TOWER, Minn., April 12, 2006 – The Wilderness at Fortune Bay, Golf Digest’s "Best New Upscale Public Course" of 2005, will open for public play next Friday, April 21. The driving range will open just prior on Tuesday, April 18.
The Jeffrey Brauer-designed, championship layout has recently earned a spot among
Golfweek’s "America’s Best" list in the state-by-state rankings. This followed on the heels of being named runner-up in the National Golf Foundation’s annual Customer Loyalty Awards, which are based on high approval ratings from customers in various operational segments. In addition, Travel + Leisure Golf magazine ranked The Wilderness among its "Ten Best New Public/Resort Courses" of 2005.
Unveiled in May 2004 as part of Fortune Bay Resort Casino, The Wilderness at Fortune Bay features beautiful landscape surrounding the shores of Lake Vermilion and offers some of the most scenic panoramas of any Midwest resort. Owned by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa and operated by KemperSports, the northern Minnesota layout measures approximately 7,207 yards from the back tees, complete with four sets of tees that allow for a challenging yet pleasurable golf experience for players of all skill levels. Several holes provide breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding woodlands.
For tee time reservations or more information on "Stay and Play" packages, outing and lesson packages, golf clinics and leagues, 2006 Par Cards and range passes, visit http://www.thewildernessgolf.com or contact Michelle Perpich at 800.992.4680 or mperpich@kempersports.com.
About KemperSports Management
Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports Management operates premier golf facilities as well as athletic clubs and lodging venues nationwide, including nationally ranked courses such as The Glen Club, Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, Gillette Ridge, Harding Park, Bolingbrook Golf Club and Desert Willow, in addition to a number of major sporting events including the PGA TOUR’s Booz Allen Classic and the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational. For more information, visit http://www.kempersports.com.
Contact:
Kristin Schaner
847.480.4850
kschaner@kempersports.com
