Island Packet Verizon Heritage 2008 Coverage | Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC

By JEFF KIDD
jkidd@islandpacket.com
843-706-8121

The only thing that didn’t change was the unassuming country boy from the Florida Panhandle who slipped into the tartan jacket.

Boo Weekley successfully defended his Verizon Heritage title Sunday, shooting an even-par 71 at Harbour Town Golf Links for a 15-under-par total and a three-stroke victory over Anthony Kim (71) and Aaron Baddeley (69.)

“This win,” Weekley said, “it does mean just as much to me as the first one did.”

But it came in starkly different fashion.

The annual Verizon Heritage provides a unique opportunity to see first-hand the personalities, excitement and drama of the PGA Tour.

Admittedly, there are those who claim the best way to watch the event is at home in front of a television set. At times, that method does have its advantages. With a little advance planning, however, the on-site spectator can get as close to the action as the television cameras and see a whole lot more.

Thursday

All day: First round, Harbour Town Golf Links.

Friday
All day: Second round, Harbour Town Golf Links.

Saturday

All day: Third round, Harbour Town Golf Links.
Noon-2 p.m.: Tartan Day judging in the tent by the clubhouse. Fans are encouraged to wear their best Heritage garb.

Sunday

7:30 a.m.: Church service, 18th green.
8:30 a.m.: Start of final round, Harbour Town Golf Links.

After play: Closing ceremonies, 18th green.

The annual Verizon Heritage provides a unique opportunity to see first-hand the personalities, excitement and drama of the PGA Tour.

Some believe the best way to watch the event is at home in front of a television set. At times, that method does have its advantages. With a little advance planning, however, the on-site spectator can get as close to the action as the television cameras and see a whole lot more.

You'll enjoy this year's Verizon Heritage all the more if you and your fellow spectators follow a few basic rules of gallery etiquette.

The "courtesies of the course" are more than mere niceties and the last thing a spectator wants to do is make a spectacle of himself.
Here are a few basic rules of etiquette golf fans should remember:

• The cardinal rule of golf matches is to be quiet and motionless while a player is preparing for a stroke. If a player overshoots a green, move away promptly and give him plenty of room.

What every Verizon Heritage spectator needs to know:

Tournament schedule

THURSDAY

• First round -- all day

• Tartan Club cocktail party -- Harbour Town Conference Center, 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

• Second round -- all day

SATURDAY

• Third round -- all day

SUNDAY

• Final round -- all day

• Closing ceremonies -- conclusion of play

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