Discover Golf?s Great Winter Destination Secret as Venerable Northeastern Pennsylvania Destination Hosts Golf Tourney on Frozen Lake Wallenpaupack
(POCONO MOUNTAINS, Pennsylvania) – For one winter day, the snow and cold will no longer be obstacles to enjoying a round of golf. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau today announces the 19th Annual Ice-Tee Golf Tournament. Scheduled for Feb. 24, participants will tee it up for nine holes of golf atop frozen LakeWallenpaupack.
“Golfers are extremely passionate about the sport and rarely miss an opportunity to get out and take a few swings,” says PMVB Executive Director Carl Wilgus. “While the fairways and greens of Pocono Mountain courses and resorts are filled with golfers throughout the spring, summer and fall months, I’m looking forward to seeing the hearty bunch who’ll brave Mother Nature to enjoy nine holes on Lake Wallenpaupack.”
Cost to participate in the Ice-Tee Golf Tournament is $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event and prizes will be awarded. Visit www.hawleywallenpaupackcc.com or call 570-226-3191 for more details.
This venerable destination, which continues to reinvent itself to meet the wants and desires of its guests, proves that even in the winter, “It’s Time for Golf in the Pocono Mountains.”
For golfers looking past the winter months, various value-laden stay-and-play packages are available at manyPocono Mountain courses. For a complete list of Pocono Mountains golf courses and links to individual Web sites, log on to www.poconosgolf.com.
Throughout the playing season, the Pocono Mountains are home to hundreds of holes of golf by legendary designers such as Donald Ross, A.W. Tillinghast and Jack Nicklaus. With classic layouts that feature tight fairways and small greens, to expansive resort courses and modern gems, the four-county region has something to satisfy every taste and skill level.
In addition to the myriad golf options, the mountain destination boasts numerous lakes and rivers, miles of marked and unmarked trails for hiking and biking, fine dining, shopping and historical site seeing. Gaming has come to thePocono Mountains, as well, with Mount Airy Casino Resort introducing slot machines.
For more information on the area, visit www.800poconos.com or call 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667).
About the “Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf’s Great Destination Secret”
The Pocono Mountains has long been known to avid travelers and mountain aficionados for its lush, relaxing family friendly ambiance and romantic setting, as well as its fall foliage, winter skiing, spring-summer outdoor recreation options and natural beauty. Numerous lakes, parks and other environmental wonderlands are found throughout the four-county Pocono Mountains region.
Discerning golfers are well aware that the Pocono Mountains are home to golf courses designed by renowned architects such as Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghast. Pocono Mountains golf properties and value-laden golf packages are available on www.poconosgolf.com, which allows players to enjoy majestic mountain-view scenery, the area’s natural splendor, year-round amenities and unequaled value and variety.
Attributes of the golf-and-resort properties and destination include:
Home to hundreds of golf holes at numerous clubs, many located close to one another:
• Two NASCAR races held annually each spring-summer
• Golden Era of Golf Architecture period designs strongly represented by legendary designers Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghast
• Golf, lodging and resort accommodations at all price points, from luxury to value
• Hiking, biking, camping, spas, horseback riding, boating, fishing, hunting and many other activities
• Attractions, festivals and other special events
• Meeting and conference facilities
• Great food at a wide array of eating establishments and resort restaurants
• Bed & breakfasts, country inns and resorts
• Antique shops, outlet malls and other unique shopping venues
Contact:
Dan Shepherd, Buffalo Communications
703-891-3320, dshepherd@billycaspergolf.com
Rob Thomas, Buffalo Communications
330-696-1476, rthomas@billycaspergolf.com
