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Reunion Resort Opens Two Courses
February 10, 2005
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL, February 10, 2005 –The Reunion Resort will open two of the resort’s three signature courses on February 14, 2005. Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson will headline the grand opening of The Legacy Course, designed by Palmer, and the The Independence Course, designed by Watson. The Reunion Resort will open the third course, The Tradition, designed by Jack Nicklaus in the fall of 2005.
Palmer and Watson will warm up at a clinic, during which they will answer questions from the invited guests. An exhibition round will follow as the two golfers play a selection of holes on each course. They will then hold a press conference prior to the afternoon festivities planned for the guests.
“We are especially proud of our ongoing relationship with The Ginn Company,” said Palmer. “Committed to a Championship golf course, The Ginn Company allowed us to design on an exceptional piece of property with 50 foot elevation changes, unusual for this part of Florida.” In addition, Ginn Golf transplanted over 400 oak and palm trees on the course, to enhance the environment and leave the golfer with an enjoyable, yet challenging round of golf.
Joining Palmer for the events from Palmer Course Design Company will be, Ed Seay, the company’s Executive Vice President, Ray Wiltse, the project architect, and Ron Howell, the project coordinator.
“Given the panoramic views, the variety of uphill and downhill shots, the large native grass areas, and the few houses that overlook the course, The Legacy Course is core golf at its best,” said Wiltse. Bucking a recent trend in country club living, core golf refers to a limited number of houses or no housing at all, on the course but tends to give the golfer an opportunity to truly enjoy the environment.
Palmer Course Design Company is an international golf course and recreational planning and design organization formed by Palmer and Seay over thirty years ago. The foundation of its design and business philosophy is the genuine, traditional and sound standard of excellence exhibited by Arnold Palmer, the game’s most famous player and ambassador. Whether the course is private, public, or resort, the Palmer standard of excellence is the foundation of every design. Palmer Course Design has more than 300 active projects and open golf courses, covering 38 states and 20 countries.
Posted: February 10, 2005 03:13 PM
