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Go Golf Kaua‘i Courses And Kaua‘i Community Featured On “Journey’s With Matt Ginella”

KAUA‘I, HAWAI‘I – The Go Golf Kaua‘i golf courses and the Kaua‘i community are featured in a new episode of “Journey’s With Matt Ginella” – a 36-minute webisode currently available on www. FirePitCollective.com and www.GoGolfKauai.com/Journey. On Ginella’s recent journey to the “Garden Island,” he and the Fire Pit Collective team immersed themselves in the culture and community of the oldest and northernmost island. He played the five Go Golf Kaua‘i golf courses, sampled generational recipes, paddled a canoe, farmed his own food and encountered multiple Hall of Famers.

While centered around golf and the breathtaking Go Golf Kaua‘i golf courses, the show delves deeper into why sustainability matters and why a hyper-focus on the preservation of natural resources is critical to Kaua‘i’s future. Ginella discovers “malama ‘aina,” which means: take care of the land, and it takes care of you; and that on Kaua‘i, it doesn’t stop with the land; the people also take care of one another. A concept Hawaiians refer to as “Malama Kaua‘i.”

Ginella began his Kaua‘i journey at the Ocean Course at Hokuala, playing with the property’s Golf Sales Manager Hualani Duncan and Director of Community Relations Kellie Hines Akana. It is there Duncan offers him sage advice, “Come as a guest and you’ll be hosted as an ‘ohana,” which is to say, family. Ginella then meets Hokuala’s own Farmer Samuel Selindh and learns about organic farming.

From Hokuala, Ginella travelled to Wailua Golf Course, Kaua‘i’s municipal course, where he met and played with Hawai‘i Golf Hall of Fame member Art Fujita, and Kaua‘i resident Winston Ogata. He then sat down with Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami and learned of the importance of keeping golf on Kaua‘i affordable for residents and visitors alike.

On Kaua‘i’s North Shore, Ginella teed it up with Keli’i Alapa’i at Princeville Makai Golf Club. Alapa’i is with the Hui Makaainana o Makana, a community organization dedicated to perpetuating and teaching the skills of their ancestors (kupuna) through the interpretation, restoration, care and protection of the natural and cultural resources that are located within Kaua‘i’s Haena State Park.

Continuing to the south side of Kaua‘i, Ginella was paired with Zeke Alamida on a “mandatory golf Friday” at Po‘ipu Bay Golf Course, former home of the PGA’s Grand Slam of Golf from 1994-2006. Alamida, who grew up on O‘ahu, talks to Ginella about the differences in Kaua‘i compared to the other Hawaiian Islands. “Kaua‘i is the country road,” proclaimed Alamida while describing the island’s laidback lifestyle.

At Puakea, the final golf course on Ginella’s five-course journey, he met up with Mary Bea Porter-King, a former LPGA professional and Hawai‘i Golf Hall of Famer for helping to found the Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association. Joined by junior golfers Kanoa and Caleb, the two reflected on Porter-King’s pro career, while discussing junior golf on Kaua‘i and the golf opportunities available to kids.

Ginella has been covering golf for 25 years – first at Sports Illustrated, then Golf Digest and Golf World magazines and most recently for Golf Channel, where he appeared as the Travel Insider for “Morning Drive” and wrote for Golf Advisor.com. He is the founder of The Fire Pit Collective, a modern media company composed of authentic and diverse perspectives focused on informing, inspiring and entertaining their readers, followers, and listeners.

For more information on Kaua‘i golf, visit www.gogolfKauai.com. For more information on the island of Kaua‘i visit www.goHawaii.com/kauai.

The Ocean Course at Hōokuala – The Ocean Course at Hokuala is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course that boasts the longest stretch of oceanfront holes in all of Hawai‘i. The picture-perfect course winds its way through papaya and guava groves to dramatic seaside cliffs. A 2016 renovation added sparkling white sand to all the bunkers, framing holes to be even more spectacular than before.

Po‘ip Bay Golf Course – Po‘ipu Bay Golf Course was designed by renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr and is set between lush mountains and rugged ocean bluffs. The course incorporates more than 30 acres of colorfully landscaped tropical plants and flowers, making it one of Hawai‘i’s most beautiful courses.

Princeville Makai Golf Club – Princeville Makai Golf Club opened in 1971 as the first solo effort of Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The course was completely renovated in 2009, introducing spectacular new Seashore Paspalum turf grass on all fairways and greens. Princeville Makai features surreal vistas of Mt. Makana (aka Bali Hai) and Hanalei Bay, including the signature par-3, 7th hole that offers a 213-yard shot over scenic cliffs.

Puakea Golf Course – Designed by architect Robin Nelson, Puakea is a spectacular layout built along massive ravines and lush tropical undulating terrain, with the backdrop being used for the Jurassic Park series. Named one of the top courses in Hawai‘i by Sports Illustrated, Golf Advisor and Golfweek, the dramatic 18-hole golf course is also known for its high-quality, “Kaua‘i-style” customer service.

Wailua Golf Course – Wailua Golf Course offers classic, golden-era seaside golf holes just a few steps from the Pacific Ocean. First built as a 9-hole course in the 1930’s, and expanded to 18 holes in 1961, Wailua has hosted three USGA Amateur and three US Public Links Championships. This wonderful municipal layout was designed by Toyo Shirai and features stunning mountain views along the Royal Coconut Coast.

Hilton Head Golf Island Announces Fall 2022 Golf Packages

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Due to increased demand for advanced reservations, Hilton Head Golf Island’s premier resort partners – The Sea Pines Resort, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and The Heritage Golf Collection – are making their fall golf packages available for booking this spring at www.hiltonheadgolfisland.com.

Comprising 26 courses across the scenic South Carolina Lowcountry counties of Beaufort, Bluffton and Jasper, “Golf Island” has long been one of the nation’s most sought-after golf destinations. The region’s stunning setting – marked by barrier islands, coastal marshes, and Spanish moss-draped live oaks – has inspired timeless designs from Pete Dye, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Rees Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Arthur Hills, Bob Cupp, Willard Byrd, George Cobb, Clyde Johnston, Davis Love III and other noted architects.

Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes and Heritage Golf are collectively home to 189 golf holes spread among tournament-tested layouts such as famed Harbour Town Golf Links (home of the PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage), The Robert Trent Jones Course and Oyster Reef. All three are located within a short drive, setting up perfectly for golf buddy trips consisting of a steady diet of golf, great food and good times.

Highlighted fall golf packages available for booking:

The Sea Pines Resort’s most popular stay-and-play for small groups, the Villa Golf Package starts at $335 per person per night. It includes three total rounds on Harbour Town, Heron Point by Pete Dye, and Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III and three nights’ deluxe villa accommodations. Afternoon replays are available for $75 on Heron Point and Atlantic Dunes. The resort’s private villas are the perfect lodging option for golfers to relax after a long, rewarding day under the Lowcountry sun. They offer fully-equipped kitchens, dining rooms and living rooms, and all the comforts of home.

Designed for leisure golf groups of 12 or more, the Golf Group Package (also $335 per person, per night) features three total rounds on Harbour Town, Heron Point by Pete Dye and Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III, three nights’ deluxe villa accommodations, gratis resort gift, a personal on-site coordinator, and complimentary afternoon replays on Heron Point. And out of appreciation for all the hard work and planning that goes into organizing and executing a golf buddy trip for the ages, the group leader’s golf is covered by the resort.

Back by popular demand, Palmetto Dunes Birdies and Beer

Golf Getaway is fully customizable by group size and preferences. The package features three nights’ accommodations in a twobedroom villa, two or three total rounds on the Robert Trent Jones, George Fazio or Arthur Hills courses, a one-hour Toptracer Range experience and complimentary range balls. Additionally, golfers enjoy exclusive discounts on pro shop merchandise, dining at Big Jim’s, The Dunes House and Alexander’s Restaurant, preferred rates on bike, kayak and canoe rentals at Hilton Head Outfitters inside the resort, and two hours of tennis and pickleball court time per day based on availability. And of course, breakfast and beer are included.

All partner packages are subject to availability, rate changes and blackout dates. Golfers can visit the Hilton Head Golf Island website for more details.

The Heritage Golf Collection offers 81 holes spread among three distinct properties: Port Royal Golf and Racquet Club (36 holes), Shipyard Golf Club (27 holes),) and Oyster Reef (18 holes). The Fall “Fore” 2022 Golf Package lets golfers secure their autumn golf getaway for just $150 down per person. Package pricing starts at $200 per night, per person, based on quad occupancy and includes four nights’ accommodations, taxes, and resort fees. Golfers also enjoy unlimited golf on all Heritage Golf courses, including cart fees and range balls, and a $100 gift card per person to be used for merchandise, food and beverage.

Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) on the island’s north end offers non-stop and one-stop service from multiple hub cities and connections via American Airlines, Delta and United. American offers daily non-stop flights from Charlotte and seasonal service from Dallas / Ft. Worth, Philadelphia and Washington National (DCA). Delta has daily flights to Atlanta and United provides daily non-stop service to Newark (EWR) and Washington Dulles (IAD). Golfers can also utilize Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), with direct flights from numerous East Coast, Midwest and Texas airports on several major and discount airlines. For golfers who prefer to hit the open road, major metro areas in the Carolinas, Georgia and north Florida are under a half-day’s drive, while several Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern cities are seven to nine hours away.

Hilton Head Golf Island is a marketing collective of 26 member courses across Beaufort, Bluffton and Jasper counties in South Carolina’s stunning Lowcountry region. Golf enthusiasts relish the region’s Southern hospitality and world-class golf venues sculpted by vaunted architects Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, George Fazio, Arthur Hills, Rees Jones, Robert Trent Jones, Willard Byrd, Davis Love III and Clyde Johnston. Home to the world-renowned Sea Pines Resort, the PGA TOUR makes its only South Carolina stop each April at Harbour Town Golf Links for the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. The Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association, in conjunction with the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Visitor and Conventions Bureau and Chamber of Commerce, launched Hilton Head Golf Island to support the island’s thriving golf market through the promotion of golf rounds and packages.

The Fox Club Florida Acquired By The Cape Club

PALM CITY, FL – The Fox Club Florida, an 18-hole semi-private club in Palm City, Fla., has been acquired by The Cape Club, a collection of world-class golf facilities that includes Cape Club of Sharon and Cape Club of Falmouth, both must-play facilities in the Boston/Cape Cod, Massachusetts area.

The Cape Club plans to invest significant capital into The Fox Club’s golf course and clubhouse, ushering in a new era for the golf facility – an era that creates a premier private club experience that will be the crown jewel of the Palm City and Treasure Coast region.

“This is so very exciting for the club, the community and the region,” said longtime associate of the Fox Club, now General Manager Kristi Tower. “The Cape Club organization as a whole operates at an extremely high level, investing back into their courses to create amazing golf, social and culinary experiences. Being a part of the Cape Club family will usher in a new era for the club and will elevate the experience for members and guests.”

• Renovation of all bunkers on the course to include re-shaping, new liners, drains and the addition of brilliant “Augusta-white” bunker sand in all bunkers – a Cape Club Collection signature feature • New landscaping around the parking lot and clubhouse • Investment in a new pump station to provide enhanced turf health • Revitalization of golf cart paths to include a refresh of current paths and new white coquina for natural paths ª Clean up of landscaping in both in-play and out-of-play areas on every golf hole. This will include trimming of all brush and trees, laying down pine straw, mulch and flowers in strategic locations. • The entire golf course will receive top dressing to enhance turf health and will undergo other agronomic practices throughout the summer to ensure first-class conditions for the future • Player-friendly redesign/enhancements to holes 10 and 18 • Refreshed (and fully accessorized) golf carts featuring stateof-the-art GPS, Bluetooth-enabled upgraded speakers, coolers and in-cart ball/club washers

• Renovation of the driving range/practice area to include enhanced landing area, new targets (with white sand bunkers), a new retaining wall, alternative artificial hitting matts, new practice golf balls along with furniture and practice accessories • Creation of a new back patio on the clubhouse • Clubhouse interior improvements to enhance social opportunities and event venues

Capital improvements to be made by the Cape Club represent a multi seven-figure investment in the golf course and clubhouse. In an effort to complete all improvements in a timely manner, The Fox Club will close temporarily from July 1 through mid-November 2022, at which time the club will be relaunched as the new Cape Club of Palm City.

Members of the new/relaunched private club will have access to both sister clubs – Cape Club of Sharon and Cape Club of Falmouth. Additionally, members of Cape Club of Sharon and Cape Club of Falmouth will have access to the new Fox Club upon reopening.

“Our members will be able to play and discover the world-class Cape Club courses in Massachusetts and vice versa. We look forward to being a winter retreat for Cape Club members from Sharon and Falmouth, and being their go to Florida destination,” added Tower.

Located thirty minutes from West Palm Beach Airport in Palm City, Florida, on the Treasure Coast, The Fox Club offers quintessential Florida golf with a meandering layout highlighted by creative mounding, strategically located water features, tour-quality putting green surfaces. Originally designed by Roy Case in 1989, The Fox Club was redesigned in 2017 by the championship-winning duo of Darren Clarke and Eoghan O’Connell and features a fun, yet challenging par 72 layout with flexible tee options that can offer a yardage from 5,090 yards from the front tees to 7,070 yards from the tips. Just a short ride from Atlantic Ocean beaches, just east of I-95 in Palm City, The Fox Club is a popular locale for weddings, special events and golf outings/events. For more information on The Fox Club Florida visit www.thefoxclubflorida.com or (772) 597-4222.

Located in Falmouth Massachusetts, at the gateway of the Cape and Martha’s Vineyard, The Cape Club of Falmouth features a recently renovated golf course with jaw-dropping elevation changes, signature Cape Club white sand bunkers and a recently renovated clubhouse that is the perfect venue for a culinary journey or a wedding and special family occasion. The golf experience at The Cape Club is one of the best in the region that brings together fun, family and friends. For more information on Cape Club of Falmouth visit www.CapeClubResort.com.

Located in Sharon, Massachusetts, the Cape Club of Sharon joined The Cape Club Family in 2017 and has also undergone significant renovations and enhancements. Golf course refinements included the addition of new Cape Club signature white sand bunkers, while clubhouse enhancements have included renovations to the Grand Ballroom and Grille Room, and the creation of an expansive Grand Patio featuring fire pits, big screen televisions, frequent live music events and expansive views of the golf course. The Cape Club of Sharon is one of the best dining/social experiences in the region. For more information on the Cape Club of Sharon, visit www. thecapeclubofsharon.com

Circling Raven Garners No. 1 Public Course Distinction in Idaho

WORLEY, ID – Best-in-kind course raters have ranked Circling Raven as Idaho’s No. 1 public course in the just-published Golfweek’s Best 2022 – a compendium of best-of lists that the national media outlet generates annually.

Designed by Gene Bates, this marks the 11th time that Circling Raven has been voted the state’s best public golf course by Golfweek raters. To derive “Golfweek’s Best,” hundreds of Golfweek course raters evaluate courses nationwide annually and score them based on 10 criteria.

Owned by the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and an amenity of its awardwinning casino resort in the scenic Idaho panhandle, Circling Raven’s 18 holes are astoundingly routed across 620 stunning acres of Palouse Region terrain. The course unfurls amid woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife, including eagles and moose.

“Circling Raven is named for one of our tribe’s most important chiefs who guided us through our most difficult times,” said Laura Penney, CEO, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. “Our homelands mean everything to the tribe, so Circling Raven’s award is testament that we’re nurturing it respectfully and our honoring our ancestors as well.”

In addition to being rated No. 1 in Idaho, the course is ranked among the country’s best in the Resort Course, Casino Course and Pro Shop categories, twice being named Merchandiser of the Year in the Resort Category by the PGA of America.

Further, the course is home to the Circling Raven Championship presented by KXLY News 4 Now, an Epson “#Road2LPGA” Tour event. This summer more than 100 top women professionals will vie for their share of the $200,000 prize purse, August 22-28.

Located approximately 50 minutes from Spokane International Airport (GEG), Circling Raven measures 7,189 yards from the rear tees. The golf club is one of several amenities that make the casino resort one of the most popular in the Western U.S. It boasts a full-service spa, recently renovated gaming floor, two hotel wings, multiple restaurants, and live entertainment shows and events.

For more information about Circling Raven and Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, including stay-and-play packages, frequent player Advantage Cards, and instructional programs, visit www. cdacasino.com or 800-523-2464.

Troon Events To Host 2023 Cobra Puma Pro AM At Pebble Beach

Pebble Beach, CA – Troon Events, a luxury travel experiences and tournaments division of Troon, is pleased to announce the acquisition and hosting of the 2023 Cobra Puma Pro Am at Pebble Beach Resorts. The five-day, 72-team tournament features competition across three award-winning golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and The Links at Spanish Bay. The 2023 event is set for February 14-19, 2023.

The Cobra Puma Pro Am has a 30-plus year history at Pebble Beach Resorts and was previously managed by Creative Events Inc. Four-person teams, consisting of three amateurs and one golf professional, compete in both team and individual competitions across four rounds. Amateur competition features gross and net scoring, with top teams earning prizes from Cobra Puma Golf. Top professional golfers will compete for a share of the $10,000 purse. Teams play one round each at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay before the field is cut. Top performing teams return to Pebble Beach for the final round, while the other remaining teams compete in consolation tournaments at Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay.

“We are thrilled to continue the rich tradition of the Cobra Puma Pro Am at Pebble Beach Resorts, an event that will serve as a cornerstone tournament in the Troon Events tournament series that is under development.” said Troon President and CEO Tim Schantz.

Pebble Beach Golf Links is the No. 1 ranked public golf course in America, and annually hosts PGA TOUR and PGA Champions Tour events. Seven men’s major championships have been played at Pebble Beach, and the first women’s major championship in the course’s illustrious history will take place in 2023 with the U.S. Women’s Open.

Cobra Puma Golf returns as the title sponsor for the fourth consecutive year, outfitting competitors with their signature apparel, state-of-the art-equipment and weeklong custom fitting experience.

Cobra Puma Pro Am entrants receive five nights accommodations at The Inn at Spanish Bay, four rounds of golf, daily breakfast, a welcome reception, daily hospitality events, an awards banquet, VIP gifts from Cobra Puma, and much more.

Registration for the 2023 Cobra Puma Pro Am is now open and the field is expected to fill quickly. For more information, visit: www. troon.com/cobrapumaproam

Giants Ridge Kicks Off Eventful 2022 Golf Season

BIWABIK, MN – Giants Ridge – Minnesota’s leading golf resort set in the rugged beauty of the Mesabi Iron Range – commenced its 2022 golf season on May 13 with multiple specials ideal for those looking to escape up north this summer and a special silver anniversary for its Legend course.

A convenient three-hour drive from the Minneapolis – St. Paul metro area, Giants Ridge boasts two of the highest ranked layouts in state, The Quarry and The Legend. Although both tracts were designed by renowned course architect Jeffrey Brauer, each course features its own unique layout and character.

The highlight of the 2022 golf season is the 25th anniversary of the Legend Course. Established in 1997, The Legend is credited with creating the golf scene in the Iron Range of Minnesota and spearheading that region into becoming a world-renowned golf destination. Carved out of the Superior National Forest, the playerfriendly resort course plays through towering pines and alongside glittering Sabin Lake.

The appropriately named Quarry is built on the site of a former sand quarry and iron ore mine and often considered the best public golf course in Minnesota. Dramatically raised tees and hazards

forged from reclaimed and repurposed mine land set The Quarry apart from other courses and provide dramatic Iron Range vistas.

Beginning June 3, The 37-Hole Golf Special package includes golf with cart on both of Giants Ridge’s award-winning courses along with range balls and yardage book. Labeled “Minnesota’s Greatest Value in Golf,” this offer also features lunch between rounds for a price of just $175 on weekdays and $190 on weekends.

For guests interested in a slightly slower-paced resort experience, the Nine and Dine Special includes nine holes of golf for two on either championship layout after 2 p.m. and dinner for two at the Wacootah Grille or The Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews, two unique and delicious dining establishments. Price does not include tax, and dinners include select menu items.

Giants Ridge continues to shine as one of Minnesota’s best golf destinations. In addition to Golf Digest’s Best Golf Resorts in the Midwest honor for the fourth year running, Giants Ridge achieved lofty status in Golfweek’s latest public course rankings. The Quarry maintained its top-35 ranking from the year prior. The splendid resort and its courses have also received accolades from GOLF Magazine, MyGolfSpy and GolfPass.

Golf groups can savor early season prices as low as $82 to play one of the Brauer’s highly touted championship designs.

For more information: www.giantsridge.com, 1.800.688.7669

Papago Golf Club Set To Begin Renovation And Enhancement Project

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Papago Golf Club in Phoenix, Ariz. will soon undergo a four-month golf course renovation and enhancement project. The project is set to begin in June and is expected to be completed by October 2022. The golf course will remain open for play while renovation work takes place. Owned by the City of Phoenix and managed by Troon, Papago Golf Club’s $4 million renovation is being funded by the Arizona Community Golf Foundation (ACGF) and a private donor. ACGF President Gregg Tryhus is overseeing the project and Troon’s Senior Vice President of Golf Course Development Ron Despain is overseeing project management and design enhancements. Heritage Links and Casa Verde Golf will be executing the construction work.

With construction of the new Arizona Golf House scheduled to begin in 2023 adjacent to 9th green, 18th green and Evie’s Pavilion, renovations will include moving the 9th and 18th green complexes as well as the 1st and 10th tees. The 9th green will be relocated to the edge of the existing pond, creating a risk/reward par 5, while the 18th green will be repositioned creating a new angle for golfers’ approach shots. The current 442-yard, par-4 6th hole will be lengthened as the green complex will be relocated and moved back 20 yards. In addition, all golf course bunkers will be rebuilt and renovated, many tee complexes will be leveled, and new cart paths will be added around tees and greens. More than 10 acres of turf will be removed throughout the course, further reducing water usage.

An Open House is planned for Thursday, May 26th at Papago Golf Club to show hole renderings and describe the enhancements in greater detail. As noted, the golf course will remain open for play during construction with temporary greens set on the 6th, 9th and 18th holes, and temporary tees on holes 1 and 10. Papago Golf Club will close for overseeding on October 3rd and reopen, with renovations complete, on October 24th.

Named one of the “30 Best Municipal Golf Courses in America” by GOLF Magazine in 2021, Papago Golf Club is located in the heart of Papago Park, surrounded by native desert landscape, the picturesque Papago Buttes and conveniently located less than two miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Originally designed by William Francis (Billy) Bell in 1963, the challenging golf course has hosted numerous events including the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship, Phoenix Open qualifying and an LPGA tournament. Papago is now home to Arizona State University’s men’s and women’s golf teams, and the teams’ state-of-the-art, indoor/outdoor practice facility, the Thunderbirds Golf Complex. The 2018 additions of the mid-century modern inspired Lou Grubb Clubhouse (including neighborhood hot spot, Lou’s Bar & Grill) and Evie’s Pavilion for group events have further accentuated Papago’s revitalization.

For more information on Papago Golf Club, visit www. papagogolfclub.com or call 602-275-8428.

Dundonald Links, Scotland Ascend on World Stage with Luxury Amenities, Major Tournaments

AYRSHIRE, SCOTLAND – As if hosting the 150th Open Championship this summer isn’t enough – including an early commitment to play by Tiger Woods – Scotland and Dundonald Links offer an array of complementary offerings that make the Home of Golf a must-visit destination.

Home to the world-class, Kyle Phillips designed golf course and burgeoning resort in Western Scotland, Dundonald Links recently unveiled 18 luxury lodges, 22 hotel rooms, a new clubhouse with Michelin-caliber restaurant, whisky tasting room, and more – the latest phase of a £25m investment transforming the esteemed Scottish venue into one of the UK’s most modern new golf resorts.

While the global spotlight this summer will inevitably fall on the east coast for the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews, golfers will certainly want to sample some of Ayrshire’s finest links starting with Dundonald Links and including Western Gailes, Prestwick, Barassie and Irvine – to combine with a luxury stay at Dundonald Links’ new hotel and lodges.

With a record-breaking 290,000 spectators set to attend at the world-renowned Old Course, tee times and accommodation in Scotland are proving hard to come by. Dundonald Links can enhance the golfing experience and play host at the resort which is fast becoming one of the most sought-after locations in Scotland.

The Dundonald Links Experience is available from £295pp and features two rounds at Dundonald Links, two nights with twin occupancy in a luxury hotel or lodge room, and breakfast and dinner at the ‘Canny Crow’ restaurant that is located upstairs in the venue’s impressive clubhouse.

The Ayrshire Links Experience is based on a two-night stay at Dundonald with three rounds across the host venue, and the links at Barrasie and Irvine Golf Club. It also includes breakfast and a ‘Canny Crow’ dinner and starts from £380pp.

The third ‘Love Links’ offering comes in the shape of the two-night Ultimate Links Experience package with golf at Dundonald Links and the prestige links of Western Gailes and Prestwick Golf Club. Breakfast and one dinner are also included, and packages start from £470.

Dundonald Links’ collection of brand-new 2-, 4- and 6-bedroom lodges were custom-designed with golfers in mind, with bag storage and drying areas, en-suite bathrooms, large living spaces, and fully equipped kitchen and dining facilities. Each of the lodge clusters surround a private practice putting green. The brand-new hotel rooms are situated beside the clubhouse for ease of access to the restaurant and club facilities.

Resort owner Darwin Escapes also invested £1m in upgrading the 18-hole championship course, including the addition of a new halfway house.

“The world is watching Scotland this summer and avid fans and players are planning trips here to be part of the historic season and professional golf tournaments,” said Ian Ferguson, Dundonald Links Club Manager. “We are ideally positioned to host guests, allow them to enjoy our luxury amenities and world-class golf course, plus attend what promise to be unforgettable competitions.”

As well as the 2023 Open Final Qualifying, Dundonald Links is also hosting other major golf events this year including the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open, July 28-31.

For more details and to book a stay at Dundonald Links, please visit dundonaldlinks.com.

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas Announces Exceptional Summer Golf Packages

LA ROMANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Casa de Campo Resort & Villas – home to the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences, including its iconic “World Top 100” Teeth of the Dog – announces an array of exceptional summer stay-and-play packages ideal for family and golf buddy getaways.

The “Unlimited Golf with All-Inclusive” package starts at $1,259 (per room, per night). Resort guests can tee it up to their heart’s content on two renowned Pete Dye-designed gems: Dye Fore (27 holes) and The Links (18). Play on the legendary Teeth of the Dog has a preferred rate of $199 per round (plus taxes). All golf rounds are based on availability and include play on arrival and departure days.

The offer also includes deluxe accommodations in the resort’s recently renovated guest rooms, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, use of a four-passenger golf cart to internal travel throughout the 7,000-acre gated property, unlimited horseback riding, use of the property’s tennis courts, one round at the 245-acre Shooting Club, non-motorized water sports, family program activities and use of the resort’s fitness center.

Casa de Campo is additionally offering its “Unlimited Golf in Villa” stay-and-play offer starting from $550 (per villa, per night). This allows groups and families the opportunity to enjoy a “world of their own” in a three- to five-bedroom luxury villa with one daily round of golf (per person) on Dye Fore and The Links. Breakfast for the group is prepared right in the villa each morning along with daily housekeeping and dedicated concierge services.

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Casa de Campo is also offering the “family-friendly” opportunity for two kids or young adults (ages 17 and younger) to play golf for free when accompanied on the same rounds with their parents during resort visits. Please note, Teeth of the Dog will be closed for its annual summer maintenance from June 20 – July 31.

“We offer luxury golf getaways perfect for families, friends and groups looking to enjoy time together while savoring our worldclass amenities,” says Jason Kycek, senior vice-president of sales and marketing. “With our world-class golf courses and host of resort activities, Casa de Campo provides a wonderful opportunity to reset, enjoy time away and simply have fun in paradise.”

Teeth of the Dog has long been a “bucket list” layout for those seeking to play one of the top 50 golf courses in the world. Dye’s design hallmarks are all present: railroad ties, vast waste areas, peninsula greens and tees, hand-sculpted putting surfaces and a unique assortment of pot bunkers. “The Heaven 7” oceanfront holes are astoundingly beautiful, causing Dye to famously quip: “I created 11 holes and God created seven.”

During the COVID pandemic, the five-star resort initiated its “Casa Cares” program touching virtually every area of the property including significant investment in new equipment and employee training. The robust health and safety practices continue to remain a top priority for its guests. A full list of the measures may be found here.

For more information on Casa de Campo Resort & Villas please call 800.877.3643, email golf@ccampo.com.do or visit: www.casadecampo.com.do/.