Sea Island Life Magazine Fall/Winter 2014 | Page 18

in the swing

OFF OF THE FAIRWAY
PGA TOUR PLAYERS SEEK REST AND RECREATION ON SEA ISLAND
WHEN THEY’RE NOT ON THE GREEN.
BY DAMON M. BANKS

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t’s no surprise that more PGA TOUR
pros live and train on Sea Island than
any other golf destination in the country.
The resort’s world-class golf club is right
on the gorgeous coast, and the surrounding
terrain and climate afford golfers a place for
both rest and recreation. So when they stash
their clubs and step away from the course,
many of them choose to spend their free time
on the island as well. Big names like Matt
Kuchar, Chris Kirk, Brian Harman and Harris
English can commonly be found around the
resort, relaxing and spending time with those
they love most.
Kuchar, a pro since 2000, now has seven tour
wins under his belt. With a busy travel and
practice schedule, he takes to Sea Island for the
quality time it affords for his family. As a golfer
who likes to stay active, he and his wife, Sybi,
often spend time on the tennis courts together.
“Matt and I take our racquets everywhere,”
Sybi Kuchar says. “It’s great exercise and a
good escape from golf. The [tennis] facility at
Sea Island is beautiful.”
Off the courts, the couple and their two
sons like to spend their mornings taking runs
on the beach or paddleboarding at the Beach
for lunch is a must,” she explains, adding that
the family generally plays the afternoons by
to try new activities every day at Sea Island,
skeet, swimming and relaxing at the spa. “To
end the perfect Sea Island day, we [have] a
drink at the River Bar and proceed to Tavola
for dinner.”
A pro since 2007 with two PGA TOUR wins,
Kirk understands the value of being able to
spend the day without making a schedule.
When he goes off the radar, Sea Island is his
favorite locale to get away from it all. Taking
a cue from Davis Love III, a personal friend,
the Atlanta native enjoys the view from a
paddleboard to clear his mind and stay in
shape while not on tour.

Whether hunting quail or fishing, Brian Harman enjoys being on the water at Sea Island.

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