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 & […]
Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger! Taste some of SoFla’s best on National Cheeseburger Day
Tuesdays in general ae most disliked days of the week. But Tuesday, Sept. 18, promises to be different. That’s National Cheeseburger Day, an All-America day is there was one. Here’s a look at some of my favorite South Florida eateries that create great cheeseburgers. Hilton West Palm Beach Executive chef Miguel Santiago will be serving […]
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo names Ryan Grande as Resort Manager
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has named Ryan Grande as Resort Manager of the Forbes Five-star luxury resort that is located between two beaches on the 1,400-acre Peninsula Papagayo on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica. In his new role, Grande will guide the resort’s guest experience and oversee day-to-day operations […]
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 […]
Local breweries again on display at Eau Palm Beach Resort’s Third Annual Burger & Beer Bash, Sept. 23
Delray Beach-based Saltwater Brewery will make its first appearance in the Third Annual Burger & Beer Bash, Sept. 23 at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan, Fla. The event will take from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the resort’s pool area and Breeze Ocean Kitchen. Tickets are $65 per person, with […]
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 […]