WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (Dec. 5, 2013) – Colonial Williamsburg’s Golden Horseshoe Golf Club will host its 14th Millennium Golf Classic at the historic Gold and Green Courses, January 4 – 5, 2014.
The Gold Course, built by master golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr., opened in 1963 and celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It continues to win raves and collect honors and is included on Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 You Can Play” list of public-access courses. The layout’s four heralded par-3 holes – the 3rd, 7th, 12th and 16th – prompted one golf scribe to write, “If there is a stronger set of par-3s than those on the Gold Course, it’s not on this planet.” It’s likely that the Millennium Golf Classic could be decided on one of these par-3 holes. The Green Course, designed in 1998 by Jones’ son Rees, has played host to several national championships.
The Golf Classic began with the millennium and remains a popular annual tradition at the renowned Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. The 36-hole tournament features teams of two amateur golfers. Saturday’s format will be captain’s choice; Sunday’s will be four-ball (two person, best ball).
The entry fee of $420 per two-person team includes one practice round, two tournament rounds, golf cart during tournament rounds, practice balls prior to tournament rounds, tee gift, continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, Saturday evening buffet dinner, and awards presentation.
Golfers may request entry forms at cgiebink@cwf.org or by calling 1-800-648-6653 or (757) 220-7696. Registration ends December 31, 2013.
Special room rates are available at Colonial Williamsburg’s official hotels – the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge, Colonial Houses, Woodlands Hotel & Suites, and Governor’s Inn. Room reservations may be made by calling 1-800-261-9530 and requesting the special rate for Millennium Classic participants.
Revenue from golf play on the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club’s courses supports The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, keeping this vital piece of American history alive and thriving.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a center for history and citizenship, is a not-for-profit educational institution and cultural destination. The Foundation is dedicated to promoting the importance of an informed, active citizenry. Its mission, “that the future may learn from the past,” is realized through offering innovative, imaginative and interactive experiences – both on- and off-site – designed to educate guests about the importance of the American Revolution. From the RevQuest: Save the Revolution! series of technology-assisted alternate reality games, to the theatrical programming of Revolutionary City®, guests can become immersed in the drama of the American Revolution and discover the ongoing relevance of the past. Guests can also visit the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, enjoy the many gardens and green spaces, and visit up to 35 historic sites. To experience all that the Foundation offers, guests may stay in one of the five award-winning official Colonial Williamsburg hotels and enjoy the award-winning golf courses of the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, indulge in The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg and shop in 40 stores. Fine dining is offered in more than 20 locations from historic dining taverns to restaurants with contemporary fare. Colonial Williamsburg is open 365 days a year. A full schedule of programs and special events can be found by visiting www.colonialwilliamsburg.com.
Contact:
Barbara Rust Brown, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
(757) 220-7280 or bbrown@cwf.org
Karen Moraghan, Hunter Public Relations
(908) 876-5100 or kmoraghan@hunter-pr.com
