I had the great pleasure of playing in the Grand Opening tournament at Heron Point Golf Course (formerly Sea Marsh) in Sea Pines Plantation.

This course has recently been completely renovated by renowned golf course architect, Pete Dye, who also designed Harbour Town Golf Course. A gentleman I met last week had just played the course and described it to me as “spectacular”. I couldn’t agree more.

The course played a little long for me, but for longer hitters it shouldn’t be too bad. The fairways are visually stunning, with lots of bunkers and mounds making for some very interesting lies. The greens are relatively small, hard and fast but very true. Every hole offered something unique and special, whether it be a lagoon or strategically placed fairway bunkers or large traps guarding the green, something caught your eye.

The staff at Heron Point was extremely good and the whole event proved to be a delightful experience for me and I’m sure for all involved also. All in all, this would have to be considered a must play for anyone visiting Hilton Head.

The Golf Goddess and I had another great day of golf on Daufuskie Island. This time we got to play Bloody Point Golf course. I had heard a lot about this course, some good and some bad. The layout reminded me a lot of an old fashioned course, with no concrete or other man made cart paths. Traversing this course was easy if you just followed the trails left by all the previous golf carts.

 There are some very interesting holes here with plenty of sand and water to keep you on your toes and thinking about the smart shot rather than the heroic one. Although not as scenic and well groomed as Melrose, Bloody Point still has a lot to offer. The course is challenging  but not overly difficult and is fun to play.

In comparison to the rustic nature of the golf course, the huge clubhouse is the polar opposite. Outside, there is a large porch on the back with tables and chairs. Inside, you immediately notice the lush dark woods on the walls and the beautiful carpeting. A well stocked Pro Shop with friendly staff and a nice lounge make for a relaxing 19th hole atmosphere.

This course, in my opinion, should be a must play in your golf package. Call Mark at 1-888-445-8664 to arrange packages or check our golf website for more information.

Hilton Head Golf~Bloody Point

Another beautiful day on Hilton Head Island.  We arrived at Golden Bear for our 10:00 tee time and had no delays.  Again we found the staff very courteous and helpful.  I must say that I either had an excellent game or this course was one of the shortest I have played.

Rarely do I par more then the par 3’s, but yesterday I parred a couple of par 4’s and a couple of par 5’s, so it leads me to believe that the yardage was shorter than most. The greens were in great shape yet very difficult to read.  If I thought the ball would go straight, it broke, and if I thought it broke, it would be straight!!

I also noticed that a lot of the white tee’s were right next to the forward tee’s, so not much of an advantage for anyone playing the whites, I may have even beaten the Par King if he was able to play yesterday. 

So the long and short of it is, I enjoyed the course and found it short for the long hitter from the forward tee’s, but I was happy with making par on a few of the holes.
 
Call Mark at 1-888-445-8664 to include this course in a Golf Package.
 
Golf Goddess

The 2007 Verizon Heritage takes place April 9th through the 15th at Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island. Sponsorship packages have sold out, however, there is a limited number of clubhouse badges, grounds badges, and Heritage Daily Ticket packages still available. Individual badges are quickly selling out. Anyone interested in attending the tournament should purchase tickets as soon as possible. Don’t miss one of Hilton Head Island’s best experiences. If you tire of watching golf there are plenty of other activities to keep you interested such as shopping, people watching and enjoying the spectacular scenery.

You may purchase badges online at Verizon Heritage Online Ordering or at the Tournament Office in the parking lot of the Harbour Town Golf Links. The Hilton Head / Bluffton Chamber of Commerce is also selling badges at their three locations or call (800) 234-1107 for more information.

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Eagle Pointe Golf Club
Despite a few rain showers, I do have to say that I truly enjoyed Eagle Pointe Golf Club. I found the course was in great shape and the greens were pretty tricky. Playing from the forward tees was very pleasant with some easy and some difficult holes, overall, I’d say very “female friendly”.

The staff was friendly and courteous. I would also like to say that it took only approximately 20 minutes to arrive at Eagle Pointe from my home in Palmetto Dunes. So if you’re looking for a course that is in fantastic shape and a pleasure to play, Eagle Pointe has my vote.

If you would like to include this course in a golf package, go to “golfhiltonheadisland.net” or call Mark at 1-888-445-8664.

See you on the links,

The Golfing Goddess

and Friend of Goddess

Hilton Head Golf~Eagles Pointe Woman’s View

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EAGLE POINTE GOLF CLUB

We finally got to play Eagle Pointe on Wednesday. I’ve been in Hilton Head for 3 years and never managed to get here before this. It was well worth waiting for. This course is not spectacular in the usual sense, but it is really a great track. The holes are mostly straightaway with no doglegs, but plenty of bunkers to catch any stray shots.

The fairways and greens are in terrific condition. Putting on these greens requires a good eye and knowledge of how to read breaks and the many undulations built into them. They are very true and with a little luck you can make a lot of putts. The weather was not the greatest with light showers and overcast skies, but we could still appreciate the beauty of the terrain and the layout of the course.

Eagle Pointe is one of the more popular courses included in Hilton Head Rental & Golf’s packages. You can arrange a Hilton Head Island golf package by visiting our website at “golfhiltonheadisland.net” or call Mark, our Golf Coordinator, at 1-888-445-8664.

Hilton Head Golf~Eagles Pointe Golf course

Arthur Hills Golf course

This golf course ranks as one of my top three on Hilton Head. The best thing about this course, in my opinion, is the conditioning. The fairways and the rough are both overseeded, producing lush, deep green settings. The holes are very diverse in design making each one more challenging than the last. There are numerous bunkers and water hazards to ensure that each shot has to be well thought out and executed.

Esthetically, this is one of the most beautiful courses in the area. The Pro Shop staff is very helpful and accommodating and the cart barn people and starters and rangers are also top notch. This is another must play course on Hilton Head Island and must be seen to really be appreciated.

Call Mark at 1-888-445-8664 or check golfhiltonheadisland.net and tell him the Par King said to include this course in your next golf package.

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Hilton Head Golf~Arthur Hills Course

We had a beautiful day on Sunday at the Ocean Course in Sea Pines. Temps were in the high 70’s and it was a bright sunny day.

This is truly a wonderful golf course from any point of view. The fairways and greens were in perfect condition. Every hole was different and offered its own challenges, from water on both sides of the fairway to bunkers in the middle of the fairway and surrounding the green.
 
This course is next to Sea Marsh which is undergoing a complete makeover of every hole. Construction is scheduled for completion by September. There are tree lined holes with dog legs and holes that run to the ocean with spectacular views. There is enough water on the course to supply a small city, although it’s no more difficult to navigate than any other course with the same hazards.
 
This is Hilton Head’s first golf course and has been redesigned by Mark McCumber emphasizing interest, challenge and strategy while preserving the natural beauty of Sea Pines.

Call Mark, our Goldf Coordinator at 1-888-445-8664 if you would like to include the Ocean Course in one of his golf packages. Also check our golf website at golfhiltonheadisland.net .

Hilton Head Golf~Ocean Course