Here’s an opportunity for golfers and their families to explore Central Florida at two outstanding destinations. The JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa’s partnership with the nearby, exclusive Bella Collina Golf Course (in Montverde), allows resort guests to play at one of the top private club courses in Central Florida. Designed by Sir Nick […]
Lucky Shuck in Jupiter, FL., to Host Oyster Eating Contest
Flex your mussels on National Oyster Day at South Florida’s Shucking Best Oyster Eating Contest. Lucky Shuck Oyster Bar & Taphouse, at Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street in Jupiter, FL., will host its first tide-to-table competition on Thursday, August 5. Each contestant will have 90 seconds to eat as many oysters as possible. The oysters must be […]
Boca Raton Resort & Club Debuts New Name – The Boca Raton – As Beginning of $175M Transformation
One of South Florida’s top luxury resorts – Boca Raton Resort & Club – has unveiled a new name – The Boca Raton – as the beginning of a $175 million Phase One physical transformation to debut in Winter 2021-2022. MSD Partners, L.P., and Northview Hotel Group acquired the Boca Raton Resort & Club […]
Denise Schultz Comes Home to Minnesota at Grand View Lodge, Spa and Golf Resort
Grand View Lodge, Spa and Golf Resort has named Denise Schultz as senior director of sales and marketing. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Schultz is charged with driving top line sales, as well as overseeing revenue and asset management in her new role at the historic resort in Nisswa, MN. “We are thrilled to welcome […]
Topgolf Class Action Settlement Hearing Set for Oct. 13
A federal court judge in Chicago on Oct. 13 is expected to rule on approval of a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by 2,660 Topgolf employees. The lawsuit alleges that Topgolf locations in Naperville, Ill., and Schaumburg, Ill., improperly required workers to scan their fingerprints when punching the clock. Topgolf and attorneys for […]
With McIlroy as a Backer, Drive Shack Looking to Build Up to 40 Puttery Venues in Next Three Years
Drive Shack plans to open between 35 and 40 Puttery venues within the next three years, according to its Letter of Agreement with PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy’s Symphony Ventures investment fund. Drive Shake and McIlroy this week announced a long-awaited agreement whereby Symphony Ventures will invest $10 million in mini-golf Puttery venues over the […]
Myrtle Beach’s “Granddaddy” Reopens After Makeover
Pine Lakes Country Club, Myrtle Beach’s first golf course, has reopened to public play following a greens and bunker restoration project. Founders Group International, Pine Lakes’ parent company, partnered with Craig Schreiner to lead the effort at the “Granddaddy.’’ At the heart of the work was the installation of new Sunday bermudagrass greens, providing Myrtle […]
Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island (FL.) Beach Resort & Spa’s 3800 Ocean Restaurant Wins Wine Spectator Award
Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island (FL.) Beach Resort & Spa’s 3800 Ocean Restaurant & Lounge has been honored for its wine program. The restaurant achieved the Two Glass, Best of Award of Excellence in the Wine Spectator’s 2021 Restaurant Awards. Wine Spectator’s program recognizes restaurants around the world as top destinations for wine lovers across three […]
The Palm Beaches’ First “Restaurant Week” Begins Aug. 16
The Palm Beaches – comprised of 39 cities and towns from Jupiter and Tequesta to Delray Beach and Boca Raton – is getting into the “restaurant’’ act. The organization today announced the inaugural The Palm Beaches Restaurant Week from Aug. 16 to Aug. 31, 2021. That’s actually two weeks, but who is counting when it comes to […]
Tour Edge Golf Launches Limited Edition Pro 721 Series of Metals
Tour Edge Golf, one of the hottest and more innovative companies in the golf equipment industry, today introduced its Limited Edition Exotics Pro 721 Series: the Pro 721 Driver (440cc), Pro 721 Fairway and Pro 721 Hybrid. Only 1000 of each will be made available to the end consumer in this special small batch “Straight […]