Pickleball mania has been sweeping the nation these past few years and the islands east of the Cooper are caught up in the craze. One of the fastest growing sports in the country, this hybrid paddle game combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong into a fun, addicting competition. While pickleball has a professional player circuit with national tournaments and … [Read more...]
Home Course Advantage: Charleston’s Own to Compete in Nation’s Top Junior Amateur Golf Event on Daniel Island
Charlestonβs only hope of bringing home the coveted 75th annual USGA Junior Amateur Championship at Daniel Island Club this July 24-29 rests squarely on the shoulders of 19-year-old Rowan Sullivan. As the only local player in the 264-man field, heβs got the home field advantage and that may be just enough to give him an edge over the stiff worldwide competition. On June 5, … [Read more...]
Summer Swing: Golf’s Rising Stars to Descend on Daniel Island at 75th U.S. Junior Amateur
Top tier golf talent is swinging into the Lowcountry this summer by way of a prestigious tournament that needs no introduction. Daniel Island will play host to the gameβs rising stars at the 75th annual U.S. Junior Amateur Championship held July 24-29, 2023. The Daniel Island Clubβs 36-hole layout will be the site for the international competition. The private clubβs two … [Read more...]
Power (Up) Lifting with Carl Ritchie
Charleston native Carl Ritchie has always lived a life of service. From the military to law enforcement to Mount Pleasant Town Council, everywhere he goes he tries to leave things better than he found them. Presently his focus is on the South Carolina Special Olympics Powerlifting team, where heβs using physical fitness and strength training to empower young athletes to succeed … [Read more...]
Credit One Charleston Open is a Pioneer in Women’s Professional Tennis: 51 Years and Counting
Credit One Charleston Open, held each April on Daniel Island at Credit One Stadium, draws some of the biggest names in the WTA (Womenβs Tennis Association), with a roster of past champions that reads like a whoβs who of sportβs legends. That list includes Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Steffi Graf, Serena and Venus Williams, Martina Hingis and Gabriela … [Read more...]
Servicing Your Entire Game: Holy City Tennis
Walk into a random sports shop asking about tennis and you will probably find someone to point you to some racquets and tennis balls. Entering Holy City Tennis in Mount Pleasant offers a completely different customer service experience. When owner Daniel DiNardo greets you, youβll be in the capable hands of a professional committed to making your tennis game as good as … [Read more...]
Our NFL Team: Learn more about The Carolina Panthers
There are a lot of football fans in South Carolina. If you ask someone about their favorite team, the response is usually one of two sides of the college coin: Clemson or the University of South Carolina. For a long time, South Carolinians didnβt necessarily identify with an NFL team. However, when the Carolina Panthers suited up in 1995, the team was meant to represent both … [Read more...]
Fit to Play: Harlestons Offers Local Golfing Attire
The clothing currently sells online and in local menβs specialty stores such as M. Dumas and Sons, as well as at country clubs across the nation. It started with an idea from a friend. Now, two years later, local dentist Dr. Cason Hund not only looks after peopleβs teeth, he provides them with a growing line of golf clothing as a partner in Harlestons Performance Clothing … [Read more...]
Get Out and Golf: East Cooper is the Perfect Place
South Carolina boasts more than 300 golf courses, with roughly half of them along the stateβs Eastern coast. But for challenging play amidst a setting steeped in history, Mount Pleasant in central Charleston County is hard to beat. From its northern tip along the Wando River to the edge of Charleston Harbor, the area is replete with coastal scenery, inland marshes and … [Read more...]
Get Back to Playing Tennis: Holy City Tennis Shop
Since its opening in 2017, Mount Pleasantβs Holy City Tennis Shop has enjoyed steady growth, and 2020 was no exception. According to owner Daniel DiNardo, βWe have been as busy as ever during COVID, as this sport is one of the safest to play while practicing social distancing. We have been adhering to local guidelines β such as wearing masks and practicing social spacing inside … [Read more...]