What was old is now new.
What’s new is being made newer.
Indeed, the ultra-popular Sea Island Resort, nestled midway between
Savannah, Ga., and Jacksonville, Fla., along some of the prettiest
stretches of Georgia coastline, has never stopped evolving. As a result,
golfers looking for a top-notch experience only short trek from the
norm could do much, much worse.
Three courses, various exquisite lodging choices and extensive
on-site amenities all combine to make Sea Island a one-stop shop for
a pristine golf vacation. Add in a boost from the annual RSM Classic
running up on its 10th year, and the Sea Island brand has probably
never been stronger.
“We’ve gotten really nice television coverage (through the RSM Clas-
sic), also showcasing beautiful weather. We get a lot of folks who are
coming because they see us on TV,” Sea Island director of golf Brannen
Veal said. “Now, we’ve got both [the Plantation and Seaside Courses]
being played in the RSM tournament, so we get exposure on both of
those. We have definitely benefited greatly from holding a Tour event,
and we have benefitted of when we hold it. It’s a small, boutique event,
but it gets a lot of exposure.”
In November 2019, scores of professionals will take aim at another
$6 million-plus purse and look to add their names to a list of champions
that already includes Charles Howell III, Kevin Kisner and inaugural
winner Heath Slocum. The Davis Love III-hosted tournament will
create plenty of fan traffic for a week’s worth of activity.
As for the rest of the year, Sea Island does its part to not only feed off
that momentum, but also inspire it for other reasons.
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