"Sea Pines Announces Pete Dye Harbour Town Enhancements Complete"
/I've put in a request for some photos, but in the meantime, For Immediate Release...
Golf’s ‘Greatest Living Architect’ Readies Storied Layout for PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage
(HILTON HEAD, S.C.) -- The Sea Pines Resort announces Pete Dye has completed enhancements to Harbour Town Golf Links – the legendary golf course architect’s iconic masterpiece and home to the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage.
The layout was lengthened by 150 yards, a handful of trees were removed to improve sightlines and a select number of bunkers were reshaped or extended to bring hazards back into play. Both TOUR players and resort guests will savor the challenge as the iconic 18 continues to evolve as the epitome of strategic design.
“Pete Dye is a dear friend of Sea Pines’ and his name and legacy are intrinsically tied to this resort. We are honored he returned to prepare Harbour Town for the next chapter in its colorful history,” says Cary Corbitt, Director of Sports Division of Sea Pines Resort.
“Harbor Town made my career,” says Pete Dye. Forty years ago Harbour Town opened to much fanfare and hosted a nascent PGA TOUR tournament -- the Heritage Classic. Arnold Palmer staged one of his patented final round charges for the inaugural victory and the Lowcountry “must visit” destination was launched. During an onsite evaluation in early 2011, Dye toured the course and charted a series of enhancements, insuring the layout would retain its lofty status and continual critical acclaim for years to come.