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Kaua‘i Golf Courses Honored By Golfweek
KAUA‘I, HI – Kaua‘i’s spectacular collection of golf courses were recently honored by Golfweek in the publication’s annual Best Golf Courses rankings of Hawai‘i and the nation’s finest golf properties.
In Golfweek’s 2019 “Best Courses You Can Play, State-by-State” list, Golfweek’s panel of course raters named four Kaua‘i courses among the 15 best courses in Hawai‘i, including Princeville Makai Golf Club at No. 4, Poipu Bay Golf Course at No. 6, The Ocean Course at Hokuala at No. 11, and Wailua Golf Course at No. 14. Kaua‘i (four courses) and Maui (four courses) had the most courses listed of any Hawaiian island.
In Golfweek’s newly published Best 2019: Top 200 Resort Courses in the United States list, Kaua‘i had three courses listed among the top 150, including Princeville Makai Golf Club (Princeville Resort) at No. 54, Poipu Bay Golf Course (Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa) at No. 85, and The Ocean Course at Hokuala (Timbers Resort Kaua‘i) at No. 145.
“With the island’s collection of award-winning golf courses and resorts, Kaua‘i has become a top destination for golfers,” said Sue Kanoho, Executive Director of the Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau. “We are honored and humbled by Golfweek’s recognition of these incredible golf courses.”
All five Go Golf Kaua‘i courses exemplify the stunning views and exceptional golf found on the island. Nicknamed the Garden Isle for its lush tropical foliage, waterfalls and ever-present Pacific Ocean scenery, Kaua‘i is perennially recognized for its beaches, award-winning golf courses, ideal playing weather and stunning natural beauty. The Go Golf Kaua‘i courses include:
Poipu Bay Golf Course – Poipu 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 Hawaii’s most beautiful courses. Poipu Bay hosted the PGA Grand Slam of Golf from 1994 to 2006.
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 Hawaii by Sports Illustrated, Golf Advisor and Golfweek, the dramatic 18hole golf course is also known for its high-quality, “Kauai-style” customer service. Puakea was rated “Best of Kauai” by Garden Island Newspaper from 2013 – 2018.
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 Bali Hai and Hanalei Bay, including the signature par-3, 7th hole that offers a 213-yard shot over scenic cliffs.
The Ocean Course at Hokuala – The Ocean Course at Hokuala is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course that boasts the longest stretch of oceanfront holes in all of Hawaii. 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. Rated Hawaii’s Best Golf Course, 2018 World Golf Awards, golfers can also surf the earth on Hokuala’s Golf Boards during their round.
Wailua Golf Course – Wailua Golf Course offers classic, goldenera 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 Coconut Coast.
For more information on Kaua‘i golf, visit www.gogolfkauai.com.
The Gasparilla Inn & Club Named Florida’s #1 Resort by Travel + Leisure Magazine
BOCA GRANDE, Fla. (July 10, 2019) — The Gasparilla Inn & Club is pleased to announce that it has been ranked the #1 Resort in Florida by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. To celebrate this honor and thank guests, the resort is offering “The Gasparilla Experience Package” that will run October 3-31, 2019.
Whether seeking outdoor fun or a relaxing escape, guests can select one of the following complimentary experiences each day:
• Round of golf on the property’s Pete Dye Championship Golf Course • Guided kayak or paddle board tour around Gasparilla Island • Gasparilla Experience Treatment at The Inn’s Spa • Sunset cruise in the Gulf of Mexico “We at The Gasparilla Inn & Club are incredibly proud to be recognized by Travel + Leisure readers for our first-class service and overall commitment to excellence,” said Jon Reecher, General Manager. “We are so thrilled by this honor, we want to invite new and repeat guests to experience ‘Florida As It Was Meant To Be,’ with a special visit tailored to their definition of the perfect Gasparilla getaway.”
This exclusive offer also includes a golf cart for use during the stay and complimentary breakfast in The Inn’s Dining Room. Rates start at $399 per night based upon double occupancy, with a twonight minimum on weekends. To make a reservation, please call 1 (844) 651-0107.
About The Gasparilla Inn & Club
Entering its 106th season, The Gasparilla Inn & Club has been a premier destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast since 1913. A member of Historic Hotels of America and listed on The National Register of Historic Places, this grand resort offers 142 accommodations in a pristine environment in the heart of Boca Grande, located on Gasparilla Island. Owned by the William Farish family, the resort has played host to many notables throughout its storied history, including Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Thomas Edison, Katharine Hepburn, the George H.W. Bush family, members of the DuPont family, and others.
For more information about The Gasparilla Inn & Club, please visit www.gasparillainn.com or call 800.996.1913.
Sailfish Point Honored in Golfweek’s 2019 ‘Best Residential Courses’
STUART, FL – Sailfish Point – the 532-acre oceanfront luxury community on Hutchinson Island 45 minutes north of Florida’s Palm Beaches – announces its Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is ranked No. 75 in Golfweek’s prestigious “Top 200 Residential Golf Courses” in the U.S.
The coveted ranking places the superlative property’s sole course in elite company alongside some of the most exclusive layouts in the world. The annual list of the 200 U.S. top residential golf courses is determined by Golfweek’s elite team of more than 850 course evaluators. The raters survey over 3,600 layouts annually, grading each nominated course in accordance with Golfweek’s 10 standards for evaluation.
“We’re honored to be included in this esteemed list from Golfweek,” says Victor Tortorici, PGA Director of Golf at Sailfish Point. “Our members and staff take immense pride in quality conditioning as well as the course’s overall playability, so it’s wonderful to have these key factors recognized by premier golf publications like Golfweek.”
Opened in 1981, the course was renovated by Nicklaus Design in 2007. Play is challenging and varied for golfers of all skill levels with numerous holes offering picturesque views along the 7,088 yards of waterfront scenery. The par-4 signature 18th hole has been dubbed “Window on the Sea” for its remarkable ocean view. It’s the ideal end to a thrilling and fun golf experience.
Steps away from the Sailfish Point clubhouse is a short-game practice area where golfers can hone their respective skills before moving on to the driving range or teeing it up on the first hole. Four full-time teaching professionals are on staff, and the fully outfitted pro shop offers a wide selection of golf equipment and gear.
Member amenities additionally include a newly-renovated 60,000-square-foot clubhouse with multiple dining options, fitness center, multiple pools, tennis courts, full-service spa and five miles of pristine beach.
Residents enjoy access to the full-service marina and yacht club, offering 77 wet slips and 45 dry slips while accommodating vessels up to 125 feet. Organized events such as casino nights, wine tastings, themed dinners and golf outings keep homeowners’ social calendars bustling year-round.
Nearby Witham Field Airport, one of the top Fixed-Based Operators in the state, recently opened an official U.S. Customs facility for processing international travelers via water and air, the state’s first intermodal location of its kind.
Located on Hutchinson Island, Sailfish Point enjoys easy access to Stuart, a vibrant seaside town rich with cafes, fine dining, a bustling art scene, upscale boutiques and the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health. For more information, visit www.sailfishpoint.com or 772.225.6200.
Super-Saver Summer Golf Deals Available In Los Cabos
LOS CABOS, Mexico – Golfers headed to Los Cabos this summer can expect well-conditioned courses, plenty of availability, lots of sunshine—and deeply discounted green fees. Summer is family vacation time, but it’s also the season that invites players to take a swing at bargain rates on a bevy of world-class venues.
For example, all three Questro Golf courses in Los Cabos offer significant seasonal discounts through Oct. 31. Last year’s rates were retained for 2019.
Questro Golf’s Club Campestre, located five minutes from downtown San Jose del Cabo and a local favorite, is a Nicklaus Design course chiseled into sloping terrain that offers undulating greens and excellent value. In addition to an 18-hole green fee of $140 and a twilight rate of $100 after 12:30 p.m., Campestre’s “Fore for 4” promo rate for foursomes, priced at $420, is arguably the best bang for the buck in Los Cabos this summer.
At Cabo Real, another Questro Golf facility in the center of the Tourist Corridor, an 18-hole green fee of $180 and a twilight rate of $125 after 12:30 p.m. are available. The club’s Robert Trent Jones IIdesigned course, recently updated, is a challenging, well-balanced layout that climbs from the beachfront into mountain foothills high above the Sea of Cortes. The “Fore for 4” promo rate for foursomes at Cabo Real is $480.
Puerto Los Cabos, situated on the outskirts of San Jose del Cabo, is now a 27-hole complex thanks to the new Jack Nicklaus-designed nine unveiled last year. The new holes are a perfect complement to Jack’s previous nine built in 2008. (The club’s third nine was designed by Greg Norman). The 18-hole summer green fee at Puerto Los Cabos is $210. The twilight rate (after 12:30 p.m.) is $150. The “Fore for 4” promo rate for foursomes is $580. Complimentary food and beverages are served at the club’s on-course palapas.
In addition, Questro Golf’s 2-, 3- and 5-round summer passes, priced at $260, $345 and $525 respectively, permit play on all three courses. Some restrictions apply. https://questrogolf.com/
Palmilla Golf Club, a landmark facility that boasts the first Jack Nicklaus Signature course built in Latin America ( 1992), offers a triple-tiered system of discounted rates for outside play through Oct. 31. Beginning July 16, green fees for an 18-hole round are $145 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.; rate drops to $105 starting at 11:40 a.m. There’s also a special twilight rate of $75 starting at 3:00 p.m. Considered the “Grande Dame” of Los Cabos golf, Palmilla’s Mountain, Arroyo and Ocean nines offer beautiful sea views and a diverse array of challenges. For an ultra-luxe vacation, players can book the Unlimited Golf Offer (unlimited play on all 27 holes) at One&Only Palmilla, a world-class resort on the Sea of Cortes five minutes from the golf course. https://www.palmillagc.com/
At Quivira Golf Club, its epic Jack Nicklaus-designed course marked by huge dunes, sheer cliffs and desert foothills, players can take advantage of summer rates through Sept. 30. Green fees are the same this year as they were in 2018. Voted to Golf Digest’s list of the “World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses,” Quivira is priced at $275 for the mid-morning period from 11 a.m. to 1:24 p.m. The twilight rate, available from 1:36 to 3:00 p.m., is $233. Rates include food and refreshments at the club’s four comfort stations. ‘Stay & Play Packages’ at Pueblo Bonito Resorts’ five properties, including the adults-only, allinclusive Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort located five minutes from the course, are available. https://www.quiviraloscabos.com/golf
Among other amenities, green fees at all Los Cabos facilities include shared golf cart, use of practice facility and bottled water.
Play Maine’s Top Golf Courses and Save with New Golf and Lodging Package
NEWRY, ME – Maine offers some of the most spectacular and scenic golf courses in the Northeast. This summer and fall, Sunday River Resort is offering the Maine Golf Package to play one round at Sunday River Golf Club, plus a round at either the Sugarloaf Golf Club or Belgrade Lakes Golf Club with a night of lodging at Sunday River’s Grand Summit or Jordan Hotels.
Rates start at just $245 per person for two rounds of golf plus a night of lodging with breakfast included. Golfers can select which course
they play first, and select the tee time at each, based on availability.
Sunday River also offers Stay and Play packages for those looking to book an overnight trip and play at the Sunday River Golf Club only. Maine and New Hampshire residents can save on midweek greens fees as well. Granite Staters can play on Tuesdays for $59, and Mainers can play on Wednesdays for the same rate when they show a valid photo ID. For more information, visit SundayRiver.com/golf. About Sunday River Resort: Sunday River Resort is located minutes from picturesque Bethel Village in western Maine’s Mahoosuc Mountains. A true four-season destination, Sunday River offers eight interconnected peaks of world-class skiing and snowboarding, an 18hole golf course at the Sunday River Golf Club, two resort hotels and an inn, and numerous events throughout the year. Sunday River is a member of the Boyne Resorts family of resorts and attractions.
PGA Golf Club Offers Great Golf Summer Staycation Package
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL — PGA Golf Club — the PGA of America’s award-winning 54-hole facility designed by legendary course designers Tom Fazio and Pete Dye — announces its exclusive Great Golf Summer Staycation package for 2019.
The select offer includes two nights’ stay with breakfast for two at the Hilton Garden Inn in sunny Port St. Lucie. In addition, guests can play a round of golf at any of PGA Golf Club’s layouts with varying rates for morning or afternoon reservations.
“Our Summer Staycation package is the perfect golf getaway for couples and pairs,” says Jeremy Wiernasz, PGA Golf Club General Manager and Director of Golf. “Guests are invited to experience a relaxing stay, on-site dining and outstanding golf on one of our award-winning courses.”
Known as the “Ultimate Golf Destination,” PGA Golf Club is home to three highly decorated courses. The Dye Course ranked 22nd in Golfweek’s 2019 “Best: State-by-State Courses You Can Play” rankings, while the Wanamaker Course ranked 24th and the Ryder Course placed 45th.
Spacious guestrooms are available with one king or two queen beds including a microwave, refrigerator, and complimentary highspeed wireless internet. The Hilton Garden Inn is also home to Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening room service.
Situated in the heart of PGA Village adjacent to the PGA Golf Club, the Hilton Garden Inn is just 15 miles from the beautiful beaches of Florida’s Treasure Coast and near the New York Mets’ Spring Training facility.
For more information or to make reservations, call (772) 8284052. Accommodations and golf must be booked through the Hilton Garden Inn to receive the Club’s elite rate.
To learn more about PGA Golf Club, visit PGAVillage.com.