We're at a disadvantage, in my opinion, just because we do not have any corporate headquarters that are involved in consumer products. McCamish said his work to bring the Senior Tour back to the area hasn't caused him to neglect his other marketing duties at Golf Holiday, and believes the effort is worthwhile for the exposure the market would gain from a pro event. The Grand Strand is not in the running for the September tournament that folded in Atlanta and is seeking a new home this fall. Savannah, Ga., a regional rival for a Senior Tour event, is, however. An event in Savannah would be held at The Club at Savannah Harbour on Hutchinson Island, and run by the Heritage Classic Foundation, which also manages the PGA Tour's WorldCom Classic in Hilton Head Island.
Obviously time is of the essence from our standpoint.
The Heritage foundation gave the PGA Tour a proposal on April 10. Wilmot said the organization has a title sponsor lined up for a tournament in 2002, but the sponsor isn't willing to support a 2001 event. They want more time to work on things. There's no question the Heritage Foundation and tour want to be here. If they do it this year, we can lock in the dates for next year.