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It is one of those indelible moments of Lowcountry sports, something people will remember for a long time: the crowd gathering around Rory McIlroy on the 18th hole celebrating his dominant PGA Championship victory.More >>
It is one of those indelible moments of Lowcountry sports, something people will remember for a long time: the crowd gathering around Rory McIlroy on the 18th hole celebrating his dominant PGA Championship victory.More >>
Saturday's storm clouds were replaced by a clear blue sky as championship week winds down on Kiawah Island. Here are a few photos from the field.More >>
Saturday's storm clouds were replaced by a clear blue sky as championship week winds down on Kiawah Island. Here are a few photos from the field.More >>
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Some initial numbers are in on the tourism impact of last week's PGA Championship on Kiawah Island.
Figures from the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau show that hotel occupancy in Charleston County was about 86 percent, up from 77 percent the same week in 2011.
More than 91,000 room nights were sold in the county and the average daily rate was almost $149.
That compares to a year ago when about 81,000 room nights were sold and the average rate was about $114.
College of Charleston researchers earlier projected that the championship at the Ocean Course would mean about $92 million in direct tourism impact.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
