(CHICAGO, IL) – Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course – managed by Billy Casper Golf (BCG) – has been ranked the 18th best nine-hole course in the United States by Golf World in the magazine’s just-released Top 25 ranking.
As one of 4,430 nine-hole courses in the United States, per the National Golf Foundation, Sydney R. Marovitz shares elite status with other renowned nine-hole layouts lauded by Golf World: They include Dunes Club (New Buffalo, MI), Northwood Golf Course (Monte Rio, CA), Pocantico Hills Golf Course (Tarrytown, NY) and Gleneagles Golf Course at McLaren Park (San Francisco).
“Sydney R. Marovitz is honored to be named to this exclusive list,” says Travis Kane, Regional Manager for Chicago Park District Golf. “With stunning views of the Chicago skyline, a lakefront setting, challenging layout and pristine course conditions, Billy Casper Golf delivers a golf course that makes Chicagoans proud.”
With tight greens, abundant bunkers and formidable length, the 3,240-yard Sydney R. Marovitz is among the most challenging of the six Chicago Parks District (CPD) courses managed by BCG.
In January 2009, BCG was selected by CPD, the City of Chicago’s parks and recreation arm, to manage its golf facilities. In this turnkey role, BCG directs all aspects of golf course and property maintenance, staffing and training, clubhouse operations, golf instruction, marketing and public relations, special events and financial management for the CPD.
BCG has committed $5.5 million over 15 years to an aggressive property-enhancement program at the six courses, three driving ranges and learning centers, and two miniature golf courses. This includes work on course tees, fairways and greens; detailed attention to turf maintenance; and upgrades to buildings and facades.
For information or to reserve a tee time at Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course: www.cpdgolf.com, 312.742.7930.
About Chicago Park District
In addition to its seven golf facilities, CPDs jurisdiction includes more than 7,600 acres of parkland, 570 parks, 26 miles of lakefront, 10 museums, two world-class conservatories, 16 historic lagoons, nearly 50 natural areas, and thousands of special events, sports and entertaining programs. Soldier Field, Buckingham Fountain and Grant Park are just a few notable landmarks under CPD purview.
For information about CPD: www.chicagoparkdistrict.com, 312.742.7529
About Billy Casper Golf
Widely respected as a high-performance, full-service owner/operator of golf courses, BCG manages more than 110 properties in 26 states and outside the U.S. The company provides turnkey club operations for public-agency and private owners, developers and investors. Founded 20 years ago in cooperation with golf legend Billy Casper, BCG is based in Vienna, VA with regional offices strategically convenient to courses’ locales.
BCG’s best-of-breed infrastructure shows clients favorable returns on investments. Critically-acclaimed by industry leaders and media, BCG economies of scale help daily-fee, municipal, resort and private courses make and save money while delivering a personal touch.
Buffalo Communications – a division of BCG – is America’s foremost golf-specialty publicity, media-relations and marketing-communications agency. In addition to creating PR and implementing programs for BCG courses, Buffalo represents many of golf’s top brands (products, resorts, destinations and communities) worldwide.
For information about Billy Casper Golf / Buffalo Communications: www.billycaspergolf.com, www.buffalocommunications.com, 703.761.1444.
Contact:
Nick Lashinsky
Public Relations Manager
BUFFALO COMMUNICATIONS
A DIVISION OF BILLY CASPER GOLF
Office 703.891.3324
Cell 703.635.5409
Fax 703.893.3504
www.buffalocommunications.com
www.billycaspergolf.com
