It’s become a rite of Spring – and one of my favorite events. Tickets for the 26th annual Hootie & The Blowfish “Monday After the Masters’’ Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament will go on sale Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. at the House of Blues, Barefoot Resort & Golf pro shops in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and […]
The Ben opens as West Palm Beach’s only waterfront hotel
What promises to be a game-changer for the West Palm Beach waterfront – The Ben – has opened as the city’s first waterfront hotel. The 208-room hotel, which features the Proper Grit signature restaurant and rooftop Spruzzo restaurant and bar, is part of the Autograph Collection portfolio. It’s a much-needed luxury hotel that should bring […]
Charlestowne Hotels names three new GM’s to it properties
Charlestowne Hotels has named three new general managers to it properties. Sam Atwood, general manager at The Atlantic Hotel & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Sean Copley, general manager at The Bristol Hotel in Bristol, Virginia and Todd Buchko, general manager at Origin Raleigh. The three additions coincide with Charlestowne Hotels’ continued growth of talent […]
Bridgestone’s Tour B family built for Tiger Woods and the every man
Bridgestone Golf’s new generation of Tour B golf ball hits retail stores and pro shops today, led the Tour B XS – the ball being played this season by Tiger Woods. http://bridgestonegolf.com Each of the Tour B golf balls (Tour B X, Tour B XS, Tour B RX and Tour B RXS) appeals to a […]
Dual-branded hotels set to open in Austin’s Campus District
The Otis Hotel, Autograph Collection, and AC Hotel Austin-University, a dual-branded hotel located in the heart of Austin’s vibrant campus district, is set to open Feb. 20. The 11-story property brings four new restaurants and bars, as well as 347 new rooms to the city – The Otis Hotel with 191 rooms, including 13 suites […]
Brett Briseno named Director of Sales and Marketing for Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection in Austin
Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection, the highly-anticipated historic landmark soon to be reintroduced as an intimate retreat in the heart of Austin, Texas, has appointed Brett Briseno as Director of Sales and Marketing. https://aubergeresorts.com/commodoreperry/ Briseno joins Commodore Perry Estate following 15 years at leading hotels in Texas. Most recently, he served as Director of […]
Boca West Children’s Foundation Golf Tournament set for March 30
More than 500 golfers will play golf for “our kids” at the Boca West Children’s Foundation 8th Annual $100,000 Golf Challenge on March 30 at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla. Boca West Children’s Foundation is celebrating its 10th year and $9 million dollars raised for projects that serve at-risk youth. The event […]
Hilton Head Island abounding with golf packages for Spring and Fall
As (yes) Spring approaches, golfers’ thoughts turn to the links. For many in the Southeast and East Coast, that means Hilton Head Island, S.C. More than a million rounds of golf are played on Hilton Head every year. While some of the top area courses are private, Hilton Head has earned its reputation as one […]
The Club at Weston Hills: Building the whole package in South Florida
Seated at a table inside the members’ Dining Room at The Club at Weston Hills, Eric von Hofen gazed through a large window at the club’s Tour Course A successful club, said Weston Hills’ general manger, can’t be just one thing. “It has to be the whole package.’’ Creating the “whole package’’ at The Club […]
Scusi Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens set to unveil Saturday/Sunday brunch menu
Scusi Trattoria, Chef Laurent Tourondel’s terrific new coastal Italian dining experience in Palm Beach Gardens, will begin offering Saturday and Sunday Brunch (11 a.m to 3 p.m.) beginning the weekend of Feb. 15, complete with live music on Sundays and a menu that combines classic and innovative brunch dishes, freshly-made juices, house-made baked goods, antipastis, […]