A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE HARTSVILLE COUNTRY CLUB ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO HONOR ITS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HARTSVILLE COMMUNITY AND DARLINGTON COUNTY.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were delighted to learn that Hartsville Country Club is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2026; and

 

Whereas, opened on September 30, 1926, Hartsville Country Club has become a cornerstone of the community through the wealth of amenities it offers. These amenities include the club's golf course, which hearkens back to the mid-1920s and originated as a nine-hole course. Those front nine holes were designed by legendary golf course architect Donald Ross; the back nine holes were added in 1949. Since then, the eighteen-hole course has undergone numerous remodels, directed over the years by Robert Trent Jones, Tom Watson, and, most recently, Hartsville native Al Fink; and

 

Whereas, featuring a number of water hazards and sand traps along the way, the course is intended to be challenging yet enjoyable. Further, it is home to the golf teams of Coker University, McBee High School, and Hartsville High School. Members and guests have access to an outdoor driving range and a facility for instruction, the David Dorn Golf Academy; and

 

Whereas, more broadly, Hartsville Country Club is a multi-sport facility, fine-dining option, and event venue located just outside the heart of downtown Hartsville. In addition to the eighteen-hole golf course, members and guests enjoy the club's tennis, pickle ball, and pool amenities, as well as the pro shop, which offers one-stop shopping for golf and tennis gear and lessons for players of all ages and skill levels. On Sundays, the club also offers regular bar and food services and a buffet-style lunch. The ballroom and bar areas are available by reservation and are often used by civic groups, wedding parties, and community social clubs; and

 

Whereas, the 2026 Centennial Celebration features an inviting calendar of events, including a Steak Night with DJ Michael Melton on July 10, Kids' Outdoor Fun and a Celebration with DJ Dan E. Lockemy on July 11, and the Centennial Table Sunday Buffet on July 12; and

 

Whereas, for a century, the Hartsville Country Club has been a space for community meetings, not only as a gathering place for friends and family but also as a place that fosters new relationships. Throughout the years, the club has been a spot where people come together for recreational fun, for the celebration of important life events, and for fellowship with others; and

 

Whereas, through its unwavering commitment to the community of Hartsville, as well as to Darlington County at large, Hartsville Country Club has created a lasting legacy that will continue to enhance quality of life in the lives of those it serves for many years to come. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Hartsville Country Club on the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary and honor its significant contributions to the Hartsville community and Darlington County.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Hartsville Country Club.

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