Five Troon Golf-Managed Courses Named to Esteemed List

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Golf Magazine’s raters have spoken and Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing congratulates its owned and managed courses that have been named as the “Top 100 You Can Play” for 2008-2009. Featured in Golf Magazine’s September issue, the Pinnacle course at Troon North Golf Club was positioned at No. 21 in the nation and the best in Arizona. With the Monument ranked at No. 45, Troon North features two courses in the top 50. Both The Quarry course at Giants Ridge and the Lake of Isles’ North course improved their positions on the biennial ranking, which includes public-access courses from across the nation. Branson Creek Golf Club made its third consecutive appearance on the list as well.

Troon Golf courses that received recognition as the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” include:

No. 21 – Troon North Golf Club, Pinnacle – Scottsdale, Ariz.
No. 45 – Troon North Golf Club, Monument – Scottsdale, Ariz.
No. 50 – Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort, The Quarry – Biwabik, Minn.
No. 76 – Branson Creek Golf Club – Branson, Mo.
No. 85 – Lake of Isles, North course – North Stonington, Conn.

“We congratulate these properties for being named among the best golf courses in the country,” stated Hud Hinton, president and COO, Troon Golf. “These facilities continually strive to provide superlative golf experiences and we are especially proud of their accomplishments.”

Several of Troon Golf’s managed facilities were also recognized by Golf Magazine as “The Best Courses Near You,” in a state-by-state ranking. These courses include:

Arizona
No. 1 – Troon North Golf Club, Pinnacle – Scottsdale
No. 4 – Troon North Golf Club, Monument – Scottsdale
No. 14 – Talking Stick Golf Club, North – Scottsdale
No. 19 – Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass, Cattail – Chandler
No. 21 – Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass, Devil’s Claw – Chandler
No. 23 – Golf Club of Estrella – Goodyear
No. 27 – The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Ridge & Canyon – Tucson

California
No. 26 – Maderas Golf Club – San Diego

Colorado
No. 7 – The Ridge at Castle Pines North – Castle Rock

Connecticut
No. 1 – Lake of Isles, North – North Stonington

Florida
No. 8 – Camp Creek Golf Club – Panama City Beach

Georgia
No. 7 – The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa – Savannah

Michigan
No. 5 – Forest Dunes Golf Club – Roscommon

Minnesota
No. 1 – Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort, The Quarry – Biwabik
No. 6 – Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort, The Legend – Biwabik

Missouri
No. 1 – Branson Creek Golf Club – Branson

Montana
No. 1 – Old Works – Anaconda

New Jersey
No. 9 – Sand Barrens Golf Club – Swainton

Oregon
No. 13 – Sandpines Golf Links – Florence

South Carolina
No. 13 – Daufuskie Island Resort & Breathe Spa, Melrose – Hilton Head Island

Texas
No. 4 – The Westin La Cantera Resort, Palmer Course – San Antonio
No. 11 – The Westin La Cantera Resort, Resort Course – San Antonio

Utah
No. 1 – Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club – St. George

Vermont
No. 5 – The Golf Club at Equinox – Manchester Village

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon Golf is the world’s largest golf management company, overseeing operations at more than 200 courses located in 31 states and 31 countries. Additionally, 36 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon Golf properties include Oneida Golf and Country Club, Green Bay, Wis.; Talking Stick Golf Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.; The Clubs at St. James Plantation, Southport, N.C.; Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif.; Playa Mujeres Golf Club, Cancun, Mexico; and The Grove, London, England.

Desiring the Finer Things in Life: Resort in Las Vegas Makes Luxury an Affordable Reality

HENDERSON, NV, August 15, 2008 - Strolling through cobblestone streets along the waterfront, wine glass in hand filled with the delectable nectar of the vines, perusing shops, delighting in scrumptious delicacies as musicians captivate with their melodies...sound like a dream? It can become a reality at the Vino di Lago Wine tastings through the MonteLago Village Resort in Las Vegas!

On August 30th, from 7 to 10 pm, meander through the picturesque Village tasting a variety of wines at 20 shops and restaurants, while the musical sounds of Azul entertain the ears. Tickets are $25 per person, available on-site the day of the event. Vino di Lago wine walks support both Par for the Cure, which raises money to support Breast Cancer Research, and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada, which provides support for families touched with childhood cancer.

If you wish to make a weekend out of this fun and benevolent Lake Las Vegas event, a lodging package including two tickets to the event and accommodations for one night is available at a discount rate by calling 1-866-383-1592 or visiting http://montelagovillage.com/deals. Don't miss this relaxing and indulgent experience, for a good cause, once a month through October.

Plan now for your September golf getaway at the MonteLago Village Resort, surrounded by challenging championship courses, all with spectacular views of Lake Las Vegas. High Season is coming, so now is your chance to plan your Las Vegas hotel package ahead of time and get your best rounds in before the rush.

From September 1st to the 20th, MonteLago Village Resort is offering Low Season rates for the High Season dates. For as low as $149.50 per person, golfers can enjoy a one-night stay at the resort plus a round of golf at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Reflection Bay Golf course. Book early because tee times and accommodations will go fast! Call 1-866-383-1592 for reservations and more information.

About MonteLago Village Resort
MonteLago Village Resort in Las Vegas is a unique luxury Las Vegas resort and real estate opportunity located 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. Set among the desert mountains of Nevada on the shores of Lake Las Vegas, the Mediterranean-themed village offers upscale shopping and dining, world-class golfing, European-style gaming and access to the championship golf and lakeside recreation of this Henderson, Nevada hotel and the surrounding area. For more information, call 1-866-383-1592, call the events hotline at 702-564-4766, or visit http://montelagovillage.com.

Nick Faldo to design golf course at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

REVELSTOKE, BC, Aug. 14 /CNW/ - Nick Faldo, the British golfer and
captain of the 2008 European Ryder Cup Team, will design an 18-hole resort
golf course to open in summer 2011 at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. With more
than 40 tournament victories, six Major wins and a record 11 Ryder Cup
appearances, Nick Faldo is Britain's most successful golfer.
"Revelstoke Mountain Resort will offer a golfing experience that combines
breathtaking views with engaging and tactical golf," says Nick Faldo. "Set
amidst towering trees and meandering creeks, the course will incorporate
strategic features that take full advantage of the varied terrain and natural
characteristics of the site."
Opening last winter to international acclaim, Revelstoke Mountain Resort
now offers the longest lift-serviced vertical descent in North America at
5,620 feet. In addition, Hawkair Aviation begins scheduled service four times
a week between Calgary and Revelstoke this December.
The Revelstoke Mountain Resort course will sit at the base of the
mountain adjacent to the village base and the Nelsen Lodge condominiums.
Offering spectacular views of the Columbia River and the Monashee Mountains,
the valley location will ensure a long playing season from mid-April to
October. Crews will break ground in spring 2009.
"The development of the resort's golf course will take the resort from an
exceptional winter experience to the ultimate year-round recreational
destination," says Paul Skelton, president of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. "We
have created a pure skiing and riding experience that has captured the world's
attention. With Nick Faldo's understanding of golf and his record for
excellence, we will deliver that level of excitement on the golf course."
This ski season, the first of three buildings in Nelsen Lodge will open
with 59 condo units, ranging in size from studios to three bedrooms; it will
be managed by Boutique Hotels and Resorts of British Columbia. By 2009 there
will be over 200 condos in Nelsen Lodge plus 24 townhomes and 50 single family
lots, some with private helicopter landing pads.
The $1 billion, four-season Revelstoke Mountain Resort is expected to be
completed over 15 years and include over 5,500 new housing units comprising
top-tier luxury hotels, townhomes and single family homes, along with more
than 300,000 square feet of commercial and retail space.

Saddle Creek Offers Wine/Dine/Golf Packages

Saddle Creek Resort (www.saddlecreek.com) is rolling out its summer vacation packages. Included are golf, tennis, wine tasting, local theater and culinary events … the resort’s most robust and diverse packages to date.

Guests stay in the fully-appointed Saddle Creek Bungalows, conveniently located along the first and second holes of the Carter Morrish-designed course. Bungalows feature full kitchens, flat screen televisions, relaxing back patios and complimentary wireless Internet. Easily accessible from the bungalows are Saddle Creek Resort’s miles of hiking and biking trails, the Sports Club with tennis courts, swimming pool and fitness facility, and the award-winning Copper Grille, showcasing more than 500 wines from around the world.

Single room, one-bedroom suite and two-bedroom suites (full bungalows) are available. Rates are based on single, double, triple and quad occupancy and require a minimum two-night, Friday and Saturday stay.

The Stay-Cation Package, July 26 – 28 and August 22-24: Includes two-nights lodging, dinner one night, a Friday sunset wine and cheese boat cruise on Lake Tulloch, preferred Saturday afternoon tee times at the twilight rate, and unlimited use of the Sports Club. Price: $92.50 to $355.

Ironstone Concert Series Package, July 27, August 2, 9, 17, September 5 and October 4 (Option 1): Includes two nights lodging, breakfast each morning, platinum seating tickets (with dinner) to concert of choice (limited to ticket availability), shuttle to and from concert with wine and cheese, preferred tee times at the twilight rate and unlimited use of the Sports Club. (Option 2): dinner one night and platinum lawn tickets (chairs provided). Price: $159 to $729.

Calaveras County Wine Tour Package: Two nights lodging, breakfast each morning, Friday night dinner with an introduction to Calaveras Wines by GM Bill Troyanoski, in-room wine and cheese upon arrival, tour and tasting at six local award-winning wineries (Saturday), and unlimited use of the Sports Club. Price: $257 to $467.

Outdoor Theatre Package: Two nights lodging, breakfast each morning, tickets to Murphy’s Creek Outdoor Theater at Stevenot Winery, wine and cheese with picnic basket dinner and two lawn chairs, shuttle transportation, preferred tee times for Saturday afternoon at twilight rate, and unlimited use of the Sports Club. Price: $262 to $487.

For more information or to book packages, visit www.saddlecreek.com or call 800.611.7722.

Sol Melia Vacation Club Launches First Club Resort Location in Tenerife and Fourth in Canary Islands, Spain

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sol Melia Vacation Club (The CLUB) announces the opening this summer of "The CLUB at Gran Melia Palacio de Isora, Canary Islands in Spain. SMVC at Gran Melia Palacio de Isora features 200 one-and-two bedroom oceanfront suites with lavish amenities such as plasma TVs, full-equipped kitchenettes, and upscale wood and granite accents. The resort includes five restaurants, six bars, room service, a wine cellar, the world-class Yhi Spa, two tennis courts, a golf simulator, four adult swimming pools and two children's pools, including one of the largest swimming pools in Europe.
This newest Sol Melia Vacation Club in Tenerife, is the fourth location in the Canary Islands for the Orlando-based company, which is part of Spain-based Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts. "By adding more member resorts in the Canary Islands, we are responding to the increased demand for a luxury lifestyle product in Europe and a new, exotic location for our members," said Alain Grange, Chief Executive of Sol Melia Vacation Club.
Sol Melia Vacation Club is an internationally-branded membership club that focuses on providing leisure lifestyle experiences that include exotic destinations, designer-appointed luxury accommodations, exclusive services and unforgettable amenities. The lifestyle concept is designed to provide members with an entire lifetime of leisure experiences to meet their ever changing needs. All members have access through The CLUB to stay at any of the Sol Melia hotels and resorts worldwide, including those in destinations such as Paris, London, Madrid, Rome and more.
Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts is a 50-year-old international hospitality company with 350 hotels in 30 countries on five continents. Sol Melia Vacation Club members enjoy the best of both worlds: all the conveniences and amenities of a world-class resort, plus the value, flexibility and choice that vacation membership offers. Members have more vacation lifestyle options through global luxury accommodations in a variety of unique resort and urban destinations around the world, as well as the flexibility to choose the length of stay, season and size of unit. In addition, Members can save their vacation time from one year to the next if needed, borrow from future vacation years to create a special experience that could include airfare or a spectacular cruise, divide their vacation time into shorter getaway or nightly stays, or stay at any Sol Melia hotel or affiliated resort worldwide.
For Sol Melia Vacation Club details, call (407) 370-3671 or visit www.smvc.com.
SOURCE: Sol Melia Vacation Club