GALLOWAY, N.J. – February 16, 2011 – Seaview – A Dolce Resort, a Troon Golf managed facility and one of the premier resort destinations in the Northeast, today announced that the Resort’s Golf Shop has been recognized by Golf World magazine as one of America’s 100 Best Golf Shops.
The annual 100 Best list is divided into four categories: private, resort, public and off-course, with 25 shops from each category earning recognition. The shops are judged by the Association of Golf Merchandisers and Golf World senior editor E. Michael Johnson on the following criteria: shop revenue in correlation to the shop’s physical size and rounds played at the facility; appearance of layout and product displays; and evaluation of successful promotions and initiatives the shop conducted over the past year.
“We take pride in our golf shop merchandising, and it is very rewarding to be recognized by Golf World,” said Stephen Havrilla, Director of Golf for Seaview. “It is essential to keep the shop vibrant while offering a fresh selection of products that cater to male and female golfers of all ages, sizes and abilities. It’s very easy for a shop to become stale, but we are committed to excellence and our operation is a total team effort, complemented by the extraordinary level of service our staff provides.”
Seaview, which makes its 9th appearance on the prestigious list, is the only New Jersey location to be acknowledged and one of seventeen Troon Golf properties honored this year. Troon Golf shops represent more than twenty percent of on-course shops on Golf World’s 100 Best, with locations in seven states and the Bahamas all making the cut.
Located just minutes from Atlantic City, Seaview’s unique and historical resort setting is home to 36 holes of Championship golf on two of New Jersey’s oldest and most prestigious golf courses. The links-style Bay Course, home to the ShopRite LPGA Classic, was designed by legendary architect Donald Ross, while the critically acclaimed Pines Course, with its scenic parkland setting, showcases the inherent beauty of Southern New Jersey’s pine forest landscape. In 2008/2009, the resort was honored with 4 ½ stars from Golf Digest magazine for “Best Places to Play.” In addition, in 2010, Seaview was honored by Golfweek magazine as one of the “Best Courses You Can Play” in New Jersey, as well as by Golf World magazine with a Readers’ Choice Award.
About Seaview-A Dolce Resort
A Dolce Hotel and Resort, the Seaview is a quintessential seaside resort updated with modern elegance located on over 670 wooded acres of pinelands nestled against the New Jersey Shore’s pristine Reed’s Bay-only eight miles from Atlantic City and just 45 minutes from Philadelphia. Offering 297 impeccably redesigned guestrooms and suites, as well as 36 holes of championship golf, on two world-renowned courses, fine accommodations, 27,000 square feet of premier meeting and special event space, Seaview is the choice for those seeking refinement and hospitality, whether for work or play.
About Troon Golf
Seaview is managed by Troon Golf headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. Troon Golf is the world’s largest golf management company, overseeing operations at properties located in 31 states and 26 countries. Additionally, 39 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon Golf properties include Oneida Golf and Country Club, Green Bay, Wis.; Troon North Golf Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.; The Clubs at St. James Plantation, Southport, N.C.; Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif.; and The Grove, London, England.
About Dolce
Dolce Hotels and Resorts, a privately held operator of 27 upscale hotels, resorts and conference hotels in North America and Europe founded in 1981, is majority-owned by Broadreach Capital Partners. The company, headquartered in Rockleigh, N.J., employs more than 4,000 worldwide. Additional information is available at www.dolce.com.
Dolce’s portfolio includes properties in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado, California, Ontario, Texas, Nevada, Belgium, France, Spain and Germany.
As a leader in the meetings industry, Dolce hosts some 30,000 events and 4 million group clients globally every year. The company’s founder pioneered the conference center concept and Complete Meeting Package, both now embraced as standards by the International Association of Conference Centers.
The company’s vision is to create inspiring environments that bring people together, and its mission is to delight its guests, challenge its associates, reward its owners and serve as a role model in its communities.
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