(VIENNA, VA) – Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club – owned by the Ocean Pines Association and managed by Billy Casper Golf (BCG) – will debut 18 newly renovated greens on Wednesday, May 1 as part of its “Rediscover Ocean Pines” program.
Last year, the Ocean Pines Association and BCG began converting all greens on Ocean Pines’ 18-hole golf course to United States Golf Association-specified A1 Bentgrass. The front nine was completed in 2012 and work on the back nine will finish by May 1. In the interim, golfers are playing the open nine twice for a full 18-hole round (nine holes for $15 or 18 holes for $25).
New drainage pipes were installed and bunker edges were re-shaped on Ocean Pines’ front nine.
“This is the perfect time for the community to rediscover the many terrific attributes of Ocean Pines,” says John Malinowski, Director of Golf at Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club. “The course is the only Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and the new putting surfaces ensure even better playability for golfers.”
“We’re proud of the work we’ve done with partner Billy Casper Golf,” says Bob Thompson, General Manager of Ocean Pines Association. “The golf course will be more enjoyable than ever with the new greens.”
In November 2010, BCG was selected to manage the semi-private Ocean Pines, overseeing all aspects of the operation, including marketing and public relations, golf course maintenance, staffing and training, merchandising, clubhouse food and beverage, financial management, golf instruction and special events.
Open to the public, Ocean Pines Golf & Country Club is part of an 8,000-home community. Its 18-hole, par-72, 7,050-yard layout is nestled amid natural wetlands and scenic woodlands with water in play on 10 holes. Five sets of tees and ample scoring opportunities dare players of all abilities to challenge themselves.
The well-appointed clubhouse includes a fully-stocked pro shop, Tern Grille and locker rooms. A comprehensive practice area with a double-ended driving range and sheltered tees, chipping green, two putting greens and two sand areas delight even the most ardent golfers. Ocean Pines offers clinics, private lessons, club repair and bag storage.
For more information or to reserve a tee time: www.oceanpinesgolf.org, 410.641.6057.
About Billy Casper Golf
BCG is the largest domestic owner-operator of golf course, country clubs and resorts, with more than 140 properties under its turnkey management. Founded more than 20 years ago in cooperation with golf legend Billy Casper, the company is headquartered in Vienna, VA with regional offices strategically convenient to courses’ locales.
A division of BCG, Buffalo Communications is the leading global golf-lifestyle public relations, branding, marketing-communications, graphics and strategic services firm representing the LPGA, PGA National Resort & Spa, Sea Pines Resort, Ballybunion Golf Club (Ireland), Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Sun Valley Resort, Fila Golf, ECCO, Club Glove and other top brands.
For more information: www.billycaspergolf.com, www.buffalocommunications.com, 703.761.1444.
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