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The Worldcom Classic
The traditional post-Masters event... right down the road on Hilton Head Island. It well enjoyed by the players, and there is always a solid field contending for the tartan plaid sportcoat that goes to the winner.
Articles and Related Sites
The Sponsor
Worldcom
still one of the most heavily traded stocks on the Nasdaq - even if it is in single digits.
Sea Pines
Stay at the resort - get a deal on golf.
The Course
Harbour Town - the one with the red and white lighthouse.
GCSAA Tournament Fact Sheet
course info in greater detail for you fantasy golf geeks who really want to speculate... or maybe you just like grass, soil compositions, chinch bugs, and manganese.
Records and Stats
such as:
Lowest winning score:
265: Loren Roberts (1996)
Highest winning score:
283: Arnold Palmer (1969)
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Event History
1959 -- Sea Pines founder Charles Fraser plans first golf course on Hilton Head Island.
The Field
It's the week after the Masters and the field is therefore at the mercy of the individual player's quirks... many commit early and play even if they have a new green jacket in the trunk of their courtesy car.
Live Scoring
Follow play here - live scores directly from the event.
Local News and Coverage
of the event from the Island Packet.
Last Year's Results
It took an extra day and 5 extra holes for Jose Coceres to get his plaid jacket.
Tickets
$110 for the week.
Directions
get on Hilton Head Island and drive out towards the end.
Weather
Wind plays a huge factor on 17 and 18 along Calibogue Sound.
The South Carolina Golf Association
some contend that the first golf played in the U.S. was in South Carolina.
The Odds
Cougars
... or Maroons?
Stingrays
...catch a game while in town.
The Windjammer
It is up on Isle of Palms - but stop in and see the Blue Dogs or Jupiter Coyote if they are in town.