Four-Diamond Western Maryland Resort is Home to State’s Only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
(CUMBERLAND, Md.) – Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort – home to the state’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course – today announces David Sanderson has returned to the AAA Four-Diamond resort to head the sales and marketing department. Sanderson previously served as Director of Sales and Marketing between 2002 and 2005.
“David Sanderson is a well-respected and experienced resort veteran and brings a great deal of knowledge and dedication to our team at Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort,” says General Manager Tim Grambley. “Both our resort team and our guests will benefit from his vast experience in the industry. He has an extensive and successful track record in community involvement and leadership that will also be welcome additions.”
Prior to rejoining Rocky Gap, Sanderson served as an industry consultant. “We have used David extensively in consulting assignments for the past year from coast to coast. We are delighted he has agreed to return to Rocky Gap in a full time role,” says Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Crestline Hotels and Resorts. He’s also had extensive experience as General Manager – overseeing day-to-day operations at Mission Point Resort (Mackinac Island, Mich.) and Crowne Plaza (Harrisburg, Pa.).
Rocky Gap’s award-winning golf course – given 4 Stars by Golf Digest – is a design masterpiece that features two unique playing experiences. The par-72 track features a front nine that weaves its way along the mountainside and boasts dramatic elevation changes, while the back nine features expansive, gently rolling fairways and scenic vistas with breathtaking views of the wooded splendor.
Conveniently located within two hours of Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Washington D.C., the all-inclusive resort sits at the gateway toRocky Gap State Park and is nestled at the base of Evitts Mountain, on the pristine shores of Lake Habeeb. Rocky Gap offers value-laden packages ranging from golf and spa to family recreation.
For more information on those packages and the resort, visit www.rockygapresort.com or call 800-724-0828.
About Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort
Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort is a 215-room resort located on 243-acre Lake Habeeb in the lush forested mountains of Western Maryland. Amenities include the Rocky Gap Garden Spa which features the renowned line of Eminence spa products, miles of marked hiking trails highlighting Mother Nature’s glory, a 7,000-yard Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course with five sets of tee boxes to match the skill level of any golfer, and an on-property adventure outfitter for horseback riding, hiking and biking, whitewater rafting and corporate team building.
About Crestline Hotels & Resorts
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the Company presently manages 70 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with nearly 14,900 rooms in 14 states and theDistrict of Columbia. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages properties independently and under such well regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Renaissance, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza and Wyndham. Additional information about the hotel management company is available at the company’s web site: www.crestlinehotels.com.
Contact:
Rob Thomas, Buffalo Communications
330-696-1476, rthomas@billycaspergolf.com
Dan Shepherd, Buffalo Communications
703.891.3320, dshepherd@billycaspergolf.com
www.buffalocommunications.com
