(SARASOTA, FL) – Misty Creek Country Club – managed by Billy Casper Golf – will host its inaugural President’s Day Pro-Am Wednesday, February 23 to Thursday, February 24 and a Long Drive Competition on Saturday, March 5.
Produced in cooperation with the West Florida Golf Tour, the President’s Day Pro-Am at Misty Creek will pair club members and invited guests with professionals in a net best-ball tournament on Wednesday, February 23. The next day’s round features West Florida Golf Tour players vying for the overall title. PGA TOUR players Robert Gamez, Grant Waite and Michael Sim, and Nationwide Tour player Travis Hampshire, are schedule to compete.
On Saturday, March 5, Misty Creek will hold a Long Drive Competition at 3 p.m. The field is limited to the first 40 paid contestants ($30 entry fee). A grand prize awaits the winner, and all participants must use a driver of standard length (45 inches).
“Misty Creek is excited to welcome these new and exciting events,” says Jex Wilson, Head Golf Professional at Misty Creek. “Our team works tirelessly to create exceptional golf experiences and one of the best-conditioned, tournament-ready courses in Florida.”
For more information on both events: www.mistycreek.net, 941.921.5258.
The par-72, 6,895-yard championship course with four sets of tees cornerstones Misty Creek’s Ted McAnlis layout. Player-friendly and well-designed, Misty Creek provides a nice mix of tree-lined fairways and wide-open spaces with mounding, extensive bunkering and generous, receptive greens. An extensive practice facility, including a driving range, full-scale short game area and large putting green, provide pre- and post-round warm ups.
Part of a residential community with homes visible on only a few holes and set on 350 acres of preserve with lakes and hammock forests, Misty Creek is an Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary. With native trees, protected wetlands and abundant wildlife, Misty Creek is an appealing oasis of golf and nature. The setting boasts deer, bobcat, wild boar, alligators and more than seventy different species of birds.
Misty Creek offers a wide range of member amenities, including tennis courts, lounge, dining room, banquet rooms, clubhouse, fully-stocked pro shop and locker rooms. The club’s charm and beautiful setting make it a natural choice for outings, weddings and other social engagements.
For more information about Misty Creek or membership programs: 941.922.2188, www.mistycreek.net.
About Billy Casper Golf
Widely respected as a high-performance owner-operator of more than 120 golf courses, country clubs and resorts, Billy Casper Golf holds the second largest domestic portfolio. The company provides turnkey club management for public-agency and private owners, developers and investors. Founded more than 20 years ago in cooperation with golf legend Billy Casper, the firm is headquartered in Vienna, VA with regional offices strategically convenient to courses’ locales.
Industry leaders and media praise the company’s best-of-breed infrastructure that shows clients favorable returns on investments. Billy Casper Golf’s economies of scale make and save money for courses while delivering personal touches to golfers and club members.
Buffalo Communications – a division of Billy Casper Golf – is the global public relations, branding and marketing-communications firm. In addition to creating and implementing programs for Billy Casper Golf courses, Buffalo represents many of golf’s top brands (products, resorts, destinations and communities) worldwide.
For information: www.billycaspergolf.com, www.buffalocommunications.com, 703.761.1444.
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