Streamsong’s critically-acclaimed courses rank near the top for second consecutive year
Streamsong, Florida – Nov. 19, 2014 – For the second consecutive year, Streamsong Resort’s two courses, Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue, have been named to Golfweek’s list of Best Resort Courses for 2015, adding to the resort’s growing list of accolades. In only its second year of operation, Streamsong Red was ranked No. 12 and Streamsong Blue ranked No.14, maintaining the impressive rankings they achieved in their first year of operation.
The Golfweek magazine list, compiled annually utilizing Golfweek’s panel of course raters around the country, appears online and in the November 2014 issue.
“This prestigious ranking from Golfweek is a great testament to the authentic golf experience at Streamsong and to our team which is so passionate about celebrating the game of golf,” said Rich Mack, executive vice president and CFO of The Mosaic Company. “We are proud of the place Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue have carved out in the golf world in just two short years. We have high expectations for Streamsong, its future and the experience we will bring to our valued customers.”
Streamsong Resort is built on approximately 16,000 acres of former phosphate mining land and includes the extraordinary terrain where Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw of Coore & Crenshaw (Streamsong Red) and Tom Doak of Renaissance Golf Design (Streamsong Blue) leveraged their architectural talents to create two unparalleled, intersecting golf courses unlike any others in Florida. Since their grand opening in January 2013, the two courses have racked up an impressive list of awards and accolades for their pure golf experience.
The resort features a 216-room Lodge and a 12-room Clubhouse designed by Alfonso Architects, 24,000 square-feet of flexible conference and meeting space, casual and fine dining and a full-service grotto-style spa. The property also includes outdoor reception areas, a lakeside pool, a hiking and birding trail, guided bass fishing and sporting clays.
Online tee-times for both Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue and packages are available to the public via www.streamsongresort.com. Guests may also e-mail reservations@streamsongresort.com for reservations.
About Streamsong Resort
Located between Tampa and Orlando, Streamsong® Resort has been developed by The Mosaic Company and is founded on a commitment to its surrounding resources. From awe-inspiring golf courses and enchanting nature trails to sumptuous dining and ethereal spa experiences, Streamsong operates in concert with its environment. This appreciation for the land’s inherent beauty creates an unparalleled luxury resort. For more information, visit www.streamsongresort.com.
About Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of a 50/50 joint venture between subsidiaries of Thayer Lodging Group and Jin Jiang Hotels, is the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company operating branded full- and select-service hotels and resorts, conference centers and independent hotels worldwide. Currently, Interstate and its affiliates manage 360 hotels with more than 69,000 rooms in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, including six wholly-owned hotels. In addition, Interstate has executed agreements to manage 39 hotels with 7,700 rooms under construction or development throughout the world. For more information, visit www.interstatehotels.com.
About KemperSports
Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports builds, owns and manages golf courses, resorts, athletic clubs and lodging venues across the U.S., Caribbean and Central America. The company’s award-winning portfolio includes nationally-ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, named the No. 1 Golf Resort in North America by Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine; The Glen Club; Desert Willow Golf Resort; Harbor Shores, site of the 2012 and 2014 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid; and Chambers Bay, host of the 2010 U.S. Amateur and the 2015 U.S. Open. For more information about KemperSports, please visit http://www.kempersports.com.
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