Successful partnership between Troon and Pelz Golf continues with new school locations
Scottsdale, Ariz. (September 16, 2014) – Troon,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development, and marketing is pleased to announce that the luxurious La Cantera Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas is the newest host location for the popular Dave Pelz Scoring Game School – known as the foremost brand in short game and putting improvement. Pelz’s corporate headquarters has been in Central Texas since the 1980s, but, starting October 15, La Cantera will be the first Texas resort to offer Pelz’s full array of instructional offerings on the short game and putting.
“Perfect fit is an understatement when you talk about this beautiful resort in the heart of the scenic Texas Hill Country,” said Pelz. “La Cantera has world-class golf, gorgeous accommodations and an incredible approach to hospitality. We hope our students who visit La Cantera have as much fun there as we will giving schools and clinics at the state-of-the-art teaching academy.”
Built in 1999, La Cantera, a AAA Four-Diamond-rated resort, is home to a 506-room luxury hotel (soon to undergo a multimillion-dollar transformation), two acclaimed 18-hole championship golf courses, six pools, a full-service spa and health club, tennis amenities, unique dining and supervised children’s club and teen club. The resort is conveniently adjacent to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the newest luxury retail destination in Texas, The Shops at La Cantera.
“We are truly thrilled to welcome Pelz Golf to La Cantera Resort,” says director of golf Steve Shields. “This is just another truly elite program we can add to our list of learning experiences we provide for our guests.”
Expert instructors from the Dave Pelz Scoring Game School will kick off their Three-Day School and One-Day Clinic offerings in October at the La Cantera Academy, located at the back end of the spacious driving range on La Cantera’s Resort Course, former host of the Valero Texas Open.
Pelz, advisor to top professionals, including five-time major winner Phil Mickelson, says “How you play inside of 100 yards determines how you’ll score. Eighty percent of the shots lost to par happen inside of that range. My staff will teach you the shots and skills you need to improve your handicap and, more importantly, the methods you need to continue improving.
“If you want to lower your handicap, improving your short game and putting should be your biggest priority,” Pelz says. “It’s that simple. Come to La Cantera and discover the shots you need for the scores you want.”
Starting in October, Pelz program offerings at La Cantera will include ONE-DAY CLINICS (six-hours of basic lessons from 100 yards and in) and the brand’s Signature program, the THREE-DAY Dave Pelz Scoring Game School – 24 hours of the caliber of instruction top pros and amateurs receive. The three-day school covers all aspects of the short game and putting and includes video analysis while providing each student with a customized working plan for lowering their handicaps through improved “scoring skills.”
“It’s gratifying that we’ve helped some top players improve and have success (10 of Pelz’s professional students have won a total of 20 majors), but the weekend players deserve to have more fun with the game, too,” Pelz added. “That’s why we bring short game and putting instruction to amateurs. They have the most to gain.”
For program dates, details and enrollment, call (800) 735-9868 or visit www.pelzgolf.com.
UPCOMING Pelz School Dates at La Cantera Hill Country Resort:
Oct. 15: One-Day Clinic
Oct. 17 – 19: Three-Day School
Oct. 21: One-Day Clinic
Oct. 23 – 25: Three-Day School
Oct. 29: One-Day Clinic
Oct. 31 – Nov. 2: Three-Day School
Nov. 4: One-Day Clinic
Nov. 6 – 8: Three-Day School
Direct link to Program Information: http://www.pelzgolf.com/golfschools/aboutlocation.aspx?location=222
About Dave Pelz Scoring Game School
When he founded the Dave Pelz Scoring Game School in the late 1980s and opened his teaching to amateurs, Pelz structured his scoring game program to meet the needs of all handicap levels, emphasizing individual attention to each student. Today’s school sharply focuses on the shots and skills that most affect scoring, and is attended by both professionals and amateurs.
Pelz defines The Scoring Game as a combination of the short game, which includes all shots played inside 100 yards of the green, plus the putting game, which is all the shots played on the green. Pelz’s focus encompasses distance wedge shots, pitching, chipping, sand play and putting, which comprise 60 to 65 percent of the total number of shots played per round.
Now with luxury-resort locations across the U.S. and a growing number in Europe, every Dave Pelz Scoring Game School includes an analysis of each individual student’s game, classroom theory sessions and outdoor execution sessions. This school is designed to produce long-term improvement. Pelz’s instructors are hand-selected and highly-trained teaching professionals with a strong support staff responsible for administration and miscellaneous assistance. The low student/teacher ratio allows instructors to concentrate solely on their students and students on their instruction.
About La Cantera Hill Country Resort, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts
Perched atop one of the highest points in all of San Antonio, overlooking the breathtaking Texas Hill Country, sits the award winning La Cantera Hill Country Resort, a luxury resort for business and leisure travelers alike. The resort offers sweeping views and the endless expanse of majestic Live Oak groves interrupted only by native Texas limestone outcroppings, emerald fairways of two 18-hole championship golf courses and sparkling pools.
From Nov. 3, 2014 through early April 2015 will undergo an exciting multi-million-dollar transformation. Changes will include the construction of a new, freestanding destination spa, an extensive reconfiguration of the front entrance, lobby and lobby bar, and a complete redesign of the San Saba Courtyard including a new event lawn. A junior ballroom, expanded meeting and convention space, redefined restaurants, bars and lounge concepts, and contemporary pools and family areas are also included in the most extensive reshaping of the resort since its opening in 1999. Visit www.resortlacantera.com for more information on this incredible Texas Hill Country destination.
About Troon
La Cantera Golf Club is managed by Troon. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company, with now more than 220 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon Golf (daily-fee & resort) and Troon Privé (private) properties located in 34 states and 29 countries. Additionally, 48 Troon facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon properties include Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii; Sewailo Golf Club, Tucson, Ariz.; Manchester Country Club, Bedford, N.H.; Centurion Club, Hertfordshire, England; and Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, El Jadida, Morocco. For additional news and information, visit www.TroonGolf.com.
Contact:
Carl Mickelson for Interviews
512-264-6831
cm@pelzgolf.com
Brett Brooks
Troon
480.477.0480
bbrooks@troongolf.com
