Myrtle Beach Classic to Debut On PGA TOUR In 2024 |
(Photo: Dunes Club Hole 11. Credit: Golf Tourism Solutions.) A new PGA TOUR tournament, the Myrtle Beach Classic, sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach, will debut in 2024 along South Carolina’s Grand Strand. A four-year agreement establishing the event was announced May 10, 2023, during a ceremony at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, with S.C. Parks, Recreation and Tourism Director Duane Parrish attending along with representatives from the PGA TOUR, Visit Myrtle Beach, Golf Tourism Solutions, the city of Myrtle Beach and Horry County, S.C. The Myrtle Beach Classic will be part of the PGA TOUR’s 2024 FedExCup Regular Season as a Full-Field additional event played the same week as a Designated event. The tournament will feature a purse of $3.9 million with 300 FedExCup points awarded to the champion.
Tournament dates for the Myrtle Beach Classic will be announced at a later date along with the full 2024 FedExCup schedule.
The 2024 PGA TOUR schedule season begins in January with the FedExCup Regular Season, followed by three FedExCup Playoffs events in August and the FedExCup Fall starting in September.
Said PGA TOUR President Tyler Dennis: “With its incredible passion for golf, the Myrtle Beach community is a natural fit to bring this tournament to life. We look forward to partnering with Visit Myrtle Beach for a first-class tournament at a championship venue in Dunes Golf and Beach Club.” The Myrtle Beach Classic will be one of two stops in the Palmetto State for the PGA TOUR in 2024, along with the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, an event that made its debut in 1969.
The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, a Robert Trent Jones-designed course, was incorporated in May 1948 and hosted the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship on PGA TOUR Champions from 1994 to 1999, with winners that included Raymond Floyd, Jim Colbert, Jay Sigel, Gil Morgan, Hale Irwin and Gary McCord. The Dunes Club was also the site of PGA TOUR Q-School Finals in October 1973, with three-time defending NCAA champion Ben Crenshaw taking medalist honors.
The following month, the future World Golf Hall of Fame member would become only the second player ever at the time to win in his first start as a PGA TOUR member. |
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First Horizon Commits $50 Million to Its Communities |
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First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN) announced a $50 million commitment to its communities through the First Horizon Foundation.
As part of the $200 million cash payment received from the TD termination agreement, First Horizon said it is investing $50 million of those funds back into the communities it serves.
“Without hesitation, our executive leadership team and Board of Directors made this important decision,” said D. Bryan Jordan, chairman, president and CEO of First Horizon. “Our commitment to continuously care for our communities - through all economic cycles - has always been part of our strategy and embedded in our core values.” Since the First Horizon Foundation was established in 1993, it has invested more than $150 million in the communities it serves.
In 2022, the First Horizon Foundation invested nearly $18 million across its 12-state southeastern regional footprint in addition to the $5 million spent in Louisiana by the Louisiana First Horizon Foundation.
Approximately 40 percent of those funds were dedicated to low- and moderate-income communities.
Through strategic partnerships with more than 1,500 nonprofit organizations last year, the company provided support to its communities’ greatest needs, including health and human services; financial literacy; access to financial resources and affordable housing; small businesses; diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; disaster recovery and much more. The funds will be dispersed through First Horizon Foundation’s normal grant cycle process. Applications can be made at www.firsthorizonfoundation.com . Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S., including South Carolina.
The company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. |
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Regional Management Corp. Raises Over $90,000 in Support of the American Heart Association |
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Regional Management Corp. (NYSE: RM), a diversified consumer finance company, said it raised more than $90,000 in support of the American Heart Association (AHA) Upstate Heart Walk through its community outreach program, Regional Reach.
The company was a presenting sponsor, and numerous team members participated in the walk April 23, 2023, in downtown Greenville.
Regional Management has ranked as the top fundraising team in the Upstate for four years running, raising over $350,000 in that timeframe, and continues to be one of the top partners for AHA nationwide.
Many of the company’s business partners continue to contribute to the AHA on behalf of Regional Management, as do its employees and customers. Regional Management was represented by 357 walkers across 19 states.
The AHA Upstate Heart Walk allows members of the community to come together to engage in physical activity, honor survivors, and raise funds that support heart disease research.
In addition to fundraising, Regional Management focused on encouraging employees to engage in heart-healthy activities in their communities.
In the days leading up to this year’s Walk, the Regional Reach Team organized activities such as Walking Wednesdays, which encouraged employees to get out and walk with friends and colleagues.
The company’s community outreach program, Regional Reach, supports both national nonprofit and local Upstate organizations.
In addition to serving the AHA, in 2022 and 2023, Regional Reach made contributions to a number of organizations, including Junior Achievement, Jumpstart – Financial Smarts for Students, Upstate Warrior Solutions, One Tree Planted, National Diversity Council, Girls Who Code, Harvest Hope, Meals on Wheels, and Hope Center for Children. |
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SCDNR Offers Tips to Co-Exist With Black Bears |
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With spring and warmer weather arriving, black bears are becoming more active and they are looking for easy food.
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) reminds South Carolinians to secure food attractants such as garbage, bird feeders and pet food to prevent bears from stopping by. The most common human-bear conflicts involve unsecured food.
“The mere presence of a black bear does not necessarily represent a problem,” said Tammy Waldrop, an SCDNR black bear biologist stationed in Clemson. “Most bears are just passing through, but if there is an easy meal available, they will take advantage of it. The key to dealing with wandering bears is not giving them a reason to hang around. Removing any food source that would attract bears will significantly reduce any bear issues in residential areas.”
To help South Carolina residents better coexist with bears, Waldrop and the BearWise program offer these “Six At-Home BearWise Basics.”
Never feed or approach bears. Intentionally feeding bears or allowing them to find anything that smells or tastes like food teaches bears to approach homes and people looking for more.
Secure food, garbage and recycling. Food and food odors attract bears, so do not reward them with easily available food, liquids or garbage.
Remove bird feeders when bears are active. Birdseed and grains have lots of calories, so they are attractive to bears. Removing feeders is the best way to avoid creating conflicts with bears.
Never leave pet food outdoors. Feed pets indoors when possible. If you must feed pets outside, feed in single portions and remove bowls afterwards. Store pet food where bears cannot see or smell it.
Clean and store grills, smokers. Clean grills after each use and make sure that all grease, fat and food particles are removed. Store clean grills and smokers in a secure area that keeps bears out.
Alert neighbors to bear activity. See bears in the area or evidence of bear activity? Tell your neighbors and share info on how to avoid bear conflicts.
SCDNR officials say black bears are usually shy, evasive and non-aggressive toward people. For more information on living responsibly with black bears, go to https://bearwise.org. If you see a black bear, you can report it at: https://www.dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/bear/sightingform.html. For black bear emergencies, call 1-800-922-5431 or 911. |
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ON A SIDE NOTE:
Just about every fledgling business could use a little help, especially financial aid, getting off the ground, and The $30K PowerUp: A South Carolina StartUp Competition will provide much-needed cash infusions to three Palmetto State businesses.
Integrated Media Publishing (publisher of Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and Charleston Business Magazine) in partnership with Erik Weir are hosting the inaugural Entrepreneurial StartUp Series and Competition.
The top finisher will win $15,000. Second place earns $10,000, and the third-place winner will receive $5,000.
Three companies will be selected to be featured in all three magazines each month from April until September 2023. To apply or for more information Click Here! |
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