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Did You Know? | May 29, 2007 |
The lowest final-round score in Memorial Tournament history is a 64, accomplished by Mark McCumber in 1984, Fred Couples in 1987, Steve Pate in 1992 and Greg Norman in 2000.
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Did You Know? | May 23, 2007 |
In 1986 Greg Norman used a Spalding Tour Edition golf ball in winning the British Open. The Spalding Tour Edition was the first non-wound ball of the modern era to win a major. |
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Summer Savings in Full Swing at Grande Lakes Orlando | May 23, 2007 |
The family that plays together, saves together! This summer, Family Golf at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando offers all on-course play, instruction and equipment starting at only $199. Available to guests at both The Ritz-Carlton and the JW Grande Lakes Marriott, this offer is priced exclusively for the summer with a savings of over 50%. Summer room rates at both Orlando, Florida luxury hotels offer incredible value and are unbeatable this season!
Family Golf* at the Orlando resort is available daily after 11 a.m. until September 16, and includes the following for one adult and one child (17 and younger): 3 or 9 holes of golf at a premier Orlando golf course; 1 hour of instruction; Caddie concierge service and caddie gratuity; Complimentary club rental; Two sleeves of The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando golf balls.
Summer Room Rates* available through September 5, at The Ritz-Carlton start at $209 and the JW Marriott start at only $179. Guests who choose The Ritz-Carlton $209 rate will also enjoy the added value of The Ritz-Carlton Reconnect Package, which includes deluxe accommodations, signature breakfast buffet for two at The Vineyard Grill and a $25 golf or spa credit.
Architecturally stunning and unmistakably Spanish in style, the 1,000-room JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is central Florida's premier destination. Nestled on 500 acres, this Florida golf resort and spa offers an extraordinary oasis where unparalleled recreation is balanced with sophisticated style. Boasting an incredible spa and a Greg Norman-designed golf course the resort is located near the area's top attractions. Discover the most prestigious resort in Orlando, Florida at JW Marriott. For more information, call (800) 576-5750, or visit marriott.com.
*Rates are subject to availability and do not include taxes.
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Did You Know? | May 16, 2007 |
Greg Norman has 128 top-10s and 190 top-25s in 321 PGA Tour events. |
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Did You Know? | May 15, 2007 |
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In the past 10 years, only Greg Norman, Ernie Els, Tiger Woods, David Duval and Vijay Singh have been No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking. |
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Norman Still Holds Players Record | May 14, 2007 |
Jeff Quinney's 64 during the third round of the 2007 Players Championship was one off the course and tournament record set by Fred Couples in 1992 and matched by Greg Norman in 1994.
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Wyndham Worldwide To Manage And Upgrade Luxury Resort | May 10, 2007 |
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - The Wyndham flag was raised in Puerto Rico today as Wyndham Hotels and Resorts welcomed the 600-room Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Rio Grande to the Wyndham brand.
The 500-acre Wyndham Rio Mar will undergo a $36 million redevelopment over the next few years, with $15 million in capital improvements planned in 2007 including a complete overhaul of the casino to create one of the island's finest state-of-the-art gaming facilities and an upgrade of the golf courses, hotel lobby and guest rooms.
The resort, which features a 7,000-square-foot (630-square-meter) casino and two 18-hole golf courses designed by Tom and George Fazio and Greg Norman, will undergo a $36 million redevelopment, with some $15 million in capital improvements planned for 2007. |
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Did You Know? | May 9, 2007 |
Greg Norman set The Players Championship tournament record in 1994. He opened with a 63 and finished with three 67s to finish 24-under.
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Shark And Italian Design Firm In Partnership
(ArabianBusiness.com) | May 7, 2007 |
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The interiors of the signature villas on the Jumeirah Golf Estates
Residential Community will be based on the four elements: Fire, Earth,
Water and Wind, while a fifth style will be influenced by B&B Italia's
contemporary range, the 'Maxalto Collection'.
The 66 'Rosewood' villas have been designed by Greg Norman and will
feature interiors by B&B Italia Contract Division which specialises in
furnishing complete commercial projects such as hotels, offices and
retail spaces as well as cruise liners. On the design Greg Norman
said: "I have been very hands-on with the design of 'Rosewood', as I
am with all of the projects I undertake. It has been great to allow my
imagination to run free in a new direction with the design of these
homes."
B&B Italia Contract Division will provide an on-site design centre to
allow buyers optional packages which will see them design and fit out
the whole house based on the five signature styles. Roberto Barbazza,
marketing director of B&B Italia said: "The design centre will allow
clients to choose a theme as well as mix and match styles."
While the colours and interiors of four out of the five styles will
reflect the elements, the 'Maxalto Collection' inspired villas will
feature contemporary classic interiors with a fusion of European and
Arabesque influences. Barbazza said: "The lighting scheme of the
'Maxalto Collection' was inspired by the lighting at the Madinat while
the large tiles in the bathroom and kitchen as well as marble clad
walls and generous use of oak will add to the typically Italian feel."
Bang & Olufsen will equip all of the villas with state-of-the-art
electronics which will include the BeoSound 9000 multi-CD music
system, a 40" BeoVision 7 LCD television in the living room, a 32"
BeoVision 7 LCD television in the master bedroom and a pair of BeoVox
1 ceiling speakers in the breakfast area. |
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Proposed Norman Course Course One Step Closer
(Illawarra Mercury, Australia) | May 7, 2007 |
For more than 40 years, men made their living from hauling coal from
land alongside Avondale Road in Huntley.
Now developers hope to make their money above the ground, after a
proposal to transform the environmentally sensitive bushscape into a
sprawling golf course and eco-tourism facility was given initial
approval last night.
The proposal before Wollongong city councillors was to merge 20 sites
and rezone land now occupied by the former Huntley and Avondale
collieries to clear the way for an eventual 18-hole golf course,
boutique hotel, ecotourism accommodation and funicular railway.
The plan has the approval of sporting icon Greg Norman, who has toured
the site and even allowed his name to be attached to the facility.
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Norman's Senior Design Associate To Speak At Golf Business Forum | May 4, 2007 |
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Boyd Bolte, a Senior Design Associate for Greg Norman Golf Course Design will speak at the 2007 Golf Business Forum May 16-18 in Budapest, Hungary. The fourth annual event will be held at the Hilton Budapest Hotel in the Castle District. The venue is strategically positioned in the heart of the developing markets of Central and Eastern Europe and will provide an invaluable opportunity for all individuals with an interest in the business of golf to meet and explore matters of mutual concern.
Representatives will travel from countries as diverse as Croatia, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Hungary, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Cyprus, Russia, Slovakia and South Africa to name just a few. They can look forward to hearing from the leading specialists on the latest development trends, benefiting from the learning experience of other successful developers and networking with future strategic partners.
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Suwanee Home Showcases '100 Degrees Of Style' | May 3, 2007 |
Summer time is a hot time in 'Hotlanta.' And for those looking to cool off in style, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine has created a seasonal show house featuring summer-themed creative decorating tips. The Summer Show House, taking place June 15-17 at The River Club in Suwanee, Georgia, is a first time for a Show Home during the summer season.
The slate-and-stone, French Normandy-inspired home in The River Club, designed by architect Bill Harrison of Harrison Design Associates and built by Stan Benecki of Benecki Homes, is sited on the development's Greg Norman-designed golf course. |
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Norman To Design South Sydney Course | May 2, 2007 |
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The Illawarra coastal region south of Sydney is to get a Greg Norman designed course. According to the Illawarra Mercury newspaper Norman will visit the area next month to start planning an international-standard golf course at Huntley Colliery at West Dapto, south of Wollongong. HTT Huntley Heritage has owned the West Dapto site since 1998. Director Robert Renshall said the 18-hole golf course was part of an exciting tourism proposal that would include an international-standard hotel and hotel-villa accommodation, conference facilities and a housing estate. Mr Renshall and developer Ken Tugrul said some of the existing mine infrastructure, such as the administration building, would be used. Wollongong Lord Mayor Alex Darling said Norman was expected to attend a Lord Mayor's business luncheon and a Lord Mayoral reception in June.
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Shark Bite Debuts At Lansdowne | May 1, 2007 |
On May 1, Lansdowne Resort (lansdowneresort.com; 703-729-8400) near Leesburg unveils Shark Bite, a nine-holer that joins Greg Norman's 18-hole championship golf course. A mix of par 3s and 4s, it should be perfect for a quick round and for novice golfers. |
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St. Regis Anguilla Residences Set For Fall 2007 Opening | May 1, 2007 |
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St. Regis plans a fall 2007 opening for its new Temenos Anguilla. Temenos will be individual-owned "residences" and a hotel managed by Starwood.
Temenos is located on the southwest coast of Angulla, overlooking St. Maarten.
The resort and condo offering also offers the first golf course on Anguilla, the Greg Norman designed Temenos Golf Club and a full spa.
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