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FlingGolf Demo Day Scheduled for Friday, April 30

HANOVER, PA – South Hills Golf Club is introducing FlingGolf, a new, alternative way to enjoy golf courses. It uses a specially designed FlingStick from New Swarm Sports and a regulation golf ball. Instead of hitting the ball with a club, players use a single FlingStick to shape every shot from tee to hole. One stick for the tee, fairway AND green.

What is FlingGolf?

FlingGolf can be played alongside regular golfers, making it appealing for beginners, families or frustrated golfers. The pace of play tends to be a bit faster than regular golf as there’s no need to switch clubs during the course of play.  The patented FlingStick is an all-in-one piece of equipment enabling players to fling the ball for distance and putt the ball for play on the green. 

FlingGolf was created and is promoted by New Swarm Sports, based in Amesbury, Massachusetts. It is a sport in which members of all ages and athletic capabilities can engage and enjoy the course. And because it can be played alongside traditional golf, even in the same foursome, FlingGolf is bringing friends and families out to play together.

Kick Off FlingGolf Demo Day and First Timer Special

“We’re excited to bring FlingGolf to South Hills this season and look forward to attracting players to the course,” said Rob Ehrhart, Course GM. “As an introductory we have FlingSticks available for use for no charge, $3 off the round and a FREE small bucket of balls for first timers.  Picking up the sport is pretty easy to learn and throughout the season we will be providing some demo days and clinics on our range. Our Kickoff FlingGolf Demo Day on April 30 at 5 p.m. with a rain date of May 1, so come out and give it a try!” 

FlingGolf continues to grow in popularity on courses all over the world.  It’s easy to play and easy for course owners to implement as no course modification is needed.  Check out FlingGolf.com to find out more about the sport, learn some fling techniques and shop for the latest FlingSticks. 

About New Swarm FlingGolf

New Swarm Sports is the creator of FlingGolf – a young sport played seamlessly on any golf course where players use the company’s patented FlingStick to hurl a golf ball and shape every shot from the tee box to the cup.  There are no changes necessary for course managers and PGA Pros, and being family friendly, FlingGolf can be played in the same foursome as golfers. Having been played on over 1000 courses world-wide, FlingGolf is wooing another generation of players and offering additional sources of revenue to golf courses every day.  New Swarm’s FlingStick is revitalizing golf courses with a new generation of players, just as snowboarding revolutionized ski resorts in the 1990s.  To learn more, visit FlingGolf.com.

Wednesday Night 2 Man League:

As South Hills Golf Club begins demolition on the old building and works toward a new building set to house a bar/restaurant/events venue, they are looking for a name.

“We have worked hard to create a concept that will capitalize on our beautiful scenery, complement our golf course and provide a fun dining experience with great food and libations,” said Kathryn Hoar, South Hills Owner. “We thought the residents of the Hanover-area would have some fun ideas as we search for the right name for our venue.”

In order to enter the contest, email your idea to proshop@southhillsgc.com. South Hills will not take ideas posted on social media. E-mail entries only.

If South Hills chooses your name, the winner will receive a gift certificate to enjoy as they please…perhaps as one of the first to sample the “Pour Your Own Beer Wall!”

The new bar/restaurant/events venue launches in Spring 2021 with Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC), owners of Hanover-area’s culinary staple The Altland House partnered to manage food and beverage. 

For questions, email proshop@southhillsgc.com

DEMOLITION OF OLD SOUTH HILLS BUILDING BEGINNING AT END OF MONTH, AUCTION PREVIEW SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 

South Hills Golf Club is set to demolish their current building and construct a brand-new facility that will house a restaurant and events space.  South Hills has partnered with the Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC), owners of Hanover-area’s culinary staple The Altland House to manage food and beverage.  All items in the clubhouse and kitchen will be up for grabs at a public auction on Thursday, October 22 at 9 a.m. sharp.  A preview day is scheduled for Sunday, October 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. 

South Hills Golf Club has been focused on refining a great golf experience for the residents of Hanover and the surrounding areas, including adding a new putting green near the driving range.  The launch of the new facility is the culmination of a lot of planning and effort to provide a place everyone will enjoy whether you golf or not.

“We are so excited about the project,” enthused Kathryn Hoar, owner of South Hills Golf Club. “We’ve worked diligently to design a facility that capitalizes on our location and scenery and complements the golf course. Working with the HMC has been a very collaborative process and we can’t wait to share the final result with the public. It will be the kind of place you’ll want to visit with your family whether you’re a golfer or not! Great food, beautiful views, and live music year-round!

The public auction will be conducted by PA OnSite Auction Company to clear out the building for demolition.  Everything from kitchen equipment to furniture to the fireplace mantle is available.  Click here more detailed info on the auction.

South Hills will be open for golf during the construction and asks that you bear with them through the duration of the project.  A temporary trailer building will house the ProShop for the essentials.  Portable toilets will also be available.   

The new restaurant/bar will be the ninth South Central PA location operated under HMC and is slated for a Spring 2021 opening.  The location will seat 125 and will feature the Hanover-area’s first Self Pour Beer Wall.  Customers will enjoy the freedom to sample and refill at their leisure, spending more time socializing, less time waiting.  Menu will consist of Classic Pub Fare with Chef-influenced specials.  

The Wedding & Event venue will be available to host 10 to 200 people.  The space will be the perfect place to hold everything from weddings to golf outings to corporate meetings and events.

“Hospitality Management is excited to have the opportunity to bring our culinary skills in both the restaurant and the catering of events to South Hanover,” said Ryan Haugh, Owner of HMC.  “South Hills Golf Course has a long-standing tradition of quality golf in the area.  We look forward to providing great food in a casual atmosphere and introducing Hanover to its first “Pour Your Own” beer wall.” 

Food and Beverage questions: email:  ryan_haugh@altlandhouse.com or call 717-259-9535

Golf Course questions:  Contact the ProShop:  email:  proshop@southhillsgc.com or call (717) 637-7500 

The Silver Run-Union Mills Lions Club will hold their PDG John W. Hopkins Memorial Golf Tournament at South Hills on Friday, September 11, 2020.

ALL PROCEEDS USED TO BENEFIT family and community needs, youth organizations, local fire departments, Johns Hopkins Low Vision Research, Leader Dog Program, Maryland Eye Bank, glasses and hearing aids for the needy.

Cost is $95.00 per golfer, which includes green fees, cart, 1 bucket of practice balls, continental breakfast, lunch, sodas, beer, water and prizes. A buffet lunch, consisting

of pulled pork, chicken and tuna salad sandwiches, coleslaw, macaroni salad, and lunch buffet served by South Hills. The event will be held rain or shine, unless the course is rendered unplayable due to rain or COVID-19. The current rain/COVID-19 date is 25 September 2020.

To play or sponsor, download the event registration forms.

Sponsor Form
Player Registration Form

In accordance with the recent announcement from the Governor that May 1 there will be statewide reopening of limited outdoor recreational activities including golf, South Hills will reopen May 1 at 6 a.m.  South Hills has posted a list of the restrictions and guidelines golfers must follow in order to play safely during COVID-19.  The Operational Precautions and Restrictions include aspects regarding hours, tee times, club house, payment, course play, snack bar and status of leagues. Read the entire announcement here.

South Hills strives to do all necessary to keep everyone safe and enjoying the outdoor activity of golf.  For questions or concerns please contact the ProShop at 717-637-7500 ext. 1.

South Hills has announced that they are postponing league play until early May. South Hills continues to monitor the COVID-19 crisis and plans to open as soon as possible. Our first priority is safety of the community and our staff.

South Hills has a league for everyone. Whether you are looking for more serious play or a relaxed environment, we’ve got you covered. Contact the ProShop for more info: (717) 637-7500

In compliance with the Governor’s announcement about closing non-life-sustaining businesses, South Hills will now be closed until further notice. As stated in today’s briefing, the governor said the measures are to protect the community.

“To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, we need to take more aggressive mitigation actions,” said Wolf. “This virus is an invisible danger that could be present everywhere. We need to act with the strength we use against any other severe threat. And, we need to act now before the illness spreads more widely.”

South Hills will keep you posted as to the status of when we will re-open. If you have questions about the health and safety measures, please contact the DCED at ra-dcedcs@pa.gov or 1-877-PA-HEALTH, select option 1.

South Hills Golf Club asks you to disregard yesterday’s announcement about being closed for two weeks. South Hills has announced that we will reopen Wednesday, March 18th at 7:00 am with a few restrictions and guidelines to keep everyone safe:

1. No Congregating Indoors: People will not be allowed to congregate inside the building. Instances patrons can come inside the building is to pay for golf and to use the restrooms. Golfers may enter locker rooms to get their clubs and personal belongings but must exit to the outside promptly. 
2. Limited Snack Bar: The snack bar will be open on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends with a limited menu for take out only. Please phone your order in at 717-637-7500 extension 2 and the order will be prepared for pick up.
3. Seating on Patio: You may find and use seating outside on the Patio.
4. Sanitation: We will be actively sanitizing indoor surfaces as well as golf carts to keep everyone healthy.
5. AARP meeting CANCELLED: The AARP meeting scheduled for March 25 is cancelled. AARP players are asked to contact the ProShop for their scheduled starting times for the year.

Keeping South Hills Golf Club open during this difficult time is a nod to helping our community stay well: continuously staying indoors can be taxing and golf is an outdoor activity which is good for your health. Spring is coming! Any questions or concerns, please contact our ProShop.