S.C. State Legislature Revisiting State Sponsorship Of Heritage Classic

Josh McCann reports that the bill from last year to get taxpayer money to fund the Heritage Classic purse is back, with a caveat. State legislature Rep. Bill Herbkersman is the sponsor. Thanks to reader Jonathan for this:

For now, though, the bill offers no specific proposals; it merely summarizes the economic impact of Hilton Head Island's PGA Tour event, Herbkersman said.

The details would be added later if the tournament does not secure a new sponsor, he said.
He said the bill will provide a way to discuss the tournament with colleagues so they can swiftly act if necessary.

"It will give us an opportunity to talk about the ramifications, the financial impact on the state and what would happen if we didn't have" the tournament, Herbkersman said.