In 1949, the golf course was purchased by Barbara H. Stukey and her husband, who sold it to an Indiana real estate company in 1966. The course was later operated by Annabelle Davis. [8] In 1987, it was purchased by Mark E. Taylor, who sold it in 1995 to the Iyopawa Island Preservation Association, [9] at which point Dana Tribble and his family began to lease the land. [3]
The Grand nine, located across from the hotel with views of the Straits of Mackinac, was built in 1901 and redesigned in 1987 by golf course architect Jerry Matthews.
winner Peter ThomsonThe 18-hole, par 71 Hamilton Island Golf Course is said to be one of the most challenging in the world. Designed by five time British Open winner Peter Thomson, and taking full advantage of Mother Nature's work, the course is strung along the spectacular ridges and steep valleys of Dent Island.
With Walter Travis's first nine-hole course underway, work begins early the following year on Seaside, the second nine. Travis dies before his plans come together, so Coffin turns to the famous English firm of Harry S. Colt and Charles Alison to complete the design.
Bob Oatley paid $200 million for Hamilton Island. That may seem a fortune, until you realise Bob had sold the majority share of Rosemount Estate Wines to Southcorp in 2001 for a reported $1.5 billion.
winemaker Bob OatleyHamilton Island was purchased by Australian winemaker Bob Oatley in 2003. Since it's purchase the island has been transformed into one of the world's best holiday destinations.
$212 millionAnschutz joined with Oaktree Capital Management, Avenue Capital Group and Starwood Capital in October 2010 to buy Sea Island, which was in bankruptcy, for $212 million.
Prospective owners must also apply for Sea Island Club membership, pay a $150,000 deposit and annual dues that range from a $12,000, all-inclusive package, to lower tiers for “social,” golf and/or tennis packages. The average home price, Brown says, is $3 million, with most residences under $10 million.
Since its development in the 1920s, Sea Island has attracted a well-heeled and powerful clientele, including visits from six United States presidents. In recent years, home owners have included former Attorney General Griffin B. Bell, the Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz and the CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer.
2009The Hamilton Island Golf Course was designed by Thomson, Wolveridge & Perrett and opened in 2009. It is located on Dent Island, just a 10 minute dedicated ferry ride from Hamilton Island Marina.
Play golf on Hamilton Island Tee off times The total time you will need (including return transport to Hamilton Island) will be approximately 5 hours for 18 holes, and 2.5 hours for 9 holes.
In 2022 we are expecting the island to return to full service, with shops, attractions and eateries open for business. One of the best things about Hamilton Island is the depth of its facilities conveniently located.
How to get to, and discover, Hamilton Island. With its own airport and marina, Hamilton Island is easily accessible by commercial or private plane, yacht, or a ferry from the mainland. 35 weekly flights from all major capital cities, flying with Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar.