Haig Point Club approves ‘Project Harmony’ to transform golf, infrastructure and residential spaces

Haig Point, a private, member-owned club community in Daufuskie Island, S.C., has officially greenlit “Project Harmony,” a $40 million comprehensive, multi-year investment plan. This milestone reflects an exceptional level of member unity for a private club. The initiative sets up the community for long-term growth by simultaneously upgrading its golf facilities, infrastructure and housing developments.

Accessible only by boat, the community is known for its coastal setting, championship golf and strong sense of place, according to Don W. Hunter Jr., CEO/general manager.

“Haig Point already has all the touchpoints of an exceptional golf and club experience,” said Hunter. “This initiative, agreed upon by 77 percent of the membership, is about polishing what is already a very strong golf course and modernizing it for today’s game, while creating a more complete and flexible playing experience for our members and enhancing the island lifestyle that is uniquely Haig Point. ” 

Upcoming changes by Rees Jones, include: 

• Reshaping, realigning and laser-leveling all tees 
• With the exception of holes 1 and 15, all greens will be partially rebuilt with an emphasis on regrading all approaches 
• Complete re-build of greens 1 and 15 
• Reshaping all bunkers to a modern style 
• Bunkers reconstructed using Bunker Solutions 
• Fairways regraded 
• Greens to be re-grassed with TifEagle 
• Fairways, tees, rough to be re-grassed with Tahoma 31 
• Vegetation management in and around wetlands to open hole and water views 
• Cart path repair and maintenance as needed

Under the leadership of Director of Agronomy Randy Moody, course conditions have already shown meaningful improvement, with strong winter performance and a disciplined approach to maintenance and planning. 

“Project Harmony” will also transform the Osprey Course, under the direction of Rees Jones, into a high-quality 9-hole golf design that complements the Signature Course and expands splaying options for members. 

All work on the Signature and Osprey Courses will be conducted in three phases over a three-year period. 

• Phase 1 on Osprey Course and Short Game Area – Late 2026 to November 2027 
• Phase 2 on Signature Course Front 10 – Early 2028 to November 2028 
• Phase 3 on Signature Course Back 10 – Early 2029 to November 2029 

A key to the success of Project Harmony is the establishment of a new barge company, whose operations began in April. 

For a boat access-only community, a materials transportation company is critical, and the new barge operation will provide: 

• Increase efficiency and reliability of material transport
• Reduce construction timelines 
• Deliver meaningful cost savings for builders and investors 
• Support both golf and infrastructure improvements at scale 

“This creates a real advantage for how we build and maintain on the island,” Hunter said. “It allows us to execute more efficiently and with greater control over both cost and timing.”