The field for the LPGA Tour Drive On Championship at Reynolds Lake Oconee, Oct. 22-25, has been set and features an exciting mix of current top-1o players and perennial stars, even a Hall of Famer. Joining current top-10 LPGA players Danielle Kang, Ariya Jutanugarn, Minjee Lee, and Carlota Ciganda will be Tour superstars Lydia Ko, […]
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“Scotland, Home of Golf” a love letter to the Scottish links courses
I’m not a big fan of golf books, but here’s an exception. Scotland, Home of Golf has been published as a visual collection of 14 “must play” seaside links courses. The book is a collaboration of the accomplished St. Andrews, Scotland, based father and son photography team of Iain and Christopher Lowe, with terrific text […]
Renovations complete at Sequoyah National Golf Club in Cherokee, N.C.
The bunker renovation and re-grassing project has been completed at Sequoyah National Golf Club in Cherokee, N.C. Capillary concrete bunkers were installed throughout the course and existing fairways, tees and green surrounds converted to Zeon Zoysia by the Robert Trent Jones II Design team and Southeastern Golf. The enhancements will allow for year-round premium playing […]
Wine Me Up at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
There are a lot of perks for Fall and Winter Season guests at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. There’s the weather, the beach, the outstanding Spa and its amenities and a food and beverage programs that are as creative as any resort in South Florida. This Fall and Winter seasons will be no exceptions. […]
Moore County, N.C., likely to double hotel occupancy tax to promote Pinehurst area
Although it’s not yet a done deal, look for Moore County, N.C., (Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Southern Pines) to increase its hotel occupancy tax from the current three percent to six percent in the wake of the USGA’s announcement it plans to build a second headquarters, museum and testing center in Pinehurst. At least two-thirds of that […]
Streamsong Resort’s Red and Blue courses each re-open with Mach 1 turfgrass on the greens
Today marks the official public re-opening of Streamsong Resort’s Blue and Red courses, each featuring the new ultradwarf bermudagrass known as Mach 1. With the new greens ready for play, Streamsong, located in Bowling Green, Fl., is now the first golf destination in the world to showcase Mach 1 on two, 18-hole layouts. The two […]
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts adding SoCal’s Monarch Beach Resort to its portfolio
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is adding Monarch Beach Resort & Club, a 400-room AAA five-diamond hotel in Dana Point, Calif., to its luxury portfolio. Purchased by Ohana Real Estate Investors this past November, Monarch Beach Resort is among the more popular coastal retreats in Orange County. “The Monarch Beach Resort’s impeccable product, unmatched service […]
Luxurious Eclipse at Half Moon in Jamaica re-opening Oct. 1
Eclipse at Half Moon, one of the more luxurious additions to the Caribbean in a generation, will re-open on October 1. A 10-minute drive from Sangster International Airport, Eclipse features 57 new accommodations, an infinity-edge pool, natural swimming cove, seven bars and restaurants, and a special offer to celebrate its re-opening. “Eclipse is a celebration […]
Two new Executive Chefs at Cheeca Lodge & Spa
The luxury Cheeca Lodge & Spa on Isalamorada in the Florida Keys has named the Alex Beaumont and Patrick Cleary as new Executive Chefs. The resort’s culinary program includes five beloved restaurants – Atlantic’s Edge, Mia Cucina, Nikai Sushi Bar and Restaurant, Morada Bay Beach Café and Pierre’s. Alex Beaumont joins the Cheeca team with […]
Knife & Spoon steak and seafood restaurant opening Oct. 7 at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes on Oct. 7 will open Knife & Spoon, a new signature steak and seafood restaurant conceived and led by award-winning Chef John Tesar. Chef Tesar, along with Chef de cuisine Gerald Sombright, will celebrate the bounty of Florida on land and at sea, adding to the luxury resort’s already diverse […]