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The MISSION INN Golf Experience
Mission Inn Resort & Club, located amid the rolling central Florida hills and fragrant citrus groves just minutes north of Orlando, is home to two of the finest golf courses in the nation. The resort located in Howey in the Hills, Florida features overnight Stay and Play Golf and Spa packages as well as discounted golf rates for Florida residents. This 1,100 acre resort on Lake Harris is a sportsman’s paradise with golfing, trap and skeet, spa, fishing, bike trails, hiking and more! For additional fun, nearby is the Lake Ridge Winery, European inspired Yalaha Bakery, and the many shops and restaurants within Mt. Dora. Built in 1917, El Campeon (The Champion) golf course is celebrating her Centennial anniversary this year. This course is a true classic design yet quite relevant to today’s golfers and modern equipment advantages at 7,100 yards in length. El Campeon features 85 ft. elevation changes over 6 holes, various water elements and undulating fairways lined with mature oaks and magnolias. The George O’Neil
layout can test a player’s shot making abilities over all 18 holes. Her sister course, Las Colinas (The Hills) designed by Gary Koch, opened in 1992 and plays 7,230 yards upland through evergreen forests and rolling hills among Florida’s undisturbed nature preserves. Both Mission Inn courses have earned their share of accolades from players and press alike. Regular players on Golf Advisor.com have ranked El Campeon the No. 2 course in the nation for its timeless beauty, playability, layout design, and overall great golf experience. Las Colinas is consistently ranked in the top 25 among Florida’s 1,200 courses by Golf Week and Golf Digest. In support of the pure golf experience, Mission Inn offers complete practice areas for putting, chipping, and driving and three on-site golf academies. The clubhouse features Nicker’s Restaurant and Bar, home to the Saturday Night All-You-Can-Eat Sushi, Crab Leg and Prim Rib Buffet. The Mission Inn Resort offers overnight lodging, meeting and
banquet facilities, three wedding ceremony venues, four on-site restaurants, a full service spa, plus 52 slip marina for boating and fishing on the Lake Harris chain. We welcome the opportunity to assist with your next meeting, buddy golf trip, or charity golf tournament! Contact: MissionInnResort.com or by calling 800-874-9053. (See our ad on page 2)
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GOLFINO announces the expansion of its worldwide business with the opening of its first US Factory Outlet in Orlando, FL
ELEGANCE IN SPORT SINCE 1986
January is a great month for GOLFINO. Their lady ambassador, Emily Collins, debuts on the LPGA Tour. The PGA Merchandise Show is in town from January 25-27, 2017 where GOLFINO will be showcasing their new Fall 2017 line to their 250+ wholesale accounts. Meanwhile, across town, their new outlet doors will be open to all of the thousands of golfers in town. GOLFINO, Europe’s market leader for golf sportswear has recently opened its first US Factory Outlet in Orlando, Florida. GOLFINO’s first standalone factory outlet in the United States opened in July 19, 2016. Situated west of downtown Orlando just off I-4, near Universal Studio’s in the Simon Orlando International Premium Outlet Mall, this store is the latest in a long line of store openings in resort location. GOLFINO Orlando is a contrast to the other stores utilizing a different generation of store design, incorporating the mood and the atmosphere of the area. The modern sporty lifestyle is combined with a relaxed and prestigious ambiance. Bright furnishings with a white background and brushed stainless elements and warm beige colors together with an impressive wooden floor create a resort atmosphere.
GOLFINO - The brand GOLFINO was founded in 1986 by Christel and Dr. Bernd Kirsten. Each of whom hold a 50% share in this owner-managed company. Starting out as knitwear specialists, the company soon developed into a supplier of complete outfits for golfers, both on and off the course. GOLFINO is a European company with its headquarters in Glinde near Hamburg and has over 35 of its own stores incl. factory outlets as well as more than 500 shop-in-shops in 18 European Countries, from 8 sqm corners (mini shops) to 60 sqm concessions. With subsidiaries in USA, China, Great Britain, Portugal and Spain, plus branches in the most important foreign markets, GOLFINO is Europe’s market leader in the field of golf fashion. The purchasing and production centre is located in Porto, Portugal, and the materials used come from all around the world. The company currently employs around 250 members of staff.
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GOLFINO Factory Outlet Orlando Orlando International Premium Outlets 4951 International Drive, Suite #1F15 | Orlando, FL 32819 Monday - Saturday 10-11 | Sunday 10-9 Tel.: +(1) 407 354 1545 | Orlando-outlet@golfino-usa.com GOLFINO Flagship Store Palm Beach 150 Worth Avenue, Suite 216 | Palm Beach, FL 33480 229093
At the moment GOLFINO is represented worldwide with over 35 stores among others in Berlin, Copenhagen, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Kitzbuehel, London, Marbella, Palma de Mallorca, Paris, Seoul, Sylt, and Vienna. Parallel to the opening in Orlando, Golfino is going to open an outlet in Shanghai Village next week.
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West Orange Country Club is now accepting memberships for golf, tennis and social dining.
For membership information:
407.656.4882
www.woclub.com 3300 West Orange Country Club Dr. Winter Garden, FL 34787
The course and courts are looking better than ever, social activities are on the “upswing”, dining is always a pleasure and the food and drinks are delicious and refreshing! We offer golf and tennis lessons, camps and after school programs, exercise classes as well as a fabulous venue for Weddings, Parties, Clubs, Corporate Meetings: • Banquet Room Seats 150 People • Full Catering Menu • Full Bar with Beer, Wine, & Spirits Contact Michele Farmer, Head Chef Ext. 402
$35 Member for a Day Offer* *Call after 2pm for a Tee Time. Offer Expires 2/28/17
Future Generation Golf Academy is an after school program focused on growing love for the game of golf and improving students’ golf skills. Golf is a game that offers a lot of fun for kids while learning valuable life skills. Our goal-orientated after school program is a major factor in motivating our students to continuously strive to be the best they can be.
AGES: 4 to 15 Member Pricing (Per Family) For each child enrolled: $80/Month
Non-Member Pricing (Per Family) One child enrolled: $155/Month
*Members may sign up Grandkids
*Add $80 each additional child
INCLUDES: • 1 hour of instruction each week. (Per Child) *may add instruction time at $20/hr. (Per Child) • Pool & Clubhouse privileges for the family • Golf course privileges for the family. Tee times can be booked anytime after 2pm at the going guest rate for parents • “Family Range Time”, the entire family may come out and hit range balls twice a week. • Discounts on Summer Junior Camps. Monthly School Tournaments
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INSTRUCTION: Safety, Etiquette, Full Swing, Chipping, Pitching, Putting, Rules, Drills, Course Management, Tournament Play, Mental Approach.
CONTACT: Brendon Chase, Golf Academy Director Phone: 407-656-4882 ext. 407 • Email: brendonchase@pga.com
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