Fall Is The Perfect Time To Celebrate Golden Horseshoe’s 50th Anniversary

Beautiful weather, gorgeous scenery, an Audubon sanctuary, and special golf packages make autumn the season to savor Colonial Williamsburg 

 

  Colonial Williamsburg’s Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and autumn were made for each other. Cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and one of the country’s finest golf courses beckon.
But that’s not all. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Gold Course, and special packages and rates help mark the celebration. Commemorating the opening of the Robert Trent Jones Sr-designed Gold Course – one of the most highly regarded courses in the country and the one that Jones himself referred to as his “finest design” – golfers can experience incredible golf and America’s living history lesson all at once.
From August 31 to November 26, three-day/two-night packages begin at $164 per person per night at the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel and Suites, and include:

• Accommodations at a choice of Colonial Williamsburg hotels
• One round of golf for every night of the stay per golfer
• Free replay rounds (to be booked upon completion of first round)
• Free rental of PING golf clubs
• Unlimited range balls
• Commemorative 50th anniversary golf pouch and Golden Horseshoe yardage book 

Routed through mature woodlands and always in excellent condition, the Gold Course is a beautiful challenge. When it opened in 1963, Jones described it as “a natural arboretum,” and it is designated as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary golf course.
Fifty years later, the Gold Course continues to win raves and collect honors. It is included on Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 You Can Play” list of public-access courses, and is noted as one of the Top Six Robert Trent Jones Sr. courses named by Golf Digest, joining the likes of Ireland’s Ballybunion, Spain’s Valderrama, and California’s Spyglass Hill.
As soon as that first hint of autumn crispness brushes your cheek, come to Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and see what golfers have been talking about for half a century. The Gold Course is as much a gem as it’s always been, and the special Anniversary Package makes it a rare treat.
For more information, or to book a package, call 800-447-8679 or visit colonialwilliamsburg.com.

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a center for history and citizenship, is a not-for-profit educational institution and cultural destination. The Foundation is dedicated to promoting the importance of an informed, active citizenry. Its mission, “that the future may learn from the past,” is realized through offering innovative, imaginative and interactive experiences – both on- and off-site – designed to educate guests about the importance of the American Revolution. From the RevQuest: Save the Revolution! series of technology-assisted alternate reality games, to the theatrical programming of Revolutionary City®, guests can become immersed in the drama of the American Revolution and discover the ongoing relevance of the past. Guests can also visit the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, enjoy the many gardens and green spaces, and visit up to 35 historic sites. To experience all that the Foundation offers, guests may stay in one of the five award-winning official Colonial Williamsburg hotels and enjoy the award-winning golf courses of the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, indulge in The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg and shop in 40 stores. Fine dining is offered in more than 20 locations from historic dining taverns to restaurants with contemporary fare. Colonial Williamsburg is open 365 days a year. A full schedule of programs and special events can be found by visiting colonialwilliamsburg.com.

Foxwoods Golf Package Starts at $199 Includes Accommodations at MGM Grand At Foxwoods And Golf At Lake of Isles

Lake of Isles and Foxwoods® Resort Casino are pleased to offer golfers a wonderful summer getaway with award-wining golf on the Rees Jones designed North Course and world-class accommodations at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods. The exclusive golf package starts at $199 per person and includes golf, lodging, a Lake of Isles gift package and food and beverage vouchers at Foxwoods.

Foxwoods Golf Packages includes:
- One night lodging at MGM Grand at Foxwoods Hotel
- 18 holes of golf on Lake of Isles North Course
- Unlimited use of the Lake of Isles practice facility
- Golf Gift Package; one Lake of Isles casino chip, signature cap and yardage card
- $15 food and beverage voucher for Juniors in MGM Grand at Foxwoods Hotel
- $25 Match Play voucher
- Complimentary drink at Shrine

Lake of Isle, voted No. 1 in Connecticut by Golfweek as Best Courses You Can Play, offers one of the most challenging courses in the Northeast. The Rees Jones designed North Courses is managed by Troon Golf and gives golfers the ultimate golf experience with exceptional course conditions, first-class amenities and superior service. The course layout features rolling terrain, island greens and tees, and extraordinary views of the lake on every hole.

The Foxwoods Golf package is available through October 31 and can be booked 120 days in advance by calling 888.474.3746. For information on golf packages visit www.lakeofisles.com. To make the most of a golf getaway to Foxwoods Resort Casino, visit www.foxwoods.com to view the selection of restaurants, shops and upcoming entertainment. 

About Lake of Isles 
Lake of Isles, a 36-hole Rees Jones-designed golf club located in North Stonington, Connecticut, opened in May 2005. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and located across the street from Foxwoods Resort Casino, the two courses wind their way through 900 acres of wooded Connecticut countryside and around a 90-acre lake. Managed by Troon Golf, the worldwide leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing, Lake of Isles offers the ultimate golf experience. In addition to superior service and impeccable course conditions, amenities include a 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, a state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor practice facility. For information on Lake of Isles call 888.475.3746 or visit www.lakeofisles.com. 

About Foxwoods ® Resort Casino
Foxwoods Resort Casino is one of the premier entertainment destinations in the Northeast.  As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in six casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to express, world-renowned spas, awarding-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, and exclusive retailers. Perfect for both recreation and business, Foxwoods provides modern and versatile convention and meeting space to infuse new life into any meeting or event.  Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. For a comprehensive look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.

Colonial Williamsburg Celebrates Golden Horseshoe Golf Club’s 50th Anniversary with Attractive, Affordable Family Offer

 

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (March 19, 2013) – Colonial Williamsburg’s Golden Horseshoe Golf Club has long prided itself on being among the most family friendly golf facilities in the country, and to commemorate the Gold Course’s 50th anniversary the history-rich destination is introducing a Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free offer.
Just as Golden Horseshoe Golf Club has helped bring families together on the golf course, Colonial Williamsburg engages children of all ages in the stories of America’s past. Each day – from sun-up until after dark – family programs are available that allow younger guests to step back into the past and be swept up in the daily life of a bustling 18th-century city.
Available June 14 – August 29, 2013, the Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free offer includes:

• Minimum three nights’ stay in one of two Colonial Williamsburg hotels (starting from $78/adult/night at the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel and Suites; starting from $90/adult/night at the Williamsburg Lodge
• Length-of-stay admission to Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area
• Up to four children (12 and under) accompanied by a paying adult receive free breakfast and dinner daily and can play golf and tennis for free, visit the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, experience the Revolutionary City and play the interactive text-message-based spy game RevQuest: The Black Chambers. 

The award-winning Gold Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., opened in 1963 and plays to 6,817 yards from the championship tees.  The layout’s four heralded par-3 holes – the 3rd, 7th, 12th and 16th – prompted one golf scribe to write, “If there is a stronger set of par-3s than those on the Gold Course, it’s not on this planet.”
Additional golf experiences include Golden Horseshoe’s Green Course, designed by Rees Jones, and the nine-hole Spotswood, perfect for family golf outings.  Playing to 1,865-yards, the par-31 course includes one 470-yard par 5, two par 4s of 260 and 325 yards, and six par 3s ranging from 90 to 215 yards.
For more information, or to book the Kids Stay, Play and Eat Free offer, call 800-447-8679 or visit colonialwilliamsburg.com.

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a center for history and citizenship, is a not-for-profit educational institution and cultural destination. The Foundation is dedicated to promoting the importance of an informed, active citizenry. Its mission, “that the future may learn from the past,” is realized through offering innovative, imaginative and interactive experiences – both on- and off-site – designed to educate guests about the importance of the American Revolution. From the RevQuest: Save the Revolution! series of technology-assisted alternate reality games, to the theatrical programming of Revolutionary City®, guests can become immersed in the drama of the American Revolution and discover the ongoing relevance of the past. Guests can also visit the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, enjoy the many gardens and green spaces, and visit up to 35 historic sites. To experience all that the Foundation offers, guests may stay in one of the five award-winning official Colonial Williamsburg hotels and enjoy the award-winning golf courses of the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, indulge in The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg and shop in 40 stores. Fine dining is offered in more than 20 locations from historic dining taverns to restaurants with contemporary fare. Colonial Williamsburg is open 365 days a year. A full schedule of programs and special events can be found by visiting colonialwilliamsburg.com.

ARNOLD PALMER’S BAY HILL CLUB & LODGE ANNOUNCES 2013 GOLF PACKAGE TO MAKE BUCKET LIST DREAMS COME TRUE

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ORLANDO, FL – February 26, 2013 – If playing the famous Bay Hill golf course at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge has always been on your bucket list, 2013 is the year to make it happen, and you won’t need a bucket of money to realize your dream.  Playing where the PGA TOUR plays just got a little easier with the 2013 Bay Hill Bucket List Golf Package which includes a comfortable lodge guest room, full breakfast, choice of one round of championship golf or a soothing spa treatment.  Guests will also receive the trademark umbrella logo pin which is the symbol of the Palmer brand around the world and a special keepsake gift upon check-in.  The Bucket List Package is offered from $171-263 per person, per night based on double occupancy (pricing varies with seasonality), making it surprisingly affordable to plan your trip to this legendary venue that tops so many bucket lists for both the avid and weekend golfer.  Reservations can be made by calling (888) 422-9445 or visiting www.BayHill.com.  (Applicable taxes not included.)

The history of Bay Hill and this charming golf club is steeped in tradition.  The highly regarded golf course was built in 1961, with breathtaking views that sweep across 270 acres along the shores of the Butler Chain of Lakes.  The property later became a favorite of legendary golfer Arnold Palmer after he competed in an exhibition match with Jack Nicklaus and Don Cherry on the then unknown course in 1965.  On that day Palmer fell in love with Bay Hill and began the quest to make it his own.  By 1970, that dream was a reality and Bay Hill has been the winter home of the Palmer family ever since.  In 1979 Mr. Palmer successfully created a tournament that became an official PGA TOUR stop, attracting some of the strongest fields of the season, now called the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard which takes place March 18-24, 2013.   Just like Arnold Palmer himself, Bay Hill is very charismatic and inviting, and for those that love the traditions of the game, Bay Hill is the perfect Bucket List venue.  The Lodge features 70 rooms, a full service Spa and Fitness Center, and outstanding cuisine in 3 restaurants. Click here for the complete History of Bay Hill.     

Located just minutes from downtown Orlando and area attractions, Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge is the site of the annual Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard golf tournament.  The 70-room property features 27-holes of golf, the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy, tennis on four Har-tru and two DecoTurf courts, a full service spa and salon, fitness center, a heated Jr. Olympic-size pool, three dining locations, 3 lounges, and 9,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space.  For reservations or membership information, call (888) 422-9445 or (407) 876-2429.

Sea Pines Resort Offers Array of Accommodations for RBC Heritage

 

 

 

Stay Where the Pros Stay for Popular PGA TOUR Event 

The Sea Pines Resort – Hilton Head’s most distinguished retreat -- is the official accommodations provider for the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage held on its famed Harbour Town Golf Links, April 15 – 21.

“On campus” lodging for the wildly popular event is highlighted by 300 villas and 100 rental homes providing an array of comfortable, well-appointed choices for TOUR players and their families as well as tournament attendees to visit in style (www.seapines.com/accommodations/).

Most Sea Pines stay options provide for a quick walk to the action on Harbour Town, stress-free parking, convenience to the resort’s world-class amenities as well as reduced golf rates at Heron Point by Pete Dye and the Ocean Course – its two additional outstanding 18s.

When asked why players see this venue as one of their favorite stops, TOUR stalwart Matt Kuchar says, “Everyone seems to stay within the confines of Sea Pines. I don’t know of any other place on TOUR where people don’t leave the general resort area.”

2012 RBC Heritage winner Carl Pettersson says, “Sea Pines is such a great family place. Everyone loves coming here.”

“Few TOUR locales offer as wide a range of deluxe accommodations with such easy access to seeing the world’s best players tee it up as we do,” says John Munro, Vice-President of Hospitality, Sales and Marketing. “After golf, our incredible beaches, horseback riding, tennis, bicycling, and dining and nightlife options galore are all close by and waiting for our guests to have the time of their lives.”

The Harbour Town Yacht Basin -- recognized as a premier yachting destination on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway -- is a lively gathering spot during the tournament week for both TOUR players and attendees.  Dockage is available for boaters.

For more information: www.seapines.com, 866.561.8802.

About The Sea Pines Resort

One of the true crown jewels of American golf, The Sea Pines Resort is home to legendary Harbour Town Golf Links (home of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage) designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, Heron Point by Pete Dye, and the Ocean Course. The resort’s best-in-class collection of golf courses, amenities, meeting facilities and accommodations makes Sea Pines one of the most sought-after leisure and group destinations in America.

In addition to 54 holes of pure Lowcountry golf, Sea Pines features 23 clay tennis courts, Eco-Adventures, water sports, fine and casual dining, 14 miles of bike and walking trails, horseback riding and five miles of unspoiled beaches. Guests choose from an array of accommodations, including 300 villas, 100 rental homes and the luxurious 60-room Inn at Harbour Town, a Forbes Four-Star boutique hotel and Preferred Hotel Group member.

CASA de CAMPO OFFERS SUMMER GOLF AND TENNIS ACADEMIES FOR TEENS

 

Two- and four-week sports camps combine expert instruction
with summer fun, activities, and a unique cross-cultural experience

Living up to its billing as the number-one resort in the Caribbean and the hub of The Sporting Life, Casa de Campo is offering all-inclusive two- and four-week golf and tennis academies this summer for boys and girls ages 10 to 16.

The camps are conducted by Golf & Tennis Academy (GTA), which was founded by Juan Arteaga, Jr., and Marisa Farrell, lifelong sports enthusiasts who are also parents. They formed GTA to provide an alternative to the typical sports camp, offering a more complete experience that included many activities beyond traditional sports instruction.

The golf camp features daily instruction under the direction of Casa de Campo’s golf professional staff, including Eric Lillibridge, Director of Instruction at the resort’s Jim McLean Golf School.  Along with learning every part of the game (with a 5-to-1 student-teacher ratio) students get to play the famous Casa de Campo courses, 63 holes of challenging golf designed by legendary architect Pete Dye. Daily non-golf activities include swimming (pool and ocean); beach time; soccer, volleyball, and other sports; movies; and access to GTA’s on-site recreation center.

The camp also includes full-time adult supervision, lodging at the Pete Dye Golf Lodges, all meals, weekly laundry service, transportation around the resort grounds and nightly activities. Campers will be treated to daily trail rides, Astronomy Night and outings to Altos de Chavon, the recreated Medieval European village and artists’ community situated within the resort high above the Chavon River, where art, language and cultural classes are available from the prestigious Parson School of Design.  Skeet and sporting clay and polo instruction is offered based on each camper’s assessed competency and interest in each sport. A special awards banquet closes out each session.

The tennis camp offers many of the same activities, highlighted by expert instruction by a team of USPTA-certified pros with a 4-to-1 student-teacher ratio.

Two-week sessions are July 14-27 and July 28-August 10, 2013. Campers may enroll for both sessions. Two-week camps cost $3,200 for golf and $3,000 for tennis, including accommodations. Non-boarding students are $1,600 for golf and $1,500 for tennis. The full four-week camp is $5,760 for golf and $5,400 for tennis for boarding students; $2,880 for golf and $2,700 for tennis for non-boarders.
For more information, contact www.golftennisacademy.com or call 305-793-3407.
 
ABOUT CASA DE CAMPO: The 7,000 acre Casa de Campo resort offers an unmatched array of experiences found in a Caribbean including choice accommodations - in hotel rooms and suites or spacious villa homes; a variety of dining in restaurants such as The Beach Club by Le Cirque and La Cana by Il Circo; unequalled sports experiences like 63-holes of Pete Dye designed golf on three courses: the Teeth of the Dog, Links and Dye Fore; 13-court La Terraza Tennis Center, a Shooting Center, Equestrian Center, Polo Club, Marina for deep sea and river fishing, a Yacht Club, private beaches,  the Casa de Campo Spa, the Altos de Chavon artists village with museums, art galleries, boutique shopping, a Church, 5,000 seat Grecian style amphitheater, site of international touring concerts. Casa de Campo is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.

PGA National Resort & Spa Reveals Stunning Revitalization

Legendary South Florida Destination’s Comprehensive $100 Million Renovation Complete
 

(PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) – PGA National Resort & Spa – home of the PGA TOUR Honda Classic, five outstanding golf courses and world-class amenities – announces the reveal of its $100 million comprehensive revitalization.

The stunning unveiling features myriad enhancements to the legendary South Florida destination:

• A floor-to-ceiling makeover of its 379 guest rooms featuring stylish bedding, headboards, wall coverings and carpet; spacious, modern work desks with multiple plug-in options; atmospheric lighting; and elegant furnishings. Suite bathrooms have walk-in showers. State-of-the-art, high-definition, 42-inch flat-panel televisions have been installed.
   
• Guest room corridors showcase eye-catching carpeting; tastefully subdued lighting; and distinctive artwork and wall treatments.
   
• The Lakeside Lawn – a new permanent venue created due to increased popularity of its outdoor wedding settings. It offers a stunning vista of the tranquil lake and panoramic view of PGA National’s golf courses.  
   
• “Bar 91”  – a complete renovation of its 19^th hole bar and grill – presents the latest in clubhouse furnishings, high-definition televisions and expanded outdoor dining surveying one of the great vistas in golf. The new kitchen offers a redesigned menu ideal for après golf and casual dining.
   
• “The Fazio Course” – a complete Tom Fazio II remodel of “The Haig” – PGA National’s original 18-hole course designed by his father and uncle has its grand opening on Nov. 1.
   
• “Palm Terrace” – a full remake of its Citrus Tree Café – continues the renowned breakfast buffet of its predecessor and is now additionally available as a poolside location for evening events.
   
• The refreshed 40,000 square-foot European Spa with 32 treatment areas and the exclusive "Waters of the World" outdoor mineral pools now fully complements the motif of the resort’s fashionably cool, hip décor.

These renovations follow previous substantial revitalization to PGA National’s member / guest clubhouse, golf courses, spa, health and racquet club, conference and meeting space, striking zero-entry pool, chef-driven Ironwood Steak & Seafood restaurant and chic iBAR in its glamorous lobby.

“The unveiling of our $100 million investment showcases our total commitment to sit at the pinnacle of the world’s elite golf, resort and meeting destinations,” says Joel Paige, vice president and managing director. “Whether seeking an idyllic wedding, successful conference, supreme golf experience or a getaway to long savor we have all the ingredients needed and more.”

“Few destinations in the world offer as wide a range of incomparable amenities as PGA National,” says Frank Calaguire, principal of SCS Advisors – owner / operating partners of PGA National Resort & Spa. “Through our timely investment, we’re now fully poised to continue offering an unparalleled South Florida experience for our guests and members.”

For more information about PGA National visit www.pgaresort.com or call (800) 533.9386.

About PGA National Resort & Spa

PGA National Resort & Spa is a premier golf, vacation and meeting destination. The South Florida locale offers 90 holes of championship golf on five courses, including the famed Champion course, home to the PGA TOUR Honda Classic and past host of the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship and a litany of other prized professional golf tournaments.

Other distinguishing features include a world-class 33,000 square-foot health-and-racquet club with 19 Har Tru tennis courts, 40,000 square feet of self-contained conference space and nine on-site restaurants and lounges.

PGA National Resort & Spa’s myriad accolades include:

• AAA--Four Diamond Resort (2011)
• Golfweek -- Best You Can Play State by State (No. 5, 2012)
• Golfweek -- Best Tour Courses You Can Play (No. 28, 2011)
• Golfing Magazine – “World’s Top 5 Multi-Course Venues” (2011)
• About.com -- “No. 1 Golf Resort in Florida” (2011)
• GOLF Magazine -- Top 100 Premier Resorts -- Silver Award Winner (2011)
• GOLF Magazine -- Premier Resorts Green Award Winner (2011)
• Golf World -- Top 50 Resorts (2010)
• Successful Meetings -- Pinnacle Award Winner (2011)
• The Knot -- Best of Weddings  (2012)

Conveniently located within easy driving distances of major Florida population centers, the AAA Four Diamond resort is a 15-minute drive from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), one hour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and 90 minutes from Miami International Airport (MIA).