Tag Archive: Golfers

Mar 06

Letter To The Editor: Greenway

Dear Editor, For years developers and others promoting a four lane highway through the forests and farms of Johns Island have used the code words “safer roads ” to promote their agenda of building the oddly named “Greenway.” In the January Seabrook Island Town Council meeting Councilman Sam Reed reported he heard the PGA announced …

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Jan 08

Looking Back on 2012

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President Obama is reelected to a second term, Apple introduces the iPhone 5, and Encyclopedia Britannica discontinues print circulation for the first time in 244 years. Gabby Douglas and the Fab 5 win hearts all over the world at the Summer Olympics in London and Charleston is ranked Number 4 on Travel + Leisure Magazine’s …

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Nov 19

The Hidden Gem of Johns Island

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By Hannah Dockery Nestled away on rural Johns Island lies a golfer’s paradise. Spanning over 900 acres, The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek encompasses everything that makes the lowcountry special…sprawling landscapes, beautiful marshes, abundant wildlife, and of course, world-class golf. The private golf retreat, designed by architect Rees Jones, opened in 2001, powered by a …

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Sep 26

One for the Books

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By Hannah Dockery Even for the most informed Kiawah golf aficionado, Joel Zuckerman’s latest book Kiawah Golf: The Game’s Elegant Island provides insight, entertainment, and intrigue into the game that has made Kiawah Island so special. Published by The History Press and released in early July, the debut of the book coincided perfectly with Kiawah’s …

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Sep 14

Seabrook Town Council – August 28, 2012

Financials Mayor Holtz reported that financials for the Town are looking good as of the end of July. Revenues are $27,488.30 below budget for the year-to-date, but Holtz noted that this was due to several checks coming in late. Excess of revenues over expenditures for the year-to-date is $17,826.12 and overall the town is running …

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Aug 13

A Philanthropic Swing

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Special to Island Connection The PGA of America and Kiawah Island Golf Resort, in partnership with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, celebrated the completion of a team effort to build a new home for a local resident this past Sunday, August 5. A ribbon-cutting ceremony featured PGA of America President Allen Wronowski and Roger Warren, …

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Aug 13

Victory for McIlroy

Rory McIlroy celebrates his victory with the Wanamaker Trophy.  (Photo by Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America)

by Kristin Hackler Tears were definitely shed on the Ocean Course during the 94th PGA Championship this past week, and Mother Nature was by far the biggest contributor. But despite the daily thunderstorms and the drenching rain that stopped play on Saturday, August 11, 23-year-old Rory McIlroy claimed the victory by a record-breaking eight shot …

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Aug 09

PGA Stresses Importance of Heat Safety

Emergency response crews cooperating to keep attendees of the 2012 PGA Championship safe continue to stress the importance of hydration. Seventy spectators were treated for dehydration-related health issues. With attendance expected to grow, emergency medical technicians and law enforcement officials reiterate the need to: Be conscious of changing weather conditions’ impact on safety and your …

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Aug 03

Letter To The Editor: Seabrook Tees Up for PGA

Dear Editor, Seabrook Island is teeing up for the PGA Tournament! With a budget of $250,000 from the Town of Seabrook Island, the Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA), the Seabrook Island Club (SIC), Seabrook Island Real Estate (SIRE), and Bohicket Marina, kiosks are being built, brochures are at the printers, videos are being filmed, …

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Aug 03

Heal Tendons Fast

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By Dr. Bright McConnell, III  Dr. Bright McConnell, III of Charleston Sports Medicine was the first surgeon to perform the FAST procedure in Charleston. Performed at Roper’s Mt. Pleasant Hospital, this procedure is a new advanced treatment that quickly and safely removes the source of tendon pain.  What is the FAST procedure?  Based on technology …

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