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Rich Smith, PGA, is a retired Section PGA CEO and the current Chairman of Charlotte Harbor National Golf Club. He has the vision to create a world-class golf facility in Sarasota County.
LOCATION very exciting and very big on a global scale that will make golf more fun for everybody.” With over 32 years’ experience in the golf industry, Smith has his sights set rather high, not only in golf, but in entertainment. Cloud Ten! has projects developing in professional basketball, running events and general entertainment. “One step at a time, right now we are 100 percent focused on Charlotte Harbor National Golf Club,” he continued. “All of our other plans have separate project managers, who will drive those other areas of our business under my guidance.” Charlotte Harbor National Golf Club is nestled conveniently halfway between I-75 and U.S. 41 off exit 179 in North Port, Florida. It is positioned to be a leader in excellence in the Charlotte Harbor and gulf islands region of Florida. The club features a championship course designed by 1986 PGA Champion Bob Tway, the Sorenstam Academy and Cahoots Bar and Grill, led by executive chef and director of culinary operations Thomas Thompson, CEC. He is a former show runner at Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort. Improved Charlotte Harbor National Golf Club is one of the state’s most iconic layouts that beginners and experts will enjoy. For more on Charlotte Harbor National Golf Club, please visit www.golfthenational.com
1350 Bobcat Trail North Port, FL 34288 4.3 miles west of I-75, exit 179.
www.GolfTheNational.com STATISTICS
Yardage/Rating/Slope Par-72 Frantz 6806 73.9 130 Gator 6095 70.2 130 Bobcat 5495 67.4 119 M Bobcat 5495 73.2 131L Fox 4806 69.7 118 COURSE FACTS
Will Frantz, PGA PGA Professional Emeritus in Perpetuity Rich Smith, PGA Chairman David Hronek, PGA Director of Golf Ellen Smith, CMAA General Manager Charlotta Sorenstam, LPGA Director of Instruction Jamie Detert, GCSAA Director of Agronomy & Head Superintendent Thomas Thompson, CEC Executive Chef & Director of Culinary Operations
Visit Charlotte Harbor National Golf Club at Bobcat Trail, located just 4.3 miles west of I-75 on Toledo Blade (Exit 179) in North Port. For Tee Times call 941-429-0500. Visit our website: www.GolfTheNational.com to be included in special e-news and rate promotions.