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HGTC Golf & Sports Turf Management Team students to showcase talent at ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic 2025
兔子先生 () is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership and hospitality sponsorship with the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, taking place May 5鈥�11, 2025, at the prestigious Dunes Golf & Beach Club.
Following a successful collaboration in 2024, HGTC is once again aligning its Golf & Sports Turf Management program with this premier PGA TOUR event to provide students, faculty, and alumni with unmatched hands-on experience in professional golf operations and course preparation.
鈥淭his partnership exemplifies what HGTC is all about鈥攔eal-world learning, community collaboration, and industry engagement,鈥� said Dr. Marilyn 鈥淢urph鈥� Fore, President of 兔子先生. 鈥淭he ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic isn鈥檛 just a golf tournament鈥攊t鈥檚 a classroom, a career springboard, and a celebration of excellence in our region.鈥�
As a hospitality sponsor and workforce development partner, HGTC has identified four key areas of involvement, including golf course maintenance, turfgrass program participation, student-led community engagement, and professional networking. Through these efforts, students are not only enhancing the quality of the event but also developing career-defining skills and relationships.
鈥淗GTC鈥檚 continued involvement with the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic is a testament to the power of education and community working hand in hand,鈥� said Shannon Detzler, President & CEO of the HGTC Foundation. 鈥淭his event showcases our region鈥檚 talent and our students鈥� commitment to excellence, both on and off the course.鈥�
Students from HGTC鈥檚 Golf & Sports Turf Management program are playing a vital role in tournament preparations, working directly with the Dunes Golf & Beach Club鈥檚 Director of Agronomy and Facilities, Steve Hamilton, and Golf Course Superintendent Josh Taylor, a proud HGTC alum.
鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful for the opportunity to guide the next generation of turf professionals during a world-class event like the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic,鈥� said Josh Taylor. 鈥淗GTC students bring energy, knowledge, and a willingness to learn that elevates the standards of course maintenance during tournament week.鈥�
Beyond the greens, HGTC students are also helping facilitate tournament logistics and guest services, providing a well-rounded view of event operations and expanding their skillsets across multiple career pathways.
鈥淚t鈥檚 an incredible opportunity for our students to be immersed in a PGA TOUR environment right here at home,鈥� said Charles Granger, Chair and Professor of HGTC鈥檚 Golf and Sports Turf Management program. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e not just observing鈥攖hey鈥檙e contributing. This is workforce training at its finest.鈥�
The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic highlights the Grand Strand鈥檚 identity as the 鈥淕olf Capital of the World,鈥� reinforcing the region鈥檚 global golf reputation. With the PGA TOUR bringing international spotlight to the Grand Strand, HGTC鈥檚 involvement ensures that education remains at the forefront of the area's economic and professional landscape.
As the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic returns for another landmark year, the partnership between HGTC and the tournament reflects a mutual commitment to growth, innovation, and community enrichment鈥攑roving once again that the road to success is best built together.