SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – OB Sports Golf Management has been selected to manage Hunter’s Creek Golf Club in, Orlando, Florida. Conveniently located 20 minutes or less from the Walt Disney World Resort, Orange County Convention Center, and Orlando International Airport, Hunter’s Creek Golf Club is a popular Orlando golf venue featuring 18 holes of fun-filled golf designed by Lloyd Clifton. Featuring five sets of tees ranging from 5,225 yards to a daunting 7,268 yards Hunter’s Creek is highlighted by strategically placed bunkering, expansive TifEagle greens and meandering fairways that carve through majestic, towering pines and around thirteen shimmering lakes.
OB Sports will manage all aspects of club operations including golf shop operations, food and beverage, guest services, group sales, marketing and turf care. OB Sports primary initiatives will be to work with Hunter’s Creek staff to continue to enhance the agronomic conditions and guest services ensuring a memorable golf experience for our guests. In addition, OB Sports will be charged with enhancing the loyalty and frequency programs at Hunter’s Creek, integrating many new features and benefits for frequent players at Hunter’s Creek.
“We are very excited to enter the Orlando market at Hunter’s Creek Golf Club,” states Phil Green, President of OB Sports. “We look forward to enhancing the golf experience for all residents and visitors as well as creating a robust loyalty program that rewards the frequent golfer.”
Hunter’s Creek Golf Club will also utilize OB Sports’ centralized accounting services and Human Resources practices offering the benefits to Hunter’s Creek staff members that are offered to the other 1600 OB Sports employees and their families.
“OB Sports will be a great addition to the Hunter’s Creek team, as they have a tremendous amount of experience in resort destinations, convention markets and the golf industry in general,” states Scott Luebke, General Manager at Hunter’s Creek Golf Club. “With OB Sports being a leader in the golf industry, the additional resources, innovative ideas and support will provide us with the tools to continue to enhance the golf experience at Hunter’s Creek,” added Luebke.
Originally opened in 1986, Hunter’s Creek has been decorated with awards and accolades over the years. Most notably, Hunter’s Creek was honored by Golf Digest as one of the “Top 75 Courses to Play” in 1990. Hunter’s Creek is also a popular site of numerous golf events and tournaments. Hunter’s Creek has hosted many competitive events including the US Open Qualifying (1989-1994), PGA Tour Qualifier (1989), in addition to several FSGA events. This year Hunter’s Creek will be the official host course for the 2008 FSGA Florida State Public Links Championship. For more information about Hunters Creek Golf Club, to reserve a tee time, or to book an event or group outing, view their website at www.golfhunterscreek.com or call: 407.240.4653
OB Sports Golf Management is a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports currently manages 30 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States and Mexico. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information on OB Sports, visit www.obsports.com or call (480) 948-1300.
Contact:
C.A. Roberts – caroberts@obsports.com
(480) 776-8102
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