(POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA.) — The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is readying for a robust golf season as courses prepare for March and April openings. The destination will celebrate a Century of Golf this year, honoring a story that began in 1911 at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort – A.W. Tillinghast’s first American design.
More information on season opener information can be found below.
Golf Card on Tap for Spring Purchase
Several of the more than 35 golf courses in the destination will participate in Pocono Mountains Golf-Around Card, which will provide discounted greens fees throughout the 2011 golf season. Cards can be purchased later this spring for $40 at participating golf courses, with applicable rounds based on availability at each outlet. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau hopes to unveil the card in March.
Golfers should keep http://www.poconosgolf.com bookmarked for further information.
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort Reveals Centennial Cup Schedule
In celebration of its 100th Anniversary and America’s first A.W. Tillinghast design, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort will host four golf events in the spring and summer, leading to the inaugural Centennial Cup Championship. The fun-inspired, two-person events are scheduled April 9, May 29, July 2 and August 14 in varying formats (best ball, combined score, shamble and alternate shot), leading to the September 3 Championship.
Golfers who participate in at least two of the events are eligible to play in the championship; those who participate in all four events will enter the championship for free. Rates start at $70 per golfer, per event, and include greens fees and dinner.
Those interested in participating may call Joe Manley at 570-424-4050 x1425 or see shawneeinn.com for reservations and more information.
The resort is offering a “Golf for Free” program in April to kick off the 2011 Centennial golf season. Guests pay only a $25 cart fee for the month, based on availability. Some restrictions do apply; those interested can call the resort at 800-SHAWNEE.
Inn at Pocono Manor Ready for Golf Season with Property Upgrades, New Golf Schools
The Inn at Pocono Manor is scheduled to complete $4 million in renovations in time for the spring golf season. Guestrooms, public spaces, restaurants, lobby areas and meeting rooms will all receive an update as part of the project.
The Inn has added eight one-day golf schools to its offering in the spring, as well as eight short-game schools, to prepare golfers for lower scores throughout the season.
Golf school pupils should call 570-839-7111 x 7433 for golf school reservations and more information.
20th Ice Tee Event Records Largest Crowds in Event History
More than 350 golfers braved the weather for Hawley’s 20th Ice Tee Tournament on Lake Wallenpaupack. Among them was 90-year old Michael Dewar, who easily captured the oldest golfer spot, and “Most Honest” low scorer winners Tammy Borkowski (score of 58) and Bill Schleiker (score of 67).
Nearby Woodloch Resort in Hawley will offer a Golf Goddess Getaway among its many golf packages in 2011. The package, starting at $389 per person per night, includes overnight accommodations, two meals daily, one round of golf and a $120 spa credit, as well as access to all resort amenities at the Lodge at Woodloch. See woodloch.com for more information.
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
www.BuffaloCommunications.com
