Complete Agenda Package - Town of Hilton Head Island

HILTON HEAD ISLAND
globally and to accommodate this growth, the event moved to Charleston, South Carolina in 2001.
Purse – In 1973, the Family Circle Cup was the first women's tennis event to offer $100,000 dollars in
prize money and was the first women’s event to be broadcast on network television. Currently, the
event purse is closer to $800,000.
BUD LITE U.S. TRIATHLON SERIES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
History – Hosted on Hilton Head Island from 1985 – 1987, this Triathlon welcomed 1,945 entrants and
offered a $33,000 purse.
Event – This event demonstrates our longer term experience with previous Triathlons and included a
1,500-meter ocean swim, a 25.6-mile bike ride and a 6.2-mile run.
PLAYERS TOURNAMENT AT BELFAIR (AMATEUR GOLF WEEK)
http://playersam.com/the-players-amateur-at-belfair-draws-top-young-golfers/
http://www.belfair1811.com/
History - Since 1987, more than $23 million has been distributed to nonprofits in need as a result of the
Players Tournament. Now in its 14th year on Belfair’s West Course near Hilton Head Island. More than
20 alumni are now playing on the PGA TOUR including Ben Curtis, Rickie Fowler, Lucas Glover, Bill Haas,
Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Berkeley Hall Resident Kyle Stanley, Camilo Villegas and Nick Watney.
OTHER EVENTS
We have hosted over 100 swim, bicycling, and run events held annually throughout Beaufort County.
Please visit hiltonheadisland.org for our current events calendar.
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