Tournament Dates
April 18-24, 2011
Site
Harbour Town Golf Links at The Sea Pines Resort is recognized as one of America’s top courses, and is repeatedly selected by the PGA TOUR professionals as one of their favorites
The Sea Pines Resort occupies 5,000 acres on the southern most tip of Hilton Head Island. It offers accommodations, recreation, and sports amenities unequaled by any other PGA TOUR stop in the country
Purse
$5.7 million.
History
43rd event. Harbour Town Golf Links was designed by Pete Dye, in consultation with Jack Nicklaus, in the fall of 1969. An incredible number of past champions such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Hale Irwin, Bernhard Langer, Johnny Miller, Greg Norman, Nick Price,Tom Watson and the late Payne Stewart have become enshrined in the World Golf Hall of Fame.
History of Contributions
More than $20 million has been distributed to those in need throughout South Carolina and Georgia since 1987. In 2010, $1.1 million was distributed to charitable organizations, the arts, medical institutions and for college scholarships.
Economic Impact
Each year The Heritage pumps more than $81 million into the State of South Carolina’s economy
Demographics
62% of spectators have an annual income over $75,000
Average age is 50 and 86% are college - educated
Volunteer Effort
More than 1,200 volunteers work throughout tournament week
Attendance
135,000 people attend The Heritage each year
Television
Thursday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday
Channel 146 Thursday - Sunday
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