Sintra Homes Honored for Excellence in Home Building at 2009 Prism Awards

October 22nd, 2009

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, September 30, 2009 – Sintra Homes, a subsidiary of The SIM Group and home builder in Hamlin Plantation, Brickyard Plantation and Daniel’s Orchard, is the proud recipient of three 2009 Prism Awards for “Best Product – Housing”.

The Prism Awards are presented by The Charleston Trident Home Builder’s Association.  “Best Product – Housing” judging was based on exterior and interior design, functionality of floor plan, curb appeal, use of interior space, special design features and construction techniques and/or materials.

Two of the three awards went to home plans built in Daniel’s Orchard at Historic Summerville; “The Filbin”, presently located at 617 North Hickory Street and “The Azalea”, located at 619 North Hickory Street. The third award went to the “Horecky Family Residence”, a custom-built home in Beresford Hall on Daniel Island.

“We are thrilled to receive this award from our colleagues,” said Jeffrey B. Coggin, President and CEO of Sintra Homes. “Our team works diligently to deliver outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail on each home that we build.  We are very proud to be recognized for our efforts.”

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Country Club of South Carolina Named 2007 Course of the Year

July 29th, 2009

Rebecca Boone, 2/4/2008
Email: RBoone@SIMGrp.com
Website: http://www.countryclubsc.com/

FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA, February 4, 2008 – Two top honors were awarded from two of the states golfing authorities to the Country Club of South Carolina, the site of the 2007 SCGA Amateur Championship. The course was named 2007 Club of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Association and was chosen from more than 375 golf courses in the state to be one of the top 25 best courses as deemed by the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel.

“We are honored to be recognized by two such esteemed organizations and truly believe our club is worthy of these designations,” said Jonathan Burnett, Vice President of Golf Operations at the Country Club of South Carolina. “This course is a uniquely perfect combination of challenge, beauty and playability.”

The Country Club of South Carolina features an Ellis Maples designed, 18-hole, 7,150 yard championship course. It was the former host of the Nike (Buy.com) South Carolina Classic on the PGA Tour and has also opened its doors to tournaments including The Men’s Southern Conference Golf Championship, The Carolina Women’s Golf Association Championship and the SCGA Junior Championship. The Country Club also offers its members amenities including swimming, tennis and world-class dining and banquet facilities. It will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year.

“We’ve watched the Country Club of South Carolina grow over the years while it hosted many of our championship events and it just hit a peak this year.” said Happ Lathrop, Executive Director of the South Carolina Golf Association. “Overall the club has a very professional staff and great membership supporting its course and amenities.”

Each year the South Carolina Golf Association chooses a Club of the Year based on factors such as condition, membership, history and reputation. The association has offered computerized handicapping services to South Carolina golf courses since 1970 and is primarily responsible for enabling the qualification of juniors, seniors and amateurs of varying levels into tournament play. It also oversees the South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame and the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation, which has awarded more than $550,000 in scholarships since 1995.

The Country Club of South Carolina was also a welcome addition to the “25 Best Courses You Can Play” by the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel. The panel consists of 125 members who choose courses for the list based on best course design, distinctiveness, aesthetics, course management and overall club experience.

The Country Club of South Carolina is a subsidiary of The SIM Group of companies. The SIM Group owns, operates and finances companies involved in land development, residential communities, home building and golf course operations. Through its business and philanthropic endeavors, The SIM Group is committed to “enrichment of life and community”. For more information about The Country Club of South Carolina and The SIM Group contact Jeffrey B. Coggin, President/CEO at www.simgrp.com.

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