THE 10TH ANNUAL RSM CLASSIC | NOVEMBER 22-24, 2019

The team at Brunswick & Glynn County Development Authority has navigated the planning for you and your guest. Below is a schedule of what to plan for during your visit to the Golden Isles during the 10th Annual RSM Golf Classic. If this is your first RSM we are happy to help you plan for the weekend.  Call or email us with any questions that you may have: 912.265.6629, sherripruitt@bwkeda.com. We look foward to welcoming you to our community.

FRIDAY

  • 4:00 pm Check in begins at the King and Prince Resort
  • 6:30 pm Networking reception in the Retreat Room at King and Prince
  • 7:30 pm Dinner with community partners in the Retreat Room

Following dinner, guests are welcomed to enjoy the lounge on-site. If weather permits, we recommend a fireside conversation oceanfront under the stars.

SATURDAY

Breakfast is your leisure and can be charged to the Golden Isles Development Authority’s master account.

  • 9:00 am Departures begin to the RSM Golf Classic at Sea Island. The shuttle will run continuously through the day. Your invitation includes access to the Golden Isles private chalet on 18. Food and beverage will be provided in the chalet for the duration of the experience.
  • 4:00 pm Return to the resort from RSM Golf Classic. This will be the final shuttle returning to King and Prince from Sea Island.
  • 6:00 pm Depart for The RSM Classic Concert Event sponsored by Southeast Georgia Health System at St. Simons Island Airport; Cole Swindell Live in Concert. The show will begin at 7pm. Your tickets are for the VIP section, which includes food and beverage.
  • 9:30 pm Discover Brunswick nightlife tour will take the Fantastic Functions bus with Ryan and Vanessa. Guests wishing to retire for the evening will be provided the option to return to King and Prince via EDWARD transportation.
  • 11:30 pm, Depart from Brunswick to return to King and Prince

SUNDAY

Breakfast is at your leisure and can be charged to the Golden Isles Development Authority’s master account.

  • 12:00 pm Check out from King and Prince
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EXPLORE YOUR UPCOMING WEEKEND

For over 80 years the King and Prince has provided guests unrivaled Southern hospitality. Guests will be only steps away from the beach. Great dining awaits at K&P! Savor the ocean breezes with the fresh catch of the day and craft cocktails at the Sea Shack, or the island’s only ocreanfront restaurant, ECHO.

The RSM Classic is a partnership between the Davis Love Foundation, PGA TOUR and title sponsor, RSM. Over the first nine years, the RSM Classic has raised more than $13 million to support charities focused on children and families in need.

In Downtown Brunswick, gracious warmth meets high energy, and history meets possibility in one of Georgia’s Main Street G.E.M.S. If you haven’t been to Downtown Brunswick recently then you are in for a unique experience! New hot spots like Reid’s Apothecary and local favorite’s like Tipsy McSways are on our Discover Brunswick tour.

INFORMATION AND UPDATES

  • Cole Swindell is one of Georgia’s own. He grew up Bronwood, Georgia.
  • The 2019 RSM Classic Concert will be presented by Southeast Georgia Health System which is locally headquartered in Brunswick
  • Swindell majored in marketing at Georgia Southern University where he met Luke Bryan. They were fellow Sigma Chi members while enrolled and continue to work together including an current tour.
  • This year’s venue, McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport, is a busy general aviation facility.  At SSI, business and vacation travelers can arrive in the heart of the 3 Golden Isles- St. Simon’s Island, Sea Island, and Little St. Simon’s Island.
  • Swindell’s last time performing in the Golden Isles was in 2016, and the show was a sell-out. This year is anticipated to sell-out too!

2019 marks ten years of the RSM Classic hosted in the Golden Isles, GA. In 2010, the Davis Love Foundation partnered with the PGA TOUR to become the Host Organization of The RSM Classic, an Official PGA TOUR Event. Over the first nine years, the event has raised more than $13 million to support charities focused on children and families in need. The golf and surrounding events are fantastic in themselves but made even better knowing that it supports all-star charitable Foundation, the Davis Love Foundation.

 Established in 2005 by professional golfer Davis Love, III, the Davis Love Foundation contributes to the well-being and progress of society by supporting both national and community-based programs that focus on children and their families. Headquartered in St. Simons Island, GA, the private Foundation provides a positive and far-reaching vehicle for creative solutions to social ills that affect children and their families. The funds have gone on to support the Special Olympics, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia and numerous local charities through their Friends of Davis Love Foundation raffle program.

Leading up the RSM the Foundation hosts other fundraising initiatives such as Dine Out for DLF where many St. Simon’s Islands commit to donating 10% of their sales on specific dates. Dine Out for DLF is an excellent example of the Golden Isles community’s commitment to bettering the lives of the children and families in our community and beyond.

MEET YOUR HOSTS FROM BRUNSWICK & GLYNN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Ryan Moore, President

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-moore-edfp-59832512/

  • What are you reading? Measure what matters OKRs: The Simple Idea that Drives 10x Growth, John Doerr & Journal of a Residence on a Georgia Plantation 1838-1839, Frances Anne Kemble
  • The scariest thing you do for fun: Ride dirt bikes
  • First concert: Hootie and the Blowfish, Savannah Civic Center
  • Favorite thing to do in the Golden Isles: Exploring downtown Brunswick. My wife and I had guests in town for the weekend arriving late Friday night. We decided to grab a quick dinner downtown. Upon trying to enter our favorite bar spot, we found that it was closed for a drag show – and sold out. Disappointed that we didn’t have tickets, we ventured across the street to another of our favorites, Basil Thai and Sushi. After we were seated a group of 15 belly dancers of various age took the table next to us. I love to experience the diversity of this town; there is always something new to be found.

Sherri Pruitt, Existing Industry Coordinator

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherri-pruitt-12089214/

  • What are you reading? Strengthfinder, Tom Rath & Educated: A memoir, Terra Westover
  • The scariest thing you do for fun: Follow my daughter’s adventures, she’s fearless and is always sailing, fishing, or onto a new coastal adventure. She just swam with sharks this summer!
  • First concert: Prince, Purple Rain
  • Favorite thing to do in the Golden Isles:  I’m on a first-name basis with the local businesses in Brunswick and love supporting them, so I am shopping local all the time. I know where to get all of the best of the Golden Isles, from chocolate to lady peas, so feel free to ask me while you’re in town!

Vanessa Wagner, Director of Business Development

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessamwagner/

  • What are you reading? Building a storybrand, Donald Miller & Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, Jonathan White
  • First concert: Weezer, the blue album tour
  • The scariest thing that you do for fun: Haunted houses, they are the best part of October! I can’t wait to go to the one hosted by our College & Career Academy this year.
  • Favorite thing to do in the Golden Isles: I just moved here in May and cannot get enough of our beaches, especially with my rescue dogs Jaimoe and Maude.  They had never been on the beach before we moved to Georgia and it’s hysterical watching them try to bite the waves or chase crabs in the sand. I went from going to the beach once every 6 years to going at least twice a week, it’s awesome.

To help you prepare we have a few last minute house-keeping items as well tips to help you pack.

  • Save Sherri Pruitt’s cell phone number today. Sherri is our most experienced RSM veteran on the team and will be your lifeline for last minute questions, solutions to travel snags, and more: Cell phone: 912-222-6088
  • If you have not done so already, please reply to this message with your guest’s name. We need this for name tags, finalizing hotel reservations , and providing the Southern welcome that you both deserve.
  • Your tickets, welcome package, and RSM shirts will be in your room at check-in Friday. We encourage you to wear your shirts to the RSM golf event on Saturday to help spot friends and peers. We can’t wait to share our new logo with you!
  • Dress is Resort/Country Club Casual. The evenings are getting cooler so we recommend packing layers to enjoy the many opportunities we will have to be outside. Sensible shoes and other outdoor-appropriate essentials are encouraged (sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray).  Suits are not required on this trip.

The itinerary and information about accommodations can be found at http://bit.ly/RSM_2019 . If you have any other questions please let our team know. We look forward to greeting in you in just a few short weeks!

Our team is excited to welcome you as guests for a weekend in Coastal Georgia. Events like the RSM are a great way to build and strengthen business relationships, but there’s much more to the weekend. Our team’s hope is for you to experience the place that we call home, and that many businesses have chosen to grow in.

This year’s itinerary added a visit to Historic Brunswick but also provides plenty of time for you to explore the region on your own. We encourage you to use Sunday as an opportunity to create your own adventure in the Golden Isles. Our team would be happy to share their favorite places with you during your visit, or you can explore our community virtually ahead of the trip. The Golden Isles CVB website has a wealth of information on visiting the region, https://www.goldenisles.com/. You may also find inspiration from locals that live and work in our community. We recently launched an Instagram account to help tell the story of our local professionals and the activities that they love  https://www.instagram.com/goldenislesdev/ 

A few last minute reminders to help you start your experience:

  • Your first stop is the King and Prince Resort at 201 Arnold Road, St Simons. Check-in is available starting at 4 pm.
  • For any questions you can call or text our team member Sherri at 912-222-6088
  • Your tickets for the Golf Classic and Concert will be in your welcome back at the resort
  • You can access the final itinerary and copies of all the emails/information that has been sent online at http://bit.ly/RSM_2019

Once again, our team is grateful for the upcoming opportunity to share the Golden Isles with you.