New Sponsor For Heritage Could Be Coming Soon

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Officials say a new title sponsor for the Heritage Classic on Hilton Head could be announced by week’s end. Hilton Head Island Mayor Drew Laughlin said Wednesday the foundation that puts on the annual professional golf tournament has asked the town to buy TV advertising spots for the next five years. He says that could signal a sponsorship deal. Town council is to meet Thursday to discuss the matter and the mayor says an announcement of a sponsor could come Friday. Foundation head Simon Frasier told The Associated Press an announcement was imminent and could come Thursday. Neither official would comment on who a sponsor might be. The tournament has been without a title sponsor since Verizon pulled out after the 2010 Heritage.