Southern Pines (N.C.) Golf Club, a vintage Donald Ross-designed course dating to the early 1900s, is now under management of the company that owns and operates the famed Pine Needles and Mid Pines resorts nearby and will eventually be acquired by that same company. Pine Needles/Mid Pines Lodge has purchased Southern Pines, originally a municipal […]
The Last Hotel in St. Louis joins Hyatt’s Unbound Collection
The Last Hotel in downtown St. Louis, has officially joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand. Currently, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand includes 20 unique hotels – located in key destinations around the world. The Last Hotel is first property under The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Missouri. The Last Hotel, located in […]
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa names Doug Ridge as GM
The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa has named Doug Ridge new general manager for the 1,002-room resort. Ridge joined the resort team in this past March 2020 after previously serving as the general manager for Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. Ridge has more than 35 years […]
Renovated Clearwater (Fl.) Marine Aquarium re-opening in July with eco-friendly hotel
While travel was on hold during Covid-19 quarantine, the Clearwater (Fl.) Marine Aquarium worked on a major expansion of the facility and the renovation of a new eco-friendly dolphin and marine life themed hotel featuring the dolphin made famous by the Dolphin Tale movies – Winter. The expansion of the aquarium will allow space for […]
Linksoul President John Ashworth walking for charity on June 29
John Ashworth, one of the golf industry’s more successful entrepreneurs of the past 30 years, has pledged to walk and complete 108 holes on June 29 at the Goat Hill Park Golf Course in Oceanside, Calif., to raise money for the non-profit organization, Feeding San Diego, a leading hunger relief and food rescue establishment in […]
Caesars Entertainment set to re-open its Atlantic City casinos
In anticipation of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s order authorizing the re-opening of Atlantic City casinos, Bally’s, Caesars, and Harrah’s Resort will re-open on July 3, just in time for the Fourth of July holiday. caesars.com “We are thrilled to welcome back both our team members and customers to Bally’s, Caesars, and Harrah’s Resort and […]
Seven Stars Resort & Spa in Turks & Caicos already prepared for July 22 re-opening
As travel restrictions begin to lift and consumers once again look forward to vacationing safely, Seven Stars Resort & Spa, Grace Bay Beach – one of Turks & Caicos’ more acclaimed independent resorts – is helping to lead the island’s anticipated re-opening to visitors with an expanded set of new practices, policies and offerings. Ahead […]
Founders Group To Allow Walking Throughout The Year at its Myrtle Beach golf courses
There is no “silver lining’’ to the Covid-19 pandemic, but for those looking for even a hint of one, they might be able to find it on golf courses. Seems walking has become more popular among golfers in a post-pandemic world – in terms of social distancing and exercise. So with that in mind, golfers […]
Return to the Baja at Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa, located on the east coast of the Baja Peninsula has re-opened. The resort’s setting, known for its abundant outdoor activities and open spaces, has taken all the precautions to make travelers feel safe and secure upon their return. The resort, which features the outstanding Rees Jones-designed TPC Danzante […]
Puma Golf debuts RS-G shoe series with added technologies
Puma Golf today launched the RS-G shoe, which the company says was inspired by its RS series of shoes introduced in the 1980’s and recently rebooted with multiple drops in 2019 and 2020. Puma Golf says the RS-G (Running System – Golf) delivers “unconventional, lifestyle-inspired vibes’’ with all the performance technologies needed to wear on […]