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Palmetto Dunes Resort News- August 2023

Events & News

GOLF: August is National Golf Month

sun flare and blue skies over the water and greens of Robert Trent Jones Golf Course

There is no better place to celebrate than Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, one of the country’s most popular golf getaways for more than 50 years. Here are a few ways golfers can ring in National Golf Month at Palmetto Dunes.

Golf Course Maintenance Reminders

Summer Aeration Schedule:

ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT & WINE BAR: Happenings and Events at Alexander's

large windows overlooking the lagoon at Alexander's Restaurant in the sun room

Join us at Alexander's for wine dinners featuring a selection of wonderful wine, spectacular food and lively conversation. View schedule and make a reservation onlineSeptember's Far Niente Wine Dinner still has availability!

Cooking Demonstrations
Gather round the table for a cooking demonstration at Alexander's! The September 24 demo is sold out! Join us for the next available demo on October 22: How to make “chow chow” & fried green tomatoes. Demonstrations are $25 per person & includes a glass of sparkling wine and culinary gift to take home. Learn more and make a reservation online.

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GENERAL STORE: See you for breakfast & lunch!

fried chicken and cinnamon bun with bacon from the General Store

With over a buhjillion served, the General Store's fried chicken and world famous cinnamon rolls are to die for.

Breakfast served Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Limited Breakfast served
Saturday 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. & Sunday 6 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Lunch served Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

SHELTER COVE HARBOUR & MARINA: HarbourFest entertainment continues through Labor Day Weekend

HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina is a weekly celebration this summer with live music and entertainment, arts & crafts, kids activities and Tuesday night fireworks (through August 22).

Remaining summer schedule:
Fireworks: August 8, 15 & 22 final shows
Shannon Tanner Family Show: Mon - Wed (through Aug 23) – two shows at 6:30 & 8 p.m.
Cappy the Clown: Mon - Fri through Labor Day Weekend (plus Sept 2 & 3) from 6 - 9 p.m.
Parrot Palooza: August 10, 17 & 24, plus Labor Day Weekend (Sept 2 & 3) – show starts at 7 p.m.

FRESHED & REFRESHED: The Resort's Recent Renovations

construction taking place on Arthur Hills Golf Course to install new irrigation

Palmetto Dunes Resort's amenities have been built and operated by Greenwood Communities & Resorts since 1979. Learn more about this amazing 50+ year history and the incredible amount of work and dedication it's taken to build three golf courses, the largest marina on Hilton Head Island and more here.

Staying true to Greenwood's dedication to Palmetto Dunes, consistently striving to create memorable places that foster meaningful and fulfilling lives, there have been many updates and renovations around the resort we'd like to share with you:

☑️ The Arthur Hills Golf Course irrigation project is complete!
☑️ Pickleball court resurfacing (with a Nova Sports USA all-weather surface system) is nearing completion at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center.

RESORT: We are hiring!

We’re always looking for enthusiastic new members for the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort team. Palmetto Dunes Resort's unmatched work environment offers amazing privileges, training and the best benefits Hilton Head Island has to offer. If you think you’d be interested in being a part of the premier family, golf, tennis, pickleball and beach resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, browse our current employment opportunities.

Be sure to follow Palmetto Dunes on Facebook to stay up to date on all happenings and deals throughout the year!

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