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Hilton Head Island Verizon Heritage PGA Tour 2010

Monday, January 25th, 2010

It is beginning to be that time again for another Verizon Heritage PGA Tour to grace the links in Sea Pines. With 135,000 people in attendance, it is one of the largest events in S.Carolina and brings in more than $80 million in revenue for the state. This years purse will be about $6 million and will promise to be another year of excitement. The Verizon Heritage dates for 2010 are April 12th – 18th and tickets can be purchased online by and visiting the Verizon Heritage PGA site at Verizon Heritage. If you plan to visit this year’s Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament please remember some of the basic rules to make your experience the most enjoyable for yourself, others, and the players in the sport.

1: Cell Phones and pagers/beepers are strictly prohibited!

If you do bring it, please check it at the appropriate station at the entrance. If caught on the grounds, it WILL be confiscated,
2:Cameras and video taking is only allowed during the pro/am practice rounds from Monday into Wednesday and WILL NOT be permitted during the tournament Thursday through Sunday. They WILL BE confiscated.
3:Autograph policies are in effect for Thursday – Sunday tournament and players will not be able to sign autographs until the round is finished. Autograph items will have a limit of 11″ X 8.5″ and any clipboards will not be accepted.
4: Indoor voices please! As you know, the game of golf requires much concentration and focus. The players can’t be at their best when there is loud idol banter. If you have to converse while on the greens, do it softly and respect the players and peers around you.
5: Respect restricted areas! Many areas are roped or fenced off, please respect these areas and/or ask permission prior to accessing them.

Directions

From exit 8 North or South on I95 (South Carolina) Take Rt. 278 East toward Hilton Head Island.
Once on the Island, stay in left lane and follow the Cross Island Parkway ($1.25 toll) down to Sea Pines Circle.
Bare right (first exit) off the Sea Pines Circle and follow Greenwood Dr. to the Sea Pines Gate. Once in Sea Pines, please follow all speed limits and parking attendants and guards. They will show you where to park and shuttle buses are available all day and late evening to take you back and forth. It is important to lock and secure vehicle and keep any valuables out of site.

To view a map of Hilton Head Island CLICK HERE!
To view a map of the Verizon Heritage PGA Tour Golf Course CLICK HERE!

Once at the tournament grounds, there will be a plethora of food and drink (including alcohol) available at many vendor locations. There will also be restroom facilities in many locations course wide. As a courtesy, please dispose of trash properly.

The 2010 Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament on Hilton Head Island will prove to be yet another wonderful time. Enjoy the 42nd event to the fullest.

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Golf Vacation

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

There is no doubt, that doing different sports is good for health. But active holidays are a good choice for the strong and energetic, but not for the lazybones. If you have much energy, why not make such type of vacation? Every region of every country offers a lot of possibilities to organize the sports rest. And no matter what kind of sport is your favorite one. It can be golf or ride, heel-and-toe walk, tennis or swimming, anyone can select sports vacation suitable for him in any region.

For example, Bavaria and North Rhine – Westphalia are recommended for golf-lovers. In this country there are vast golf courses. Practically on every golf course there are public areas, where the apprentices can try their wings absolutely free of charge. In many countries, for example, in Austria or in Dubai, there are golf courses too. Local recreation centers are happy to receive golf-lovers. But its special feature is combining addiction to golf with an addiction to fine food, excellent wine and pleasant chat.

You can stop not only at a hotel, but also you can rent an apartment. Nevertheless, it is always advisable to rent an apartment or cottage, because it ensures friendly and intimate atmosphere. You can also consider bungalow or maisonette as a possible variant. You can play golf in Portugal, Spain and France. There are excellent golf courses too. If you are not half bad with golf stick or if you are not good golfer, it will be equally great vacation for you.

The lovers of aquatic sports can go to the lake or the sea, where they always can take a delight in doing their favorite sports or in trying something new. For the lovers of aquatic sports there are heaps of tempting offers. You know that, if you tried diving, surfing, sailing once, you can catch the bug. For those who like kayak-paddling or boat racing, the best choice is a rest at the river. Look over the lists of offers, which involve this sports, and you will see that sports outfit can be chartered at the place. However, reserving a small house on the shore of the lake, you must draw your attention on such things as, for example, is the using of boat counted in payment. Or the boat can be rented not far from the house, which you took on lease. As a rule, the owners of estate property are well informed.

Carting isn’t the safest sport, but it sure is one of the most exciting and impressive. There are tracks different in speed, length and complexity, there are different types of tracks: from tracks for children to tracks for adult. Holidaymakers show a special interest in Nissan’s tracks.

So, if you are active and energetic, select such interesting holidays, as we recommend!

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