Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine Names Eagle Ridge Among The Best Midwest Golf Resorts

GALENA, Ill. (PRWEB) -- Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, in Galena, Ill., is being recognized as one of the Midwest's best golf resorts by Travel + Leisure Golf magazine, including being named the Most Underrated Resort in the region.

In addition to placing first in the category of Most Underrated Resort, Eagle Ridge ranked third in the categories of Best Golf Resort, Best Resort for Buddy Trips and Best Resort Course for its award-winning The General. It's the resort's first recognition as part of a survey of the magazine's online reader network.

"These rankings are really a recognition of the hard work that our resort and golf staff put into making Eagle Ridge and its amenities as memorable as possible for our visitors and guests," says Ikhlas Ahmed, general manager. "Hopefully, others can experience what the readers of Travel + Leisure Golf magazine took away with them after visiting our world-class facilities."

Other publications also have sung Eagle Ridge's praises in 2007: Chicago Golfer named The General the No. 2 Best View golf course in the area; Illinois Meetings and Events magazine honored the resort with its Best Resort for Families award; and - for the fourth year in a row - Corporate & Incentives Travel recognized Eagle Ridge with its Greens of Distinction award for outstanding golf facilities and service for meetings and incentive-travel programs.

Located on 6,800 acres amid the rolling scenery of northwestern Illinois, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is a full-spectrum resort complex that has been honored by such publications as Better Homes & Gardens and Midwest Living magazines. The resort provides a superior golf experience with 63 holes on four acclaimed courses. Other amenities include Stonedrift Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a newly renovated indoor pool, miles of biking, hiking and horseback trails, tennis, hot air balloon rides and boating and fishing on the 220-acre Lake Galena. Eagle Ridge also boasts three restaurants and a general store. For reservations or more information call 1-800-892-2269 or visit online at www.eagleridge.com.

Want the Best Myrtle Beach Golf Courses? PerfectGolfVacations.com Has Them

Golf Digest just released its “Top 50 Courses of Myrtle Beach.” PerfectGolfVacations.com proudly offers golfers customized golf packages with preferred tee times to 38 Myrtle Beach golf courses on Golf Digest’s list. Book yours at PerfectGolfVacations.com today.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) October 17, 2005 -- PerfectGolfVacations.com provides golfers the best golf packages to the best Myrtle Beach golf courses. But don’t take our word for it. Just pick up a copy of Golf Digest’s November issue which features “The Top 50 Courses of Myrtle Beach.” Then visit http://www.PerfectGolfVactions.com/golf-travel-package.html and customize your discount golf travel package.

PerfectGolfVacations.com offers packages to over 30 of the best golf destinations including Hilton Head, Orlando, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Pinehurst and -- of course -- Myrtle Beach. We also offer golf trips to Canada and Mexico.

Begin your search for the perfect discount golf package with our interactive website that helps you design a golf travel package that fits your needs and budget to a tee. Golfers can customize golf packages by mixing and matching lodging and golf courses as well as booking preferred tee times. We offer full descriptions, photos, scorecards, course layouts and live travel specialists to help you design a great golf vacation.

Evans Putman, owner of PerfectGolfVacations.com, explains what makes his golf packages the perfect choice for the vacationing golfer.

“Our golf travel package specialists have over 20 years experience, live and play in the golf destinations, provide personalized service, and offer accurate, unbiased guidance. We never sell golfers a ‘one-size-fits-all’ golf vacation package. Instead, our interactive quote system puts the decision making in golfers’ hands, enabling them to build a great golf travel package easily and with confidence.”

The next time you want to play one of Golf Digest’s “Top 50 Courses of Myrtle Beach” look no further than PerfectGolfVacations.com. Book the perfect discount golf package or just reserve a tee time you desire to great Grand Strand golf courses and other world-class golf courses in the best golf destinations.

For additional information, contact Evans Putman at 843-860-4229 or visit our Contact Us page at http://www.perfectgolfvacations.com to submit an email request.

The headquarters of PerfectGolfVacations.com are in Charleston, South Carolina. With Myrtle Beach to the north and Hilton Head to the south, the company sits right in the middle of Eastern United States' golf country. Keep informed on golf travel news, specials, and updates with our RSS feed at http://www.PerfectGolfVacations.com/perfect-golf-vacations.xml. Not sure about RSS? Visit our home page to learn more.

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SunCor Golf's Phoenix Golf Courses Offer Promotional Tee Time Packages and Specials for the Perfect Winter Golf Vacation

Escape the dreary Winter forecast by visiting SunCor Golf's Phoenix area golf courses, including Club West, Palm Valley, Sanctuary and SunRidge Canyon, and enjoy a dream Winter golf vacation.

Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) November 22, 2006 -- With 80 degree days and comfortable evenings paired with incredible promotions and specials, there's simply no better place to plan a winter golf vacation this year than SunCor Golf's (http://www.suncorgolf.com) four Phoenix area golf courses -- Club West Golf Club in Phoenix, Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, Sanctuary Golf Course in Scottsdale and SunRidge Canyon Golf Club in Fountain Hills.

From now through December 31st, SunCor Golf will be offering discounted prices on its Player's Club and Southwest Pass programs. Just in time for a winter golf vacation, these passes are good for use at all seven SunCor Golf properties, including the four Phoenix golf courses.


Single Member Card - $120
Two-Some Card - $220
Four-Some Card - $320
Player's Club Plus: Single Plus - $155, Two-Some Plus - $255; includes SunCor Player's Club Card and one Southwest Section PGA pass
Receive one free round of golf *with a purchase of a Player's Club Card Plus on the following dates: Dec 4 - Dec 24, 2006/ Jan 9 - Jan 25, 2007. Available at Club West Golf Club/Palm Valley Golf Club/Sanctuary Golf Course/SunRidge Canyon Golf Club.
*Free round must be redeemed on date of purchase

Priced to suit just about any winter golf vacation budget, SunCor Golf's four Phoenix golf courses are located throughout the Valley of the Sun and deliver everything from the diverse 36-hole layout at Palm Valley to a true Sonoran Desert golf experience at SunRidge Canyon. Add Club West's desert layout at the base of South Mountain and Sanctuary's eco-sensitive mountainside routing to the mix, and you have a recipe for an incredible winter golf vacation with exceptional variety.

Club West, Phoenix, Ariz. -- Tucked away from the busy city, along the southern edge of Phoenix's South Mountain Park, sits the Club West Golf Club. Open since late 1993, the Brian Whitcomb design snakes its way through 90 acres of rolling desert and mountainous terrain. At 7,057-yards and playing to a par-72, Club West features an ideal blend of challenging and fun-to-play golf holes.

Palm Valley, Goodyear, Ariz. -- With two Phoenix golf courses, Palm Valley has something for everyone. The par 62 Lakes Course is perfect for beginning golfers or golfers looking to play in less than 4 hours. With eight par 4s ranging from 322 yards to 432 yards, the Lakes Course can definitely challenge anyone's game. Palm Valley's par 72 Palms Course is a classic Arthur Hills design that is consistently one of the best conditioned and most affordable golf courses in the Valley anytime of the year, perfect for a winter golf vacation.

Sanctuary, Scottsdale, Ariz. -- The state's first golf course to attain Audubon International Institute Signature status, Sanctuary provides golfers on a winter golf vacation with an exceptional layout and matching playing conditions while preserving and maintaining a healthy, thriving environment. With five sets of tees on each hole, Sanctuary provides an enjoyable golf experience for players of every skill level and is one of the most affordable of the Phoenix golf courses.

SunRidge Canyon, Fountain Hills, Ariz. -- Set amid the mountains and weathered canyons of Fountain Hills, SunRidge Canyon is a spectacular layout designed by Keith Foster. The course's fairways have been sculpted between canyon walls and rock outcroppings. Lakes, multi-tiered waterfalls and acres of saguaro cacti add to the beauty of this desert golf course located just beyond Scottsdale in Fountain Hills. Plan your winter golf vacation at SunRidge Canyon in advance online through November 26th and get a special discount rate. Play for only $70 Monday through Thursday and $95 Friday through Sunday; rates include complimentary range balls and GPS by Prolink.

To learn more about planning your winter golf vacation at one of SunCor Golf's Phoenix golf courses, visit www.suncorgolf.com.

About SunCor Golf
SunCor Golf, Inc. is a division of SunCor Development Company, a Tempe-based subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation. SunCor Golf is dedicated to a single principle -- the development and maintenance of the world's finest golf facilities. By focusing on the quality and unique nature of each golf course, rather than on the sheer number of projects, SunCor Golf has been able to establish a lasting tradition of excellence that has become the hallmark of the company. The golf properties managed and/or owned by SunCor Golf include StoneRidge Golf Course, Club West Golf Club, Coral Canyon Golf Course, Sanctuary Golf Course at Westworld, Palm Valley Golf Club, Sedona Golf Resort and SunRidge Canyon Golf Club. For more information, please visit (www.suncorgolf.com).

Golf Vacation Packages Combine Luxury and Professional Training

Golf fitness experts at Body Balance for Performance mix professional and scientific golf fitness training with exotic Hawaiian get-away.

Ko Olina, HI (PRWEB) February 27, 2007 -- Golf fitness experts at Body Balance for Performance have partnered with Go Vacations Golf to develop a vacation package that mixes professional and scientific golf fitness with an exotic Hawaiian get-away.

Golfers enjoying the Hawaiian golf fitness vacation package will stay at the lush Ko Olina Resort on the island of Oahu and play at the Ko Olina golf club, famous for its Ted Robinson designed 18-Hole Championship Golf Course with spectacular ocean views. The Ko Olina Golf Course was featured in Golf Digest as one of the top 75 resort courses in the U.S.

all while experiencing the spirit of Aloha and the gorgeous Hawaiian islands.
A team of Body Balance for Performance Golf Fitness Instructors in conjunction with PGA golf professionals will combine personal expertise with patented golf fitness technology to analyze the body mechanics of each individual golf swing. The golf fitness trainers use a variety of golf technology, including video capture and computer analysis to accomplish this task.

The golf vacation training program is designed to help golfers:


Achieve consistency
Gain distance
Reduce golf related pain and injury.

"Our goal is to help you play better, feel better and become more comfortable with your golf swing," said David Ostrow, CEO of Body Balance of Performance, "all while experiencing the spirit of Aloha and the gorgeous Hawaiian islands."

Body Balance for Performance is applying this same golf vacation formula at other popular golf destinations like in Naples, Florida and the Kip Puterbaugh Golf Academy at the Aviara in San Diego. Like the Ko Olina golf vacation package, these packages also feature four-star resort accommodations alongside carefully planned training that combines personal coaching with scientific analysis of the body mechanics of the golf swing.

Make your reservations today. Visit http://www.fitgolf.com/fitnessvacations.htm, or find a Body Balance center near you at http://www.fitgolf.com/findacenter.htm

About Body Balance for Performance

For over twenty years Body Balance for Performance has assisted with clinical research on proper physical conditioning for improved performance and minimized injuries for golf. Their research led to the development of golf fitness and therapeutic treatment program that improves golfers at every level of the game, all across the country. With over forty centers operating in the U.S. and Canada, Body Balance continues to develop new technology and conditioning techniques to promote health and excellence in the game of golf.

Golf Fitness Vacation Combines Top-Rated Golf Instruction with Resort Getaway

Florida's LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort and golf fitness company Body Balance for Performance team up to offer golfers leisure time and tee time.

Naples, Fla. (PRWEB) March 9, 2007 -- Finding time to play a round of golf is a struggle for most, and making time for a full-fledged vacation is oftentimes impossible. Today's multi-tasking society requires more from a vacation than sitting on the beach watching the sunset. Vacationers want to accomplish something and have fun doing it.

Golf fitness company Body Balance for Performance is giving golfers a chance to take a vacation while improving their game. Body Balance's Golf Fitness Vacation in Naples, Fla., offers a resort vacation that includes a three-day Golf Fitness Academy. Body Balance has partnered with Go Vacations Golf.com to create this unique golf vacation package.

Very few golfers can devote the necessary amount of uninterrupted time to improving their game
In conjunction with the LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort and the David Leadbetter Golf Academy-Naples, Body Balance offers this golf fitness school twice each month. Dates and a sample schedule are available at http://fitgolf.com/fitnessvacationnaplesschedule.htm

Body Balance co-owners Mike Willett and Mike Via, both licensed physical therapists and senior certified golf performance specialists, will be on hand to provide golf fitness training and support. Also golf instruction will be done by Scott Holden director of the Leadbetter academy-Naples.

"Very few golfers can devote the necessary amount of uninterrupted time to improving their game," said Willett. "A Golf Fitness Vacation is often the only time they can set aside for themselves for professional instruction. We're happy to provide that along with some much-deserved vacation time."

Golf Fitness Academy instructors employ Body Balance's unique training program, and they will work with golfers using Body Balance's patented technology, which analyzes the body mechanics of each individual golf swing. In addition, the Golf Fitness Academy uses videos, lectures, group instruction and other training tools to teach participants.

The Body Balance training facility offers a country club atmosphere and a private training center to ensure a high comfort level for all players. Students will also have access to LaPlaya's private course, one of the best golf courses in southwest Florida. The course offers an 18-hole, par 72 championship layout for players of all skill levels.

Body Balance's Golf Fitness Vacation package combines a resort getaway with professional golf instruction. In addition to its golf course and the Leadbetter academy-Naples, LaPlaya is a full-service resort located on the Vanderbilt beaches of north Naples. The Body Balance training facility is nearby, so golfers have easy access between the two locales.

After spending the day training and practicing, golfers can enjoy their evenings and downtime at the LaPlaya resort, which sits on the Gulf of Mexico and offers a variety of dining and entertainment options.

Additional Body Balance Golf Fitness Vacation packages are available in San Diego and near Honolulu. A fourth location, in Texas, will be offered soon. For more information, contact Go Vacations Golf at 866-835-4900 or visit http://fitgolf.com/fitnessvacations.htm For more information about the Body Balance Naples Center, visit http://naples.fitgolf.com/

About Body Balance

Body Balance for Performance is the complete golf health and fitness training program, individually designed for you to Feel Better and Play Better. Body Balance works from the inside out, discovering how each person's body affects his or her golf swing. The Body Balance 3R Training approach (Release, Re-Educate, Rebuild) combines hands-on body work and proven customized golf-specific exercises.

About Body Balance Naples Instructors
Mike Willett and Mike Via are nationally recognized Golf Fitness Experts(TM)having been featured on the Golf Channel Academy with Rick Smith and in the book 'Paper Tiger: An Obsessed Golfer's Quest to Play with the Pros', by Tom Coyne. The Naples facility has been recognized by the Southwest Florida Chapter PGA with the Henry B. Watkins Award as an outstanding Member in Golf. They host their own TV Show: The Body Balance Golf Fitness Academy™ aired on Comcast Cable. Body Balance Naples has also been recognized as the TOP BBFP Training Center 3 of the last 4 years

Golf Fitness Vacation Combines Top-Rated Golf Instruction with San Diego Getaway

Aviara Golf Academy and golf fitness company Body Balance team up to offer golfers leisure time and tee time.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 28, 2007 -- Finding time to play a round golf is a struggle for most, and making time for a full-fledged vacation is oftentimes impossible. Today's multi-tasking society requires more from a vacation than sitting on the beach watching the sunset. Vacationers want to accomplish something and have fun doing it.

Golf fitness company Body Balance for Performance is giving golfers a chance to take a vacation while improving their game. Body Balance, in conjunction with the Aviara Golf Academy in San Diego, offers a resort vacation that includes a three-day Golf Fitness Academy. Body Balance has partnered with Go Vacations Golf to create this unique golf vacation package.

We'll be making all the necessary arrangements, all the way down to scheduling tee times
The Aviara Golf Academy, named one of the top schools in the nation by Golf Magazine, is led by Kip Puterbaugh. He and his staff of master instructors have created a curriculum that gives students of all playing abilities the opportunity to improve their game.

"Very few golfers can devote the necessary amount of uninterrupted time to improving their game," said Puterbaugh. "A Golf Fitness Vacation is often the only time they can set aside for themselves for professional instruction. We're happy to provide that along with some much-deserved vacation time."

The Golf Fitness Academy's instructors employ Body Balance's unique training program, and they will work with golfers using Body Balance's patented technology, which analyzes the body mechanics of each individual golf swing. In addition, the Golf Fitness Academy offers on-course lessons, equipment evaluation and the opportunity to play daily on the award-winning Arnold Palmer-designed Aviara resort course.

The Aviara Golf Academy, located on site at the Four Seasons Resort Aviara, is also conveniently located near a variety of hotels and resorts. Go Vacations Golf will help golfers arrange for their accommodations. "We'll be making all the necessary arrangements, all the way down to scheduling tee times," said Roger Brunetti, CEO of Go Vacations Golf. Corporate rates are also available for group events. Dates and a sample schedule of the Aviara golf school is available at http://fitgolf.com/aviarapracticeschedule.htm

Body Balance Golf Fitness Vacation packages are also available in Naples, Fla., and near Honolulu. A fourth location, in Texas, will be offered soon. For more information, contact Go Vacations Golf at 866-835-4900 or visit http://fitgolf.com/fitnessvacations.htm

About Body Balance
Body Balance for Performance is a complete golf health and fitness training program, individually designed for the golfer to feel better and play better. Body Balance works from the inside out, discovering how each person's body affects his or her golf swing. The Body Balance 3R Training approach (Release, Re-Educate, Rebuild) combines hands-on body work and proven customized golf-specific exercises. Body Balance has assisted with clinical research on how proper physical conditioning improves performance and minimizes injuries among the world's elite golfers. This research led to the development of golf-specific fitness training and a therapeutic treatment program

Playing Golf in Thailand: 11 Reasons Why Thailand Is A Great Place To Visit and Play Golf

Golf travel company releases latest Golfing in Thailand Article which provides comprehensive and expert travel information. The publication is part of an overall market broadening strategy that is fuelling the company's 117% record business growth seen in the first four months of the 2006-2007 Thailand tourist high season

Bangkok, Thailand (PRWEB) December 15, 2006 -- Golfasian, one of Thailand's leading golf tour operators, has released its latest golfing in Thailand article. This free publication can be found on the Golfasian Web Site and is also available through the Tourism Authority of Thailand's News Room Web Site. It covers updated Thailand golf information along with suggestions for places to visit, the best courses to play at, and includes a special section covering "11 Reasons Why Thailand Is A Great Place To Visit and Play Golf".

Managing Director, Mark Siegel said, "The latest golfing in Thailand article has been commissioned and released as part of the company's overall strategy to provide expert and useful information for global golf travellers considering Thailand for their golfing holiday.'

I think that the biggest advantages of using Golfasian are that one they have a comprehensive knowledge of the golf courses and facilities, and two they take the hassle out of booking golf. To date, every time we have used Golfasian, everything has worked as it should.
Mr. Siegel continued by saying "Golfasian is focused on expanding Thailand golf travel for all parties involved. This goal is being addressed through regular company sponsored articles, ongoing daily golf reports, which can be viewed at the Thailand Golf Zone, and the soon to be released, Thailand's first golf e-map, with highway directions to 123 of Thailand's golf courses."

In addition to informational products the company has added new services including select tee times at the top 65 golf courses throughout Thailand, 18 pre-made luxury golf tours covering 9 destinations, and a new on line custom trip planner allowing clients the flexibility to easily mix and match destinations and travel periods to suit their exact requirements. The company also now offers additional services for golf travelers such as golf lessons, sightseeing and other cultural and leisure activities.

On the operations side, the company has implemented direct support for its growing base of authorized local and overseas agents via dedicated golf hot lines, is using an on line instant tee time confirmation system with linked secure payment gateway for end clients, and made available new company owned and employee driven executive transportation services for clients usage while touring in Thailand.

Loz Darmon, South America Regional Manager at Reservoir Seismic Services and Golfasian's customer commenting on his recent golf tour said; "I think that the biggest advantages of using Golfasian are that one they have a comprehensive knowledge of the golf courses and facilities, and two they take the hassle out of booking golf. To date, every time we have used Golfasian, everything has worked as it should."

Ted Walton, owner of one of Canada's most prestigious custom golf fitter's, Wolf Clubs, providing feedback on his recent golf trip said, "This was an outstanding vacation organized by Golfasian. The golf courses were of the highest calibre with everything being just as represented. I would encourage anyone interested in a golf holiday to Thailand to use the services of Golfasian as I don't believe that things could have been better! Once again, I give my thanks to Golfasian and all of their staff for a once in a lifetime experience."

"Additional new product offerings and the expanded operational capability has allowed Golfasian to successfully realize a 117% increase in revenue for the first 4 months of the current Thailand tourist high season. At the same time, I am extremely pleased that company's already excellent reputation is being maintained through differentiated service levels as evidenced by our recent client feedback," said Mr. Siegel.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recognizes the valuable contribution being made by pioneers of Thailand's golfing industry, such as Golfasian, in spearheading the sustainable growth and development of Thailand's golfing and sports tourism industry. Golfasian has been actively promoting greater international awareness of Thailand as a golfing destination, particularly in Europe and the United States.

Golfasian continues unrivaled industry growth surpassing even their internal aggressive customer and business milestones. The company plans continued near-term and mid-tem investment to remain a premier provider of high quality golf holidays in Thailand and remain one of the drivers in the growing Thailand golf travel market. Golfasian maintains its head office in Bangkok and has additional operations in Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Phuket, all of the main golf tourist centres in Thailand.

About Golfasian
A privately-held Bangkok, Thailand based company; Golfasian was established in 1997 in Bangkok and has been recognized as one of the leading inbound golf tour operators in Thailand. The company specializes in luxurious golf vacation tours, selecting the finest hotels and championship courses to ensure their clients have the best possible golf holiday experience.

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Novo Carthago Beach & Golf Resort is Finally Launched

Brace Oakley International announces the launch of Novo Carthago Beach and Golf Resort.

(PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- Brace Oakley International is delighted to announce the launch of Novo Carthago Beach and Golf Resort.



The resort is situated on the shores of the Mar Menor -- Europe’s largest salt-water lagoon -- in the unspoilt region of Murcia in South-East Spain.

Novo Carthago Beach and Golf Resort is the most exciting new development to be launched in Spain for some time. The development combines the two most sought after commodities in Spanish property -- golf courses and beaches. The resort will benefit from two 18 hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., along with a vast array of other services and amenities including sports and shopping facilities.

Brace Oakley International will be selling the first phase -- Residencial la Isla -- from May 29th. The official launch takes place at the SIMA property show in Madrid, where Brace Oakley International staff will be attending to make reservations on behalf of their clients. To find out more about Brace Oakley International visit www.bo-i.com.

Clients making reservations at the launch via Brace Oakley International will benefit from a discount of €4,000 off the list price. To reserve a property a deposit of only €600 is required, which is fully refundable should clients not wish to proceed.

Full details of the facilities on offer at this resort can be viewed at www.novocarthagogolfandbeachresort.com.

Novo Carthago Beach and Golf Resort promises to be serious competition for the successful resorts being built by Polaris World, also located in Murcia. Brace Oakley International are the number one real estate agent for off-plan and re-sale properties on the Murcia golf resorts, including Polaris World and Peraleja Golf Resort. They have a great selection of key-ready property, often at less than market value, which can be viewed at www.resalepolaris.com.

For further details on any of the developments marketed by Brace Oakley International, contact their head office on 0044 1293 565 808

Media Contact:
Matt Oakley
U.K.: 0870 850 1656
Outside U.K.: 0044 1293565808

Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine Names Eagle Ridge Among The Best Midwest Golf Resorts

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is being recognized as one of the Midwest's best golf resorts by Travel + Leisure Golf magazine, including being named the Most Underrated Resort in the region.

GALENA, Ill. (PRWEB) September 26, 2007 -- Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, in Galena, Ill., is being recognized as one of the Midwest's best golf resorts by Travel + Leisure Golf magazine, including being named the Most Underrated Resort in the region.

In addition to placing first in the category of Most Underrated Resort, Eagle Ridge ranked third in the categories of Best Golf Resort, Best Resort for Buddy Trips and Best Resort Course for its award-winning The General. It's the resort's first recognition as part of a survey of the magazine's online reader network.

"These rankings are really a recognition of the hard work that our resort and golf staff put into making Eagle Ridge and its amenities as memorable as possible for our visitors and guests," says Ikhlas Ahmed, general manager. "Hopefully, others can experience what the readers of Travel + Leisure Golf magazine took away with them after visiting our world-class facilities."

Other publications also have sung Eagle Ridge's praises in 2007: Chicago Golfer named The General the No. 2 Best View golf course in the area; Illinois Meetings and Events magazine honored the resort with its Best Resort for Families award; and - for the fourth year in a row - Corporate & Incentives Travel recognized Eagle Ridge with its Greens of Distinction award for outstanding golf facilities and service for meetings and incentive-travel programs.

Located on 6,800 acres amid the rolling scenery of northwestern Illinois, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is a full-spectrum resort complex that has been honored by such publications as Better Homes & Gardens and Midwest Living magazines. The resort provides a superior golf experience with 63 holes on four acclaimed courses. Other amenities include Stonedrift Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center with a newly renovated indoor pool, miles of biking, hiking and horseback trails, tennis, hot air balloon rides and boating and fishing on the 220-acre Lake Galena. Eagle Ridge also boasts three restaurants and a general store. For reservations or more information call 1-800-892-2269 or visit online at www.eagleridge.com.

Media Contact:
Chris Scott
Hodge Schindler Integrated Communications
312-666-6662

Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club: What Playing Golf Should Be

Playing golf is one of the most fun experiences you will ever have. Golf is even considered as one of the best games in the world. It is a game where you and your friends and family can have fun and meet new friends.

However, playing a good golf game requires you to be in a good golf course with great amenities and services that would be fit for a king. When playing golf, you will be playing with elegance and dignity.

So, in order to play a great golf game, you should be in laying in one of the best golf courses in the world. One such exotic location is the Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club. This particular Golf location is deemed as the number 2 in the best new European golf courses in 2004.

First of all, the Dromoland Castle is located in Ireland. Ireland is a known location where beautiful natural landscape is present and is obviously one of the perfect locations for golf courses. That’s why many tourists flock in all around the year for their golf vacations. In the past two years, Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club went through a transformation thanks to an investment of 5 million euros by the owners. The project was also undertaken by the late Irish golfing legend J.B. Carr and one of the best golf architects in the world, Ron Kirby.

Dromoland in the past was considered as one of the best country estates in Europe. Now, with a golf course, it gets even better. Here are a few details that you can consider if you want to take a closer look at Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club:

Forthe gentlemen, the course distance is 6,824 yards with 72 pars, 72 SSS, and 126 slopes. For the ladies, the course distance is 5,242 yards with 72 pars, 72 SSS, and 124 slopes. As you can see, the Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club has a great golf course that you can ever play in.

The scenery itself is also one of the key features on why Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club is one of the best golf courses in the world. With lush rolling tree lines landscape with the castle as a backdrop, it provides a very relaxing scenery that is worth playing in. One look at this golf and country club will definitely make you want to play golf over and over again.

If you finished a session of playing golf with your friends, you and your friends can relax at The Fig Tree Restaurant. This restaurant is in the Club House of the Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club. The atmosphere here is relaxed and has a smart-casual dress code. The Fig Tree Restaurant serves choice and quality menus that you and your friends can surely enjoy.

Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club also offers a place where you can learn how to play golf or improve your golfing skills. The Dromoland Castle Golf Academy is integrated with modern golf practice facilities. It houses 9 driving range bays with fully enclosed teaching bay. They also provide one of the best golf instructors in the world. David Foley, Dromoland Castle’s resident resort PGA Professional will be available to teach from complete beginners to seasoned golfers on how to play the game and how to improve the way they play.

Dromoland also has other activities that you can enjoy. They have first-class accommodations, spas, tennis courts, fishing, shooting, and boating. Whenever you want to try other activities, Dromoland Castle can offer you a wide range of activities that you can surely enjoy.

So, if you ever want to vacation in a golf course that offers one of the best courses in all of Europe, you should consider Dromoland Caslt Golf and Country Club. This is a place where golfing will truly be an enjoyable experience.


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Doonbeg Golf Club: Designed by Golf Champion Greg Norman to be Played by You

Proudly standing up as Irelands newest link course amidst the many century old courses, the Doonbeg Golf Club was opened in 2002 and was designed by Greg Norman himself. With just four years of experience tucked under its belt, Doonbeg has made itself a world class golf course combining luxury and links golf.

Set on the cliffs high along the coast, Doonbeg Golf Club has found a treasure of a land to place its course and have instilled luxurious accommodations to cater to every golfer's whims.

Greg Norman himself was rendered speechless with the beauty of the landscape and has deemed it incomparable to all the golf courses he has been to all over the world. Tucked into one of Ireland's coasts, the Doonbeg Golf Club has found a treasure in its property.

Just opening its fabulous lodge this year, the Doonbeg Golf Club lodge is Ireland's newest premier luxury destination not only for golfers, but for those who want a luxurious vacation. A mere 45 minute drive from Shannon, the lodge offers a golf shop, fine dining, a pub, a spa and luxury suites.

Convincing your wife and family to join you in your dream golf vacation in Ireland would not be a problem when you show them the brochure to the fabulous lodge that houses the guests. More than just simple accommodations, each guest gets a private residence that could be a person's home away from home.

Experience a unique experience as each suite is individually designed to cater to every needs of a discriminating golfer. But each and every suite has its own fireplace designed living room, kitchen that is fully equipped, and is designed to cater to every family needs.

There are also cottages which vacationers can rent to achive full isolation and serenity, truly the Doonbeg Golf Club provides a chance to escape and live life to the fullest.

Being a member in the Doonbeg Golf Club also opens a lot of benefits and opportunities, you don’t only get to play golf but you also get to enjoy:

· The chance to be an owner of cottages and club suites at The Lodge that can be used for personal travels or as a home when in Ireland.
· Being provided with use of members only amenities such as the members clubhouse, living room, locker room, pub and dining room.
· The privilege of nominating other potential members to the club.
· Discounted rates at the suites and cottages and you get priority in bookings at the golf course.
· Members only tournaments.
· Storage of bags.
· Advanced reservations and members-only tee times.
· And so much more.

There comes a time when a seasoned golfer would look far beyond his area. Playing golf has always been known as the gentleman's game and was enjoyed at its early days only by the aristocrats of Europe. If you still want to experience the luxury and the heydays of golf, Doonbeg Golf Club is the place to go for your golf vacation trip in Ireland.

Check out their website or call your local travel agencies. This could be the best golf travel spot in Ireland that you can spend your much earned money and vacation time in.


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Newly Opened Chambers Bay Golf Course Receives Audubon International Silver Signature Certification

Audubon International today announced that Chambers Bay is the first golf course to become certified as a Silver Signature Sanctuary in the state of Washington and in the Pacific Northwest. Signature certification is awarded only to new developments that are designed, constructed and maintained according to Audubon International's precise planning standards and environmental disciplines. The focus of the Signature Program is to promote sound land management practices and appropriate land use changes based on sound scientific research.

Using a property that was already disturbed by mining on a former Glacier/Lone Star Northwest

Gravel Mine site at University Place, Wash., just outside of Tacoma, Audubon International worked cooperatively with Pierce County on its 250 acres to restore habitat and to provide a cohesive educational program aimed at golfers, areas resident and trail users. The entire project covers 928-acres of

Chambers Creek Properties, containing parcels that included 650 acres of gravel mines, two miles of shoreline, and a three-mile-long, forested ravine with a backdrop of Puget Sound, McNeil and Fox Islands and a western horizon framed by the Olympic Mountains.

"From the time of its initial registration in the Signature Program, Pierce County has demonstrated a willingness to make decisions that positively affect wildlife habitat, water conservation and the ecosystems that sustain life," said Audubon Signature Programs Director Nancy Richardson. "The County's commitment to environmental excellence will continue to provide significant benefits to the natural resources on and surrounding the golf course property and to the citizens that use the property."

"We are thrilled with the Audubon certification," said Steve Skinner, president and COO of KemperSports, the company that operates the golf course. "Our company is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship." The KemperSports staff, led by superintendent David L. Wienecke, has worked closely with Pierce County and Audubon International to establish Chambers Bay as an environmentally friendly golf course and will continue in these efforts moving forward.

Chambers Bay is an 18-hole walking-only, links-style golf course divided by the SoundView multi-purpose trail. Residents from surrounding areas walk, jog and enjoy the views. The SoundView Trail system was opened to the public May 5, 2007, and welcomes dogs, families, bicycles, walkers and runners. It provides public access right through the golf course and along the western edge of the property bordering Puget Sound.

In the 1970s, the site was the most productive sand mine in the United States, and when the entire project is completed, will have the longest expanse of public beaches in Washington state. The only indication of the sand and gravel mine are structures left to show the mine heritage along the south edge of hole No. 18.

But arguably the most impressive natural features on the site are the dunes created during the construction process and vegetated with native plants and grasses. Course designers, Bruce Charlton and Jay Blasi with Robert Trent Jones II, LLC created a layout that restored the land to look like it was carved right out of dunes.

Many holes are isolated by the dunes while others are breathtaking because of the elevation changes. Although there are no trees on the property except the lone Douglas fir behind the tee at No. 16, terrestrial wildlife will find shelter within the adjacent Northern Forest Preserve of mixed conifer-deciduous forest with dominant species of Douglas fir, Pacific madrone, red cedar and ocean spray.

To become certified, each Signature member must implement management of the property according to a Natural Resource Management Plan (NRMP) for the property that addresses the following: Wildlife Conservation and Habitat Enhancement, Water Quality Monitoring and Management, Integrated Pest Management, Water Conservation, Energy Efficiency and Waste Management. The designation of Certified Silver Signature Sanctuary is contingent upon the quality and completeness of the NRMP and its implementation.

To date, only 22 other properties worldwide have achieved the coveted Silver Signature Certification. For more information about the Signature Programs, contact Nancy Richardson at (270) 869-9419 or e-mail at nrichardson@auduboninternational.org.

About Audubon International
Audubon International is a not-for-profit environmental education organization dedicated to educating, assisting, and inspiring millions of people from all walks of life to protect and sustain the land, water, wildlife, and natural resources around them. By helping people make sound environmental decisions and take environmentally responsible actions, Audubon International seeks to foster more sustainable human and natural communities. The organization works with more than 3,000 properties and communities in 26 different countries.

About KemperSports
Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports operates golf facilities as well as athletic clubs, lodging venues and major sporting events, including nationally ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Dorado Beach Resort & Club, The Glen Club, Gillette Ridge, Harding Park, Chambers Bay and Desert Willow. Affiliate KemperSports Marketing & Communications, a sports marketing, events and public relations agency, has produced and managed major national and international events and communications programs, including the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational college basketball tournament and numerous PGA TOUR events. For more information, visit http://www.kempersports.com.

Rapid progress at The Castle Course - scheduled to open for play on June 28

The Castle Course, the seventh course at the Home of Golf, is rapidly taking shape ahead of its opening next summer.

The scenic clifftop course is expected to become a popular addition to the St Andrews Links courses which include the world renowned Old Course.

The entire course has now been seeded, the greens and tees are complete and the areas of rough and natural habitats between fairways are growing in well. Preparation work on the fairways, including adding sand to create a links-like feel to the turf, is underway and will continue throughout the winter months.

The superstructure of the new clubhouse has been erected and a gleaming copper roof has been installed on the circular building which offers spectacular views of Kinkell Point, where the Castle Course's double ninth and 18th green sits, and out over St Andrews Bay.

The clubhouse will house a restaurant, shop and full changing facilities as well as a caddie service, reception area and offices. The unique design by Leven-based architect Fraser Smart will feature a huge glass window overlooking the point and the bay. It has been designed and situated in such a way as to prevent it being visible above the horizon from the town.

Alan McGregor, general manager of the Links Trust, said he was very pleased with the progress being made. "Substantial progress has been made at The Castle Course over the summer and it looks very impressive. A great deal of work is going in to the preparation of the course and our head greenkeeper Allan Paterson and his team are doing an excellent job.

"The clubhouse is also taking shape and should prove to be a striking building. It has been designed to make the most of the wonderful view of St Andrews and out to sea. I am sure it will prove to be a wonderful facility for both local and visiting golfers."

The Castle Course has been designed by David McLay Kidd, a Scot who has gained worldwide renown for his work on courses such as Bandon Dunes in Oregon, Nanea in Hawaii and Queenwood in Surrey. The public course, which covers 220 acres, will officially open for play on June 28 next year. Bookings are now being taken and a limited number of times are available online at www.standrews.org.uk. Each hole will feature five tees to cater for all levels of ability. The par 71 layout will range in length from 5,600 to 7,200 yards.

Resort at Squaw Creek Receives One-Hundred Percent ‘Recommend’ Rating

The AAA Four Diamond Resort at Squaw Creek received a perfect 100-percent “Recommend” rating in the most recent Unifocus MeetingScope Survey. The survey included input from 28 meeting planners and executives that had conferences or meetings held at Resort at Squaw Creek during the month of August.

Additional results of the survey include:

Overall Satisfaction: 99.2%
Satisfaction/Intent to Return Value (SIRV Loyalty): 98.2%
Intent to Return: 95.2%

“We strive to provide the ultimate in service and experience for our meeting and conference guests,” said Resort at Squaw Creek General Manager Stan Kantowski. “These figures bear out our commitment to excellence.”

Bruce Lesser, an August conference attendee from a San Francisco Bay Area company, stated: “I always receive positive feedback from meeting attendees after spending several days at Resort at Squaw Creek.”

In addition to positive survey results, Resort at Squaw Creek has received numerous awards including:

Smart Meetings - Platinum Choice Award
This award honors the highest standards of excellence for service and quality among meeting facilities in the Western region.

Meetings West - Best of the West
Readers vote based on quality of meeting space, guest rooms, guest services and amenities, food and beverage service, efficiency and helpfulness of staff, the availability of technical equipment, recreational facilities an activities and overall value and experience.

Successful Meetings - Pinnacle Award
Winners are chosen by association and corporate executives and meeting planners for their superiority at serving the needs of meetings in a consistent exemplary fashion.

Meetings & Conventions - Gold Key Award
Presented for consistent excellence in serving the meeting industry as selected by executives and meeting planner - based on quality of meeting rooms, guest services, food & beverage, reservations handling and availability of technical equipment and support services.

Meeting News - Planners’ Choice Award
Selected by the readers of Meeting News magazine for exemplifying the highest levels of quality and service in the meeting industry.

Corporate & Incentive Travel
Award of Excellence - for outstanding facilities and services to the meeting and incentive travel industry.

Greens of Distinction
Given to resorts that best serve the needs of incentive golf programs.

Resort & Great Hotels - Connoisseur’s Choice Award
In recognition of an extraordinary commitment to the highest degree of hospitality, services, amenities and the overall guest experience.

Set at the base of Squaw Valley USA, which is five miles from the shores of Lake Tahoe, Resort at Squaw Creek features 405 guest rooms, over 33,000 square feet of outdoor meeting space, and 14,750 square feet of exterior meeting space. Resort at Squaw Creek is one of Destination Hotels & Resorts Mountain Collection properties.

Based in Dallas, Texas, UniFocus, with 3.5 million guest surveys, 250 thousand employee surveys, is a leading global provider of performance measurement, resource management technology and operational consulting and business intelligence applications for the service industry.

For more information on Resort at Squaw Creek visit www.SquawCreek.com. For more information on Destination Hotels & Resorts visit www.DestinationHotels.com.

About Resort at Squaw Creek
Resort at Squaw Creek (www.SquawCreek.com) is situated at the base of Squaw Valley USA, home to the 1960 Winter Olympics. The mountainside North Lake Tahoe resort, which still sparkles from the near $55 million property-wide renovation more than a year ago, features 405 lavishly appointed residential-style guest rooms and suites; 33,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and 14,750 square feet of outdoor space; an exclusive on-property chair lift accessing Squaw Valley USA’s world-class ski terrain; a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course; a recently renovated spa and full-service salon; a comprehensive on-site summer recreational program for adults and kids alike; a 25-meter heated pool, kiddy and plunge pools, a 120-foot water slide and outdoor hot tubs; four distinct restaurants; exclusive boutique shopping; and Mountain Buddies, a fully-supervised children’s activity program. Resort at Squaw Creek is a perennial AAA Four Diamond property, and is one of the “Top 50 Ski Resorts in North America,” as selected by Condé Nast Traveler. The resort is a short five-mile drive to Tahoe City with access to Lake Tahoe, North America’s largest alpine lake at 22 miles long and 12 miles wide.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Resort at Squaw Creek is one of more than 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company, headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo., features a portfolio of more than 7,000 guest rooms, nine golf courses and 10 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including New York, Washington, D.C., Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Palm Springs, Maui, Santa Fe and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.DestinationHotels.com.

Score Seven Rounds For The Cost Of Five During Timacuan's Football Special

LAKE MARY, FL - The football season is starting to heat up, and so are the specials at Timacuan Golf Club near Orlando.

In honor of the 2007 football season, Timacuan is offering a "touchdown special." Players can score seven rounds of golf with the purchase of five at Timacuan, one of Florida's most popular courses.

That means you play Timacuan for only $28.57 per round. This sale ends September 30th and is not valid with any other memberships or discounts. Rounds are good anytime through December 31st (excluding holidays).

The Timacuan community and club are located off Rinehart Road near State Road 46-A in Lake Mary. Timacuan is ranked among the top courses in all of Florida. Designed in 1988 by Garl and refurbished by Bobby Weed in 1996, Timacuan is a par 71 that features two distinctly different nines. It has been ranked as highly as No. 14 in the state.

Please call Timacuan Golf Club at 407-321-0010, ext. 2, for more information, or visit www.golftimacuan.com.

The 1st Annual Spearmint Rhino Charity Golf Tournament Will be Held on October 22, 2007 to Benefit Savannah's Organic Ranch

Spearmint Rhino will host its 1st Annual charity golf tournament to benefit Savannah’s Organic Ranch on Monday, October 22, 2007 at the Industry Hills Golf Course at the Pacific Palms Resort.

City of Industry, CA, September 22, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Spearmint Rhino is going full force for their golf tournament with each player receiving free lunch on the course, gift bags, Spearmint Rhino logo items - including golf balls, towels and passes - and of course, the Rhino Girls all throughout the course.

The tournament will also feature many contests, including Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and a Hole In One contest where the winner will receive a new car courtesy of Richard Hibbard Chevrolet.

Danny Bonaduce from 97.1 Free FM will also make a special guest appearance.

All proceeds from the charity golf tournament will benefit Savannah’s Organic Ranch – helping the fight against childhood cancer.

“The Spearmint Rhino Charity Golf Tournament is building up as the tournament of the year,” says Ross Yamashita, Marketing Manager of Spearmint Rhino Consulting Worldwide, Inc. “This gives Spearmint Rhino the chance to have a fun tournament while giving back to the community and donating to a very worthwhile cause. Our golf tournament will be an annual event.”

An awards dinner and banquet will be held after the tournament at the Pacific Palms Hotel in the banquet room.

Player and sponsorship packages are available. Interested parties should visit www.spearmintrhino.com/golf or call the Spearmint Rhino Worldwide Headquarters at (951) 371-3788.

About Savannah’s Organic Ranch
Savannah’s Organic Ranch is a non-profit organization created to continue the legacy of Savannah, who suffered from a very rare form of cancer of the heart. While about to undertake chemotherapy for the second time, Savannah made her parents promise they would help get her start an organic farm. Savannah lost her fight with the deadly disease and passed away May 18, 2007. Savannah was only eight years old. Determined to keep their promise, Savannah’s parents started Savannah’s Organic Ranch. Savannah’s Organic Ranch continues the legacy of Savannah’s love for people, animals and nature and hopes to educate and raise awareness about the benefits of organic farming. All profits from Savannah’s Organic Ranch will be donated to the fight against childhood cancer. For more information on Savannah and Savannah’s Organic Ranch, visit www.savannahsorganicranch.com.

About Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club
Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club is a chain of the most upscale gentlemen’s clubs in the world. With Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club and affiliate locations worldwide (including the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia) and growing, guests are treated to the unique ambiance, superior service and first class entertainment that only Spearmint Rhino can offer. For more information on Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club, visit www.SpearmintRhino.com or www.myspace.com/spearmintrhinoworldwide.

Contact
Ross Yamashita
Marketing Manager
Spearmint Rhino Consulting Worldwide, Inc.
1875 Tandem Way
Norco, California 92860-3606
Ph: (951) 371-3788
Fax: (951) 280-4378
ryamashita@spearmintrhino.com

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Arizona golf vacations come in all shapes and sizes

If you have ever seen the vast, dry desert of Arizona, I have something that might surprise you. There are quite a few Arizona golf vacations that are available if you are a hardcore fan of the game. These Arizona golf vacations come in all shapes and sizes, neatly tailored to your level of skill, experience, money, and interest. There are Professional Arizona golf schools for those who want to take their playing up to the next level, where training is rigorous, but you will really get your moneys worth in improvement of your golf game. I went to one of these Arizona golf vacations, and I was able to be tutored by some serious pros and semi-pros. I will tell you that my game has never ever been better, and I have been playing for 35 years!

But if you want a more laid back Arizona golf vacation, you should check out the luxury golf resorts. If you have never been on any Arizona golf vacations, I can promise that you will be surprised at what you find. Not only are there golf vacations in Arizona with courses used by the pros themselves, but there are luxuries which would make even a great cruise ship proud. Any kind of luxury you could ask for, from fine dining, to room service, to first rate caddies, to saunas and workout rooms are afforded you on Arizona golf vacations, so even if your wife or husband is not a gold enthusiast, you may still be able to convince them that it is the best trip around! And Arizona golf vacations have some of the most scenic courses, in addition to the most playable, so it is great fun to just explore as it is to play your heart out on them.

Of course, if Arizona golf vacations are not your style, there are still plenty of great destinations in this beautiful state. If you are addicted to luxury, Phoenix has many four star hotels which will cater to your every need like you would not believe. Still, I personally think that golf is, hands down, the greatest game ever invented by man. For me, living in such a dry and desolate place, it is great to have Arizona golf vacations where I can really let go and unwind among such a green and grassy setting. It is like leaving the desert entirely.
Published: 2006-07-13
Author: Eric Raymond

CORK & TEE Announces Epicurean Golf Vacations

Boutique group travel provider CORK & TEE today announced a series of Epicurean Golf Vacation offerings designed for couples, golf groups and incentive reward recipients. Destinations include California, Oregon, Scotland and Ireland with Spain and France to be added by year-end. For more information, consult http://www.corkandtee.com.


CORK & TEE will personalize vacation offerings and schedule dates based on each groups’ preferences. Highlights of its Epicurean Golf Vacations include the following:


• Championship golf at marquee and hidden gem courses;

• Private insider educational wine tasting tours featuring high profile estates and boutique wineries not generally open to the public complete with winemaker meetings, optional blending exercises, vineyard walks, food pairing instruction, cellar planning and more;

• Personalized epicurean adventures that can range from artisan food producer visits and chef dinners to private cooking lessons and market tours; and

• Deluxe accommodations at a range of upscale properties many of which specialize in unique wine and culinary experiences.


“These Epicurean Golf Vacation packages showcase our service offering, which is designed for couples, golf groups as well as corporate groups looking to provide unique customer hospitality or employee incentive rewards,” said Gene Holland, a former PGA professional and co-founder of CORK & TEE. “We have inspected all the facets of our destinations and hand selected partners in order to ensure a high quality, personalized travel experience and to showcase the very best a destination has to offer.”


CORK & TEE, which focuses exclusively on handcrafting experiential Epicurean Golf Vacation adventures for independent travelers and groups, is affiliated with The Travel Society, a Colorado-based enterprise that offers extensive support services and systems to elite travel companies nationwide. This strategic alliance links CORK & TEE to Virtuoso, a by-invitation-only global consortium of several hundred travel providers focused on delivering premium experiences to luxury travelers.

Saddle Creek Golf Resort Debuts New, Expanded Wine Cellar in Copper Grille

Saddle Creek Resort – the gated, 900-acre Castle & Cooke community located in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains – today announces the opening of its new, expanded wine cellar in its award-winning, chef-driven restaurant, The Copper Grille.

Featuring more than 1,500 bottles from 250 wineries throughout Calaveras County, California’s famous wine-producing regions, and the world over, the expanded wine cellar further cements Saddle Creek’s burgeoning reputation as a haven for oenophiles. Members and guests dining at The Copper Grille will have access to the cellar’s expansive offerings, and are invited to visit and peruse the room. At just over 200 square-feet, the cellar is up-fit in a classic décor, including traditional oaken wine storage racks and hearthstone floors.

“We are excited to introduce another outstanding value-added amenity for our members and guests, one that showcases Saddle Creek’s dedication to providing a first-class culinary experience in keeping with the viniculture of the region,” says General Manager Bill Troyanoski.

To reflect the robust offerings of the new cellar, the Copper Grille wine menu now features some 30 bottles per page. To introduce entry-level wine lovers and experts alike to the characterics and profiles of numerous varietals, Saddle Creek hosts monthly “Wine Discovery Nights” in The Lodge foyer on the last Saturday of each month. Six bottles sharing a common theme are corked, and participants enjoy samples from each for $12 (tax and gratuity included).

For more information about Saddle Creek Resort and The Copper Grille, call 800-611-7722 or visit www.saddlecreek.com .

About Saddle Creek

Designed by Carter Morrish and opened in 1996, the Saddle Creek Golf Club is framed by the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 6,800-plus-yard layout challenges players of all levels with five sets of tees, 100 crystal white sand bunkers and a number of shimmering lakes. To create an atmosphere of tranquility and isolation, Morrish devised a routing in which no two holes run parallel to each other. Saddle Creek’s thoughtful design, challenging-yet-fair setup and sublime conditioning have led to numerous state-wide and national accolades including:

Golf Digest, “4 1/2 Stars”
Golf Digest, “Best New Upscale”
Golfweek, “Best Residential Golf Course,” 2007
Golfweek, “Best You Can Play” No. 8 in California
T+L Golf, “America’s Best 100 Courses for $100 or Less,” 2002
Fairways & Greens, “Top Golf Experiences of the West”
Golfing Magazine, “Top Ten Courses of Northern California,” 2006
The course has also been favorably reviewed in golf and lifestyle publications from coast to coast, including Private Air, Calabasas, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland Tribune, San Jose Magazine, Gentry, Southland Golf and more. For more information about the Saddle Creek Resort and the community visit www.saddlecreek.com or call 800.611.7722

About Saddle Creek Resort – a Castle & Cooke Community

Saddle Creek Resort’s diverse and award-winning real estate blends resort and residential atmospheres. Custom homesites start just under $300,000 and residential opportunities range (home and lot) from the $600s to more than $1 million. Boasting views of small lakes and oak-covered hills, these picturesque homes serve as countryside retreats and make for the ideal escape for residents in the Bay Area, San Jose and Sacramento -- all between 1.5 and two hours away.

Each neighborhood at Saddle Creek is carefully planned to complement and augment the golf course. Architectural design guidelines ensure each home is unique and blends with the overall residential theme. Recent real estate releases include: Quail Creek , estate and custom homesites with beautiful views of the nearby hillsides and valleys (from just under $300,000) ; Luxury Custom Homes, offered by Castle & Cooke and Vista Homes with elevations available upon request (from the low $1,000,000s); and Copper Glen - The Foothill Collection of Country Homes , featuring six plans and 19 elevations (from$650,000 to just over $800,000) with club membership incentives .

Residents and guests of Saddle Creek can also enjoy the beauty of the Quail trail with miles of hiking trails and mountain biking and nearby skiing, snowmobiling, and the nearby Lake Tulloch. Also of interest are the sports club, featuring a 3,000-square-foot facility offering yoga and aerobic classes, a large pool, kids’ wading pool and a Jacuzzi spa. The Lodge at Saddle Creek features a fully-stocked bar and an extensive wine list, stunning vistas and the nationally-recognized culinary operation at the acclaimed Copper Grille.

Castle & Cooke, in their goals of enhancing the overall communities where they have ongoing developments and operating facilities, are adding to the Saddle Creek Resort experience. Currently in development, Copperopolis Town Square will bring an exciting new dimension to Copperopolis with its traditional town square, specialty shops, boutique art galleries, restaurants and businesses that will create a retail-focused, mixed-use “country town” set alongside a beautiful creek and lake. Castle & Cooke recently introduced 15 luxury “Town Lofts,” offering unique town-living overlooking the vibrant retail element of the town square. Each loft is individually designed to take advantage of sight lines and surrounding vistas. Units range from 1,000 to just over 2,000 square-feet. For more information about the Town Lofts and pricing, call 866.276.4235.

Saddle Creek Resort, as well as Coyote Creek Golf Club outside of San Jose, is owned and operated by Castle & Cooke, Inc. that, along with its affiliated companies, has operations in over 24 states. The company’s diversified businesses include the development and ownership of real estate, leasing of transportation equipment, manufacture of brick and ownership of public warehouses. The company’s real estate developments include master planned communities such as Mililani Town on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, Lake Sherwood in Thousand Oaks, California, and Seven Oaks in Bakersfield, California. The company also owns two of the world’s highest-rated resorts on the 98% owned island of Lana’i in Hawaii.

Saddle Creek Debuts New, Expanded Wine Cellar in Copper Grille

More than 1,500 Bottles Featured from 250 Vineyards Around the World. (COPPEROPOLIS, Calif.) – Saddle Creek Resort – the gated, 900-acre Castle & Cooke community located in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains – today announces the opening of its new, expanded wine cellar in its award-winning, chef-driven restaurant, The Copper Grille.

Featuring more than 1,500 bottles from 250 wineries throughout Calaveras County, California’s famous wine-producing regions, and the world over, the expanded wine cellar further cements Saddle Creek’s burgeoning reputation as a haven for oenophiles. Members and guests dining at The Copper Grille will have access to the cellar’s expansive offerings, and are invited to visit and peruse the room. At just over 200 square-feet, the cellar is up-fit in a classic décor, including traditional oaken wine storage racks and hearthstone floors.

“We are excited to introduce another outstanding value-added amenity for our members and guests, one that showcases Saddle Creek’s dedication to providing a first-class culinary experience in keeping with the viniculture of the region,” says General Manager Bill Troyanoski.

To reflect the robust offerings of the new cellar, the Copper Grille wine menu now features some 30 bottles per page. To introduce entry-level wine lovers and experts alike to the characterics and profiles of numerous varietals, Saddle Creek hosts monthly “Wine Discovery Nights” in The Lodge foyer on the last Saturday of each month. Six bottles sharing a common theme are corked, and participants enjoy samples from each for $12 (tax and gratuity included).

For more information about Saddle Creek Resort and The Copper Grille, call 800-611-7722 or visit http://www.saddlecreek.com/.

About Saddle Creek

Designed by Carter Morrish and opened in 1996, the Saddle Creek Golf Club is framed by the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 6,800-plus-yard layout challenges players of all levels with five sets of tees, 100 crystal white sand bunkers and a number of shimmering lakes. To create an atmosphere of tranquility and isolation, Morrish devised a routing in which no two holes run parallel to each other. Saddle Creek’s thoughtful design, challenging-yet-fair setup and sublime conditioning have led to numerous state-wide and national accolades including:

Golf Digest, “4 1/2 Stars”
Golf Digest, “Best New Upscale”
Golfweek, “Best Residential Golf Course,” 2007
Golfweek, “Best You Can Play” No. 8 in California
T+L Golf, “America’s Best 100 Courses for $100 or Less,” 2002
Fairways & Greens, “Top Golf Experiences of the West”
Golfing Magazine, “Top Ten Courses of Northern California,” 2006
The course has also been favorably reviewed in golf and lifestyle publications from coast to coast, including Private Air, Calabasas, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland Tribune, San Jose Magazine, Gentry, Southland Golf and more. For more information about the Saddle Creek Resort and the community visit http://www.saddlecreek.com/or call 800.611.7722

About Saddle Creek Resort – a Castle & Cooke Community

Saddle Creek Resort’s diverse and award-winning real estate blends reso