SAN DIEGO, CA. – Heritage Golf Group is pleased to announce that TPC Prestancia, a premier private golf facility in Sarasota, Florida, will be re-opening its Club Course for Members on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009, following a four month closure.
The facility closed its Club Course in June 2009 to replace the greens with Champion Bermuda turf, an ultra-dwarf grass that allows for very low cut heights and produces excellent putting surfaces. In addition to the new turf, a new set of family friendly tees were installed on the Club Course. TPC Prestancia is one of few courses in the area to offer family friendly tees, providing playability options for all skill levels, including children and novice golfers.
“We are looking forward to re-opening the Club Course with the same type of greens that were installed on the Stadium Course in 2007,” said Jim Poole, General Manager of TPC Prestancia. “Champion Bermuda turf is considered the premier putting surface and one of the biggest benefits is that this grass does not require a winter overseed, allowing for several additional weeks of play at optimal conditions for our membership. While the course was closed for the greens renovation, we also created a set of family friendly tees on the Club Course.”
TPC Prestancia features two 18-hole championship golf courses designed around spectacular coastal wildlife providing a beautiful venue for its challenging playing conditions. TPC Prestancia is a member of both the Tournament Players Club Network and the Heritage Collection of properties.
The Club Course, a traditional Florida design with classic doglegs, was designed by Robert Von Hagge, with PGA TOUR player Bruce Devlin as consultant. The championship Stadium Course was designed by Florida’s own Ron Garl, with PGA TOUR player Mike Souchack as consultant. TPC Prestancia has hosted eight Chrysler Cup Tournaments and five American Express Invitational CHAMPIONS Tour events. TPC Prestancia is proud to be recognized both as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, for its commitment to environmental quality, and as a Green Business Partner of Sarasota County.
About Heritage Golf Group
Heritage Golf Group (www.heritagegolfgroup.com) began in 1999 with $100 million in funding provided by the private equity firm, GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC. Since then, the company has grown an impressive portfolio of private and resort golf clubs around the country. The Heritage portfolio represents some of the most well-known and acclaimed properties spanning Texas, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina and South Carolina. The company, led by Bob Husband, President and CEO, distinguishes itself through its dedication to unrivaled golf and uncompromising service.
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Addis Kassegn (858) 617-6118
