PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – (July 1, 2016) – Atlantic City Country Club has a lasting reputation as one of the great historic golf properties in America. Now, after a major renovation and expansion of the classic clubhouse, it will be known as the best of the old … and the new.
Atlantic City CC has flourished in the last year under new ownership by Ottinger Golf, which also owns two other daily fee New Jersey golf courses, Scotland Run and Ballamor. The improvements – both on the golf course and in the clubhouse – will be a main component of the July episode of the award-winning Traveling Golfer television show.
Much of Atlantic City’s rich history – including hosting three U.S. Women’s Open Championships and the first PGA Senior Tour event – will be explored on the July episode of the Traveling Golfer. Also, much of the new improvements to the clubhouse – including the creation of South Jersey’s premier wedding and banquet facility – will be unveiled.
“When Atlantic City Country Club became available, it made a lot of sense to add it to our list of golf courses,” said Chip Ottinger, president of Ottinger Golf. “We knew we were purchasing a gem, one that would only get better with a bit of care and nurturing.”
In creating the latest Traveling Golfer show, more than 30 hours of footage was shot on the golf course and in the clubhouse. In addition, the rich treasure trove of archived photos and footage that go back to the beginnings of the 119-year-old course were woven into the show.
“This show was a true labor of love,” admitted Traveling Golfer host Tony Leodora. “I have been in love with this golf course and the atmosphere of the clubhouse since the first time I set foot on the property. Every time I return, I get the same feeling of excitement.
“In the closing of the show I said that if I was sentenced to play one course every day for the rest of my life, it might be Atlantic City Country Club. And I truly meant it.”
The episode from Atlantic City CC begins airing July 1 and runs throughout the month on the Traveling Golfer network of websites … including The Golf Director Network (see full list of sites on travelinggolfervideo.com). It also will air on Monday, July 11 as part of the Press Box television show in Myrtle Beach, 5 to 7 p.m. on HTC Ch. 4. The Traveling Golfer also airs as a scheduled weekly feature show on Comcast SportsNet and The Comcast Network throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Comcast SportsNet airings are 10:30 a.m. Sundays and 4:30 p.m. Thursdays. The Comcast Network airs the show at 6 p.m. Mondays and Fridays.
As part of every Traveling Golfer show there is the additional feature, “Tech Talk”, hosted by Tour Edge Golf President Dave Glod. With years of experience as a clubmaker, Glod presents an inside look at the research and development of high-quality golf equipment.
Responding to golfers’ never-ending demands to learn more about interesting golf courses and golf resorts across the country and around the world, well-traveled host Tony Leodora created the Traveling Golfer so he could take viewers on video trips to some of the most exciting golf locations. The show won first place for golf television broadcasts in the prestigious International Network of Golf Awards, presented at the PGA Merchandise Show in January.
The Traveling Golfer is a series of monthly shows hosted by Leodora, who has 16 years of experience in televised golf. The featured destination stays on the website for one month, before being replaced by a new show. The old shows are archived for continued viewing on home website, www.travelinggolfervideo.com.
For more information about the Traveling Golfer, or to find out how your property can be featured on the show, call TL Golf Services at (610) 279-9220.
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