott (Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center at 2 10th St.) is really, really nice, but there’s a hotel right next to our house that I also recommend people stay at (Sheraton Augusta, 1069 Stevens Creek Rd.). They’re both great places.” LL

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Beautiful golf landscapes Artist Linda Hartough (local since 1980) has painted more than 100 of the most iconic holes in golf. She is the only artist ever commissioned by the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews to create the annual paintings and prints for the U.S. Open and British Open championships. Here are a few examples of her stunning work. Find more online at hartough.com.

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Seafood Festival draws a huge crowd

Nick Bergelt and Andrea Roberts

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Photos by Thomas Love Many locals turned out for the 11th annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival at historic Honey Horn Plantation. The family-friendly event featured a kids’ zone, silent auction, crab races, arts and crafts booths and live music by Deas-Guyz. Find more images online at trmediaworld.com.

Nicole Lucignoli, Jennifer Schell, Tara Cooler & Christine Eddy

Chris Flathers, Chris Heyburn and Jim Belmon

Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen County

Cinda Seamon

Fith Fithian, Thomas Reilley and Chris Justice

Carly Civici, Chris Sullivan and L.J. Graham

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Pope Avenue transformed into an Irish celebration for the 35th annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade. An estimated 25,000 spectators were on hand to watch groups march with their festive floats, marching bands, pipe and drum bands, local dignitaries and more. Find more images online at trmediaworld.com.

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Spring Strings

On April 29 and 30th, Guest Conductor Chelsea Tipton returns to conduct Tchaikovsky’s string orchestra masterpiece Serenade, one of his most popular and enduring works. The evening also includes Samuel Barber’s most popular work, SYMPHONY OF THE LOWCOUNTRY Adagio for Strings and Carl Dittersdorf’s, Sinfonia Concertante for Double bass and Viola, played by our own Peter Berquist and Lizhou Liu. Please join us for this remarkable evening that highlights the talents of our outstanding orchestra members.

Shortly, we will be mailing our 2018-19 Season subscription brochures. You will see that although most of our concerts will continue to be held at First Presbyterian Church, a few of our concerts will be held at our new location in Coligny Plaza offering Saturday, Sunday and Monday options. We plan to announce the name of our new building at Symphony Under the Stars on April 3 and 4.

So join the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra as it presents “All That Jazz” on April 3rd and 4th and enjoy an evening with the music of Gershwin, Scott Joplin, Duke Ellington, Leonard Bernstein and the music from Chicago with conductor John Morris Russell and the beautiful voice of Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield – and be one of the first to hear the name we’ve chosen!

For tickets and further information about symphony events, call 843-842-2055 or go online at hhso.org.

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MOS IC CONDUCTED BY JOHN MORRIS RUSSELL

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AARON COPLAND

JOHN MORRIS RUSSELL

LEONARD BERNSTEIN

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SUN, MAY 13, 2018 • 5PM & MON, MAY 14, 2018 • 8PM CONDUCTED BY JOHN MORRIS RUSSELL COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man & Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes Known as the “Dean of American Music”, Aaron Copland is one of the most respected American classical composers of the twentieth century. His “Fanfare for the Common Man” has found much use as a theme for television programs worldwide.

BERNSTEIN On The Town: Three Dance Episodes & West Side Story: Symphonic Dances Leonard Bernstein is considered “one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history.” Don’t miss the orchestra performing the music from his gem of a Broadway musical, “West Side Story”.

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Tickets available online at hhso.org or call the office at 843-842-2055. Tickets: $30, $45 & $55. Concerts held at First Presbyterian Church on William Hilton Pkwy.

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Easter Sunday April Fools’ Day NCAA Women’s Final Four

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NCAA Men’s Final Four Children’s Book Day Dyngus Day

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Don’t Go to Work Unless It’s Fun Day Tweed Day World Party Day

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Commonwealth Games begin Hug a Newsman Day School Librarian Day

THURSDAY

Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry come to life in April — the sunniest and least humid month of the year. With average highs in the mid-70s, every weekend is packed with wonderful outdoor festivals and events. Here are our top picks, along with other days of national and international interest. Cut this page out and stick it to your fridge!

FRIDAY

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The Masters 1st round Go for Broke Day National Dandelion Day

SATURDAY

6 The Masters 2nd round National Tartan Day National Walk to Work Day

7 The Masters 3rd round Caramel Popcorn Day National Beer Day

9 10 11 12 13 14 RBC Heritage Coca-Cola Youth Day

The Masters final round Orthodox Easter Zoo Lover’s Day

RBC Heritage opening ceremonies Name Yourself Day Winston Churchill Day

Family movie on the Heritage Lawn Heritage Christian Breakfast

RBC Heritage Pro-Am Eight Track Tape Day Barbershop Quartet Day

RBC Heritage 1st round Big Wind Day Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

RBC Heritage 2nd round Friday the 13th International Plant Appreciation Day

RBC Heritage 3rd round Plaid Nation Day Ex-spouse Day

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Mushroom Day National Eggs Benedict Day National Stress Awareness Day

Tax Day Bat Appreciation Day National Cheeseball Day

Volunteer Recognition Day

International Juggler’s Day Newspaper Columnists Day

National Garlic Day National High-Five Day

Savannah Race for the Cure Touch of the Lowcountry Spring Gala

IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS BY STAYING INFORMED. KEEP THIS HANDY FOR QUICK REFERENCE.

Look Alike Day RBC Heritage final round RBC Heritage sunrise service Commonwealth Games end

Lowcountry March for Babies

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Pig in a Blanket Day

Earth Day Girl Scout Leader Day National Jelly Bean Day

Lover’s Day National Zucchini Bread Day Take A Chance Day

Brain Health Summit East Meets West Day World Penguin Day

ONGOING 29 30 Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra The Art Market at Honey Horn Greenery Day

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RBC Heritage (April 9-15)

Lean Ensemble Theater (April 26-May 5) Chapman Bailey exhibit (April 8-May 6) Hilton Head Dance Theatre (April 6-8)

Carolina Dreamers Car Club Cruise-In Hug an Australian Day National Pretzel Day

Arbor Day Babe Ruth Day National Prime Rib Day

Palmetto Heart Walk The Art Market at Honey Horn Great Poetry Reading Day

THINGS TO DO NEARBY SAVANNAH AREA CHARLESTON AREA COLUMBIA AREA Savannah Music Festival Jimmy Buffett (4/6) The Avett Brothers (4/6 & 7) (through 4/14) The Everly Brothers Jimmie’s Chicken Shack (4/7) Bret Michaels (4/4) Experience (4/6) All Time Low (4/11) Nothing More (4/6) Harry Potter (4/7) The Neighborhood Dylan Scott (4/7) REO Speedwagon, Styx (4/15) Barbershop (4/12) The Wailers Band (4/11) The Decemberists (4/16) Yo Gotti (4/13) Dark Star Orchestra (4/17) Dr. Dog (4/17) Martin Lawrence (4/14) Sav. Blues Festival (4/21) 420 Music Fest (4/20) The Eagles (4/16) Sir Mix-A-Lot (4/24) Jason Isbell (4/21) Corey Smith (4/27) Platinum Comedy Tour (4/28) High Water Festival (4/21)

JACKSONVILLE AREA U.S. Women’s Soccer vs. Mexico (4/4) Kevin Hart (4/7) Chris Tomlin (4/20) Thomas Rhett (4/20) Jarrod Lawson (4/21) Jeff Dunham (4/27)

Hey CeCe, Sunday Brunch with the family?

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Yes, meet me at The Cypress clubhouse at 11:00.

I’m off on Monday!

Do you need a ride to your eye appointment?

CGT CGT?

Cypress Got This!

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Life is Never Dull at The Cypress.

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EASTER FUN FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.

- JANINE DI GIOVANNI

CELEBRATE EASTER WITH BRUNCH AT SONESTA RESORT Enjoy your Easter Sunday with our Champagne Buffet Brunch.

Featuring a variety of delectable favorites including Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Lamb, Honey Bourbon Glazed Smoked Ham, Made to Order Omelets, Grilled Salmon with Heirloom Tomato Coulis, house made desserts and more!

EASTER CHAMPAGNE BUFFET BRUNCH When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. April 1 Where: Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Details: www.sonesta.com

Sea Pines hosting annual Easter egg hunt Held at the Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground, this beloved annual tradition will be attended by the Easter Bunny himself. This event is provided by The Sea Pines Resort and the shops in Harbour Town.

EASTER EGG HUNT When: 11 a.m. April 1 Where: Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground Notes: Complimentary Details: 843-842-1979

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FESTIVALS AND FUN Mayfest Seeks Vendors and Volunteers THE 2018 ANNUAL BLUFFTON OLD TOWN PAINT OUT Artists are invited to break out their paintbrushes and sun hats for this fun plein air painting event! Paint at one of the preselected picturesque settings in beautiful old town Bluffton. Artists and visitors are invited to gather at the event tent at 4 p.m. for judging, viewing and awards – cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

Registration forms are available at any of the old town art galleries.

ANNUAL BLUFFTON OLD TOWN PAINT OUT When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. April 21 Where: Old Town Bluffton Notes: The entry fee is $20 in advance and $25 walk up.

Details: sobagallery.com or 843-757-8185

The Bluffton Rotary Club is now accepting vendor registrations for the 40th annual Mayfest. The festival, also known as the Bluffton Village Festival, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 12 in Old Town Bluffton. If you are a regular participant at the festival, now is the time to get your application in early.

Vendors for this event include arts and crafts, food vendors, churches and non-profits. All vendors can submit their applications directly online. To register please go to www.blufftonmayfest.com and click on the “Forms” tab. Paper applications are available upon request only by emailing blufftonmayfest@gmail.com.

VENDOR & VOLUNTEERS APPLICATIONS FOR MAYFEST When: Final Deadline: April 27, 2018 Details: www.blufftonmayfest.com or blufftonmayfest@gmail.com

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The Hilton Head Island Boat Show at Windmill Harbor is Back Over 70 boats from area boat dealers will be showcased in the scenic Windmill Harbour Marina, notably one of only three harbors on the east coast with a lock system. Featured boats will be MJM, Alerion, Hinckley, Prestige, Back Cove, Sabre, Pursuit, Tiara, Chris Craft, and Vanquish. Enjoy entertainment, refreshments, food, marine related vendors, and a fashion show. A kids’ zone with free crafts and demonstrations for the children make this event a hit for all!

HILTON HEAD ISLAND BOAT SHOW When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 6 Where: Windmill Harbor Details: www.windmillharbourboatshow.com or 843-290-6424

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ART SHOWINGS, PLAYS AND PERFORMANCES HHSO presents “Symphony Under the Stars: All That Jazz” Spend an evening with the music of Gershwin, Scott Joplin, Duke Ellington, Leonard Bernstein and the music from Chicago with the refreshing and beautiful voice of Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield, a nationally renowned jazz vocalist, musician, and educator. Join the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Under the Stars as it presents “All That Jazz." Last year’s concert was sold out, so book your table early! You can provide your own refreshments, but wine, beer, soft drinks and water are available for sale by the League of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, add a picnic dinner and enjoy a great evening!

SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS “ALL THAT JAZZ” When: Picnic: 6 p.m. Music: 7:30 p.m. April 3 and 4 Where: Veterans Memorial Park at Shelter Cove Notes: Tickets for table seating are $85 and $75, concert seating is $50 and lawn seating is $25 Details: www.hhso.org or 843-842-2055

HILTON HEAD DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS “TERPSICHORE” Hilton Head Dance Theatre will present its annual performance of classical and contemporary dance, “Terpsichore,” taking the name of the Greek Muse of Dance. Be prepared to be swept off your feet by classically trained dancers in an eclectic program that explores a variety of dance styles including classical and contemporary ballet, tap and jazz.

“TERPSICHORE” PERFORMANCE BY HILTON HEAD DANCE THEATER When: 7:30 p.m. April 6 and 7, and 2:30 p.m. April 8 Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Notes: Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for children 18 and younger.

Details: www.artshhi.com or 843-842-ARTS

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THE ART MARKET AT HISTORIC HONEY HORN Set on the beautiful grounds of the Historic Honey Horn Plantation, this juried fine art and craft festival will host ninety accomplished artists from the region and from across the country. This year 12 states will be represented, bringing their best work to compete for $5,000 in prize money. Explore a wide variety of fine art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, wood, and fiber arts. Also featured at this year’s event is the annual Herb Society of Hilton Head Sale. Herb plants, French Market Soup Mix, Curry, Jellies, Dill Horseradish mix and many new products will be featured. The sale will be on Saturday only from 10 am until sold out! Demonstrations will be held throughout the weekend, and food, beverages, ice cream and Italian ices will be available from Jack Frost.

THE ART MARKET AT HISTORIC HONEY HORN When: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. April 28, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. April 29 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum Notes: $3.00 per person admission charge Details: www.coastaldiscovery.org or call 843-689-6767 ext. 224

La Petite Gallerie Monthly Art Giveaway As a thank you to their customers and community for making our third year a grand success La Petite Gallerie will give away a piece of art each month for six months. The drawing will be repeated each month through July, with a different artist contributing a piece for this grand art giveaway.

Stop in and enter to win!

MONTHLY ART GIVEAWAY When: Each month through July Where: La Petite Gallerie Details: lapetitegallerie.com

2018

“COASTAL MOODS” AN EXHIBIT BY CHAPMAN BAILEY Chapman “Chappy” Bailey’s plein air paintings will be featured during an exhibit from April 2 through May 6 at the Society of Bluffton Artists gallery in Old Town Bluffton. The public is invited to an open reception from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 8. Bailey’s love for the outdoors led her to plein air painting, which is all about leaving the four walls of a studio to paint or draw in the landscape.

OPEN RECEPTION When: 3 - 5 p.m. April 8 Where: SoBA Gallery Details: www.sobagallery.com orl 843-757-6586

Celebrate Poetry Month The 5th Annual Kick-Start Reading, at the Hilton Head Branch Library, will celebrate the start of National Poetry Month by featuring seven local poets who will share their work and songs. Each year’s KickStart Readings show how the Lowcountry experience is captured and explored in the creative word and through unique voices— ranging from a high school poet to those in their senior years. The free reading is sponsored by the Island Writers’ Network and the Pat Conroy Literary Center.

5TH ANNUAL KICK-START READING When: 6-7:30 p.m. April 5 Where: Hilton Head Branch Library Notes: Free Details: www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/ hilton-head-branch

Saturday, May 5 • 10-5 Sunday, May 6 • 10-4 • Showcasing over 80 boats & watercrafts Featuring MJM Yachts, Alerion, Back Cove, Sabre & Pursuit

• Nautical lifestyle, decor & gear vendors • Demos, seminars, music, kids zone & prize drawings

• Food and beverages prepared by South Carolina Yacht Club available for purchase

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FUNDRAISING EVENTS LOWCOUNTRY MARCH FOR BABIES

“Bid for PAL” Online Fundraiser Auction Need an excuse to shop? With the “Bid for PAL” Online Auction you can indulge in a luxurious spa day, a much-needed vacation or a gourmet meal without feeling the least bit guilty about it. Funds raised will give abandoned animals a second chance at life. Browse our online catalog of highly soughtafter items donated by dozens of animal-loving businesses. In addition to the all-time favorite auction items like golf packages, dining experiences and restaurant certificates, spa treatments, fine wine, and home services, the 2018 Bid for PAL Online Auction is rolling out a brand-new category of exceptional items to benefit abandoned, abused and neglected pets in our community.

“BID FOR PAL” ONLINE AUCTION When: Bidding starts at 8 a.m. April 20 and closes at 10 p.m. April 23 Where: www.PALauction.org Details: palmettoanimalleague.org/bid-for-pal-online-auction

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Team up with the March of Dimes and spend a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. There'll be family teams, company teams and people walking with friends.

Join this event and walk to raise money for babies right here in our community! Event festivities will begin and end in the green space at the Promenade at Old Town Bluffton. The 3 mile walk will go around historic Bluffton.

LOWCOUNTRY MARCH FOR BABIES When: Registration 8:30 a.m., Walk 9 a.m. April 21 Where: Promenade at Old Town Bluffton Details: www.marchforbabies.org

Palmetto Heart Walk Joins 305 Events Around the Country It’s not just walking. It’s Heartwalking! Join nearly 1 million Americans at 305 events across the country to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Make a positive difference in the lives of your friends, family and co-workers by joining the Heart Walk, start Heartwalking and make the commitment to lead a heart healthy life and become healthy for good.

The Palmetto Heart Walk is a family fun morning that begins with a short program on the stage at the Park including a High School CPR Competition, Lifestyle Change Award, T-Shirt Competition, and recognizing a survivor and/or their family. There is a 5k walk/run and a 1 mile loop option.

10TH ANNUAL SUSAN G. KOMEN SAVANNAH RACE FOR THE CURE® The 10th annual Susan G. Komen Savannah Race for the Cure® at Ellis Square in downtown Savannah. The Race raises funds for local programs and research to save lives.

Registrants who donate or fundraise $100 or more will receive a special 10th Anniversary Commemorative Pin on Race Day. Register and donate at www.komencoastalgeorgia.org/race.

10TH ANNUAL RACE FOR THE CURE When: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. April 21 Where: Ellis Square, downtown Savannah Details: www.coastalgeorgia.info-komen.org

PALMETTO HEART WALK When: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. April 28 Where: Shelter Cove Community Park Details: www2.heart.org

The Hilton Head Firefighters Association “Spring Swing for Charity" Golf Event The HHFA began in 2001 when it was recognized that the firefighters of the Town of Hilton Head Island needed a legitimate vehicle to raise and donate money, equipment and in-kind services to local charities and to promote the involvement and perception of the firefighters within the community. Over the years the Hilton Head Firefighters Association, a non-profit organization, has given more than $400,000 to local charities. Their annual “Spring Swing for Charity” golf event is an 18 hole Captain’s Choice with lunch, goody bags, HHFA logo apparel and awards.

“SPRING SWING FOR CHARITY” GOLF EVENT When: May 12 Where: Arthur Hills Golf Course in Palmetto Dunes Details: www.hhifirefighters.org or 513-659-3957

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The 2018 Yacht Hop Admirals Becca and Lee Edwards Each year Hospice Care of the Lowcountry selects a person or persons to serve as Admiral for their largest annual fundraiser, the Yacht Hop of Hilton Head Island. These people exemplify those among us who continually give back to our community and embody grace and generosity.

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INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING TOM PEEPLES DISCOVERY LAB The Tom Peeples Discovery Lab at the Coastal Discovery Museum will be open every Monday and Wednesday from 2-4 pm starting April 2 through May 30. Visiting the lab is a fun and educational experience for all ages. Get a closer look at some live Lowcountry animals like fish, horseshoe crabs, hermit crabs, frogs, lizards, snakes, and a friendly alligator. Discover unique and fascinating stories about the Lowcountry’s history and environment through hands-on, interactive displays and games.

TOM PEEPLES DISCOVERY LAB When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. April 2 through May 30 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum Notes: Suggested $2 per person donation to visit the Lab. Details: www.coastaldiscovery.org

Climate Change and the Lowcountry The Coastal Discovery will host Sarah Watson for this program on climate change. This presentation will discuss the basic science behind climate changes and sea level rise, as well as how the Lowcountry is affected by extreme weather and more frequent tidal flooding.

Participants will also learn some of the ways we can address climate change and reduce impacts from the effects.

April 6-7 at 7:30 April 8 at 2:30 ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA Featuring classical and contemporary dance

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE LOWCOUNTRY When: 3 p.m. April 4 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum Notes: Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required Details: www.coastaldiscovery.org or 843-689-6767 ext. 223

RISING SEAS, RAISING AWARENESS The Coastal Discovery Museum will host this program with Kevin Mills. Coastal dwellers everywhere can no longer ignore the obvious; our seas are rising, and altering the course of our daily lives. Learn what is at risk in the Lowcountry, and what will be required to come to terms with a new reality shaped by the forces of climate change. Mills is President and CEO of the South Carolina Aquarium, which operates the Resilience Initiative for Coastal Education.

RISING SEAS, RAISING AWARENESS When: 3 p.m. April 11 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum Notes: Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required Details: www.coastaldiscovery.org/calendar of 843-689-6767 ext. 223

Vegan Paleo Cheese Making Class The Palmetto Plant Eaters Club is thrilled to announce a Vegan Paleo Cheese Making Class with Avai, who will demonstrate how to make delicious vegan and paleo non-dairy cheeses and yogurts. Cashew cream cheese, smoked almond gouda, walnut-date cashew cream cheese, sharp cheddar almond cheese, sun-dried tomato & basil cashew cheese, lemon-pepper cashew cheese, almond cheese, and cashew yogurt are just some of the non-dairy delectables that will be showcased. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of how to make nut based cheeses and yogurts at home, printed recipes, an understanding of the benefits of nut-based cheeses over traditional dairy cheeses, and the experience of tasting from a platter of prepared vegan and paleo cheeses.

VEGAN PALEO CHEESE MAKING CLASS When: 1 - 4 p.m. April 7 Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry Notes: The class fee is $45 per person and class size limited to 15 participants. Registration is online at CarlaGoldenWellness.com/Cheese Details: PalmettoPlantEaters.com

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ACE BASIN, ONE OF THE LAST GREAT PLACES The Coastal Discovery Museum will host “ACE Basin, one of the Last Great Places” on May 23 at 3 p.m. in the Sea Island Room at the museum.

The ACE Basin is one of the largest undeveloped estuaries along the Atlantic Coast. The 350,000 acres area is renowned for its extensive natural beauty and commitment to preserve marshes, wetlands, hardwood forests, and riverine systems and the various fauna that occupy the area.

ACE BASIN, ONE OF THE LAST GREAT PLACES When: 3 p.m., May 23 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum Notes: The cost of the program is $7 per person and reservations are required.

Details: www.coastaldiscovery.org/calendarofevents or 843-689-6767 ext. 223

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INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING REDUCING PLASTIC POLLUTION IN THE LOWCOUNTRY The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Rikki Parker for this presentation. In spite of best efforts, litter continues to be a major environmental concern for water quality, human health, and wildlife. Giant patches of garbage are accumulating in our world’s oceans. Microplastics make their way into our food systems, potentially impacting our local fisheries. Fortunately for our local waterways, citizens, business owners and governments are implementing strong measures to combat the problem.

One of the most impressive successes in Beaufort County’s ban on single use plastic bags. Rikki will discuss the magnitude of the plastic pollution problems in the Lowcountry and how the county’s ban on single-use plastic bags was passed.

REDUCING PLASTIC POLLUTION IN THE LOWCOUNTRY When: 3 p.m. April 18 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum Notes: Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required Details: www.coastaldiscovery.org/calendarofevents or 843-689-6767 ext. 223

The Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce presents “Real Life Learning Seminar Series” Designed to provide business insight and strategies, this new monthly educational seminar program is for professionals throughout all industries. In this first program and kick-off to the business-building series, two community leaders will provide an overview of the dramatic growth and changes that are happening, and are projected to happen, in the Greater Bluffton community.

“REAL LIFE LEARNING SEMINAR SERIES” When: 5 - 6:30 p.m. April 18 Where: Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Notes: $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Seating for the event is limited to 25 people per seminar, and pre-registration is recommended.

Details: www.blufftonchamberofcommerce.org or 843-757-1010

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“Sip and Shop” Event to Feature Local Designers from “Oysters All Around” Spend a relaxing evening enjoying complimentary wine and refreshments while learning about today’s most exciting home furnishing trends. Local home furnishings store and division of Anne Hagerty Interiors, Abode, will be kicking off their spring series of the popular events, providing the opportunity to mingle with a featured artist and/or jewelry designer. April’s “Sip & Shop” will feature the beautiful creations of “Oysters All Around” from Charleston-based designers Jan Stone and Elly Craver. The Spring “Sip & Shop” series continues with the next two events taking place on May 10 and June 14.

“SIP AND SHOP” When: 4- 6 p.m. April 19 Where: Abode Home Furnishings Details: www.abodesc.com or www.facebook.com/annehagertyinteriors

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Herbarium Workshop - Create An Educational Work of Art The Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island will host this fun and educational workshop.

An Herbarium is a systematically arranged collection of mounted, dried plants that can be used as a reference. In this workshop, join 3 local artists to create a decorative and educational herbarium using locally found materials, handmade paper, illustrations and poetic prose. A collection could be of a tidal marsh, local flowers, trees, etc. Bring your own or use what we have gathered during the fall from the Heirloom Garden at the Museum property. Artists painter Mira Scott, conceptual illustrator and paper artist Mary C. Leto and writer/poet Elizabeth Robin will teach the class.

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HERBARIUM WORKSHOP When: 2-4 p.m. April 21 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum Notes: Cost is $45 per person (for ages 10 and older) and reservations are required.

Details: www.coastaldiscovery.org or 843-689-6767 ext. 223

Sea Level Rise and the Lowcountry at The Coastal Discovery Museum The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Dr. Chris Marsh for this timely program. Dr. Marsh will give an overview of current patterns of climate change that are occurring locally and globally. He will describe the science that drives weather patterns and how scientists are using this information to predict what the future holds for sea level rise and climate changes in the Southeast. Dr. Marsh has over 40 years of experience working in habitats throughout North and South Carolina.

SEA LEVEL RISE AND THE LOWCOUNTRY PRESENTATION When: 3 p.m. April 25 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum Notes: The cost of the program is $7 per person and reservations are required.

Details: www.coastaldiscovery.org/calendarofevents or 843-689-6767 ext. 223

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THE FIRST TEE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY'S COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS BANQUET The 2018 Community Leadership Awards Banquet is a dinner event benefiting The First Tee of the Lowcountry's innovative, proven program that uses golf to teach children the importance of characterbuilding life skills, core values and healthy habits they can use to succeed throughout their lives.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARDS BANQUET When: 5 p,m, - 8 p.m. April 9 Where: Sea Pines Country Club Details: www.thefirstteelowcountry.org/2018-community-leadership-awards-banquet

The Palmetto Quilt Guild Membership Meeting The Guest Speaker will be Carol Lyles Shaw, modern quilt designer, author and workshop teacher who has been an active member of the quilt and fiber art community for over twenty years. She always takes a modern, improvisational approach to her quilt designs, and her passion and focus is on designing quilts for the modern quilt movement. Come at noon, visit with friends and welcome our new members at our Social Hour, immediately before the Guild Membership Meeting, at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort.

PALMETTO QUILT GUILD MEMBERSHIP MEETING When: 12 - 3 p.m. April 19, 2018 Where: Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort Notes: Guest Fee $5 Details: www.palmettoquiltguild.org or Facebook

CAROLINA DREAMERS CAR CLUB CRUISEIN AT SHELTER COVE TOWNE CENTRE Fire'em up and cruise in to this monthly event, happening every 4th Thursday.

Open to all automotive enthusiasts; locals and visitors. Takes place on Shelter Cove Lane waterside overlooking Broad Creek.

No costs, no reservations, awards, 50/50 raffle. Plenty of shopping and dining within a one/two block walk.

CAROLINA DREAMERS CAR CLUB CRUISE-IN When: 5-8 p.m. April 26 Where: Shelter Cove Towne Centre Details: www.carolinadreamers.info

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“The Market” at the Village at Wexford open for 2018 season This outdoor farmers’ market features local homegrown fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, meats, soups, delicacies and more located right in the heart of the Village at Wexford, open every Wednesday bringing the freshest produce, tasty treats, handcrafted goods and other locally-inspired items to area residents and visitors in a unique Lowcountry setting. The Village at Wexford Outdoor Market is part of the VAW’s “Wednesdays at Wexford” which showcases merchant’s special guests, entertainment, shopping specials and artisans.

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“THE MARKET” AT THE VILLAGE AT WEXFORD When: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Where: In the heart of the Village at Wexford Details: villageatwexford.com

Hilton Head Preparatory School Native Plant Sale at Coastal Discovery Museum The Coastal Discovery Museum will host their first Native Plant sale offering a variety of native plants to cover diverse landscaping needs, from vines to blooming bushes to butterfly friendly landscaping. Learn from the experts what the best native plants are for your landscape.

Museum volunteers and master gardeners will be on hand to explain the value of the different species available at the sale. Among those the museum will have are native Lowcountry butterfly host-plants which are used by native butterflies to lay their eggs and raise their larvae, and without which they cannot survive.

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NATIVE PLANT SALE When: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. April 21 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum Notes: Cash or check only Details: www.coastaldiscovery.org or 843-689-6767 ext. 224

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OTHER EVENTS Rib Burn-Off & BBQ Fest returns Professional and amateur chefs compete for the certified judges’ and popular vote with live music, kid’s activities and more. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities.

2018 HILTON HEAD RIB BURN-OFF & BBQ FEST When: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., May 12 Where: Shelter Cove Community Park Notes: Local and South Carolina cooks, craft beer tend and more. Advance tickets $15.

Details: hiltonheadribburnoff.com, hiltonheadkiwanis.org

Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) Offers Summer Art Camp for ages 8-13 This summer, children will have a chance to travel to foreign lands and explore different cultures with Society of Bluffton Artists’ “Passport to Other Cultures” summer art camp for ages 8-13. The program will run into three sessions. SoBA is a non-profit organization that offers regular art classes, featured artist shows, exhibitions and more.

SUMMER ART CAMP FOR AGES 8-13 When: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 11-15, June 18-22 and July 9-13 Where: SoBA is the flourishing art hub in Bluffton’s historic District at the corner of Church and Calhoun streets.

Notes: The cost is $100 per person. Parents are asked to register and pay online.

Details: sobagallery.com or 843-757-6586

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MISS BLACK SOUTH CAROLINA Showcasing the talents, grace and poise of young ladies from the region. Sponsored

by My Sister’s Keeper Ministry of Restoration, a non-profit organization.

MISS BLACK SOUTH CAROLINA When: 3-5:30 p.m., April 8 Where: Seahawk Culture Center Details: 843-567-5579

COASTAL MOODS

Through May 6 Opening Reception, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 8th

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE The Hilton Head Branch Library is hosting its popular Friends of the Library book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6-7. The sale offers a great selection of books, with most under $3.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., April 6-7 Where: Hilton Head Branch Library Details: 843-255-6532

AN EXHBIT BY CHAPMAN BAILEY SoBA offers classes and workshops, too!

Visit the website for more information.

6 CHURCH STREET • OLD TOWN BLUFFTON 843-757-6586 • SOBAGALLERY.COM

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Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island (WAHHI) Quarterly Luncheon New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman will be the guest speaker at the next quarterly luncheon of the Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island (WAHHI).

Following the luncheon, Hillerman will be on hand to sign copies of her books.

An award-winning journalist and writer, Hillerman will release her latest novel, Cave of Bones, on April 3. The book will be fourth entry in the Leaphorn, Chee and Manuelito series of mysteries that weave together Navajo traditions and the beautiful landscape of the desert Southwest.

WAHHI QUARTERLY LUNCHEON When: May 22 Where: Sonesta Resort Details: www.wahhi.org.

The Importance of Being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde

directed by Christine Albright

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April 26-28 & May 3-5 7:30 pm April 29 & May 6 at 2 pm matinees $40 evenings $35 matinees $15 students & active military group & discount rates available

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Million dollar dream homes Looking to live in luxury? LOCAL Life is offering readers an exclusive passport to the most exquisite and unique real estate listings available in the Lowcountry. Here are a few homes you are sure to love.

We feel these luxury properties — located in Port Royal Plantation, Sea Pines Plantation, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Plantation and North Forest Beach — are the epitome of opulence. We’re calling this section the Real Estate Marketplace.

If you are looking to purchase an amazing Lowcountry home, these properties should be at the top of your list.

18 Ribaut

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12 Brigantine, Palmetto Dunes

27 Long Marsh, Sea Pines

This stunning 6 bedroom/5 bath furnished oceanfront home is on an oversized lot next to the beach walkway. Panoramic ocean views with multiple decks. Wellappointed with top-of-the line appliances, 3 master suites, fireplace, wet bars, several living areas, large laundry room. Heated oceanfront pool, private sundeck and garage. Areas of two-story glass to enhance the beautiful view. Minutes to all the amenities in the heart of the resort. Remodeled in 2010. $4,395,000

Offering panoramic views of the marsh to deep water, this 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home designed by Neil Gordon and built by Johnson Dulaney builders features hardwood flooring, elevator, new roof, Living Room, Gourmet Kitchen with stainless appliances, Family Room with gas fireplace, Master Suite with spa like bath, 3 car garage, and a lovely outdoor space. This home is in Long Marsh, where residents enjoy a community pool and tennis. $1,399,000

Tammy Nelson 843.846.2678 Philip A. Schembra 843.785.2452

Becky Herman 843.301.3355 Monica Davis 843.384.4473

HorizonRealty.com www.SchembraRealEstate.com

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79 Plantation Drive, Sea Pines Plantation

4 Lark Street, North Forest Beach

6 bedroom, 5 bath Harbour Town home! 2-story ceilings in the foyer and the living room with gas fireplace and built-in bar. Carolina room and Separate formal dining room.

1st floor master suite has 2 cedar walk-in closets. Ability to finish additional 2nd floor storage space into a bonus room. Large deck, pool and spa all on a great lot! The front porch has views of historic Baynard Ruins while the back of home has panoramic views over 15th green and fairway of Harbour Town Golf Links. OSCREA. $1,495,000

Your new 4th row beach house awaits! Great 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with soaring ceilings and lots of light. Open kitchen has gorgeous wood beams, granite counters and stainless appliances and opens to both the dining area and the living room. Living room has stone fireplace and French doors to the outside deck overlooking the free form pool. Master bedroom is downstairs with a great downstairs master spa bath. 3 additional bedrooms with ensuite baths upstairs. 2+car garage. $1,249,000

Karen Ryan 843.422.1101

Karen Ryan 843.422.1101

www.WeichertHiltonHead.com

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26 Sandhill Crane, Sea Pines

Contemporary home with dynamic views. Floor to ceiling windows capture gorgeous natural settings. Natural light brightens rooms and high ceilings lend a fabulous sense of space. Master features natural stone bath and sitting room with fireplace.

The elevated deck provides gracious outdoor entertaining while the terrace leads down to the marsh for access. Spectacular loft is perfect daydreaming/office space.

Ribaut Island private amenities include day dock, pool, and tennis. $1,095,000

Susan Ochsner 843.816.6388

Eric & Hillary Dollenberg 843.816.6489

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3 Old Fort Lane, Hilton Head Plantation

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11 Sovereign Drive, Port Royal Plantation

Best sunset views on the Island from this custom built home. Main Floor features grand entry with open views across the zero edge pool and Skull Creek! Formal living and dining rooms, plus open concept kitchen/family room combination, luxurious master suite with waterfront views, first floor office has fireplace and wet bar.

Upstairs features sitting room/loft area as well as 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a second living room/flex space with balcony deck overlooking Deep water. $1,258,888

Located just a short walk to the beach. Open floor plan with Master Suite on the 1st floor. Beautifully remodeled kitchen with a new Sub Zero refrigerator, granite counters, double wall oven & Gas cook top. Spectacular 2 story great room w/fireplace & sprawling golf views. Separate Office & Den on 1st floor. Enjoyable outdoor living space with a fireplace and TV in the large screened porch. Spacious additional 2nd floor Master & 3 additional bedrooms each with their own full bath. Port Royal Plantation. $1,270,000

Mark Mayer 843.816.0693

Tammy Nelson 843.686.4000 843.846.2678 Tracy Dayton

www.MarkMayer.evusa.com

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18 Ribaut Drive, Ribaut Island, Hilton Head Plantation

Oceanfront living with one of the largest backyards leading up to the beach. Two master suites, two living areas, a hardy plank beach deck directly beachside. Cedar closets, Texas limestone floors on main floor, a two-car garage, brick walkway to the beach, three fountains, six terraces and three fireplaces. All convenient to the Ocean Gate of Sea Pines, HH Prep and Coligny Plaza. A perfect harmony of luxury and comfort. $5,450,000

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32 Degrees North . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 A-1 Detailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 AGM Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar . . . . . . 111 American Wood Reface . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Ameriprise Financial . . . . . . . . . . . 32 33 Apartments at Shelter Cove Towne Centre . . . 83 Beach Properties of Hilton Head . . . . . . . . 75 Ben Ham Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Beverly Serral Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Billy Wood Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Birdie James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Bishop Eye Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Budget Blinds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Callawassie Island . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19 Camellia Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Captain Woody's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Charleston Oral and Facial . . . . . . . . . 154 Charlie's L'etoile Verte . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Charter One Tracy Dayton . . . . . . . . . . 159 CoastalStates Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Coastal Plains Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Coastal Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Cocoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Colleton River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Community Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Core Pilates and Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Court Atkins Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Crast Custom Built Homes . . . . . . . . . 131 Darren Clarke's Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 DayBreak Adult Care Services . . . . . . . . 145 Diana Jaffe Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Dividend Assets Capital . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Dr. Bonnie Rothwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ELA'S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Eric & Hillary Dollenberg . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 FISH Seafood & Rawbar . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Floors To Go by High Tide . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Forsythe Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover George Mason Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Gifted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 H2 Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Haig Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Hilton Head Dance Theatre . . . . . . . . . 156 Hilton Head Dermatology - Dr. Bundy . . . . . 73 Hilton Head Exterminators . . . . . . . . . 161 Hilton Head Island Boat Show . . . . . . . . 153 Hilton Head Preparatory School . . . . . . . 161 Hilton Head Properties Realty & Rentals . . . . 91 Hilton Head Rib Burn-Off . . . . . . . . . . 162

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . 147 Holy Tequila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, 119 Hospice Care of the Lowcountry . . . . . . . 155 Howard Family Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Island Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Island Getaway Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Knickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 KPM Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7 Lean Ensemble Theater . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Litter Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Local Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Lowcountry Mercantile . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Lynne Anderson - Sea Pines Real Estate . . . 167 Michael Anthony's Cucina Italiana . . . . . . 117 Moss Creek Community Association . . . . . . 53 NA Jet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Oak Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Old Oyster Factory . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover Outside Hilton Head . . . . . Inside Front Cover, 1 Palmetto Bay SunRise Cafe . . . . . . . . . 115 Plantation Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Polaris Capital Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Pretty Papers & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Prime Lending (a Plains Capital Company) . . . 91 Pyramids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Roller’s Wine & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Ruby Lee's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 S.M. Bradford Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 SAV/HHI International Airport . . . . . . . . 139 Schembra Real Estate Group . . . . . . . . . 83 Shipyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 SoBA Society of Bluffton Artists . . . . . . . 163 Spartina 449 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Spring Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 St. Joseph's/Candler Health System . . . . . . 21 StoneWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Susan Ochsner Sea Pines South Beach . . . . 35 The Back Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Cypress of Hilton Head . . . . . . . . . 149 The Greenery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9 The Lucky Rooster Kitchen and Bar . . . . . . 105 The Red Piano Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 The Salty Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 The Vacation Company . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Village at Wexford . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Tito's Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Traveling Chic Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Wells Fargo Advisors - Gary Bezilla . . . . . . . 67 Worth New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Imagine Hilton Head Buying, Selling, Listing, Just Looking.

Lynne Riggs Anderson Realtor, ABR

843.384.5426 (m) Lynneriggsanderson@gmail.com

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LL MORE ONLINE Visit LocalLifeSC.com for Geist Ussery’s recipe for the perfect pimento cheese sandwich.

It’s an ideal snack for golf watching.

Life by the Links Golf is another great excuse Lowcountry residents use for getting outside and enjoying the beautiful weather. For many of us, a championship course is just a few miles away. For a lucky few, a legendary one is just a few steps away.

Marianne Doyle and her family have golf history in their backyard. Their Sea Pines home offers an unobstructed view of the eighth tee box at Harbour Town Golf Links, home to this month’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

Through a friendship with Sea Pines pro John Farrell, the home has served as a tournament safe house. It’s also headquarters for family and friends during Heritage week. The Doyles moved into the home in 2015 after living in Hilton Head Plantation for 29 years.

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Marianne’s daughter, Courtney, attends Hilton Head Prep, and moving closer to the school was important. "I also knew that she would be driving soon. The thought of her driving up and down 278 each day or in the evening made me a little nervous,” Marianne said.

PAR-TEE AT 8 Pictured are Bethany Wilkinson, Jeffie Braun, Marianne Doyle, Scott Kohn, Doug Braun, and Barbara McCallion, with pets Paxton and Webster. The Doyles’ porch overlooks the eighth tee box at Harbour Town Golf Links. Find more photos and video from this porch party online at LocalLifeSC.com.

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INGREDIENTS 2 cups Firefly Lowcountry Sweet Tea 1 ounce Tito’s Handmade Vodka 2 cups Simply Lemonade 1 lemon slice, 1 sprig of mint, Crushed ice DIRECTIONS Mix Firefly and Tito’s, then pour into a tall glass of crushed ice. Top with lemonade and garnish with lemon slice and mint.

Harbour Town Golf Links has aged gracefully over the past 50 years. Unfortunately, some of the beautiful homes built around the course have not. The Doyles began a total renovation in May 2015, hiring architect Tom Parker and contractor Jonathan Bragg of Coastline Construction. Sea Pines named the project its 2015 Renovation of the Year.

Doyle enjoys having coffee on her rejuvenated porch each morning as early-rising golfers quietly play through. The course is silent when the sun goes down, making the porch the perfect setting for social functions, especially this time of year.

We close this golf inspired issue with the perfect drink recipe from Geist Ussery, judge of the RBC Heritage signature cocktail contest. Sip and repeat. LL

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Visit our Roberto Coin “Pop-up Shop” located at Wine at Nine taking place April 11-15 during the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing

The Shops at Sea Pines Center 71 Lighthouse Road | Hilton Head Island | (843) 671-7070

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