Walker Trolleys – a walking golf lifestyle brand and maker of classically designed push carts – has received a minority equity investment from ProTraj Holdings LLC, the parent company of alternative golf brand No Laying Up (NLU), to help it expand its brand and reach new walking golfers. “The No Laying Up team visited our […]
Month: August 2020
Red South Beach makes move to former Mira 5 Stars Restaurant in South of Fifth neighborhood
It’s official. Red South Beach, the great South of Fifth steakhouse, has a new location – 801 South Pointe Drive – the former Mira 5 Stars Restaurant spot. The new location, which could be open within two weeks, will feature Owner/Chef Peter Vauthy’s classic steak and seafood dishes, as well as a Sunday brunch. The […]
Desert deals for late summer and fall in Scottsdale
Looking for a good late-summer/early fall desert road trip? Here are a couple of my favorite Scottsdale, Ariz, destinations offering great deals. The Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North, the resort and Troon Golf Vacations have partnered for The Best of Scottsdale golf package, starting at $217 per night. The packages includes three nights’ accommodations […]
The Breakers Palm Beach Shows its Colors
Illuminating its support for the performing arts and live events industry, The Breakers Palm Beach will light its iconic, twin Belvedere Towers and Florentine Fountain on Sept. 1. http://www.thebreakers.com The historic resort will participate in the #WeMakeEvents global campaign, advocating on behalf of the millions who work tirelessly to share their talent and engage the […]
The Playground, created by Tiger Woods’ TGR Design, opens at Jack’s Bay in the Bahamas
Jack’s Bay Company, developer of the new Jack’s Bay private club and community in Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas, today opened The Playground, a 10-hole, par-3 golf course created by Tiger Woods’ TGR Design. The Playground is the first of the club’s major recreational amenities to open with others to follow shortly. The Playground sits atop […]
St. Joe Company signs deal with City of Panama City for new waterfront hotel
The St. Joe Company and the City of Panama City, Fl., have signed a long-term land lease to bring a new hotel and restaurant to Panama City’s downtown waterfront district. Under the terms of the lease, St. Joe will lease a City-owned parcel to develop, construct and operate a waterfront hotel and standalone restaurant on […]
Snow King Resort showing off $6 million renovation
Located at the base of Snow King Mountain, one of Jackson Wyoming’s premier destination resorts, Snow King Resort, has completed a $6 million remodel to the property’s 203 guest rooms and suites. The transformation showcases a completely new design that included a refreshed color palette woven throughout the fabric choices and wall color; the addition […]
Golf Rounds explode in July, according to Golf Datatech
Not surprisingly, rounds played in the U.S. this past July increased 19.7 percent compared to July 2019, according to Golf Datatech, as pent-up demand for golf surged and golf courses across the country re-opened after the Covid-19 lockdown. Rounds played increased by double-digit percentages, Datatech said, across each region of the country, led by a […]
Woods, McIllroy coming to Payne’s Valley at Big Cedar Lodge
Big Cedar Lodge near Branson, Mo., announced today a golf match Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas prepare to take on European stars Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose. The Payne’s Valley Cup will take place Sept. 22 and will serve as the official debut of Payne’s Valley, the first public-access course in the U.S. designed by […]
Field set for World Amateur Handicap Championship in Myrtle Beach
The field for the 37th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship is set. The 72-hole tournament will be played Aug. 31 – Sept. 4 in the Grand Strand. More than 2,100 players from all 50 states will participate in the World Am, which has implemented vigorous social distancing regulations to help provide a safe environment […]