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San Diego, CA -- Heritage Golf Group, a San Diego-based owner and operator of premier private and daily fee golf facilities, today announced that it has appointed Claude Thorn as the General Manager of Palmetto Hall Plantation Club on Hilton Head Island, SC. Palmetto Hall is latest edition to The Heritage Course Collection on Hilton Head Island.

Most recently, Mr. Thorn was the General Manager at Polo Golf & Country Club, a high-end Heritage Golf Group facility located in Cumming, GA.

"Claude is the perfect choice for General Manager at this premier Heritage property," said John Hungerford, Vice President of Operations at Heritage Golf Group. "Claude brings extensive private club and resort experience to this Hilton Head property and as a passionate golfer he has the vision to further establish Palmetto Hall as the ‘must play’ course on the Island."

Mr. Thorn's golf industry experience includes management responsibilities at such Georgia facilities as Houston Lake Country Club, Capital City Club, and Flat Creek Club and in Florida at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club. He has been a Class A member of the PGA since 1995 and he attended Clayton State College and Atlanta Christian College. His professional accomplishments include: Vice President of the Georgia PGA Assistants Division and Tournament Director of the Georgia PGA Assistants Division.

The Arthur Hills Course opened in 1991, when it was instantly dubbed a classic by Golf Magazine - rating it one of "America's Top 10 new courses". Heavily wooded with towering pines and moss-draped oaks, the lush fairways roll past crystalline lakes. Protected greens, many edged with bunkers, provide a constant challenge. The signature hole, the par-4 18th, offers a daunting finish to a spectacular game.

The Robert Cupp Course offers a unique, innovative and eminently playable experience. This course is a stunningly original design that tests the better player, but accommodates higher handicappers as well. Cupp, Golf World’s former "Architect of the Year", opened his signature course at Palmetto Hall in 1993, and the course continues to draw high praise for its flexibility, sound shot values and impeccable year-round conditioning.

Palmetto Hall Plantation Club is located at 108 Fort Howell Drive, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926. For more information call (843) 689-4100.

Heritage Golf Group was formed in November 1999 and its growing portfolio consists of high quality private, resort and daily fee golf facilities throughout the United States. The company distinguishes itself by its dedication to unrivaled golf and uncompromising service. The company is led by Bob Husband, President and CEO.