Wintergreen Resort to host programs starting in spring
WINTERGREEN, Va. Feb. 2, 2009 – Stoney Creek Golf Course, home to the Wintergreen Resort Golf Academy, has expanded its dedication to junior golf by becoming an affiliate site for The First Tee of Charlottesville.
Starting April 11, the golf staff of Wintergreen Resort will manage year-round programs for boys and girls, ages 12 and older, at Stoney Creek’s expansive practice facility and also provide on-course instruction on the Rees Jones championship design.
During April and May, sessions are to be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; from June through August, sessions are to be held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Programs are designed by The First Tee, which is a national organization providing golf learning facilities and general educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity and sportsmanship to young people of all backgrounds.
One of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier year-round golf destinations and a popular family-friendly getaway, Wintergreen Resort is an ideal setting for The First Tee programs. Participants will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere “at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains,” which for many years has showcased golf, snowsports, tennis and numerous other outdoor activities.
“There are so many things already in place for kids at the golf course and throughout the resort,” said Sean Taylor, director of golf at Wintergreen. “Golf is much more than just a game and through The First Tee programs we really do have a chance to impact lives. Our staff and volunteers will focus on the positive aspects of our programs and emphasize the core values of The First Tee. We look forward to teaming up with all the boys and girls in The First Tee of Charlottesville.”
Registration for The First Tee programs at Wintergreen Resort will be accepted starting March 2 through The First Tee of Charlottesville, which became an official chapter in 2004 and has served more than 1,000 boys and girls in the area. For registration and more details, visit www.thefirstteecharlottesville.org or call (434) 970-3045.
For more information about Wintergreen Resort, call (800) 266-2444 or visit www.wintergreenresort.com.
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About Wintergreen Resort:
Wintergreen Resort is an 11,000-acre, four-season resort located in the Blue Ridge Mountains southwest of Charlottesville, VA. This beautiful hideaway is the ultimate vacation and conference spot, with more than 300 condominium-style accommodations; 45 holes of championship golf; snow skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing; an award-winning tennis program; a full-service, destination spa; 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space; and savory dining options. The resort is located adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway in beautiful central Virginia near Charlottesville, just 90 minutes from Richmond, Va., three hours from Washington, D.C. and Raleigh, N.C., five and a half hours from Philadelphia, Pa. and eight hours from Atlanta, Ga. For more information, guests can call (434) 325-2200 or visit the resort’s web site at www.wintergreenresort.com.
About The First Tee:
The First Tee was created in 1997 by the World Golf Foundation to impact the lives of young people from every walk of life. Free of charge to students, the First Tee continues to bring golf to youngsters that otherwise may not otherwise be exposed to the game and its positive values. Part of the program is The First Tee Life Skills Experience, which was formulated with the help of academic, coaching and golf experts. Although there are many sports that teach valuable lessons, The First Tee is unique in that it proactively teaches these lessons for life as part of the basic instruction program. For more information, visit www.thefirsttee.org.
Contact:
Karen Moraghan
Hunter Public Relations – East
(908) 876-5100
kmoraghan@hunter-pr.com
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