HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Former Clemson All-American and 2009 U.S. Open champion shot a second consecutive 2-under 69 and currently sits tied for 30th at 4-under par at the halfway point of the RBC Heritage.
But after Glover finished his round in the Palmetto State's longtime PGA Tour event, he returned to the 18th green for a special presentation.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster presented the Order of the Palmetto to Glover who was joined by his wife Krista and kids Lucille and Lucas Jr.
Established by Governor John C. West in 1971, the Order of the Palmetto is the State of South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.
A three-time All-American at Clemson between 1998-2001, Glover helped the Clemson program to four top-10 national finishes, including a second-place finish in 1998 and a third-place finish in 2001. Glover is a member of the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame and will be inducted into the State of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in May.
Glover is the grandson of Dick Hendley, Clemson Hall of Fame inductee in 1984. Hendley played football and baseball at Clemson between 1946-51, the first grandfather and grandson hall of fame combination in Clemson athletic history.
Glover has competed in every RBC Heritage since 2004 and this week, he came to Hilton Head after a tying his best career finish at the Masters (T20).
The RBC Heritage first came on the PGA Tour calendar in 1969 with Arnold Palmer winning the inaugural event.
