Clemson’s Dabo Swinney Named National Coach of the Year

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Frank Santoro

Congratulations are in order for Reserve Member, Dabo Swinney! Coach Swinney led the Clemson Tigers in another exciting and dynamic year of college football, and it’s obvious that he inspired more than just his players…

On new year’s eve, Coach Swinney was honored as the winner of the Bobby Dodd FBS National Coach of the Year award, announced on ESPN during half-time show of the Chick-fil-A Bowl. ”It is an honor to win an award named after the legendary Bobby Dodd, who did so much for college football. I am humbled to be the recipient of this award,” said Swinney.

The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award is annually presented to the Football Subdivision head coach whose team excels on the field, in the classroom and in the community. The award is named for Bobby Dodd, the longtime head coach at Georgia Tech. It was established in 1976 to honor the values that Dodd exemplified.

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Lake Keowee News: Reflections Newsletter, Fall 2011

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Lauren Harper

News from The Reserve at Lake Keowee

A collection of stories, photos, and upcoming events
that guarantee another exciting season of Life on Lake Keowee!

The Fall 2011 issue of Reflections is now available online,
download it here.

Teeing It Up for the Tigers

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Greg Rushing

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Last Friday, September 23, The Reserve at Lake Keowee was proud to host Clemson University’s largest annual fundraiser for its golf team – the 9^th Annual Tiger Golf Gathering. The Tiger Golf Gathering is a weekend of fun events, beginning with a Pro-Am tournament on our award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and ending with a VIP Silent Auction Party on campus, that have helped fund a total renovation of the Clemson’s golf facilities, including a “second to none” practice area.

This year’s event was especially meaningful as the Clemson Golf Team and its supporters celebrated the grand opening of the course’s Larry B. Penley, Jr. Golf House, a 7,700 square feet, three-story “clubhouse” that will become the home for Clemson University’s golf team.

A total of 108 players participated from across the country. Among those in attendance at this year’s Gathering were Clemson golf alumni and 2009 U.S. Open Champion Lucas Glover and PGA TOUR Professional Kyle Stanley.

» See more photos in the Clemson Tiger Golf Gathering gallery.

Photos: Audio: short game guru Dave Pelz visits The Reserve for a Golf Magazine photo shoot

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Posted on August 17, 2011 by Mike Agee

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Short game expert Dave Pelz, instructor for PGA Tour professionals such as Phil Mickelson and former Clemson standout Kyle Stanley, recently visited The Reserve at Lake Keowee to shoot photos for an upcoming series of articles in Golf Magazine. Dave’s team spent their mornings along the lake, exploring our Jack Nicklaus Signature Course for the perfect backdrop. Reserve members welcomed Dave at the Orchard House clubhouse and event lawn during an evening reception and putting contest.

“I have never personally seen a lake more beautiful than Keowee.” Dave Pelz

During his visit, Dave was interviewed by Clemson’s flagship radio station The Drive 104.9 where he commented “I have never personally seen a lake more beautiful than Keowee.”

Listen to the 20-minute radio interview here:

Summer Fun on the Tennis Courts

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Frank Santoro

Hold on to your rackets! Tennis at The Reserve is really heating up this summer, and tennis pro Sophie Woorons-Johnston is adding fuel to the fire. The ladies’ and men’s tennis groups meet weekly for friendly competition, and the courts are full of eager tennis students at the monthly Play with the Pro clinics where Sophie pushes all the players to improve their game.

Sophie holds court with the RLK Tennis Group

Join the fun!
Lace up your tennis shoes and meet us on the courts:

• Ladies’ Tennis Group – each Wednesday at 8:30 am
• Men’s Tennis Group – each Thursday at 8:30 am
• Check the online calendar for monthly Play with the Pro clinics.

» Learn more about Reserve Wellness activities in the Fitness section of our website.

Video: 7th Annual Clemson Football Media Day at The Reserve welcomes new coaches; new season of college football

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Chuck Pigg

This week I welcomed back Clemson University head football coach Dabo Swinney, his staff, and members of the media to The Reserve for a day of golf and interviews. It was exciting to meet the new coaches and hear about the new players on this year’s team.

We invite you to come see the Tigers in action Saturday 9/17 against Auburn, and to meet some Reserve members at our 3rd Annual Member-Guest Tailgate who can help you learn about life on Lake Keowee. Contact a member of our Real Estate Team at 877-922-5253 (LAKE) for all the details.

Follow these links for more interview videos and a photo gallery from the Media Golf Outing.

Golf Digest publishes its 2011 ‘Best in State’ List: The Reserve’s Jack Nicklaus course jumps 14 spots

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Frank Santoro

When you think of great golf in South Carolina, you most likely conjure up an image of the coast. Teeing up with an ocean breeze in your hair. Beach vacations, and so on. However, golfers everywhere – including the Golf Digest ratings team – are beginning to notice that the Upstate region of South Carolina has a lot to offer golfers, as well. Upstate courses present an enticing change of pace that includes challenging topography, cooler temperatures, open water views of mountain lakes like Lake Keowee, and views of the Blue Ridge mountain range.

Ranked as #21 in Golf Digest’s 2011 list of the ‘Best in State,’ the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course at The Reserve at Lake Keowee is a prime example of great South Carolina golf. A Par 72, laying out at 7,112 yards, Jack Nicklaus takes note of the natural beauty preserved in his Lake Keowee project: “I really co-designed the course with Mother Nature—complementing the gorgeous, natural features already here. It was my job to find the course hidden in the hills along the lake.”

» Experience a video of The Reserve’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course here.

Bi-Lo Charity Classic raises $4.9M with help from The Reserve at Lake Keowee—a host site for the 5th consecutive year

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Greg Rushing

The Bi-Lo Charity Classic—the nations largest one-day charity golf tournament—raised $4,920,622 this year with the help of eleven host sites like the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Reserve at Lake Keowee. Proceeds will benefit Bi-Lo Charities’ three major initiatives: children’s needs, education and hunger relief. The event has raised nearly $53M over the past 28 years.

Video: photo finish decides the 2011 USA Cycling Pro National Championship road race in nearby Greenville, South Carolina

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Mike Agee

The 2011 USA Cycling Professional National Championships took place in Greenville over Memorial Day weekend. The road race came down to a photo finish after Matthew Busche edged local favorite George Hincapie by just one inch. Both riders tied with a time of 4:28.02, more than 16 minutes faster than last years winning time. The 115-mile road race course made four loops from the downtown area to Paris Mountain (elevation 2,054 ft) and back. Greenville, SC in partnership with Medalist Sports has hosted this championship for 6 consecutive years, and will welcome back the 2012 championship next year.

Learn more about Greenville and Upstate South Carolina here.
View South Carolina, Greenville, and Lake Keowee guide maps here.

Audio: University of South Carolina Head Football Coach Steve Spurrier and Clemson University Men’s Head Golf Coach Larry Penley praise The Reserve at Lake Keowee during recent interviews with The Golf Channel

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Posted on April 26, 2011 by Mike Agee

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A sudden-death playoff decided the PGA Tour’s Heritage event in Hilton Head on Sunday, capping off an exciting week in golf’s spotlight for the state of South Carolina. Earlier in the week, The Golf Channel’s Morning Drive show interviewed many of our state’s most recognizable personalities including University of South Carolina Head Football Coach Steve Spurrier and Clemson University Men’s Head Golf Coach Larry Penley.

“The Reserve at Lake Keowee is still my favorite upstate course.” Coach Steve Spurrier

When asked about his favorite courses in South Carolina, Coach Spurrier replied, “The Reserve at Lake Keowee is still my favorite upstate course.” Hosts Erik Kuselias and Gary Williams asked Coach Penley to name the one place he would take them if they visited the area and he replied, “I’m probably going to take you to The Reserve…awesome, awesome Jack Nicklaus golf course.”

Listen now—Steve Spurrier Golf Channel Interview:

Listen now—Larry Penley Golf Channel Interview:

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Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at The Reserve