Bellaire, MI – Shanty Creek Resorts, one of the premier four-season resort destinations in northern Michigan, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Legend Golf Course this year. Designed by Arnold Palmer, The Legend gained much notoriety in the mid-eighties as it helped launch the region as one of the most sought-after golf destinations in the country.
“I feel strongly we should build courses that everyone can enjoy, not just low amateurs and professionals. The Legend is a beautiful, natural and spectacular site that created 18 fantastic holes,” said Arnold Palmer during the construction of his first course in the Midwest 25 years ago.
Palmer’s words still hold true as The Legend’s scenery and playability make it one of the most popular resort courses in the country. Golf Digest quickly ranked The Legend among the top 50 resort courses in the nation when it opened, and it is still considered one of the top courses in Michigan by the leading publication.
To celebrate this historic course, Shanty Creek Resorts is offering special 25th anniversary rates throughout the 2011 golf season. This spring, golfers can play The Legend for just $25 anytime through May 12. In addition, golfers can take advantage of the $25 rate after 4:00pm from May 13 through the end of the golf season.
The Legend weaves its way through beautiful hills and ridges while still offering stunning views of Lake Bellaire and the surrounding northern Michigan forest. The course is highlighted by two of the prettiest holes in the region, the 3rd and 7th. The par 4 3rd hole swings downhill from left to right with panoramic views of Lake Bellaire as a backdrop. The 7th hole is arguably the best par 5 in northern Michigan. Measuring 501 yards, this risk-reward hole doglegs to the right and features a creek that winds around the hole and in front of the green providing excitement for both your drive and second shot.
Shanty Creek Resorts offers 72 holes of championship golf, 53 downhill skiing slopes on two mountains, 30 km of Nordic ski trails, snowboarding and tubing runs. Located on 4,500 acres 30 miles northeast of Traverse City, Shanty Creek features three distinct villages with lodging facilities including the recently renovated Lakeview Hotel, award-winning dining, live entertainment and a full-service conference/banquet center.
For more information or to book your early season round for just $25, visit www.shantycreek.com.
About Shanty Creek Resorts
Nestled amid the pristine, pine-dotted countryside of Northern Michigan, Shanty Creek Resorts is a four season resort destination that includes three distinct villages; Summit Village, Schuss Village and Cedar River Village. The award-winning resort, which recently completed a $10 million renovation project to the Lakeview Hotel & Conference Center, features over 500 rooms, 49 ski runs on two mountains, 72 holes of championship golf, as well as the Wellness Spa and over 35,600 square feet of meeting space. In addition there is a wide variety of dining options, entertainment, and amenities.
Contact:
Shanty Creek Resorts
Lindsey Southwell
Marketing Manager
(231) 533-8621, ext. 7884
lsouthwell@shantycreek.com
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