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Black Desert Resort Golf Course
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The new Tom Weiskopf-designed Black Desert Resort Golf Course will open this fall in Ivins, Utah, a suburb of St. George. Set amid ancient black lava fields, the 18-hole resort/daily-fee facility is currently in the final phase of construction, with grassing underway. Troon®, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, will manage the golf operations, golf course agronomy, food and beverage, and marketing for the golf facility, the centerpiece of the 600-acre resort community. Tee times for daily-fee guests will begin to be made available by midsummer 2022.
Weiskopf, the designer/co-designer of 70-plus courses around the world, and architect Phil Smith have designed the par-72 Black Desert Resort Golf Course with playability in mind, with most fairways 70 to 100 yards wide. The property’s distinct black lava rock, called basalt, originated as lava that intermittently flowed from small local volcanoes approximately 2.3 million to 20,000 years ago. No stranger to working in an ancient lava landscape, Weiskopf also designed the award-winning Ke‘olu Golf Course at Hualalai Resort on the island of Hawaii, which is set in the dramatic lava fields of Ka’upulehu.
“Black Desert Resort is located at the convergence of three unique landscapes – jet-black lava beds, towering red rock cliffs of Zion National Park, and Utah’s beautiful Mohave Desert,” said Jared Lucero, Reef Capital CEO. “The emerald fairways and greens laced among the lava fields are set against the red rock backdrop, making for an awe-inspiring golf setting.”
In true Weiskopf-style, Black Desert will feature two drivable par 4 holes (5th hole and 14th hole) bringing both strategy and the risk/reward element into play.
“This 19-hole course at Black Desert is a rewarding course. Truly a spectacular place with many photographs taken. Great backdrops with the red mountains that remind me of Sedona (Arizona),” said Weiskopf.
In addition to the 18-hole, Weiskopf-designed golf course, guests of Black Desert will enjoy a 36-hole illuminated putting course for day or night play. The resort’s 19th-Hole, an amphitheater-style lakeside gathering place terraced into the black lava, will be the ultimate venue for winding down after a day of golf.
Reef Capital Partners is developing Black Desert Resort. Upon buildout, the property will offer 150 hotel rooms; 1,050 residences; miles of nearby trails; a wellness spa; and 46,160 square feet of retail and restaurant space. The property will also feature 32 single-family estate lots and approximately 214,000 square feet of commercial space, with the amenities of the resort center available for full-time residents. The golf course will serve as the home course for the Dixie State University golf teams.
Top-rated courses designed by Weiskopf include Double Eagle Golf Club in Galena, Ohio, the original Forest Dunes Golf Course in Roscommon, Mich., Loch Lomond Golf Club in Scotland, and both Troon North Golf Club and Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
For more information on Black Desert Resort, visit www. BlackDesertResort.com
Short Drive, Big Time: Daytona Beach’s Inland Golf Courses Are a Treat to Play
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – A Daytona Beach golf trip offers the opportunity to play within a 7 iron of the Atlantic Ocean, but for golfers willing to venture from the beauty of the coast, Volusia County is home to a trio of outstanding inland layouts.
While they fly under the radar, the area’s landlocked courses are among Daytona Beach’s best, delivering memorable architecture, outstanding conditions, and an unrelenting commitment to customer service.
If your group wants to challenge some of Daytona Beach’s best and most underrated layouts, these three courses should be on your must-play list: • A former U.S. Open Qualifying host, DeBary Golf & Country Club has a different feel than its more coastal cousins. Water comes into play on only two holes - No. 9 and No. 18 - on a layout routed through land that was once home to an orange grove. While any mention of the U.S. Open conjures up images of difficult courses, DeBary, with five sets of tees ranging from 5,060 to 6,776 yards, is playable for golfers of all skill levels. The Lloyd Clifton design is worth the trip. • It might be difficult to call a course Golfweek has ranked among the Sunshine State’s top 15 public layouts underrated, but Victoria Hills doesn’t receive near the attention it deserves. The Ron Garl design, which features rolling property and pine tree-lined fairways, evokes comparisons to courses in North Carolina’s famed Sandhills, distinguishing it from many of its Central Florida peers. Victoria Hills is a treat to play and DeLand is a charming town, offering the opportunity to soak up a little history and enjoy a great meal after your round. • There isn’t a drop of water for golfers to contend with at The Deltona Club, minimizing penalty strokes on a course that has been ranked among Florida’s top 20 public layouts by Golfweek. Combine the quality of Bobby Weed’s design work with an unwavering commitment to keep the course in prime condition and the appeal of the Deltona Club is readily apparent.
A Daytona Beach golf trip provides players the chance to enjoy a variety of experiences, and golfers, despite the drive, are well served to keep the area’s inland offerings in mind.
For more information, visit DaytonaBeach.Golf.
Destination Golf launches its SIXTH annual edition to Scotland’s Top 100 Courses
It was from Scotland that golf spread to the rest of the world.
It was a gift that we are grateful for and today this planet of ours boasts in the region of 34,000 golf courses. Over 600 of them are here in Scotland.
The greatest early designers came from here – names such as Old Tom Morris (1821-1908), Willie Park Jr (1864-1925), James Braid (1870- 1950), and Donald Ross (1872-1948) spring to mind – and their legacy can be found on every fairway you walk because their creations helped to influence the generation of designers that followed.
‘The Home of Golf’ says it all and 2022 sees the hosting of the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews. You can be sure that Prestwick - The Birthplace of the Open - will be celebrating the occasion.
In our 2022 guide you will find 100 exceptional courses*. Some are clustered together to the point they run into each other, while others sit miles from anywhere, clinging to a peninsula or tucked away on the islands that sprinkle the coastline like confetti.
Rich pickings are to be had and your toughest decision will be choosing where to start. Scotland boasts six excellent golfing regions. Everyone has their favourites, but our team have always been thrilled by the courses this country has to offer – indeed, many of them don’t even appear in this Top 100, emphasising the country’s quality in depth.
Scotland is not only about golf. It is a stunningly beautiful place to spend time and explore, and it boasts a proud and rich history… and even richer whisky. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to combine all of these on one visit and sometimes on one course, so use this guide to map out the perfect golf trip.
The people of Scotland will welcome you with open arms.
To view all of our Golf Guides, visit: www.destinationgolf.travel
Dundonald Links
Dundonald Links Expands North American Reach; Announces New Luxury Lodging, Clubhouse and More
Ayrshire, Scotland – Dundonald Links – home to the world-class, Kyle Phillips designed golf course and burgeoning resort in Western Scotland – today announces that it has retained Dan Shepherd Public Relations to provide publicity and media relations services in North America.
Dundonald Links has entered an exciting new era with the opening of 18 luxury lodges, 22 hotel rooms, a new clubhouse with Michelin-caliber restaurant, whisky tasting room, and more – the latest phase of a £25m investment transforming the esteemed Scottish venue into one of the UK’s most modern new golf resorts.
The collection of brand-new 2-, 4- and 6-bedroom lodges are inspiring guests in this their first full season. They were customdesigned with golfers in mind, with bag storage and drying areas, en-suite bathrooms, large living spaces, and fully equipped kitchen and dining facilities. Each of the lodge clusters surround a private practice putting green.
Resort owner Darwin Escapes also invested £1m in upgrading the 18-hole championship course, including the addition of a new halfway house.
“The opening of the new lodges, clubhouse and hotel rooms are the perfect complement to an already incredible golf course, and with the project recently completed, it is the start of an exciting new chapter for Dundonald Links,” said Ian Ferguson, Dundonald Links Club Manager. “We are thrilled by the feedback from our first guests in them, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming others, including the world’s best female golfers in late July for the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open.”
Said Kevin Paver, Darwin Escapes Golf Marketing Manager: “Our mission is to deliver the very best experience for all that visit our venues. With everything new and first-class at Dundonald Links, we retained Dan Shepherd Public Relations to help us inform North Americans that not only does the resort boast some of the finest golf accommodation facilities in the UK, but it has become the perfect base for golfers and their families to experience everything that this famous part of Scotland has to offer.”
Set amongst the picturesque Ayrshire countryside in Western Scotland, the new clubhouse at Dundonald Links has been created from natural materials and finished with local whinstone and a grass roof. This not only helps it to blend seamlessly with the rugged landscape and surroundings but also reinforces Dundonald’s longterm commitment to sustainability, conservation, and nature.
The brand-new hotel rooms are situated beside the clubhouse for ease of access to the restaurant and club facilities. Already a wellrespected test for golfers from across the world, Dundonald Links has hosted many major professional golf events since 2008 – including the Ladies’ Scottish Open in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open in 2017.
“Dundonald Links is located in a special place on Earth near extraordinarily good and famous courses like Prestwick, Western Gailes, Loch Lomond, and Royal Troon,” said Dan Shepherd. “That it has created a modern resort providing luxury amenities makes it a bucket-list destination for discerning golfers the equal of any in the world.”
For more details and to book a stay at Dundonald Links, please visit dundonaldlinks.com.
Skyhawks Sports Academy Boosts Golf Programming through Partnership with Payne Stewart Golf Experiences
SPOKANE, WA – The nation’s leading youth sports camp franchise, Skyhawks Sports Academy powered by Stack Sports, is excited to continue building its impressive sports programming by becoming the Official Youth Sports & Camp Partner of Payne Stewart Golf Experiences.
This five-year partnership establishes Skyhawks Beginning Golf, advancing the Spokane-based brand’s commitment to providing accessible, enjoyable, and positive golf instruction to young kids no matter their proximity to a golf course.
“Payne Stewart Kids Golf Experiences adds significant value to our Skyhawks Golf Camps through their programming and game-based curriculum developed specifically for younger kids,” said Jason Frazier, COO and President of Skyhawks. “The PSGE team has significant PGA experience and hopes to alleviate issues of accessibility, cost, and exclusivity by creating a new pathway for kids learning golf away from the golf course.”
Skyhawks Beginning Golf is powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences, the recommended entry-level golf program for PGA Junior Golf Camps. By improving curriculum and training for coaches, more kids will be able to build their confidence by learning golf both inside and outside.
“They have a well-established recreational sports footprint where we can add our Payne Stewart Kids Golf Experiences program and have an instant impact in getting more kids exposed to the fun side of golf,” said Kelly McCammon, Founder and CEO of the Payne Stewart Kids Golf Foundation. “Younger kids, especially from the age of four and up, have to first get exposed to golf in recreational settings away from the golf course and in local neighborhoods. Our partnership will bring golf to the kids where they are.”
The unique, games-based play program and modified learning equipment make it easier for kids to hit the ball and experience early success. Putting, chipping, pitching, and full swing, are all taught through games, simple repetitive motions, and learning rhymes that make it easy for young kids to remember and repeat. Specially designed, age-appropriate golf equipment is provided.
This instruction and Skyhawks Beginning Golf programming will soon be implemented in locations throughout the United States. Local camp operators are currently preparing for the summer camp season, which experienced record nationwide participation in 2021.
Golfzon Leadbetter New World Headquarters to Open at Reunion Resort and Golf Club
ORLANDO, FL – Golfzon Leadbetter and Reunion Resort and Golf Club are proud to announce a partnership that will establish Reunion Resort as the new home of the Leadbetter Golf Academy World Headquarters.
Situated on more than 2,300 pristine acres, Reunion Resort has been consistently recognized for providing a premier golf experience in Central Florida since 2005. It is the only resort in the world to feature three championship, signature golf courses designed by golfing legends Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson. And now, Reunion Resort is adding another golf name to its long heritage of legends, David Leadbetter.
David Leadbetter and the Leadbetter Golf Academies have been synonymous with world-class instruction for nearly 40 years, developing 26 Major winners and 7 World number 1 players, many of whom trained and perfected their skills at its academy headquarters in Central Florida. Since 2018, under ownership of the Golfzon Group, Golfzon Leadbetter has further expanded its operation to 36 academy locations in 15 countries as well as developing new technology to make golf easier to learn.
“I have taught golf all over the world and there are few places as well suited for golfers to learn and play as the Reunion Resort and Golf Club. We share Kingwood International Resorts’ vision for offering the very best golf experience at Reunion. Reunion already has 3 great golf courses; now they’ll have a golf academy to match. I can’t wait to give the first lesson from the new facility,” says David Leadbetter.
Golfzon Leadbetter’s World Headquarters at Reunion will feature the latest golf technology for instruction and practice, including lesson studios with launch monitors, 3D swing analysis, range radar ball tracking, club fitting, golf fitness and biomechanics. The facility will also feature a state-of-the-art Golfzon TwoVision simulator studio to host virtual golf tournaments. Leadbetter’s award-winning team of instructors will offer instruction to all levels of players, including U.S. and international Tour players, elite juniors as well as a range of programs to help amateurs and beginners.
“Reunion Resort and Golf Club gives us the perfect location to expand the Golfzon Leadbetter business as well as offering golfers a unique facility to work on every aspect of their game, whatever their level of play,” says Benedict Riches, CEO, Golfzon Leadbetter.
“Nowhere else in the world can you play three signature golf courses designed by legends Palmer, Watson and Nicklaus. This new partnership is a natural fit, bringing yet another legend to our resort with the Golfzon Leadbetter World Headquarters,” says Anthony Carll, General Manager, Reunion Resort. “We are absolutely thrilled to be able to offer this experience this fall with such a respected legend in the golf community.”
For more information on Reunion Resort, visit www.reunionresort. com or call 833.258.0472. For more information on the Golfzon Leadbetter World Headquarters, visit www.leadbetter.com or call 407.787.3330.
Circling Raven GC Opens for Play on April 8
Worley, ID – Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel today announces that Circling Raven Golf Club will open for play on April 8, starting a season filled with programs for players of all types at the nationally ranked course where the “frequent player” Advantage Card and other offers provide golfers with impressive deals for golfers and groups.
“We pride ourselves on the experience Circling Raven provides golfers – they love that our programs, packages and rewards through our Advantage and Player Development cards enables them to improve their game on a course that some of the best women professional golfers in the world applaud for its excellence,” said David Vonbrethorst, PGA, Circling Raven’s Head Golf Professional.
Vonbrethorst is referring to the Circling Raven Championship, an Epson “#Road2LPGA” Tour event that was played for the first time last year. Several players who competed in the event went on to earn their LPGA Tour membership, testament to their exceptional play, and the field had unanimous praise for the layout and course conditions.
For local players who can’t wait to test the course for themselves, and visitors enjoying stay-and-play packages, early season golf rates beckon. From April 8-14, golfers pay $65 for an 18-hole greens fee, Monday-Sunday. From April 15-May 22 the rate becomes $89 MonThurs and $99 Fri-Sun and holidays. The peak summer 18-hole greens fees are $129 Mon-Thurs and $149 weekends and holidays.
Players who seek extreme bargains can purchase the Circling Raven Advantage Card for $199 and receive hundreds of dollars of savings during the season. Cardholders get their first round free ($149 value), free entry into the year-end Advantage Tournament ($129 value), 15% off non-sale merchandise, 10% off non-sale clubs, free entry into the Circling Raven Championship ($40 value) and other exclusive benefits throughout the year.
The club’s Player Development Card also costs $199 and it provides free use of the 25-acre practice facility, 15% off golf instruction, access to play Circling Raven two hours before dark for $25 (Mon-Thurs), free monthly golf clinics, and other benefits during the season.
An array of programs for women, men, and juniors are designed to provide a variety of experiences – ranging from competitive tournaments and leagues, couples’ events and wine tastings, instruction, and equipment demo days.
Stay-and-play packages are available starting at $209 from April 8-14, starting at $262 from April 15-May 22, and starting at $323 from May 23-October 2. Rates include golf for two and a one-night stay at the resort. To book packages and tee times call 1-800-523-2464.
The Circling Raven Championship, an Epson “Road to the LPGA” Tour event, is scheduled for Aug. 22-28. It will spotlight a field of approximately 132 players, including some of the best female players worldwide. Competitors will vie for $200,000 in prize money.
For more information about the casino resort or golf club, call 1-800-523-2464, or visit www.cdacasino.com.
"Swing” Over To JW Marriott San Antonio For A Spring Tee Time
The TPC San Antonio, a 36-hole PGA TOUR golf facility, is located on property of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa and features two courses open only to guests of the resort and members of TPC San Antonio and is the home of the Valero Texas Open.
The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is the largest JW Marriott Resort in the world, boasting 1,002 richly appointed guest rooms with expansive views of the Hill Country terrain. The award winning resort encompasses 600 picturesque acres of rolling hills, meandering creeks and Live Oak trees, all just minutes away from San Antonio International Airport. Images are available here.
“Swing” to JW Marriott San Antonio in the spring for a round of golf at TPC San Antonio. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, in partnership with TPC San Antonio, offers several Golf Getaways to come and play where the pros play in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Golf Getaways can be booked online here.
Circling Raven Golf Club
For those that want to take their golf game indoors, the resort’s sports bar, High Velocity, now houses two Topgolf Swing Suites with two simulator bays and a variety of virtual games featured. Games are available for guests of all ages and are powered by Full Swing simulator technology including signature Topgolf target games, Zombie Dodgeball, Hockey, Baseball, Football, Carnival games and more. The suite is paired with comfortable lounge seating, HDTVs, and food and beverage service.
The Ultimate Golf Experience:
• TPC San Antonio at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country is pleased to be included among the best courses in America. The club was named one of the Best Courses You Can Play by Golf Week. • TPC San Antonio’s The Oaks Course was designed by the legendary Greg Norman and The Canyons Course was designed by golf visionary Pete Dye. • The Pete Dye-designed Canyons course is perfect for the casual player, while the Greg Norman-designed Oaks course is as challenging as it is scenic. • In addition to two challenging 18-hole golf courses, TPC San Antonio features a 23acre practice facility with two putting and short game practice areas as well as best in golf instruction at The Learning Center. •The topography of the Texas Hill Country and the beauty of the resort’s landscape create the ideal canvas for golf course designers. The area is home to more than 30 golf courses, many of which are highly ranked by national golf experts.
The Learning Center
• The Learning Center at TPC San Antonio is a brand-new instructional facility providing the best in golf instruction utilizing the latest technology. Whether you golf with friends, family or business colleagues, The Learning Center makes learning and improving your golf game easy. Designed for new golfers or those who want to play like a pro, golf instruction at TPC San Antonio can help you reach your goals. Visit tpcsanantonio.com to learn more.
PGA Junior Golf Camps at TPC San Antonio:
•In partnership with the PGA of America, PGA Junior Golf Camps at TPC San Antonio offer kids golf instruction from the country’s top PGA instructors. The summer golf camps provide a safe, fun, instructional environment where young golfers will learn, refine and improve their skills. Visit tpcsanantonio.com for more information.
Hawai‘i Island’s Oldest Golf Course Reopens For Play
VOLCANO, HI – Volcano Golf Course, Hawai’i Island’s first and oldest golf course, welcomed back golfers today after being closed for nearly two years. Golfers are back enjoying the natural beauty and panoramic views of the challenging par 72 golf course.
“The Volcano Golf Course has served the Hawai‘i Island community for over 100 years,” said Volcano Course General Manager Dawn Crozier of Indigo Sports, the course’s management company. “It was great to see golfers again enjoying the unique golf experience that this course has to offer.”
The Volcano Golf Course is now open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Kama‘aina rates for a walking round of golf are $36 on weekdays and $40 on weekends (Friday – Sunday). Clubs and push carts are available for rent. Golf course staff will serve golfers from a temporary mobile office and grab-n-go snack and drink stand while landowner Kamehameha Schools explores options to construct a new clubhouse. Payment for golf and snacks will be by credit card only and the course recommends booking tee times in advance online at www.volcanogc.com.
About Volcano Golf Course
For over 100 years at Volcano Golf Course guests have been treated to panoramic views of both Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea while playing alongside endemic ‘ohi‘a trees that bloom vibrant red, and the nene, Hawai‘i’s state bird that nest throughout the property. This 18-hole golf course is set on the rim of the active Kilauea volcanic crater 4,000 feet above the sea, making it a truly unique golfing experience. For more information on the Volcano Golf Course, visit www. volcanogc.com.
Champion Hills
Champion Hills Sets Out 2022 Membership Plans
HENDERSONVILLE, NC – Champion Hills, home of Tom Fazio’s seminal “Mountain Masterpiece,” is swinging into 2022 with a variety of membership offerings to meet the seismic demographic and geographic shifts of the past two years.
The exponential increase in remote work and the resulting freedom to move from densely populated urban areas in cold climates to Sun Belt states has led to a surge in relocations to the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. That, coupled with the increase in new members joining private clubs for the first time, has led to record membership sales at Champion Hills.
As a year-round golf community and club, Champion Hills’ members enjoy golf, tennis, hiking and other outdoor activities during all four seasons. Its enviable location in bucolic Henderson County is just 45 minutes south of the craft beer capital and cultural center of Asheville and an hour north of award-winning Greenville, S.C. Downtown Hendersonville, a charming main street town with shops and restaurants, is only a few minutes away.
“The majority of our members live here full-time, which has changed the way they engage and utilize the club,” says Champion Hills General Manager and Chief Operating Officer Dana Schultz. “Our memberships are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of lifestyles and our location in the majestic mountains, pristine lakes and vibrant towns of Western N.C. makes Champion Hills a top choice for those looking for a mild four-season climate with a comparatively low cost of living.”
Membership Plans
Champion Hills’ new Equity 55 is a full golf membership designed for those age 55 and under in search of a club to call home. The $40,000 initiation fee is divided into four equal payments over four years, dues and replacement reserve fund contributions are reduced by 50% and the club’s $800 annual food and beverage minimum is prorated for new members.
Champion Hills’ newly enhanced National Membership is for those who don’t own property in Henderson County but want to enjoy all the privileges, social activities and friendly competition that come with belonging to a premier private golf club. The initiation fee is $7,500 and monthly dues are $275 with 30 rounds of golf included before incurring a guest fee.
The Annual Explorer is a 12-month trial membership showcasing the complete Champion Hills experience. The Initiation fee is $3,500, which can be applied to any membership at the end of the year, and monthly dues / replacement reserve are $1,212. It’s ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in club life before selecting their long-term membership plan.
Champion Hills’ flagship offering is the Full Equity Golf Membership, which in addition to full access to all club activities and amenities includes both vertical family and Troon Privé benefits. One of the most valuable benefits a club can offer, vertical family membership enables a members’ parents, children and grandchildren, to experience all aspects of the club, unaccompanied, regardless of age.
Member-owned and managed by Troon, Champion Hills’ Full Equity Golf members enjoy entree to 100+ Troon Privé golf courses, preferred rates at more than 150 Troon Golf resort and daily fee locations, enjoyment of amenities at participating private clubs and preferred benefits at participating Cliff Drysdale Tennis clubs and resorts.
The Community
Champion Hills boasts a broad array of residential options – luxury homes, low maintenance cottages, lock-and-leave villas and a limited number of building lots – suiting a wide variety of buyers. With the U.S. housing supply being near a two-decade low, and Western N.C. following suit, we encourage prospective member-buyers to
continually visit our website for an update on existing inventory.
New residents are often pleasantly surprised by “how much home” they can afford in one of Western North Carolina’s most exclusive mountain communities. Building lots typically range from .5 up to 1.5 acres, with prices from $50,000 to $300,000. Move-in ready luxury residences range from $500,000 to $3 million featuring golf course, mountain and wooded views (inventory is subject to availability and prices are subject to market fluctuations).
The Golf Course
Champion Hills is Fazio’s former home course and club, and the legendary golf course architect devised a brilliant routing wending through heavily forested hills, deep ravines and cool mountain streams in a scenic Blue Ridge Mountain setting. He and his team of shapers pulled ridges into valleys and filled hollows to create “playing platforms” providing golfers with level lies amid 350-feet of elevation change.
The course has moved up 19 spots in two years on Golfweek’s list of the “Top 200 Residential Golf Courses in the U.S.” to 51st, and additional enhancements are planned through 2022 to further elevate its playability. Of note, Champion Hills is one of the few golf courses in the Carolinas to feature five sets of tees rated for women, responding to the growth in this rapidly expanding player segment.
About Champion Hills
Champion Hills is a private boutique club in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, situated just south of the acclaimed “Main Street Town” of Hendersonville and 45 minutes from burgeoning Asheville. Its Tom Fazio-designed “Mountain Masterpiece” is ranked among the top private courses in the state by Golfweek and is the No. 1 yearround private course in Western North Carolina in Golfweek’s “Top 200 Residential Golf Courses in the U.S.” Champion Hills is managed by Troon Privé, the private club operations division of Troon, the world’s largest golf management company.
Resident-members enjoy a balanced and relaxed lifestyle steeped in golf, tennis, fitness, hiking and swimming, all surrounded by the recreation, entertainment and culture of Western North Carolina. Unlike many private, seasonal, mountain communities, Champion Hills offers year-round golf and activities, as well as casual and fine dining options. For more information, visit www.championhills.com or call (828) 696-1962.
