ORLANDO (Dec. 13, 2005) – You can forgive the Shingle Creek Golf Club if it’s feeling pretty good about itself.
After all, when you’re getting ready to celebrate your second anniversary, and a growing list of accolades from such noted publications as Golfweek magazine, Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine, and the Orlando Business Journal have greeted your championship fairways in such a short time, you have plenty of reasons to stand up and cheer.
First there was Golfweek, which named Shingle Creek one of the top 40 new golf courses in the country. Shingle Creek’s 7,228-yard, par-72 championship course was cited by Golfweek for many things, including the variety of its memorable par-3’s, par-4’s and par-5’s. Other parts of the 10-part judging criteria included routing, quality of shaping, overall land plan, greens and surrounds, tree and landscape management, and conditioning. There was also judging on what Golfweek calls its "Walk In The Park Test", which the publication defined as "The sense of the place as worthy of spending four hours on it." As Dave Scott, Director of Golf at Shingle Creek Golf Club, said at the time of receiving the Golfweek honor, "Shingle Creek is anything but a good walk spoiled."
That was only the beginning. Less than three months later, Shingle Creek was awarded the prestigious Greens of Distinction by Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine. In gaining the honor, Shingle Creek received high marks in several critical criteria, including location, course condition, function set-up, and food and beverage. The resort was also cited for its commitment to excellence and desire to improve programs and upgrade facilities.
Corporate & Incentive wrote that Shingle Creek was "a remarkable ode to Florida’s natural riches and legendary charms" and that the resort "has skillfully combined luxury and business savvy to create a meeting destination that will not only produce successful meetings, but a memorable Florida experience, as well."
Finally, the Orlando Business Journal continued to add to the feeling that Shingle Creek is memorable by naming it one of Central Florida’s Top-10 Toughest Courses.
Overall, more than 40,000 rounds of golf were played at Shingle Creek in its second year. During that time, the resort proved itself to be a prime destination for corporate and fundraising outings by hosting 150 such events.
"Our second year has been nothing short of terrific," said Scott. "We are gratified that so many people have come to realize that Shingle Creek is one of the premier golf and hospitality destinations, both in Central Florida and the entire country. Whether it’s the challenges our golf course presents, the quality of instruction at our renowned Brad Brewer Golf Academy, or just the day-in, day-out hospitality and efficiency that’s so important to our operation, we offer golfers virtually anything and everything they could want."
The uniqueness of the Brad Brewer Golf Academy programs and Player Development Studio have been featured this year throughout the golfing world, including The Golf Channel, Golfweek, PGA Magazine and Golf Tips magazines showcasing the variety of state-of-the-art technology for swing analysis, club fitting, distance calibration, putting, mental toughness conditioning, and, eCoaching online training programs.
Brewer, a featured instructor on The Golf Channel, and Golf Digest and Golf Magazine’s top regional instructor says, "The Academy team is looking forward to the new year, increasing the Academy’s convention and meeting clientele, and servicing guests staying at the soon to open Rosen Shingle Creek. An exciting new offering set to debut in the fall of 2006 is an Executive Women’s Golf Retreat to include LPGA tour veteran, Laura Baugh. Women will be treated to the best in golf instruction by day, and guest speakers and hands-on seminars on a variety of topics at night aimed at building confidence on the golf course socially and while conducting business.
There’s still more to come. Next fall, just in time for its third anniversary, Rosen Shingle Creek is scheduled to open a 1,500-room luxury hotel that will include 250,000 square feet of state-of-the-art ballroom and meeting facilities.
It all brings back the words of Harris Rosen, President of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, when Shingle Creek first opened.
"I am convinced that Shingle Creek will be an unforgettable golfing experience," said Rosen. "David Harman’s design is both innovative and classic while providing a challenging and rewarding game of golf for all skill levels. Our prime location, the natural beauty of the course, the first class amenities and our renowned commitment to excellence and service will distinguish us from all the others in the Central Florida area."
For more information about the Shingle Creek Golf Club and the Brad Brewer Golf Academy, please visit www. shinglecreekgolf.com or call (866) 996-9933. For Rosen Shingle Creek, please visit www.rosenshinglecreek or call (866) 996-9939. For information about other Rosen properties, please visit www.rosenhotels.com.
Contact:
Mary Deatrick
(407) 332-5212
mdeatrick@cfl.rr.com
