JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, in the North Miami enclave of Aventura, has named Robert Tedesco as Managing Director. Tedesco will oversee all aspects of the 685-room resort, including Sales & Catering, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Personnel and all ancillaries, including Golf, Spa and Recreation. Tedesco most recently held the position of Senior […]
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Streamsong Resort Unveils Layout for Coore and Crenshaw Design’s “The Chain”
Streamsong Golf Resort fourth course will be called “The Chain.’’ The newly released layout by the legendary design team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw (Coore & Crenshaw Design) shows six- and 12-hole loops, with the first tees a short walking distance from the Lodge at Streamsong. The Chain gets its name from the […]
Loews Hotels Names Mutluhan Kucuk as Complex Managing Director for South Florida; Nadim Barrage as GM of New Loews Coral Gables Hotel
Loews Coral Gables Hotel has named Mutluhan Kucuk to Complex Managing Director and Nadim Barrage to General Manager. The 242-room hotel, opening November 2022, is located in the heart of the Plaza Coral Gables and is the second Loews Hotel in South Florida, joining the iconic Loews Miami Beach Hotel in South Beach. As Complex […]
Naked at the Knife-Edge: Tapping Into Vulnerability and Authenticity at The Top of The World
In each interview he does for his new book, Naked at the Knife-Edge: What Everest Taught Me About Leadership and the Power of Vulnerability, author and adventurer Vivian James Rigney makes one thing clear: “People talk about ‘conquering’ Mount Everest,’’ Rigney told me. “You don’t ‘conquer’ a mountain. You make peace with yourself.’’ Therein lies […]
GOLFFOREVER Signs Four-Time PGA Tour Winner Ryan Palmer
GOLFFOREVER – a leading at-home golf fitness training – has signed 18-year PGA Tour veteran Ryan Palmer as its newest brand ambassador. The four-time winner on the PGA TOUR, who has been using GOLFFOREVER since last year to optimize his performance and stay injury free, will appear in fitness training videos in the GOLFFOREVER app […]
ANNIKA Foundation’s 10th Invitational Europe Begins June 13 in Sweden
The ANNIKA Foundation – golf Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam’s charitable organization – will host the ANNIKA Invitational Europe, June 13-16, at Vasatorp Golf Club in Helsingborg, Sweden. The tournament’s 10th edition will feature 78 girls, ranging in ages from 13 to 18, representing 20 different countries. Each will compete in a 54-hole stroke play format for […]
Wild Dunes Resort Names Nico Scherman as New GM
Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms, S.C., has named Nico Scherman as General Manager. Scherman will be responsible for managing the resort’s day-to-day success and overseeing all operational aspects of the 1,600-acre property, including everything from marketing to resort operations. “We’re beyond excited to welcome Nico to lead the team,” said Robb Walker, Managing […]
Walk in the Footsteps of America’s “Soldiers on Skis” in Vail
To most most people, in the Eagle Vail golf, hiking, biking and horseback and gondola rides up and down Vail Mountain. Each is a worthwhile endeavor. But in addition, it’s worthwhile to know some of the history of the area. In the Valley’s case, history means knowing the 10th Mountain Division’s contributions, courage and sacrifice […]
Elcielo Miami: The Ultimate Colombian Dining “Experience”
When the eighth dish on a 21-course menu involves licking hot Colombian chocolate off your hands, you know you’re in for a special experience. In this case, “The Experience,’’ at Elcielo Miami. Sequestered in a quiet section of Brickell Ave., overlooking the Miami River, Michelin-Star Juan Manuel Barrientos’ restaurant celebrates all that is genuine, delicious […]
Travel Packing Made Easy With Chervò SS 22 Collection
Now that the summer golf travel season is upon us, here are three words to remember when packing: Compact, lightweight, easy. The new SS 22 Collection from Chervò helps with each of the three. For example, Chervò staff player Kurt Kitayama’s bag this week at the PGA Tour’s AT&T Byron Nelson includes four Polos, four […]