Top Golf Resorts

It may still feel like winter up north in early April, but on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina the azaleas are bursting with color, the skies are a cloudless blue and the air is blissfully warm. Spring is in full swing - literally and figuratively. The week of April 12-18, 2010 is the most exciting time to be in Sea Pines Resort when it hosts the annual Verizon Heritage PGA Golf tournament. Held at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links since 1969, the tournament is one of the most scenic stops on the PGA Tour, and definitely the most fun-filled, particularly when combined with a relaxing island vacation. Read the rest of this entry »

Tennis is one of the premiere sports on Hilton Head Island. There are more than 300 tennis courts on the island, both indoors and outdoors. Four of the island’s tennis resorts are ranked by Tennis Magazine in the nation’s Top 50. Some of the island’s tennis resorts are part of a greater resort area and others offer an all-in-one experience, including onsite lodging. If you want a great place not only to play tennis but also to improve your game, you owe it to yourself to visit one of the area’s fantastic tennis resorts.

One of the best Hilton Head tennis resorts is the Van der Meer Racquet Club, which is part of Shipyard Plantation. The resort offers 23 different tennis courts, including three indoor courts for those wanting to get out of the heat. This resort places a strong emphasis on improving your tennis skills, offering extensive structured drills and practice that take place over several days. For those not interested in committing to several days of practice, there are also single-day packages available. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced tennis player, the Van der Meer Racquet Club has a program for you.
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