Promoting excellence in South Carolina golf course design and operations
through competitive rankings, education and public advocacy.
2014 Annual Meeting

The 2014 "The Best Courses in SC" Outing & Awards Banquet

Friday, March 28 - Sunday, March 30


We are pleased to announce the 2014 "Spring Kickoff" Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet will take place at the beautiful Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort.

Friday, March 28
Saturday, March 29
Sunday, March 30

Golf will be available for panelists and guests at the following Palmetto Dunes courses each day:

R.T. Jones Course
Arthur Hills Course
George Fazio Course

 

Saturday Evening, March 29:

2014 "The Best Courses in SC" Awards Banquet
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Panelists and Guests are welcome at $55 per person

Featured Speaker:
Jeff Lawrence
Senior Designer, Gary Player Group

 

Sunday Morning, March 30:

Breakfast Meeting and Presentation
Featured Speaker: Cary Corbitt - Director of Sports, Sea Pines Resort

No charge for panelists or guests
Sponsored by the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association


*** EVENT SCHEDULE ***

Friday, March 28

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

Friday Golf

To kick off the 2014 Spring Awards weekend Palmetto Dunes Resort has extended an invitation to host the SC Golf Course Ratings Panel on all three of their courses: George Fazio, R.T. Jones Sr, Authur Hills

TIME: Tee times are from 12:30 to 1:00 at each course on Friday.

COST: No Charge for Panelists

GUEST POLICY:

  • Panelists may invite ONE guest for golf
  • Guest Fee = $69

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Only panelists and guests who are attending the awards banquet may reserve playing positions.
  • Guest fees will be paid directly to the courses.
Palmetto Dunes Resort - R.T. Jones Sr Course
TIME
PLAYERS
12:32
Lei Gainer G
Jill Gainer M
Carol Hokans M
-
12:40
Bob Spear M
Randy Smoak M
Barton Tuck U
Jim de Leon L
12:48
Steve Moore G
Wil Hutchens M
Hal Hutchens
Wil Hutchens Guest
Chip Smith G
12:56
Bob Gillespie M
Ryan Smoak M
Glenn Martin M
Jerry Woodruff U
Palmetto Dunes Resort - Authur Hills Course
TIME
PLAYERS
12:32
Mike Whitaker U
Tom McGrath U
David DuRant G
-
12:40
Mo York L
Bob Paulling M
Don Cronin M
-
12:48
Leon Leggett L
Paul Lyons L
Josh Malone L
Mac Frye L
12:56
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6:00PM - Casual Social Get-Together

LOCATION: Big Jim's BBQ-Burgers-Pizza

Join us for an evening of Fun, Food, and Frivolity!

All panelists, guests and significant others are invited to this special private social event! You don't have to play golf to join us on Friday evening... so, come on out for a fun gathering at Big Jim's.

Big Jim's BBQ, Burgers & Pizza restaurant is located at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course. Enjoy big screen TVs and expanded outdoor seating overlooking the Jones course - the perfect place to mix & mingle with your fellow SC Golf Panel members!

MENU: (your choice) Pork Platter, Pulled Chicken Platter, Brisket Platter, Grouper Platter, or Pork & Brisket Combo Platter.

COST: $15 per person (inclusive)


8:30PM-Until - The "After Party"

LOCATION: SC Golf Panel Rental House (location to be announced)

EVERYONE is invited to the SC Golf Panel's "After Party!" We will have a full bar and snacks on the deck of a rental house near Big Jim's. Join us for the view, casual conversation and libations... all at NO COST, courtesy of the SC Golf Panel.

COST: No Charge!

 


Saturday, March 29

Robert Trent Jones Course at Palmetto Dunes

Saturday Golf

TIME:  Tee times will begin between 10:30-11:00 at each course on Saturday.

COST: No Charge for Panelists

GUEST POLICY:

  • Panelists may invite ONE guest
  • Guest fee = $69

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Only panelists and guests who are attending the awards banquet may reserve playing positions.
  • Guest Fees will be paid directly to the courses.
Palmetto Dunes Resort - George Fazio Course
TIME
PLAYERS
10:32
David DuRant G
Bob Paulling M
Lei Gainer G
-
10:40
Jerry Woodruff U
Randy Smoak M
Jill Gainer M
-
10:48
Dove Jones L
Chip Smith G
Cary Corbitt L
Barry Fleming
Low Country Owners Assoc
10:56
Ryan Smoak M
Berl Davis
Ryan Smoak Guest
Wil Hutchens M
Hal Hutchens
Wil Hutchens Guest
Palmetto Dunes Resort - R.T. Jones Sr Course
TIME
PLAYERS
10:32
Mike Whitaker U
Mo York L
Sam Cheatham M
-
10:40
Leon Leggett L
Josh Malone L
Paul Lyons L
-
10:48
Don Cronin M
Chris Freeman
Wachasaw Plantation
Tom McGrath U
-
10:56
Sammy Truett G
Linwood Foster G
Clay Dubose G
Mac Frye L
Palmetto Dunes Resort - Authur Hills Course
TIME
PLAYERS
10:00
Bob Spear M
Melissa Oswalt M
Carol Hokans M
Steve Moore G
10:08
Glenn Martin M
Barton Tuck U
Bob Gillespie M
Jim de Leon L
10:16
Lou Miller L
Brent Miller
Lou Miller Guest
Richard Fletcher M
Mark Flake M
10:24
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The "Best In South Carolina" Awards Banquet
"The Best In South Carolina" Awards Banquet

Location: Palmetto Dunes Resort "Centre Court" Conference Center

Schedule:

6:00-7:00 Social-hour (cash bar)

7:00-7:15 Introductions & "Business" Meeting

7:15-8:00 Dinner

8:00-8:30 The 2013 SCGCRP "Best You Can Play Awards"

8:30-9:00 Featured Speaker:

Jeff Lawrence

Jeff Lawrence, Senior Designer - Gary Player Design Group
Lead Designer for Cliffs at Mountain Park

Mr. Lawrence will provide a presentation on the design challenges presented to the modern architect using Mountain Park as a case study.

Jeff’s design experience is based on a well founded design career, producing numerous award winning projects both domestically and internationally. Twenty years in the design business has offered him the unique opportunity to work along side some of the greatest golf course architects of our time; Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fazio. Jeff is currently working with Mr. Player on projects in Bulgaria, Abu Dhabi, Tenerife, Canada and Costa Rica. His in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of golf course design combined with his creative flair helps support Mr. Player’s vision around the world, providing unique, sustainable and quality golf experiences. Jeff is a graduate of Arizona State University (1986), where he was a member of the golf team, and is currently a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA).

COST: Panelists, Guests and Significant Others are welcome at $55 per person

ATTIRE:  Smart Casual (jackets optional)

Click Here For Palmetto Dunes Resort Map

Awards Banquet at Palmetto Dunes Resort
Saturday, March 29

U = Upstate    M = Midlands    L = Low Country    G = Grand Strand

Michael Whitaker
Mark Flake M
Tom McGrath U
Judi McGrath
Tom McGrath Guest
Bob Paulling M
Randy Smoak M
Ryan Smoak M
Glenn Martin M
Steve Moore G
Kathy Moore
Steve Moore Guest
Barton Tuck U
Linda Tuck
Barton Tuck Guest
Linwood Foster G
Sammy Truett G
Melissa Oswalt M
Paul Lyons L
David DuRant G
Missy DuRant
David DuRant Guest
Lei Gainer G
Jill Gainer M
Clay Dubose G
Leon Leggett L
Carol Hokans M
Josh Malone L
Mel Sole G
Rosemary Sole
Mel Sole Guest
Jerry Woodruff U
Bob Gillespie M
Don Cronin M
Dove Jones L
Wil Hutchens M
Hal Hutchens
Wil Hutchens Guest
Jim de Leon L
Darlene de Leon
Jim de Leon Guest
Lou Miller L
Brent Miller
Lou Miller Guest
Mo York L
Linda York
Mo York Guest
Chip Smith G
Alice Dunn
Chip Smith Guest
Richard Fletcher M
Suzanne Fletcher
Richard Fletcher Guest
Sam Cheatham M
Terry Cheatham
Sam Cheatham Guest
Mac Frye L
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SC GOLF PANEL GUESTS
Jeff Lawrence
Player Golf Design
David Lackey
Orangeburg CC
Matt McConnell
Musgrove Mill GC
Jane Barrett Shavlik
Matt McConnell Guest
Musgrove Mill GC
Chris Freeman
Wachesaw CC
Loris Cores
Chris Freeman Guest
Wachesaw CC
Cary Corbitt
Harbour Town GL
Wendy Corbitt
Cary Corbitt Guest
Harbour Town GL


Sunday, March 30

Cary Corbitt

8:30AM - Sunday Breakfast Presentation

SPEAKER: Cary Corbitt - V.P. for Sports & Operations, Sea Pines Resort

LOCATION: Palmetto Dunes Resort Centre Court Conference Center

TIME: 8:30AM

GUEST POLICY: Guests are welcomed

COST: No Charge for panelists or guests

Cary Corbitt is the Director of Sports & Operations for The Sea Pines Resort. Cary is a Class A PGA Professional having worked at The Sea Pines Resort since 1977 and served as Head Professional at Harbour Town Golf Links, Ocean and Heron Point Courses as well as Director of Golf. He has been recognized by the Carolinas PGA as their Golf Professional of the Year, 1997, as well as recipient of the Carolinas PGA Merchandiser of the Year, 1997, and the Carolinas PGA Bill Strausbaugh/Club Relations Award, 1998. Cary has also twice received the Golf Professional of the Year Award for the Hilton Head Chapter of the Carolina PGA, 1990 and 1997.

Cary will provide a presentation on Sea Pines Resort plans for an estimated $25 million in renovations, including the tearing down of the Harbour Town clubhouse and building of a larger modern version. He will also discuss changes to the Ocean Course along with a $15 million investment to replace the Plantation Club that overlooks the Ocean Course and Pete Dye-designed Heron Point golf course.

Sunday Breakfast Presentation
Sunday, March 30

U = Upstate    M = Midlands    L = Low Country    G = Grand Strand

Cary Corbitt
Featured Speaker
Barton Tuck U
Linda Tuck
Barton Tuck Guest
Bob Paulling M
Tom McGrath U
Randy Smoak M
Michael Whitaker
Glenn Martin M
Steve Moore G
Kathy Moore
Steve Moore Guest
Wil Hutchens M
Hal Hutchens
Wil Hutchens Guest
Linwood Foster G
Sammy Truett G
Melissa Oswalt M
Lei Gainer G
Jill Gainer M
Clay Dubose G
Leon Leggett L
Carol Hokans M
Mel Sole G
Rosemary Sole
Mel Sole Guest
Jerry Woodruff U
Josh Malone L
Ryan Smoak M
-
Bob Gillespie M
Jim de Leon L
Mo York L
Linda York
Mo York Guest
Paul Lyons L
Mark Flake M
Richard Fletcher M
Richard Fletcher Guest
Sam Cheatham M
Terry Cheatham
Sam Cheatham Guest
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Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Golf Resort

Sunday Golf

TIME:  Tee times will begin between 10:30-11:00 at each course on Saturday.

COST: No Charge for Panelists

GUEST POLICY:

  • Panelists may invite ONE guest
  • Guest fee = $69

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Only panelists and guests who are attending the awards banquet may reserve playing positions.
  • Guest Fees will be paid directly to the courses.
Palmetto Dunes Resort - George Fazio Course
TIME
PLAYERS
10:32
Leon Leggett L
Josh Malone L
Jim de Leon L
-
10:40
Linwood Foster G
Sammy Truett G
Clay Dubose G
-
10:48
Mo York L
Glenn Martin M
Barton Tuck U
-
10:56
Mike Whitaker U
Tom McGrath U
Bob Gillespie M
Carol Hokans M
Palmetto Dunes Resort - R.T. Jones Sr Course
TIME
PLAYERS
10:32
David Lackey
Orangeburg CC
Steve Moore G
Melissa Oswalt M
-
10:40
Bob Paulling M
Mark Flake M
Richard Fletcher M
-
10:48
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10:56
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Palmetto Dunes Resort - Authur Hills Course
TIME
PLAYERS
10:32
Jill Gainer M
Lei Gainer G
Rosemary Sole
Mel Sole Guest
-
10:40
Mel Sole G
Randy Smoak M
Jerry Woodruff U
-
10:48
Wil Hutchens M
Hal Hutchens
Wil Hutchens Guest
Ryan Smoak M
Sam Cheatham M
10:56
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*** HOTEL HEADQUARTERS ***

Panelists participating in the 2014 Spring Kickoff Outing are offered the following group rate opportunities:

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

$179.00 room only, Single or Double occupancy

$20 Resort Services Charge includes:

  • Free Parking
  • Guestroom Wi-Fi
10% Sales Tax
$1.00 Destination Fee


CLICK HERE to book the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

or call in using Corporate # 45209739263


Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa

Best rates are available online:

CLICK HERE For more information on Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa

 

 

 

 


*** HOW TO REGISTER ***

You may register for any or all of these events. Please register as soon as possible by clicking on the following link and submitting the registration form:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to indicate EVERY event you are planning to attend and whether or not you will be bringing a guest.