Call it a “sign of the times.’’ The new, $23 million clubhouse at Quail Ridge Country Club in Boynton Beach, Fla., is part of a new breed of clubhouse. That is, one that serves a purpose more than just a place where members can check in for golf and have dinner on Saturday nights Clubhouses […]
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Tahoe City Golf Course at 100: A rich history in the Sierra Nevada
The golf course industry has taken some serious hits the past several years – more than 700 courses reportedly have closed in the past 10 years. Amidst all of that bad news, however, here’s a feel-good story: The Tahoe City Golf Course has opened for its 100th season. “The fact that we have little nine-hole […]
High-flying 25th anniversary celebration at Fairmont Chateau Whistler
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club, the hotel has created an ultra-luxe offer aptly named “Heli-va-Game.” The package takes guests to explore the most exclusive Whistler glaciers via helicopter – each with a golf club in hand. Now that’s a celebration. After checking in at Whistler’s ultimate luxury hotel, Fairmont Chateau […]
Pinehurst Brewery to debut Labor Day Weekend
September promises to be a big month at the fabled Pinehurst Resort in the sandhills of North Carolina. Not only is Sept. 20 scheduled to be the opening day for the Gil Hanse-renovated No. 4 Course, Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 31-Sept. 3) will mark the opening of the Pinehurst Brewery – the resort’s first microbrewery. […]
Mission Inn Resort & Club doubles on its golf package
Looking for a Central Florida golf getaway with some history attached? Two award-winning golf courses at one of Florida’s iconic resorts with zero limitations on daily play adds up to one spectacular golf getaway at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the Hills, just 35 minutes northwest of Orlando. Mission Inn Resort & Club’s appeal begins with […]
Western Canada’s golf courses open for the spring/summer season
After a long winter’s sleep, most of Fairmont’s iconic golf courses open for the 2018 summer golf season this Saturday, May 5th. Here’s a look at a few of my favorites: Now Open Fairmont Jasper Park Golf Club is celebrated Stanley Thompson golf course with a special early-season rate of just $149 CAD per player through […]
Reunion Resort: The Perfect Package for an Orlando Spring getaway
Here’s a good way to enjoy a spring vacation in Orlando and save some money for the summer. Reunion Resort’s “Spring Into Savings’’ package offers guests up to 30 percent at the resort, managed by Sheila Johnson’s Salamander Hotels & Resorts. Located on Orlando’s west side just a few minutes from the Central Florida theme […]
Inaugural Reynolds Cup now open for team registration
The inaugural Reynolds Cup presented by National Car Rental, a golf tournament designed for corporate leaders who thrive on the competition and camaraderie that are the spirit of the game, is now open for team registration. Scheduled for Sept. 10-12, 2018 at Reynolds Lake Oconee, the golf community and destination resort between Atlanta and Augusta, the 36-hole […]
Golf Beats Cancer, American Cancer Society, linking to improve lives
Golf Beats Cancer, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving integrative therapy for cancer patients through the game of golf, is partnering with the American Cancer Society’s Sports and Entertainment Group, for a series of showcase events and fundraisers throughout the United States in 2018. Golf Beats Cancer was developed by founder Lee Embley as a way to […]
Rocky Mountain Refuge: Madeline Hotel & Residences for Father’s Day
Although Mother’s Day is still few weeks ago, it’s not too early to begin thinking about Father’s Day on June 17, particularly when those thoughts are about Telluride, Colo – one of the more beautiful towns in the Southwest. https://madeline.aubergeresorts.com/ The Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection – located in the heart of Mountain […]