In this episode, Scott Poniewaz (Pony_Golf) takes listeners through the life, legacy, and highlights of Pete Dye, one of golf’s most famous golf architects. Highlighting courses like Whistling Straits (host of the Ryder Cup), Harbour Town Golf Links, and TPC Sawgrass, this segment educates on some of the most recognizable Pete Dye golf design features.
The second section gives a preview to the RBC Heritage PGA Tournament in mid-April, which is hosted at Pete Dye’s Harbour Town golf course in the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island. This famous tournament is steeped in tradition as one of the longest running PGA Tour events and highlights Arnold Palmer’s win at the inaugural event in 1969 along with the famous plaid jacket that the winner earns.
In the final Chips, Bites, and Flights section, this episode guides listeners through the variety of accommodations, dining options, and golf courses to play when visiting Hilton Head Island. The perfect destination guide for a family golf trip, guys and girls golf trips, or the perfect couples trip. The episode highlights Bill Schmedes III and his Mastery Golf Performance golf school in neighboring Bluffton, South Carolina (and virtually via Skillest). We highlight the Kingdom Cup which has featured special guests including Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, Matt Kuchar, Alexandra O’Laughlin, and caddie Geno Bonnalie. The Kingdom Cup is an annual golf tournament hosted by Kingdom Magazine, originally an Arnold Palmer publication covering golf history and topics related to the golfing lifestyle.
Pony Golf Guide to Hilton Head: https://www.thatch.co/@scottponiewaz
Kingdom Magazine’s Kingdom Cup Info: https://kingdom.golf/cup-2024/
Hilton Head Golf Instruction: https://masterygolfperformance.com/
Bill Schmedes III – Scott’s Golf Instructor discussed in the episode: https://skillest.com/app/profile/bill-schmedes-iii
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