HARDYSTON, N.J., March 8, 2011 – Crystal Springs Resort, the Northeast’s premier golf resort destination located in the mountains of northern New Jersey less than 50 miles from Manhattan, announced this week that it will be the newest home of the world-renowned David Leadbetter Golf Academy.
The Crystal Springs location will become Leadbetter’s primary base of operation in the northeastern United States. Delivering a philosophy that is flexible to golfers of all levels – from beginner to Tour professional – the Leadbetter Golf Academy has evolved into a global brand found in 28 full-time locations in 13 countries, including five states in the U.S.
The world’s No. 1 golf instructor and coach to numerous players on the PGA, European PGA, LPGA and Champions tours, Leadbetter is known throughout the world for his innovative and creative teaching techniques. Over the past 30 years, his players have amassed more than a dozen major championship titles and more than 100 individual worldwide tournament victories. Notable students include Ian Poulter, Camilo Villegas and Michelle Wie.
“I am really excited about the opening of my newest David Leadbetter Golf Academy at Crystal Springs Resort in New Jersey this spring,” Leadbetter commented. “This premier golf and spa resort offers something for everyone, and we are looking forward to helping golfers of all ages and abilities reach their potential while enjoying themselves and everything the resort has to offer!”
Leadbetter has developed a complete line of innovative instructional teaching products and aids. He and his elite staff of instructors have helped countless golfers throughout the world play better, shoot lower scores and have more fun playing the game. At Crystal Springs Resort, the Leadbetter Academy will offer a variety of mini schools, players’ schools, retreats, private sessions and improved performance programs.
“The pairing of our golf facilities and expertise with David Leadbetter and his excellent instructors is a milestone in Crystal Springs’ golf history,” said Art Walton, vice president of golf operations for Crystal Springs Resort. “A partnership of this magnitude is rare and will greatly enrich our stellar portfolio of golf offerings which includes the No. 1 public course in the state and the most golf courses of any Northeast resort.”
Crystal Springs Resort brings the best public golf facilities in New Jersey together to form the northeast’s premier golf destination. Golfers can choose from seven award-winning layouts designed by some of the game’s best architects including Roger Rulewich, George Fazio, Robert von Hagge and Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The lineup includes: Ballyowen, recognized as the No. 1 course in the state of New Jersey, and named among the “Top 50 Resort Golf Courses in the U.S.” by Golfweek; Black Bear, Cascades, Crystal Springs, Great Gorge, Wild Turkey and Minerals.
“The timing of our partnership with David Leadbetter is extraordinary,” Walton added. “This relationship follows the remarkable expansion of the Resort with the acquisition of the nationally renowned Mountain Creek ski resort. In addition to golf and Mountain Creek, the amenity package we offer includes one of the nation’s best wine cellars, an award-winning four-star restaurant, two of the top spas in New Jersey … and now the world’s top golf instructor.”
Crystal Springs Resort is conveniently located just one hour from New York City and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). It’s also easily accessible from LaGuardia and JFK, as well as by numerous private aviation facilities.
For more information about the resort, visit www.TheCrystalSpringsResort.com.
About Crystal Springs Resort
Crystal Springs, located in Vernon and Hardyston, New Jersey, is an upscale four-season leisure and residential resort, including Grand Cascades Lodge and sister property Minerals Hotel. Crystal Springs Resort combines luxury accommodations, natural mountain beauty, and a wide array of amenities including: seven renowned golf courses; four-star Restaurant Latour; Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine cellar; two full-service spas ranked in the top 30 spas in America; the state-of-the-art Minerals Sports Club; multiple indoor and outdoor pools, including the distinctive Biosphere Pool Complex with an underground aquarium, tropical foliage and free form nature pools; Mountain Creek with 167 skiable acres on four mountain peaks, 100% night skiing, the region’s most extensive snowmaking system and overnight lodging at The Appalachian; plus a plethora of sophisticated venues for meetings, weddings and catered events. The Resort’s two newest attractions, The Zipline Adventure and Mountain Coaster will open in June of 2011.
Contact:
Karen Moraghan
Hunter Public Relations-East
908.876.5100 | office
908.963.6013 | mobile
kmoraghan@hunter-pr.com
Natasha Wright
Manager, PR/Marketing
Crystal Springs Resort
973.823.6678 | office
nwright@crystalgolfresort.com
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