(POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA.) – The calendar has turned to August and that means summer is flying by. The good news is there’s plenty of time to take advantage of ideal golf conditions in the beautiful Pocono Mountains (www.800poconos.com), where there are 35 courses of different price point and style from which to choose.
Shawnee and the PGA Championship
August is a time when golf fans focus on the PGA Championship. What better place to spend a few days and hit the links than at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, where major pro golf events were born. It was in 1912 when co-owner C.C. Worthington invited a group of professional golfers to be his guests, which led to the founding of the PGA of America. In 1938, its course, A.W. Tillinghast’s first-ever design, hosted the PGA Championship and crowned Paul Runyon champion over Sam Snead, Shawnee’s touring professional.
Now you can stay-and-play at this resort rich with golf history for just $99 per person, based on double occupancy. This midweek price includes one night accommodation and a round of golf (including cart) at the resort’s 27-hole championship course. All but three of the holes sit on scenic Shawnee Island surrounded by the gentle-flowing Delaware River. During your stay at the resort, get out and play the 9-hole, par-3 Tillinghast Approach Course, which is complimentary to all overnight guests.
This offer is available Monday through Thursday and is limited to five rooms per night, so book now to ensure availability for your entire group. For more information call 1.800.SHAWNEE (1-800-742-9633) or visit www.ShawneeInn.com.
Last Chance! Mount Airy Casino Resort’s Final ‘Free Golf Tuesday’
Did someone say free golf? It’s true. On Tuesday, Aug. 10 and Tuesday, Sept. 14 the Mount Airy Golf Course will host its final “Free Golf Tuesdays” of the season when it will award golfers paying its $35 greens fee an immediate $35 in slot play at the Mount Airy Casino, which offers more than 2,500 of the hottest slots and video table games.
Earlier this month the casino unveiled table games – including craps, roulette, blackjack and poker – for the first time. The resort also opened a new Poker Room that offers Let It Ride, Stud Poker, Texas Hold’em and other forms of the game. In addition, an Asian-themed room offering 17 tables of baccarat, Pai Gow tiles and more was introduced.
“Free Golf Tuesday” players must book a tee time no earlier than 14 days in advance. To reserve your spot for a golf-and-gaming experience at this exciting venue call 570-243-5240 or visit www.MtAiryCasino.com.
About the “Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf’s Great Destination Secret”
The Pocono Mountains has long been known to avid travelers and mountain aficionados for its lush, relaxing family-friendly ambiance and romantic setting, as well as its fall foliage, winter skiing, spring-summer outdoor recreation options and natural beauty. Numerous lakes, parks and other environmental wonderlands are found throughout the four-county Pocono Mountains region.
A venerable destination that has welcomed generations of travelers, the Pocono Mountains has undergone a renaissance over the last few years. While renovations have swept through stately and historic resorts, other properties have joined the mix. Gaming at Mount Airy Casino Resort and the award-winning Jack Frost National — named a “Best New” and “Best You Can Play” course by leading industry publications — are two of the many exciting additions.
Attributes of the golf-and-resort properties and destination include:
• Home to more than 35 golf courses with hundreds of holes for beginners and avid golfers alike; close proximity gives golfers chance to play 36 in a day
• Two NASCAR races held annually
• Golden Era of Golf Architecture period designs strongly represented by legendary designers Donald Ross and A.W. Tillinghast
• Hiking, biking, camping, spas, horseback riding, boating, fishing, hunting and many other activities
• Attractions, festivals and other special events
• Meeting and conference facilities
• Great food at a wide array of eating establishments and resort restaurants
• Bed & breakfasts, country inns and resorts
• Antique shops, outlet malls and other unique shopping venues
Contact:
Janeen Driscoll
Buffalo Communications
910.690.9711
jdriscoll@buffalocommunications.com
www.twitter.com/PoconoTourism
Gary Trask
Buffalo Communications
978.228.0314
gtrask@buffalocommunications.com
