Phase 1 (holes 11-17) of the renovation of the iconic Great Waters golf course at Reynolds Lake Oconee is underway. The 11th and 12 holes of the Jack Nicklaus design currently is being grassed, according to Lane Singleton, the Greensboro., Ga., resort community’s vice president of agronomy, with the 13, 14th and 15th holes each […]
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Late summer, early fall golf deals in Scottsdale
Summer is winding down, which means the desert sun is cooling down. That makes it a great time to play golf in Scottsdale, Ariz. http://ExperienceScottsdaleGolf.com “For golfers, September and early October are outstanding times to visit Scottsdale,” said Justin Wood, vice president of golf & retail for Accor Hotels which owns the Fairmont Hotels & […]
Study shows golf still a vital consideration for retiring Baby Boomers
Golf and retirement have been linked for years. And although there’s been a downturn in golf participation the past few years, golf is still vital consideration for where and how Baby Boomer live, golf is still vital consideration for where and how they will live. Golf’s proponents say (rightly so) that the game in 2016 […]
DeBonis new F&B director at Innisbrook Resort
Innisbrook Resort has appointed Ron DeBonis to the position of Director of Food & Beverage. In his new role, DeBonis will oversee all food and beverage operations at Innisbrook, to include creative concepts and the attainment of the highest possible product and service standards in each of the resort’s four restaurants, as well as all […]
KemperSports’ Green to a Tee program protecting golf courses and the environment
The next time you step onto the first tee of a golf course, remember there is more that’s involved than just setting down tee markers, mowing the turf and cutting cups into the greens. Many golf course owners and management companies are – and have been – taking steps to help create a cleaner environment, […]
Joe Angelino is new GM at Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort has named Joe Angelino as general manager. https://www.fourseasons.com/orlando/ “We are thrilled to have Joe on the team,” says Thomas Steinhauer, regional vice resident and resort general manager. “Joe’s experience in a private club setting and familiarity with the Orlando market, along […]
Boca Lago Country Club renovations nearly complete
Boca Lago Country Club is nearing completion of a total golf course renovation, part of a comprehensive transformation of member amenities designed to position the private club among the most desirable in Boca Raton. Boca Lago also continues the trend of several private South Florida clubs that have renovated their courses as well as renovated […]
Greg Williams beats big field at World Amateur Handicap Championship
Greg Williams of North Augusta, S.C., shot a net 67 (gross 90) to win the Flight Winners’ Playoff at the 35th Annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship this past Friday at Barefoot Resort’s Dye Course. Williams emerged from a field of 3,184 golfers and beat second-place finishers Rob Durbin (York, S.C.) and Mark Dey (Decatur, […]
Georgia Gem: The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee continues to evolve as one of Southeast’s top resorts. Located on 30 shoreline acres within the 3,000-acre Reynolds Lake Oconee resort community, the 251-room property (not counting cottages and Lake House) offers guests all the personal services Ritz-Carlton is known for, on top of Reynolds, Lake Oconee’s amenities that include […]
Innisbrook’s new look expected to drive more business to iconic resort
Remodeling all of the guest accommodations at Innisbrook Resort is the latest example of Salamander Hotels & Resorts CEO/Founder Sheila Johnson putting her stamp on the 900-acre golf resort in Palm Harbor, Fla. “It’s the latest in a line of improvements,’’ said Innisbrook Managing Director Mike Williams said. “Had it been entirely Sheila’s call, (the […]