BELLAIRE, Mich. (April 30, 2007) Shanty Creek Resorts announces that their courses are open, or preparing to open for another season of play. To celebrate the start of the golf season, Shanty Creek will also be hosting a Cinco De Mayo Party.
"This season has gotten off to a great start and we’re looking to build upon all the excitement from a very eventful 2006," says Brian Kautz, Director of Golf. "Whether golfers are looking to play a classic course or one of the many modern gems, there is something for everyone at Shanty Creek Resorts." Four different experiences await golfers visiting Shanty Creek Resorts:
Summit Golf Club Open
Shanty Creek’s original course, Summit Golf Club winds majestically through the rolling hills of Antrim County.
The Legend Golf Club Open
From the legend Arnold Palmer, Shanty Creek Resorts’ The Legend Golf Club cascades its challenges through 600-acres–from mountaintops to valley holes along and over sparkling waters.
Cedar River Golf Club Opening May 4
Carved out of 500-acres of the hardwoods by PGA tour player and award-winning architect Tom Weiskopf, Cedar River Golf Club offers the longest course and the largest greens at Shanty Creek Resorts.
Schuss Mountain Golf Club Opening May 4
Designed to showcase nature’s splendor on every turn of the course, Schuss Mountain Golf Club brings nature and golfers together for a whole new experience.
To kick off the golf season, Shanty Creek Resorts will be hosting a Cinco De Mayo Party on May 5th from 6-8pm at Ivan’s, located at Schuss Village. The party will include a jalapeño eating contest, face painting for children, piñata bursting, and several other fun events. A Mexican themed buffet is planned for the evening.
Shanty Creek Resorts is a four-season resort offering 72 holes of championship golf, 49 downhill skiing slopes on two mountains, 30 km of Nordic ski trails, snowboarding and tubing runs. Located on 4,500 acres 30 miles northeast of Traverse City, Shanty Creek boasts three distinct villages and lodging facilities, award-winning dining, live entertainment and a full-service conference and banquet center. For more information, visit www.ShantyCreek.com.
Contact:
Shanty Creek Resorts
Jon Stults
(800) 678-4111 Ext. 7884
jstultz@shantycreek.com
Resort & Golf Marketing
Kevin Frisch, (989) 614-0241, kevin@resortandgolf.com
Dave Richards, (248) 642-6420, dave@resortandgolf.com
