ResortQuest Announces its Participation as an Official Patron Sponsor of the 43rd PGA The Heritage Golf Tournament at Sea Pines Resort

Leading vacation rental company offers five-night stay in Hilton Head's Harbour Town including two complimentary tournament Grounds Badges and walking-distance access to the golf course


The Scottish red tartan jacket worn by the tournament's victor and candy-striped lighthouse overlooking the 18th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links are each enduring symbols of one of golf's greatest tournaments: The Heritage.


Last year's finish at Sea Pines Resort's prestigious course was a testament to the sport's gentlemanly traditions when professional golfer, Brian Davis, admitted an error on his swing, which cost him two strokes thus awarding the title to his rival, Jim Furyk. The professional golfers will tee off once again on Thursday, April 21, 2011, for The Heritage's 43rd season on the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) tour.


As an official Patron Sponsor of The Heritage, ResortQuest^® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals is offering two complimentary Grounds Badges with a five-night stay at a vacation rental home or villa in the Harbour Town area of Sea Pines. The Grounds Badges, a part of the "Heritage Package 2011" package, allow access to the links for all seven days of the tournament, beginning April 18 and concluding April 24, 2011.


Some of ResortQuest's premier vacation rentals sit directly on the Harbour Town Links golf course. These private homes — many with gourmet kitchens, gas grills and large decks overlooking the links, and even a private pool or hot tub — provide more amenities at a greater value for entertaining during The Heritage.


With the spring season already in full swing, there are plenty of ways for non-golfers to make the most of a Hilton Head vacation during Heritage Week. The Harbour Town villa complexes not only lie within walking distance of The Heritage events but are also convenient to shopping, dining and water activities at the marina.


All ResortQuest guests enjoy discounted golf rates at the island's top courses, including Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes. While tee times are unavailable for Harbour Town Golf Links during The Heritage, guests still may play two other notable Sea Pines courses during the week, Ocean Course and Heron Point by Pete Dye.


Whether this year's The Heritage finale is determined by unpredictable breezes off the Calibogue Sound or the unexpected revelation of an honor-bound opponent, spectators will anticipate an exciting finish, and the PGA pros know to approach the 18th hole with a healthy dose of respect.


To take advantage of Heritage Golf Lodging Package including complimentary Grounds Badges, guests should call 855-299-3327. Availability is limited, and this package must be booked by phone. More details are available online at www.ResortQuestHiltonHead.com/heritagegolftournament.htm.

Harbour Town Golf Links

Located in Sea Pines Resort, the Links at Harbour Town is the quintessential Hilton Head Island golf experience. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye, this course plays to a par 71 at 6,973 and a slope of 146.
Golfers of all ability levels will love Harbour Town, and the warm service the golf staff provides will make you smile throughout the round. Your forecaddie will give the lay of the land on each spectacular hole. The forecaddie will also help you find errant shots, read greens and rake bunkers. The front nine at Harbour Town will progressively build up to the hardest hole on the course; #8 which is a 470 yard par four dogleg left with trouble everywhere. Take anything less than a 6 on this hole and "run" to the ninth tee, where you will be lulled into smashing a drive toward the green 332 yards away. But be warned, this green is tougher to hit than any green on the course. The back nine starts with four par-4's that are the best in golf. When you arrive at the 15th tee, get geared up for the spectacular finishing holes ending with the Signature par four 18th, playing to the famed red & white Harbour Town lighthouse.
The links at Harbour Town is rated #1 in the state of the South Carolina, and is the home to the PGA Tour's Verizon Heritage Classic every April. Boo Weekley will look to defend in 2009 for the third year in a row. And the best thing; with your ResortQuest Recommends Card you will enjoy discounted green fees all year long! Don't miss the Links at Harbour Town!
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Heritage...My Favorite Holiday

The Verizon Heritage
I am sure you are thinking: with a name like Heritage, it has to be tiresome. Let me assure you, this is no grandpa's golf game. The busiest of spring time festivities on Hilton Head Island, this professional golf tournament sets the stage for one of Hilton Head Island's biggest parties. Every tee box, fairway and putting green is surrounded by celebrating patrons and the golf course is sprinkled with tents boasting beer, champagne and golf themed gifts.
After the 18th green, travel down to the marina, where the party continues alongside the multi-million dollar boats of the Harbour Town Yacht Basin. Not to forget, nearly all of the bars and restaurants on Hilton Head partake in the festivities offering great specials, extravagant soirees and Heritage themed parties. If you are a true PGA lover or just someone who wants to sport your trendiest madras print gear, The Verizon Heritage is sure to please.
Do It Factor: DO IT, with a disclaimer. This is the perfect opportunity to get away with adult groups or golf lovers. However, very large crowds of people travel throughout Sea Pines and the south end of the island during this event making it extremely congested. P.S. intoxication does tend to happen amongst Heritage patrons...you have been warned.