Golf

Bob Gillespie

SOUTH CAROLINA INSIDER

 

Doubleheader: Golf’s Haney, tennis’ Lendl conduct exhibition at Hilton Head

Posted 10/11/2012 9:35:00 AM

Hank Haney is renowned worldwide as the former teacher of the biggest name in golf: Tiger Woods. Ivan Lendl at one time was the Tiger Woods of tennis – the No. 1 ranked player in the world.

On Oct. 13 at the Country Club of Hilton Head, Haney and Lendl will conduct a unique golf-tennis exhibition to help raise funds for the Junior Champions Foundation, a first-year organization which provides charitable opportunities for young athletes. This will be their first appearance together in South Carolina.

The exhibitions begin at 4 p.m. at the club’s driving range and tennis courts, followed by a private cocktail reception featuring both men at 6 p.m. During the reception, silent and live auctions will be conducted with golf and tennis, equipment and private lessons with Haney and Lendl available for bids.

Haney has become a Hilton Head regular since taking over the island’s International Junior Golf Academy. Lendl also has become a coach, working with U.S. Open champion and Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray. During the exhibitions, both will speak, share stories and discuss how they work with young athletes.

Tickets are available to the public at $100 for the exhibitions and reception, or $50 for the reception only. For information or to purchase tickets, call (843) 686-1511.