Ranked #7 amongst courses that opened in 2010
McHenry, MD- Lodestone Golf Club in the Deep Creek Lake region of Western Maryland, was recently honored in the January 2011 issue of Golf Magazine’s as the #7 Best New Course in the Country. Lodestone boasts a stunning Hale Irwin signature-design, created in collaboration with golf architect Todd Schoeder, that sits in the mountainous region above Deep Creek Lake and the well known Wisp Resort.
“Three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin was a wizard with his long irons and fairway woods, and you’ll need some long-game magic of your own to tackle this hardy test from the tips,” stated Joe Passov, Senior Editor of rankings/travel for Golf Magazine. “Smartly, Irwin and co-designer Todd Schoeder also worked in generous landing areas, multiple downhill tee shots, and enticing mountain panoramas over nearly 3,000 feet of elevation,” added Passov.
Lodestone is no stranger to Golf Magazine accolades having recently debuted at #3 in the State Of Maryland in the publications 2010 ranking of the ‘Best Courses You Can Play Near You’.
“From the onset, we knew Lodestone had the makings to be included in national ‘Best New’ rankings,” stated David Goff, vice president of Operations for OB Sports (management company at Lodestone). “It is great to see this new honor. In addition, it is also a tremendous testament to the dedication and commitment for all who were involved in making this course a reality. Congratulations to everyone with Lodestone Golf Club and Wisp Development for garnering this tremendous honor.”
The par-72 layout at Lodestone plays 7,507 yards from the ‘Irwin Tees’ and features bent grass greens, tees and fairways. In addition, the course is truly a natural mountain golf experience that is highlighted by bold, tree-lined fairways, eye-catching bunker complexes and dramatic rock outcroppings. Not only is Lodestone set at the highest elevation of any course in Maryland (at 2,973 feet above sea level), but this premier club boasts numerous jaw dropping elevation changes and 40 mile views of the Deep Creek Lake region.
While the club is private, Lodestone is accessible via preview play opportunities and via ‘discovery golf packages’ or access from preferred lodging partners in the Deep Creek Lake region. In addition, Lodestone offers a unique trial use privilege opportunity that allow for interested parties to preview a membership at the club. For more information on Lodestone Golf Club, call (301) 387-GOLF (4653), email info@lodestonegolf.com, visit www.lodestonegolf.com, become a fan of Lodestone on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lodestonegolf or follow Lodestone on Twitter: www.twitter.com/lodestonegolf
About Lodestone Golf Club and Community
Lodestone Golf Club is located just two hours from Pittsburgh and three hours from Baltimore and Washington D.C. A limited number of custom homesites are now available at Lodestone offering unique residential communities that have been carefully designed to integrate seamlessly into the extraordinary four-season mountain environment that makes Wisp Resort so special. Many of the homesites and townhomes feature ski-in/ski-out convenience; others offer sweepingly panoramic views of mountains, valley and Deep Creek Lake. Residents will have access to lake activities through private membership at the Lakeside Club, championship golf at the Lodestone Golf Club, and skiing at the popular Wisp Resort situated within miles and miles of interconnecting hiking and biking trails through a very special natural environment. Wisp Resort is Maryland’s only four-season ski, golf and recreational destination resort. Golfing guests at Wisp Resort also enjoy the 6,700, par-71 Wisp Resort Course that was ranked as one of the “100 Must-Play Courses of the Mid-Atlantic” by GolfStyles Magazine. After golf, guests of Wisp Resort can retreat to the Wisp Resort Hotel & Conference Center, a smoke free property that features 102 suites and 67 guest rooms. For real estate opportunities at Lodestone or Wisp Resort call (301) 387-8788 or visit www.wisprealestate.com
Lodestone Golf Club is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management, a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success in the golf industry. OB Sports currently manages 37 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States and Mexico. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information about OB Sports Golf Management, visit www.obsports.com, call (480) 948-1300, become a Fan of OB Sports on Facebook at www.facebook.com/obsports, follow OB Sports on Twitter: www.twitter.com/OBSportsGolf, or visit the OB Sports You Tube channel at www.youtube.com/obsportsgolf.
Contact:
Kris Strauss
480-518-5003
kstrauss@obsports.com
