Brian Bergstol Becomes Resort’s First Professional Since Sam Snead to Qualify for the National Golf Tournament
(SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, PA) – The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort’s Assistant Golf Professional Brian Bergstol recently qualified for the 2008 U.S. Open at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Calif. Bergstol is the first Shawnee professional since Sam Snead to play in the U.S. Open.
In his first attempt at the U.S. Open, Bergstrol finished the 36-hole qualifier at 3-under par (71-68), emerging from a group of 28 players at the Members Club at Four Streams in Beallsville, Md., to earn the second of two qualifying spots.
The Shawnee Inn – a member of the Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf’s Great Destination Secret cooperative – is part of an ongoing renaissance in the Northeast Pennsylvania vacation destination. While venerable resorts are updating and enhancing their offerings, they’re being joined by newer properties. In all, the Pocono Mountains offer hundreds of holes of golf by legendary designers such as Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghast and the modern master, Jack Nicklaus.
For more information on Bergstol and the Shawnee Inn visit www.shawneeinn.com. To learn more about the other properties within the Pocono Mountains call 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667) or visit www.poconosgolf.com.
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
