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Haig Point is a U.S. private 1,040-acre (4.2 km ² ) community on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina. Commonly referred to just as Haig Point , it is legally known as The Haig Point Club and Community Association, Inc. Founded in 1986 by International Paper, it has been owned by its members since 2001, and member-operated since 2009.

Haig Point was ranked as one of the top 100 private golf course communities in the country by Links in the mid-2000s. Haig Point's Rees Jones Signature Course, designed by Rees Jones in 1986 and renovated by the "Open Doctor" in 2007, has been ranked in Golf Digest ' s "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses" and in Golf Magazine ' s "Top 100 Courses in the World"]].

History

Pre-settlement (8,000BC-1711AD)

Native American Indians occupied Daufuskie Island for thousands of years. Many artifacts have been found at Haig Point dating back to this time. Tabby ruins still exist on the property, dating back to the Colonial period, and have been carefully preserved. Other artifacts are kept on display in the Strachan Mansion.

Haig era (1711-1810)

In 1711, James Cockran, an Indian trader and planter, acquired 500 acres (2.0 km ² ) of Haig Point (not yet called such). Five years later, the property was left to Richard Cockran Ash, who sold it to Archibald Niele in 1735. Having never occupied the property, Niele sold it to George Haig I later in the same year. Following Haig's death, Haig Point was left to George Haig III in 1790. In 1810, Haig put the property up for sale. While this was the end for the Haig family at Haig Point, the property is called Haig Point to this day.

Expansion era (1810-1850)

Haig III sold Haig Point to John David Mongin for his son, David John Mongin in 1810. Sometime before 1823, but after 1810, the Mongins acquired the 600-acre (2.4 km ² ) Freeport Plantation. This created the nearly 1,100-acre (4.5 km ² ) plantation now known as Haig Point. Having died in 1823, David John Mongin left Haig Point to his wife, Sarah. Two years later she married Reverend Herman Blodgett. Sarah Mongin Blodgett died in 1833 and Rev. Blodgett bought Haig Point from the Mongin family. After remarrying and starting construction on a new plantation house, Blodgett eventually sold Haig Point to William (Squire) Pope of Hilton Head Island.

Confiscation and reacquisition (1861-1980)

In 1861, due to tax issues, Haig Point was confiscated by the U.S. Government. Five years later, Pope's heirs paid the taxes and reclaimed Haig Point. In 1872, the Popes sold the historic Haig Point Lighthouse and the 5 acres (20,000 m ² ) around it to the U.S. Government. Nearing the turn of the century in 1899, William Scouten bought Haig Point from the Popes for $2,500. The property stayed in the Scouten family for 58 years until in 1957 it was sold to Stiles Harper for $44,000. Harper sold it to George Bostwick for $134,000. Bostwick then bought back the famous Haig Point Lighthouse from the U.S. Government. Drawing this chapter of Haig Point history to a close, Charles Cauthen and Daufuskie Island Land Trust bought Haig Point, the Webb Tract and Oak Ridge for $2,875,000.

International Paper era (1984-2001)

In 1984, International Paper bought Haig Point from Charles Cauthen and the Daufuskie Island Land Trust for $8,453,328.18. Two years later, International Paper had set up extensive infrastructure, the lighthouse had been restored, and Rees Jones had built the initial golf course. Also at this time (1986), the Strachan Mansion was moved from St. Simons Island, GA to Haig Point. The Mansion was essentially given away to International Paper by the Sea Island Company as they wanted the Mansion removed. The Mansion was barged up the Intracoastal Waterway and restored to its present state.

Member-owned era (since 2001)

In 2001, the members of Haig Point bought all of the property and amenities from International Paper. The golf course and other amenities were operated on behalf of the HPCCA by Troon Golf until the end of 2008. Since 2009, it is member-operated under the traditional model of a private club.

In 2009, real estate agents Bea Wray, Tony Simonelli, and Andy Mason were appointed to run the Haig Point real estate sales operation. In conjunction with marketing firm Corder Philips, numerous activities were initiated in 2009, including advertising, open house tours, sponsorship of the Verizon Heritage and the launch of a new website, HaigPoint.com.

Geography

Haig Point is located on the northeast end of Daufuskie Island. The island is one of the southernmost sea islands in South Carolina with both Hilton Head Island (to the northeast) and Savannah, GA (to the southwest) only a short distance away. Daufuskie Island is not attached to the mainland and can only be reached by ferry.

To the east lies Calibogue Sound and Hilton Head Island; to the south is the Daufuskie Island Resort at Melrose and the Atlantic Ocean; to the west there is the Webb Tract and the mainland; and finally, to the north lies the Intracoastal Waterway and Bull Island.

Haig Point and all of Daufuskie Island experiences large tides that can swallow and reveal large portions of the beach and vast tidal marsh.

Haig Point has also preserved many of the oyster beds that line the Atlantic side of the island.

Golf club

The Haig Point golf amenity consists of 29 holes of golf, a two-way driving range, two practice greens and a clubhouse. The Club's Chief Operating Officer is Stan Waterhouse, Director of Food and Beverage is Scott Seger and Director of Golf is Jason Cherry.

Signature Course

Haig Point features the 20-hole Rees Jones Signature Course, an innovative original design that launched Jones' solo career. Set along the Calibogue Sound, the course features two distinct routings, the Haig, which has fewer forced carries, or the Calibogue, which is more challenging. Numerous holes have different playing angles depending upon which routing is selected, while two of the par-3s have entirely separate holes - thus a 20-hole course. Opened in 1986 to immediate critical acclaim, the course was renovated by Jones and reopened in late 2007. These renovations were lauded by Golf Digest and are a part of Haig Point Club's long-range strategic plan.

Osprey Course

The Osprey is Haig Point's 9-hole golf course (giving Haig Point 29 holes of private Rees Jones golf). The Osprey is geared more toward relaxed family play or a quick outing.

Amenities

Beach club

The club's Calibogue Club is located along the beach on Haig Point's "Outer Banks." It overlooks the Calibogue Sound, a major waterway connecting the Intracoastal Waterway to the Atlantic Ocean, with the Harbour Town lighthouse visible in the distance. While the original Beach Club has a pool, bar and barbecue, the Calibogue Club, opened in November 2008, is a separate but adjacent two-story structure with capacity for 160 diners.

Dining

Dining options include casual fare at the 30th Hole Grill in the Clubhouse, while the Calibogue Club offers true waterfront dining for lunch and dinner.

Equestrian center

Haig Point has a private stabling facility that offers programs for all ages and abilities, including carriage rides and horseback riding. The center also offers lessons in English or Western seats. Pony rides are available for children.

Haig Point Club and Community Association Inc.

Board of directors

As of 2009, the HPCCA Board of Directors is as follows:

• President & Executive Committee Chair : Judy Wade
• Vice President : Nate Jones
• Secretary : Debbie Hull
• Treasurer : Rod Farrell

Committee Assignments:

• Architectural Review Board : Joe McGonnell (2nd board member Kevin McCallion)
• Marine Transportation Board : Debbie Hull
• Finance : Rod Farrell (2nd board member Nate Jones)
• Golf and Greens : Rick Cohen
• Membership : Holger Opderbeck
• Revenue Generation : Kevin McCallion
• Audit : Henry Absher and Bill Horan
• House : Carol Sanford
• Tennis : Nick Akers

Strachan Mansion

The historic Strachan Mansion, moved from St. Simons Island via barge in 1986, serves as a charming guesthouse with an intimate bar and billiards room.

Lighthouse

The Haig Point Lighthouse was built in 1873. Open for private tours when not occupied, it is currently used as a guesthouse as well as a venue for weddings, receptions and special events. As legend goes, the ghost of a young maiden, Maggie, still occupies the site.

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