Activities Include Instructional Clinics and Events for Children, as well as a Charitable Par-3 Contest Benefiting the Folds of Honor Foundation
(DELAND, Fla.) – Victoria Hills Golf Club – an award-winning, Ron Garl designed course owned by The St. Joe Company and managed by Billy Casper Golf – announces its full participation in the PGA of America’s summer Play Golf America programs including Family Golf Month, Bring Your Kids to the Range Day, Bring Your Daughter to the Course Day and Patriot Golf Day.
Play Golf America programs give everyone, regardless of age or skill level, the opportunity to learn or re-learn the game of golf through affordable programs. Celebrating five successful years, more than 1.28 million consumers have experienced golf through branded National Promotions, Play Golf America Days and special events since the program was launched in 2004.
Victoria Hills Golf Club will offer the following programs:
Family Golf Month – Each Monday during July the club will set up a four-hole “short course” for kids, offering several “tee boxes” at varying lengths to accommodate different ages and skill levels. The cost is $5 dollars per child.
Bring Your Daughter to the Course Week – During the week of July 6-13, junior girls play free if accompanied by a paying adult.
Bring Your Kid to The Range Day – On July 22, the practice range at Victoria Hills will host a special clinic for children focusing on fundamentals, followed by a miniature putting contest and dinner. The event runs from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm and the cost to participate is $10 per child.
Patriot Golf Day – Occurring September 4-7, golfers playing Victoria Hills will be asked to make a small donation to the Folds of Honor Foundation, a legacy foundation designed to provide scholarships for dependents and spouses of service members that have been killed or disabled as a result of their military service. The course is also hosting a special par-3 contest, where those interested in donating $10 to participate in the closest-to-the-pin challenge are eligible to win free rounds, golf shirts, hats and other prizes.
“Play Golf America is a locally-driven grass-roots vehicle for growing the game,” says Matt Payne, General Manager and Head Golf Professional. “Many of the events this summer provide an opportunity for juniors in the area to be exposed to golf at free or reduced rates, something very important for families in this economy.”
Play Golf America, designed to increase participation among new and existing golfers, was developed by The PGA of America, with the support of Allied Associations including: the LPGA, National Golf Course Owners Association, PGA Tour, USGA and others involved in the annual Golf 20/20 Conference. The program utilizes the PlayGolfAmerica.com Web site to serve as a link for consumers to access fun, affordable and informative programs in their area.
Tucked away in the historic college town of DeLand, Victoria Hills is conveniently located off Interstate 4, easily in reach in under 30 minutes for both Orlando-area and Daytona Beach golfers. Designed by Lakeland-based Ron Garl, the stunning layout boasts more than 50 feet of elevation change, taking advantage of the area’s natural rolling hills, foliage and wetlands. Tall pines and majestic oaks frame the course while sandy natural areas and pristine lakes make for inspiring sight lines.
Game improvement and player retention are at Victoria Hills’ core mission: the Garl-designed practice facility features 90 hitting stations, a large putting green and chipping area and practice bunkers that emulate true course conditions. The Victoria Hills Golf Academy opened in January, offering programs targeted to juniors, beginners, intermediate players and lower handicappers who can enroll in courses designed to match their experience and skills.
After the round, golfers can relax at Mulligan’s Tavern & Grille with a variety of options for all diners — an elegant dining room, tavern style bar and an outside dining facility with stunning views of the course. The highly-rated restaurant features former celebrity Chef Scot Choquette.
More information and additional rates can be found at www.victoriahillsgolf.com.
About Victoria Hills Golf Club
Victoria Hills, since opening in 2001, is one of Florida’s most decorated courses. It was named one of Florida’s “Hidden Gems” by Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine, and a “Top 10 You Can Play” by GOLF Magazine. Other accolades include:
“4-1/2 Stars” – Golf Digest
“Best You Can Play State-by-State” – Golfweek
“America’s Top 40 Best New Courses” – Golfweek
“No. 2 Florida Public Course of the New Millennium” – Travel + Leisure Golf
“Florida’s Best New Golf Course” – Florida Golf News
“One of the region’s Top 10 courses” – Orlando Sentinel
About Billy Casper Golf
Billy Casper Golf, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, was co-founded in 1989 by professional golf legend Billy Casper, the Masters and two-time U.S. Open winner who ranks seventh all-time with 51 PGA Tour wins. BCG serves its clients through three divisions: Billy Casper Golf, the full-service manager to golf-property developers, owners and public agencies; Buffalo Communications, the publicity, media-relations and marketing-communications agency representing many of the top brands in golf; and Buffalo Golf Trail, the customer-reward program providing consistent, high-quality experiences at BCG-managed properties nationwide.
About JOE
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE), a publicly held company based in Jacksonville, is one of Florida’s largest real estate development companies. We are primarily engaged in real estate development and sales, with significant interests in timber.
More information about JOE can be found at our website at www.joe.com.
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