Supporting one of my favorite local causes – Pockets Full of Sunshine, an organization that creates vocational and social opportunities for special needs adults in the greater Hilton Head Island community—is guaranteed to include a fun activity, a creative gift, or, in this case, an evening filled with bananas. As part of this year’s activities, […]
This week, 156 really good golfers will tee it up at Torrey Pines in the 2021 U.S. Open Championship. The USGA accepted 9,069 entries and whittled down the players at 108 local qualifying sites then final qualifying that finished as recently as last week. For some of those golfers, merely teeing it up in one […]
The fashion industry, known for creating trends, is working on its most important one yet: sustainability. During the pandemic—with people stuck indoors and looking at the environment in a new light—consumers have begun thinking deeply about their purchasing habits. And in thinking about how and what they buy, many people are holding companies to higher […]
The annual ritual of spring is back in its rightful place on the April calendar – the Masters Tournament. Recently, we had the opportunity to walk all 18 holes at Augusta National, taking in the sights, the sounds, and the Southern hospitality. At HPR we look at things through a different lens – from the […]
At long last, a post-Covid existence is slowly coming into focus for everything from daily routines to major public events. One area where normalcy will be especially welcome is travel. Before the pandemic, wellness travel was a growing niche. Health-enhancing journeys included very “interactive” features such as massages, spa treatments, fitness classes, health-related lectures or […]
Inventories of homes for sale are at historic lows in many Southern golf communities. Where each community usually had dozens of homes listed for sale prior to 2020, today it’s not unusual to have a choice of only three or four. Many homes are selling above their list prices, with occasional bidding wars breaking out. […]
Like death and taxes, birthdays are inevitable. And whether or not you like celebrating them—yours or anyone else’s—companies sure do. I find it intriguing how companies are using birthdays as to get personal, get business, and get engaged with their customers. Apparently with great success. A little digging uncovered that, indeed, there is an entire […]
Since Bing Crosby moved his clambake from Rancho Santa Fe to Pebble Beach, the annual party, now known as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, has been going strong. But in its 75th celebration year, something was missing. People. Due to COVID-19 and the stringent regulations imposed by the State of California, plus the PGA TOUR’s […]
Yes, I know, we’re all weary of talking about COVID. But I’m fascinated by its unintended consequences. I started thinking about the sea changes that have occurred in the past 12 months due to this global pandemic, starting with the COVID “15”—those sneaky pounds we put on while homebound. Too much home cooking? Adult beverages? […]
Desert Mountain Breaks Records in Sales and Rounds Played as Members New and Old Seek Safety, Security, and Wide-Open Spaces The numbers are in and the results speak volumes. Desert Mountain, the exclusive luxury community just north of Scottsdale, is fortunate to be in a position of sound fiscal health, despite the pandemic. At last […]