All beginners start out topping the ball because they think they have to help get the ball airborne. Golf is a game of opposites, and you need to hit “down” for the ball to go up. Many …

While racquetball has declined in popularity nationwide, a group of competitive players in Bluffton and Hardeeville is keeping the sport alive, proving age has done little to slow them down. One …

Moss Creek Golf Club will host the 2026 High School Girls Invitational and Mentoring Weekend from Sept. 25-27, bringing together top high school girls golfers from across South Carolina for …

“Tanking” is a term that has been around for a long time, likely originating in boxing and referring to throwing a fight, taking a dive and deliberately losing. In more recent times, however, the …

During a post-round interview at the fun and family-oriented 2025 PNC Championship, 86-year-old golfing legend Lee Trevino expressed his absolute love for the game of golf. Although age has limited …

The 2026 May River Shrimp Festival will return July 24-25 with two days of events highlighting seafood, live music, health and fitness as part of the Bluffton Sunset Party Series. The festival …

Just back from visiting my sister Grace in Indian Harbour Beach, on the ocean side of Melbourne, Florida, we began reminiscing about our childhood days on Hilton Head before the majority of the …

This is the fourth of my series on golf instruction. I will be covering the full swing and the difference between hybrids and irons. It all starts from the ground up. Your stance, posture and …

University of South Carolina Beaufort freshman Octavio Laurent ended his first collegiate season with a national championship, winning the NCAA Division II individual title at Boulder Creek Golf Club …

There is a big difference between chipping and pitching. The differences include stance, ball position, weight at address, weight shift, and what the hands do during the swing. Pitching strategy …

Many golfers don’t know the difference between a chip and a pitch. They are different shots used in different areas of the course. I will explain the chip shot in this article. Chipping is a …

Bluffton golfers Andrew Swanson and Sage Bradshaw advanced to final qualifying for the 2026 U.S. Open after posting low rounds at a local qualifier at Secession Golf Club in Beaufort. Swanson, a …

A couple of years ago, Cameron Young looked like a player getting in his own way. All the talent was there. The power. The shot-making. The contention on Sundays. But so was the frustration, the …

For the next few months, I will be sharing information on how to improve your golf game. I will start on the green and move back through chipping, pitching, full-swing irons and hybrids, fairway …

Tutus, tees and a whole lot of fun. Members of the Rose Hills Ladies Golf Association, along with a few good-humored men, hit the course in style April 22 to celebrate the “two-two” date. The …

Have you ever purchased a great-looking outfit off the rack and, after taking it home, realized it might have looked good at the store but the fit isn’t quite right? If you’re like me, you may …

The Italian American Club of Hilton Head (IACHH) is rolling into spring with one of its most anticipated fundraisers—the Bocce Tournament—set for Saturday, May 2 at Shelter Cove Park. All events …

There was a time when the beaches of Hilton Head Island felt almost untouched. There were miles of shoreline where you could walk for half a day and never see another soul. The wind moved through the …

I was fortunate that my parents introduced me to golf at age 11. Playing golf helped me mature into a child who had dedication, not only to golf but also to my schoolwork. I learned time management …

Incorporating imagery, or visualization, into your game is more than just entertaining a pretty picture. It involves three steps: First, stand behind the shot, that is, looking down the path of …