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DINING PAGE 16

4Georgia Butts BBQ PAGE 18 4Amici Cafe 4Mosaic PAGE 19 4Bone Island Grillhouse 4That Pizza Place

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Lake Oconee restaurants offer as many different flavors as there are golf shots that must carry water. Well, maybe not, but there are some great places to dine in the area.

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4Who Cares?

Bar and No Grill

ESPN

Live coverage: 3 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday and Friday

CBS

Live coverage: 3 pm - 7 pm Friday and Saturday

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SHOPPING

Big screen TV’s, cold drinks, friendly service, great atmosphere.

4Bulldog Supper Club

PAGE 20 4Da Corrado Ristorante 4You Buy I Fly

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Invitees 4Patron Information

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More great courses available for play in the Lake Country

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4The Sew Zone, USA 4Christine Jewelers PAGE 26

4The Oconee Cellar 4Madeleine Page PAGE 27

4Lake Country Pharmacy 4Plantation Olive Oil Company Dining and shopping guide, page 30

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the beauty that is...

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Photos courtesy of Reynolds Plantation

THANK YOU FOR VISITING

lake oconee

t’s finally that time of year again. The Masters - golfs greatest tounament - is here, and the Lake Oconee area is buzzing.

We have developed this guide as a kick-off issue for Lake Country GOLF Magazine, a new publication designed for ALL things golf in the area.

Use this guide to answer the question, what can we do when we’re not playing golf. Find the area’s best places for dining, shopping and entertainment.

Notice all the QR codes on the advertisements?

When scanned, the businesses address will be entered directly into your devices navigation system.

Simply scan and click go.

Directions without asking.

Enjoy the golf. Enjoy the food and drinks. Enjoy the friendly service. Enjoy your stay.

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ON THE COVER Ben Barton, owner, The Golf Locker.

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hese are the legends that created the breathtaking views along the shores of Lake Oconee. The golf is difficult. Staying focused is the true challenge.

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DiscoverReynolds.com

www.reynoldsplantation.com

STORIED LEGACY MEETS BOLD NEW VISION

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ver the past 25 years, Reynolds Plantation has been characterized by a decisive plan for growth paired with a commitment to innovation and excellence. With new ownership infusing renewed vibrancy and vision, Reynolds Plantation is taking the next steps toward becoming the “ultimate golf-resort community�.

Located on Lake Oconee, about halfway between metropolitan Atlanta and the revered golf locale that is Augusta, Reynolds Plantation has proven that a world-class travel destination--in this case, The Ritz-Carlton Lodge--can be seamlessly woven into an award-winning residential golf community.

In addition to the dining options, spa facilities and other great amenities at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation features 99 holes of golf available to resort guests. The community is also home to the Reynolds Golf Academy, under the direction of Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher Charlie King, and the TaylorMade Kingdom, which provides a club-fitting experience usually reserved for professional players.

Significant renovations to four of the six golf courses at Reynolds Plantation-all done under the watchful eyes of the legendary architects who originally created them--have reinvigorated this unique retreat as it prepares for a second 25 years of growth.

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99 Holes of Golf

available to resort guests

Course

Architech

Head Pro

Phone

Great Waters

Jack Nicklaus

Jose Lopez

(706) 485-0235

1992 - A Jack Nicklaus Signature Design Course, Great Waters is a dramatic layout that offers some of the most breathtaking golf scenery in the Southeast. With nine holes lining the shores of Lake Oconee, Great Waters offers both exciting challenges and beautiful views.

The National

Tom Fazio

Michael Raymond

(706) 467-1142

1997 (additional 9 opened in 2000) - Fazio took the natural Lake Oconee topography—thick pine forests, rolling landscape, and the dramatic lakefront—and added his own brand of beauty. The course features a hilly terrain accentuated by 60 feet of elevation change, strategic bunkering, and firm, fast greens.

The Oconee

Rees Jones

Mike Davenport

(706) 467-1200

2002 - Well-known for his work restoring and revising classic courses, especially those used for US Opens, Jones built a traditional, classically structured course. Holes mix opportunities for risk/reward shots with broad fairways and other forgiving features.

The Landing

Bob Cupp

Wesley Forester

(706) 467-1565

1986 - The first club built on Lake Oconee, originally called Port Armor and part of a different community later merged into the Reynolds collection. Winds through natural woods and over rolling terrain with three holes wrapping along the lake shoreline. Challenging course known for fast greens and demanding shots.

The Plantation

Bob Cupp

Ryan MacNeill

(706) 467-1135

1988. Designed with the help of US Open champions Fuzzy Zoeller and Hubert Green, this was the first course built for the Reynolds property. Gets near Lake Oconee in only a few spots but plays along numerous smaller water hazards, particularly on the back nine.

CUSTOM CLUB FITTING

THE TAYLORMADE KINGDOM

4OPENED 2007 Previously available only to PGA Tour professionals, the Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation offers an unmatched custom golf club fitting experience for all ages and skill levels.

4CUSTOM FITTING 4MOTION CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY

706-467-3563 • www.thekingdomatreynolds.com • 2381 Lake Oconee Trail Masters Edition Lake Country GOLF

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Cuscowilla.com

VOTED BY GOLFWEEK AS GEORGIA’S #1 COURSE YOU CAN PLAY IN 2014.

COME PLAY AND STAY. Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the Cuscowilla course is situated on 6,730 yards and holds a course rating of 72.6 with a slope of 133 on Dwarf Bermudagrass.

Cuscowilla has received many accolades including “Top 100 Courses You Can Play,” by Golf Magazine, 2012, “#1 Best Course You Can Play in Georgia” by Golfweek 2014 and “#10 Best Buddy Trips in the World – Reader’s Choice”, Golf Digest, 2014.

Cuscowilla’s 700-acre park-like resort has almost seven miles of water frontage on Lake Oconee. Throughout the natural beauty of the large pine trees and meadows are lakefront lots, estate golf lots, golf cottages and upscale townhomes and condominiums, many on the water. There are approximately 400 homesites on the golf course, waterfront, and wooded interior.

The Frank Lloyd Wright inspired 14,000 square foot clubhouse is home to The Golf House Grill, the perfect spot for a casual lunch or afternoon drinks, and our Golf Shop.

Cuscowilla’s Waterside Restaurant, helmed by Chef Gerald Schmidt, is the epitome of elegant dining on the lake. The friendly, relaxed atmosphere and beautiful views of the lake, swimming pool, and golf course make it one of the most charming and serene experiences in the Lake Oconee area. Both restaurants are open to the public.

For those not into golf, Cuscowilla also sports a pool on its lakeside peninsula and tucked away tennis courts. The Conference Center, a favorite business retreat for Atlantans, has four meeting rooms with wireless internet. We strive to make hosting gracious events easy and our members can use the club villas for guests.

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Tees

Yardage

Par

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Slope

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72 72

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133

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6288

72 72

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128

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ELEVATE YOUR GAME The Cuscowilla Teaching Center is the ultimate environment to improve your game. Our staff of highly experienced PGA Golf Instructors have worked with men, women, and juniors of every skill level. Our proven instructional expertise combined with Cuscowilla’s personalized training approach, superior technology and custom club fitting program can help any player reach their full potential.

Our Foresight Launch Monitor and Head Movement Technology, JC Video swing analysis, and Club fitting carts from all major vendors make Cuscowilla the premier club fitting facility in the Lake Country. Many of the top golf brands are available at Cuscowilla including Taylor Made, Titleist, Mizuno, Cobra, Adams, Ping and Bridgestone.

It’s not an accident we’re one of Golf Digest’s 2014 “Top 10 Best Buddy Trips in the World.” Take your next golf trip to Cuscowilla, where the course and our Teaching Center will make you a better player.

• CUSTOM FITTING • MOTION CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY • THE TOP GOLF EQUIPMENT BRANDS

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OTHERCOURSES

THE CREEK AT HARD LABOR STATE PARK This 19-hole course was designed by James B. McCloud and Denis Griffiths and opened in 2005. The par-72 layout features narrow, tree lined fairways and measures 6,437 yards from the longest of three sets of tees. It was named the fourth-sweetest deal in the U.S. by Golf Digest magazine’s “Frugal Golfer” in 2010 and is open to members, guests and the public, with fees ranging from $35 to $45.

HARBOR CLUB

(706) 557-3006 • www.georgiagolf.com 1400 Knox Chapel Road, Rutledge

ON LAKE OCONEE This course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. The par-72 course measures 7,048 yards from the longest of four sets of tees and touches Lake Oconee six times. Golfweek Magazine named Harbor Club one of the “Top 10 Golf Courses in Georgia” and one of “The Southeast’s Most Destinctive Courses”. The course is open to members and guests with fees ranging from $48 to $100.

(706) 453-9690 www.harborclub.com 1111 Polo Circle, Greensboro

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MILLEDGEVILLE COUNTRY CLUB Designed by George W. Cobb, MCC opened n 1960. The par-72 course features several holes running alongside the banks of Lake Sinclair and measures 6,262 yards from the longest of four sets of tees. Typically open to members and guests, the club does offer limited tee times to the public, with fees ranging from $25 to $42.

(478) 452-3220 • www.georgiagolf.com 3700 Sinclair Dam Road, Milledgeville

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

UNCLE REMUS GOLF CLUB This 9-hole course was designed by Bubba Ellis and opened in 1962. Named after the fictional narrator of the popular 19th-century folk tales written by Eatonton-born Joel Chandler Harris, the par-36 course measures 3,390 yards from the longest of three sets of tees. It is open to the public, with fees ranging from $18 to $25.

(706) 485-6850 20 Hambone Holle Drive, Eatonton

GREENE COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB

LITTLE FISHING CREEK

This course operated for four decades after its opening in 1967 with 9 holes, but recently expanded to 18, measuring 6,357 yards from the longest of three sets of tees. The par-72 course, built on rolling hills, is open to the public, with fees ranging from $16 for 9 holes to $28 for 18.

This 18-hole course was designed by renowned South African professional Gary Player and opened in 1981. The par-72 course, which is wide open with gently rolling hills, measures 6,718 yards from the longest of three sets of tees. It is open to the public, with fees ranging from $19.50 to $24.50.

(706) 486-4513 5273 Union Point Highway, Union Point

(478) 445-0796 65 Highway 22 West, Milledgeville

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DININGENTERTAINMENT Lake Oconee’s BEST places to

CELEBRATE

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SORROWS

Tired of asking for directions?

Each advertisement has a personalized QR Code, that when scanned, will enter the address into your smartphone or tablet’s navigation application.

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TOURNAMENTINFO

2014 Sang-Moon Bae (Korea)(15) Thomas Bjorn (Denmark)(17) # Jonas Blixt (Sweden)(14,15,17) Keegan Bradley (4,16,17) Angel Cabrera (Argentina)(1,11) # Roberto Castro (16) K. J. Choi (Korea)(5) Stewart Cink (3) Tim Clark (S. Africa)(11) Darren Clarke (N. Ireland)(3) Fred Couples (1) Ben Crenshaw (1) Jason Day (Australia)(11,12,15,16,17) # Brendon de Jonge (Zimbabwe)(16) # Graham DeLaet (Canada)(16,17) Luke Donald (England)(16,17) Jamie Donaldson (Wales) (17) # Victor Dubuisson (France) (17)

Adam Scott, 2013 Masters Champion Photo courtesy of shutterstock.com

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Jason Dufner (4,12,16,17) Ken Duke (15) Ernie Els (S. Africa)(3,12,17) # Harris English (15) # Derek Ernst (15) # Matt Every (15) Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano (Spain)(17) #* Matthew Fitzpatrick (England)(6-A) Rickie Fowler (17) Jim Furyk (14,16,17) Sergio Garcia (Spain)(11,16,17) Lucas Glover (2) #* Oliver Goss (Australia)(6-B) Branden Grace (S. Africa)(17) Bill Haas (15,16,17) Peter Hanson (Sweden)(17) Russell Henley (15) # Billy Horschel (12,15,16,17) John Huh (11) Trevor Immelman (S. Africa)(1) Thongchai Jaidee (Thailand)(17) Miguel Angel Jimenez (Spain)(17) Dustin Johnson (15,16,17) Zach Johnson (1,15,16,17) Martin Kaymer (Germany)(4,17) # Chris Kirk (15) Matt Kuchar (5,11,15,16,17) Bernhard Langer (Germany)(1) #* Chang-woo Lee (Korea)(8) Marc Leishman (Australia)(11) # Joost Luiten (Netherlands)(17) Sandy Lyle (Scotland)(1) David Lynn (England)(17) Hunter Mahan (12,16,17) Matteo Manassero (Italy)(17) Hideki Matsuyama (Japan)(17) #* Michael McCoy (10) Graeme McDowell (N. Ireland) (2,15,17)

Rory McIlroy (N. Ireland)(2,4,17) Phil Mickelson (1,3,12,16,17) Larry Mize (1) Francesco Molinari (Italy)(17) Ryan Moore (15,17) #* Jordan Niebrugge (9) Jose Maria Olazabal (Spain)(1) Thorbjorn Olesen (Denmark)(11) Mark O’Meara (1) Louis Oosthuizen (S. Africa)(3,17) D. A. Points (16) #* Garrick Porteous (England)(7) Ian Poulter (England)(13,17) # Patrick Reed (15) Justin Rose (England)(2,16,17) Charl Schwartzel (S. Africa)(1,16,17) Adam Scott (Australia)(1,13,15,16,17) John Senden (Australia)(15) Webb Simpson (2,15,16,17) Vijay Singh (Fiji)(1) Brandt Snedeker (11,15,16,17) # Jordan Spieth (15,16,17) Craig Stadler (1) # Kevin Stadler (15) Scott Stallings (15) Henrik Stenson (Sweden)(13,14,15,16,17) Kevin Streelman (16,17) Steve Stricker (16,17) # Jimmy Walker (15,17) Nick Watney (16,17) Bubba Watson (1,15,17) Tom Watson (1) Boo Weekley (15,16) Mike Weir (Canada)(1) Lee Westwood (England)(11,13,17) Gary Woodland (16) Tiger Woods (1,5,11,15,16,17) Ian Woosnam (Wales)(1) Y. E. Yang (Korea)(4)

# Denotes first Masters * Denotes Amateur ^ The Masters Committee, at its discretion, also invites international players not otherwise qualified. Number after each name indicates the basis of qualification.

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DININGSHOPPING GUIDE EAT Amici Italian Cafe 1100 Parkside Main 706.999.1770 Da Corrado Ristorante 1061 Village Park Drive, Suite 706.453.1110 El Agave Mexican Restaurant 960 Greensboro Road 706.484.2024 El Chaparro Tex-Mex Cantina 1000 Parkside Main, Suite 300 706.454.1400 Filet Steak & Seafood 1000 Parkside Main, Suite 101 706.453.2980 Gaby’s by the Lake The Ritz-Carlton Lodge One Lake Oconee Trail 706-467-7191 Georgia’s Bistro The Ritz-Carlton Lodge One Lake Oconee Trail 706-467-7135 Luigi’s 6161 Lake Oconee Parkway 706.454.1555 Mellow Mushroom 105 Harmony Crossing 706.484.2074 Silver Moon 1077 Greensboro Road 706.485.5698 Sweet Kneads 103 Clack Circle, Suite 1000 706.484.1588 The China Garden 6181 Lake Oconee Parkway 706.453.0012 The Landing at Reynolds Plantation 1101 Landing Drive (706) 467-1561

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Bone Island Grill 920 Greensboro Road 706-991-1999 Golf House Grill Cuscowilla 706-485-0050 Georgia Butts Hwy 44 706-474-0946 That Pizza Place 1133 Lake Oconee Parkway 706-485-5822 Waffle House 1003 Greensboro Road 706-485-3657 Waterside Restaurant Cuscowilla 706-484-2044 Oconee Dawg House 1101 Parkside Main 706-999-0080 Bulldog Supper Club 1017 Park Place Blvd.

706-453-4333 Harbor Club Clubhouse Restaurant 1111 Polo Circle 706-453-7111 Huddle House 639 Lake Oconee Pkwy 706-453-9833 Linger Longer Steak House Reynolds Plantation 706-467-0600 Mosaic 1010 Market Street 706-999-9730 Oconee Sweet Sensations 1100 Parkside Main Ste. 102 706-453-1007 Plantation Grille at Reynolds Plantation 706-467-3151

The Lobby Lounge The Ritz-Carlton Lodge 706-467-7135

Spillin the Beans 646 Old Phoenix Rd (706) 991-9850

Cashmere 107 Harmony Crossing #5 706-816-7987

El Sitio Mexican Grill 706-485-6105 106 Harmony Crossing, Ste 5

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SHOP Camille & Company 109 Harmony Crossing 706.485.8777 Christine’s Jewelers & Accessories 105 Harmony Crossing 706.485.0551 Madeleine Page Classy Footwear & Accessories 1118 Market Street 706.454.2200 The Golf Locker 1102 Market Street 706.454.2036 Art of Oconee 106 Scott Oak Drive, Suite A 706.453.2046 Aurum Art and Jewelry 1020 Founders Row, Suite 106 706.454.0444 Kusillo Gallery 1210 Commerce Drive 706.999.1714 Magnolia Art Gallery 1020 Parkside Commons, Suite 102 706.454.5050 Mande Villa 1020 Founders Row 706.453.0706 Paper Soiree 1020 Parkside Commons, Suite 104 706.454.1998 Belladonna Salon 706) 485-6485 107 Harmony Crossing Connie Young Massage Therapist 770-265-8322 Deer Run Farm & Deer Run Farm Christmas Store (706) 485-0090 113 Harmony Crossing Eyewear Gallery (706) 484-2121 109 Harmony Crossing Ste 3 Kitchen Store & More (706) 484-0303 109 Harmony Crossing

Lights of Oconee (706) 923-5483 113 Harmony Crossing, Suite 1 Oconee Interiors 706) 484-0303 109 Harmony Crossing Salon Essentials (706) 338-1596 109 Harmony Crossing Spa and Patio Center (706) 485-5777 107 Harmony Crossing Tan and Nail Spa (706) 485-9188 105 Harmony Crossing Twice Envy’d (706) 581-7132 114 Harmony Crossing Suite 2 Southern Laser Salon & Spa Healing Arts Center 921 Harmony Road Suite 2 (706) 485-7200 All About Hair 1116 Lake Oconee Parkway 706-923-5354 Plantation Olive Oil Company 1010 Parkside Commons, Ste. 103 706-991-1890 Lake Country Pharmacy & Compounding Center 1110 Commerce Drive, Ste. 110 706-923-2933 Weinberger’s Furniture and Mattress Showcase 1010 Commerce Drive 706-9991450 Willow Oak Couture 103 Clack Circle, Suite 600 770-401-5719 Zapien’s Salon 1051 Village Park Drive 706-453-4213

If we left you off this list, we can assure you that it was not intentional. We apologize in advance for this mistake.

If you would like to be added to this list, please email your business name, address and phone number. If you would like more exposure, contact us at 706.485.7813 about advertising opportunities.

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