Family Friendly

Scottsdale, Ariz. (July 27, 2011) – Troon,^® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing is pleased to announce enhancements made to the Troon Family Golf program, making the game even more accessible to juniors and their families at participating Troon-managed facilities around the world.
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Keystone Resort: River & Ranch Golf Courses Just Part Of A Big Picture

By David R. Holland Long before the ski runs were carved and the golf holes placed into the environment, Keystone, at an elevation of 9,300 feet, was an 1880s stagecoach station on the way to Denver, heading over towering Loveland Pass.
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Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains Announces Fall Golf Opportunities

POCONO MOUNTAINS, Pa. -- Labor Day is next week, which means fall is right around the corner. But there are still two solid months of golf remaining in the beautiful Pocono Mountains (www.800poconos.com), where ideal conditions and stunning vistas make fall the favorite time of year for many golfers.
It's also a great time to follow the foliage, north to south, by combining fall rounds on some of the region's 35 courses with a family vacation and some exciting seasonal events. To ensure the leaves are at their peak color, check the Fall Foliage Forecast (570.421.5565), which provides weekly updates from mid-September through the end of October.

(HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.) – Junior Golf Corporation – operator of the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy and International Junior Golf Tour – has changed its name to Junior Sports Corporation, reflecting its recent opening of the Ivan Lendl International Junior Tennis Academy on Hilton Head Island.
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Golf Gulf Shores Releases Top Golf and Grub Spots

(GULF SHORES, ALABAMA) – Following national recognition of its draw for authentic ‘Bama coastal cuisine, Golf Gulf Shores (www.golf.gulfshores.com) has released its list of best golf holes and dining spots for authentic fall vacation experiences.
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Suncadia’s Prospector Golf Course Spectacular Addition to Northwest Golf

By Chuck Miller, “The Traveling Guy” Whenever I leave sun drenched Southern California to play golf in other areas of the county I am always thrilled with the lush greenery and beautiful courses that are so prevalent in areas where rain is more plentiful. Such was the case recently on a visit to the Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, Washington, 80 miles east of Seattle.
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Late Summer Or Early Fall The Lodge Of Four Seasons Has It All!

By JD Latorre The Lake’s Largest Marina The Lodge of Four Seasons is home to the largest private marina on the Lake of the Ozarks and is your one-stop destination for fun on the water. From pontoon rentals and a wide range of charters to a full-service ship store and shop, you will find everything you need to enjoy your day on the Lake.
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Park City Area's Red Ledges Has It All

By Larry Feldman What do you get when you take the 1994 PGA National Teacher of the Year, one of the most dynamic tennis players the world has ever seen and golf’s greatest legend (no, it’s not Tiger) and combine them in one of the world’s most picturesque settings?
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Pocono Mountains’ Summer Activities a Popular Family Affair

POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA. - With school out for summer and the Fourth of July fast approaching, the Pocono Mountains destination (www.800poconos.com) wants families to step outdoors and enjoy the region’s wealth of amenities.
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Waikoloa Beach Resort Announces “Waikoloa Family Golf Days”

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII - Waikoloa Beach Resort – a Golf Magazine Silver Medal award winner located on the Big Island of Hawaii invites your family to experience Family Golf Day’s at Waikoloa Kings’ Course. During the summer months of May – August, families can play the Kings’ course after 3:30 p.m. for only $50.00 per adult and $25 for juniors including complimentary junior Nike rental clubs. Adult rental clubs are also available for only $25.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC. – Ivan Lendl and Junior Golf Corporation (JGC) have joined together to launch the Ivan Lendl International Junior Tennis Academy providing full-time tennis training and academics for players looking to reach their ultimate potential or the professional ranks.
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SouthWood Named One of ‘America’s Top 50 Courses for Women’ by Golf Digest

TALLAHASSEE, FL. – SouthWood Golf Club – the award-winning Fred Couples and Gene Bates designed course owned by The St. Joe Company and managed by Billy Casper Golf – is ranked No. 16 on Golf Digest’s list of “America’s Top 50 Courses for Women.”
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Half Moon Bay Golf Links and the Half Moon Bay Inn to Offer Golf Packages for both Casual and Avid Golfers

HALF MOON BAY, CA. – Half Moon Bay Golf Links, the San Francisco Bay Area’s only 36-hole, oceanfront golf resort, and the Half Moon Bay Inn are offering three new golf packages targeted to both casual and avid players.
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A Sense of History at the Kingsmill Resort

by Fred Robledo The Kingsmill Resort, a premier golf vacation destination in Virginia, is a place where your sense of history replenished while playing on three of the finest golf courses in the state.
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Welcome to Golf Package Press by Marriott

Welcome to the May issue of Golf Package Press Welcome to the May issue of Golf Package Press, designed as a one-stop news and information resource for golf and travel media looking to provide readers with special packages from Marriott Golf's expansive International portfolio. This month, check out great deals from Arizona to St. Kitts.
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Missouri Masterpiece: The Lodge of Four Seasons

First Family of Hospitality Determining the long-term influence of two families – the Koplars and the Browns – on the state of Missouri will be something business professors will discuss with students many years from now.
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Aliante Golf Club Unveils New Family Tees And Kids Play Free Program

North Las Vegas, NV – Aliante Golf Club and OB Sports have launched “Family Tees” and “Kids Play Free” programs to give families greater opportunities to use this popular North Las Vegas golf course. OB Sports is the management company that oversees operations of the City’s Aliante Golf Club.
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Homewood Suites Your Home Away From Home

By Terry Ross

All-suite hotels for vacation travelers have gained in popularity over the past few years and in the Palm Springs Valley the Homewood Suites—Palm Desert is gathering a reputation as one of the most accommodating such destinations for visitors coming to this Southern California golf Mecca.

By Jason Scott Deegan KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. - Perhaps no other golf resort in the country has grown more spectacular in the past five years, and done it more thoughtfully, than the Kiawah Island Golf Resort off the coast of South Carolina.
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Second Homes: Market Growing For Family-Friendly Resorts

By Larry Olmsted, Special for USA TODAY

Second homes, whether in the mountains or at the beach, have long had a strong family appeal. In recent years, savvy developers have been building communities aimed at families in the same way they once built for avid golfers, skiers or tennis players. Many of the homes are being bought because of family-friendly amenities and are used as a place for family gatherings, especially during holidays.

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