November Beachscape - Jekyll Island, GA

Plus Fours Invitation
Plus Fours Golf Clubs Graphic

Jekyll Island will celebrate the heritage and culture of Jekyll Island golf with the 3rd Annual Plus Fours Golf Celebration Nov. 10th at Jekyll Island’s historic Great Dunes golf course.

The Plus Fours Historic Golf Tournament brings history to life as golfers will be asked to play in period costume, reminiscent of the early 1900s. This includes “plus fours”, sweater vests and argyle socks for the men; long skirts and button down shirts for the ladies. Participating players will be provided a set of authentic hickory shaft golf clubs and gutta percha balls for a round of nine holes, set back in time.

“One aspect to our annual celebration we wanted to focus on year after year was preserving the accurate history surrounding the “Plus Fours” golf era. Last year, the celebration was such a hit among our participants, we are looking forward to revisiting the nostalgia of the era again,” added Eric Garvey, Jekyll Island Authority Senior Director of Marketing.

The tournament cost per person is $45, which includes breakfast, including bloody marys and mimosas, lunch at Blackbeard’s seafood restaurant, rental fee for hickory shaft golf clubs and balls, green fees for Great Dunes Historic Golf Course, and awards.

Come out and enjoy this historic golf experience! Register by calling the pro shop at 912-635-2368.

Plus Fours Golf Tournament Agenda

Santa Throws the Magic Dust to Light the Tree!

Christmas comes to the coast as Jekyll Island rings in the Christmas season at its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, November 24, in the Jekyll Island Landmark Historic District. Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. and continue until the lighting of the Christmas tree and fireworks finale at 7:00 p.m.

On Jekyll Island, the temperatures don’t frequently dip below freezing, but with the magic of the holidays, the lawn in front of the San Souci Cottage will become a Christmas wonderland complete with mounds of white snow, Santa, and lots of Christmas fun. Kids of all ages will be able to make Christmas crafts such as tree ornaments, sand art, candle art, Christmas cards and more. Plus the whole family can enjoy a Holiday Hayride through the Historic District , shop among the many vendors, and sip cocoa while listening to great holiday musical favorites.

Holiday Island Logo 2007

The family-friendly evening of events and activities has become a Georgia Coast tradition, and is always a wonderful way to start the Christmas season.

For more information on the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, the photo contest and all Holiday Island events, please visit www.jekyllisland.com/holidayisland or call the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4JEKYLL.

SPOTLIGHT: UPCOMING EVENTS (click here to visit the event page on www.jekyllisland.com)

November 2 - 29 JIAA November Exhibit
The Jekyll Island Arts Association’s monthly exhibit features painters Susan Knight Smith and Frances Landel plus woodworker Gary Snedeker in Goodyear Cottage. Meet the artists Nov 4, 1-3. Free, Mon - Fri 12-4 & weekends 10-4. 635-3920

November 3 Golden Isles Scholastic Chess Tournament
Register, support, or come watch the Golden Isle Scholastic Chess Association Tournaments on Jekyll Island! December 8, January 12, & February 2 too. goldenisleschess.com

November 3-4 Historic Brunswick Street Fair
Craft, Antiques, Art, Entertainment and Food on Newcastle Street in Historic Brunswick. Saturday, Nov 3 10a - 5p & Sunday, Nov 4 1p - 5p. 912-554-8677

November 5 Classical Guitarist Francois Fowler
The Jekyll Island Arts Association invites you to a special evening of music featuring classical guitarist, Francois Fowler. 7:30 p.m., Beachside Hall of Jekyll’s Convention Center.

November 9-10 Joyful Noise Honor Choir
Rehearsals begin Friday for this special honor choir’s Saturday performance. $5 Adults, $3 Students and Children. www.jekyllisland.com/joyfulnoise

November 10 WAY Radio Beach Concert
SonicFlood headlines this year’s Contemporary Christian beach concert hosted by WAY Radio. Free & open to the public. 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. www.wayradio.com

November 10 Plus Fours Historic Golf Celebration
Jekyll Island’s Third Annual Historic Golf Celebration! Wear traditional clothing, enjoy a bloody mary, then play with hickory shaft clubs on our Walter Travis-designed 9-hole course. www.jekyllisland.com/historicgolf

Nov. 24 - January 1 Holiday Island on Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is transformed into Holiday Island with month long festivities. The season is kicked-off November 24th by The Christmas Tree Lighting Festival the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Other activities include Bingo with Santa, Storytelling, Tours, etc.

December 8 Suzie’s Friend’s Stray Day USA Golf Outing
Tee off in a shotgun start at 9 AM in this 2 person scramble tournament to help Suzie’s Friend’s spay/neuter animals in shelters. See the events section of www.jekyllisland.com

December 15-16 FarmRich Festive 3v3 Challenge
In house, Academy, Select, or Advanced levels. Also Adult & Coed Adult division. 5 games guaranteed. Register online at www.goldenislesoccer.com. Call 912-225-1123 or e-mail Dek@savannahsoccer.com.

December 31 New Year’s Eve Big Band Dance
Ring in the New Year at the beach with the Jekyll Island Big Band! 8:30 - 12:30. Pay at the door. 635-3400.

January 1 Island Treasures Begins
Comb the beaches of Jekyll Island to find your art glass treasure! January and February. www.jekyllisland.com/islandtreasures.

January 3-5 Bluegrass Festival
3 days of great bluegrass music at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. www.aandabluegrass.com