Hilton Head Island, SC – After humble beginnings in 1969, the Verizon Heritage has grown beyond a Hilton Head Island signature event into a full-fledged international golf sensation. This PGA Tour event is in its 40th year and will take place April 13 – 19, 2009 at the Harbour Town Golf Linksin Sea Pines. Harbour Town Links has long been recognized as one of the nation’s top golf courses. The Jack Nicklaus/Pete Dye design is now a premier stop on the PGA Tour and is the only course in South Carolina to host such an event.
As part of the larger FedEx Cup, the Verizon Heritage Tournament holds a cash prize purse of $5.7 million and defending winner Boo Weekly walked away with $990,000 from the 2008 win. Nearly 135,000 fans attend the tournament each year in addition to 12 hours of network television exposure on CBS and the Golf Channel. The tournament has a long and distinguished history, with many of the “greats” of golf names inscribed upon the champion’s trophy; including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Bernhard Langer, Johnny Miller Greg Norman, Nick Price, Tom Watson, Davis Love III and the late Payne Stewart.
A full schedule of the 2009 event and ticket information can be found online at verizonheritage.com.
Secure your lodging for the tournament through ResortQuest Hilton Head Island and take advantage of Verizon Heritage Tournament vacation packages offering up to from 40% off a five night stay in select accommodations. To claim this offer of up to 40% off contact ResortQuest Hilton Head Island at 888-855-5037 and mention promo code INT 8HT. ResortQuest Hilton Head is also offering a golf vacation package including two free Clubhouse Badges for the week of the tournament. This offer is available for a limited time. Contact ResortQuest Hilton Head Island at 888-855-5037 and mention promo code INT 8HT.
All ResortQuest Hilton Head guests enjoy free tennis, discounted golf, free DVD rentals and the exclusive ResortQuest Recommends program offering deals and discounts on over 160 restaurants, shops and activities. All vacation rentals offer fully-equipped kitchens and immediate access to beaches, tennis, golf and water sports. For more information on Hilton Head lodging, visit the ResortQuest Hilton Head website at resortquesthiltonhead.com.
About ResortQuest:
ResortQuest, one of the nation’s leading vacation rentals and hospitality and resort real estate companies, provides a one-stop resource for vacation bookings in North America’s premier resort destinations. ResortQuest is the largest marketer and management company of vacation condominiums and home rentals in the United States, based on a portfolio of over 10,000 vacation rental properties. With the inclusion of Partner Affiliates in North and South America, the Caribbean and Europe, ResortQuest now offers over 50,000 vacation rentals choices in over 100 destinations world-wide.
