8 are back-to-back par fives that are birdie opportunities. 6, which has a narrow fairway with a green surrounded by water and bunkers. The wildlife is abundant making for a nature-filled experience. The course is set among live oaks with Spanish moss hanging from the trees, giving the golfer a true feeling of being in the Lowcountry. Today, it is an 18-hole layout, with the remaining holes used as a park for community members. It is one of the oldest golf courses in Bluffton, opening in 1982 as a 27-hole facility. “Hallmark appears to be going in the right direction,” he said. Jack Menzie, a Rose Hill resident, feels very positive about the new management group. Some people ask, “What does Hallmark have to lose by taking over the management?” and Sheaffer replied, “Our reputation.” Hallmark is not responsible for previous memberships but they are willing to give previous members a reduced rate. People who bought the Anniversary Membership from previous management will receive a reduction in price for the new membership, said Jim Sheaffer, director of sales and marketing. Members will be able to get starting times two weeks in advance. If you join Rose Hill, you will be able to play the other three Hallmark courses for a substantial reduced rate. There are some terrific membership opportunities for Bluffton residents. “Things won’t happen overnight but we will get there,” he said. Tim Ashley, director of golf for Hallmark, is excited about the opportunity they have at Rose Hill.
Hallmark has brought in Brian Roller as director of agronomy, and his crews have spent the last month getting the course in shape. They also have three other courses in the community – Crescent Pointe, Eagles Pointe and Hilton Head Lakes. 1 with Hallmark Management Group at the helm. The good news is that the golf club and course reopened Aug. Since then, it has gone through three different management groups and was closed again.
In 2008, I became their director of instruction when the course reopened to rave reviews and the course was in great shape.
The grass was 2 feet high and the course was closed down. I drove into Bluffton in 2007 and passed by the Rose Hill course. The story of Rose Hill Golf Club makes me think of a Carly Simon song: “I know nothing stays the same but if you’re willing to play the game, it’s coming around again.”
0 kommentar(er)
