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Press Relase Date: 30-Mar-2008
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club Named One Of "100 Best Modern Courses" by Golfweek
Highly-Acclaimed Course Earns Spot On Prestigious List For 10th Consecutive Year
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club was named one of the "100 Best Modern Courses" by Golfweek Magazine in its annual "America's Best Courses" rankings. Caledonia, a Mike Strantz design, was ranked No. 100 and was the only Grand Strand layout named to the list.
Golfweek defines a modern course as being built after 1960, and rates courses based on criteria that includes the ease and intimacy of routing, integrity of design, quality of feature shaping, natural setting and overall land planning among other categories. Caledonia was first named to Golfweek's list of "100 Best Modern Courses" in 1998 and is the only Myrtle Beach area course to be named among the top 100 each year since 1998.
"We work hard year after year to provide the best in quality and service to our customers," said Todd Welden, Caledonia's director of golf. "This recognition is not just a reflection of our commitment to excellence, but a statement of our willingness to create the best experience for our golfers."
Caledonia was joined on Golfweek's list of the "100 Best Modern Courses" by seven other Palmetto state layouts, including the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island (No. 20), Harbour Town Golf Links (No. 33), Long Cove Golf Club (No. 46), Kiawah Island Club (No. 75), Old Tabby Links (No. 86), Secession Golf Club (No. 91) and Musgrove Mill Golf Club (No. 95). Caledonia, the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island and Harbour Town were the only public access courses in South Carolina named to the list.
For more information or to book a tee time, call Caledonia at 1-800-483-6800 or visit www.fishclub.com.
About Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
Caledonia Golf and Fish Club has been named one of the "Top 100 You Can Play" by Golf Magazine, "Top 25 Courses in South Carolina" and "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses" by Golf Digest, "Top 100 Modern Courses" by Golfweek, South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel's list of "50 Best Courses" and "Top 100 Best Courses for Women" by Golf for Women. The course is built upon the site of a historic 18th century rice plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C. The 6,526-yard, par-70 course has been described as having 18 signature holes routed around majestic oaks and meandering streams. The picturesque 18th hole borders the Plantation's old rice field, and requires a precise tee shot that sets up a difficult second shot: a forced carry onto a green that is watched closely by the beautiful antebellum style clubhouse. For more information, call Caledonia at 1-800-483-6800 or visit www.fishclub.com.
Press Relase Date: 31-Jan-2008
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club Featured on Road Trip: Myrtle Beach
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club will be featured in the Tuesday, February 5th debut of Road Trip: Myrtle Beach, the GOLF CHANNEL reality show featuring ESPN commentator Charlie Rymer, musicians Mark Bryan and Josh Kelley and Duramed FUTURES TOUR player Perry Swenson during an ultimate Myrtle Beach golf experience.
The 12-episode series follows the foursome around as they play a different Grand Strand course each week with light-hearted banter between cast members, course information and videos, game management tips and golf instruction by Rymer, after-golf activities at area restaurants and night spots and live, original music. Road Trip: Myrtle Beach's theme song was written and recorded by Bryan and Kelley.
Each original episode will air Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. and will be rebroadcast during the week. GOLF CHANNEL will broadcast the first four episodes of Road Trip: Myrtle Beach in the United States and more than 50 countries around the world in February, with the remaining eight shows to be broadcast in the fall of 2008.
In Tuesday's debut, the cast is introduced to the audience as they drive up the dramatic live oak tree-lined entrance to Caledonia. Before the foursome ventures out to play the perennial "Top 100" course, Rymer interviews Caledonia head golf professional Todd Welden in the clubhouse to learn more about what to expect on the course and Welden's favorite holes.
For see video from Road Trip: Myrtle Beach, or to learn more about the show and cast, visit GolfHoliday.com or TheGolfChannel.com.
Press Relase Date: 20-Feb-2008
Steve Dresser Golf Academy Announces Launch of Redesigned Web Site
Representatives of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy today announced the launch of their redesigned Web site, DresserGolf.com. In addition to offering the ability to check schedules and rates online, a "virtual" Steve Dresser serves as a tour guide and assists golfers in their navigation through the site.
The redesigned site features an online video swing analysis and online fitting for golfers who cannot visit the Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Plantation. With the online swing analysis, golfers can upload a video of their swing for professionals at the school to analyze. A customized lesson is created based on each golfers swing with frame-by-frame voiceover analysis, graphics, tour player comparisons and the exclusive Clubtracker" swing plane technology. The Steve Dresser Golf Academy also provides golfers with an accurate, custom club fitting using the Tradition Fitting System over the Internet with information provided by the golfer.
Dressergolf.com is also hosting the "Worst Swing Competition," an online swing contest to see who has the worst golf swing. The winner will receive two days of instruction at the Steve Dresser Golf Academy, as well as accommodations and golf at True Blue Plantation and Caledonia Golf & Fish Club. To enter, contestants should upload a video of their swing to YouTube.com with "Steve Dresser Golf Academy Swing Competition" in the title of their video, and e-mail a link to the video along with contact information to info@dressergolf.com.
"Our redesigned Web site makes it easy and convenient for golfers anywhere to improve their game," said Dresser. "Since 1989, we have been helping golfers to better play and enjoy the sport through our unrivaled expertise and teaching method. With the introduction of our online video swing analysis, custom club fitting and schedule and rates to the Web site, we hope to provide golfers of any skill level the ability to take their skill set to the next level, and we invite all golfers, from beginners to old pros, to visit our site for more information about the Steve Dresser Golf Academy and ways they can better their game."
Recognized by GOLF Magazine as one of the "Top 25 Golf Schools in America" for the past four consecutive years and located at True Blue Plantation and Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, the Steve Dresser Golf Academy offers a private driving range complete with target greens, bunkers and a lake, golfers are able to simulate realistic golf experiences while learning. A large practice green is available for school use exclusively, along with an indoor swing center boasting four learning stations equipped with state-of-the-art digital video systems.
For more information on the Steve Dresser Golf Academy, call 1-800-397-2678, email sdresser@sc.rr.com or visit DresserGolf.com.
About Steve Dresser Golf Academy
Located at the True Blue Plantation and Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, the Steve Dresser Golf Academy is led by Steve Dresser, who is widely recognized as one of the country's top golf instructors. Listed in the book of "America's Greatest Golf Instructors", the Vermont-native is ranked among the top instructors in South Carolina and the southeast by Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine, respectively, and was chosen as the "Carolinas PGA Section Teacher of the Year" in 2004. Dresser and his staff of PGA Class "A" Members teach sequence instruction which starts the students with putting and gradually evolves to the full swing shots. Using the latest technology with digital video systems and teaching aids, all students receive a CD of their swing with voice-over analysis, before and after swings, tour player comparisons, Club Tracker" swing plane technology and follow up video analysis via the Internet.
About True Blue Plantation
True Blue Plantation is a 6,842-yard, par-72 championship golf course located on the site of historic True Blue Plantation, the famed 19th century indigo and rice plantation. Designed by architect Mike Strantz, True Blue emphasizes the natural beauty of the area, utilizing native grasses and vegetation and maintaining much of the character of the property. True Blue has received countless awards since opening in 1998, including being named one of of "America's Greatest 100 Public Golf Courses" by Golf Digest, South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel's list of "50 Best Courses", Golf Magazine's "Top Ten Places To Play" and "Top 25 Courses in the South" and one of the "Top 100 Courses in America" from Golfweek. For more information or to book a tee time, call (843) 237-0900 or visit fishclub.com.
About Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
Caledonia Golf and Fish Club has been named one of the "Top 100 You Can Play" by Golf Magazine, "Top 25 Courses in South Carolina" and one of "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses" by Golf Digest, "Top 100 Modern Courses" by Golfweek and "Top 100 Best Courses for Women" by Golf for Women. The course is built upon the site of a historic 18th century rice plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C. The 6,526-yard, par-70 course has been described as having "18 signature holes" with holes routed around majestic oaks and meandering streams. The picturesque 18th hole borders the Plantation's old rice field, and requires a precise tee shot that sets up a difficult second shot: a forced carry onto a green that is watched closely by the beautiful antebellum style clubhouse. For more information or to book a tee time, call (843) 237-0900 or visit fishclub.com.
Press Relase Date: 06-Dec-2007
Caledonia Golf And Fish Club and True Blue Plantation Named To
South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panels Honors Both Mike Strantz Designs in Biennial Rankings of the State's Best
December 6, 2007, Myrtle Beach, S.C. - True Blue Plantation and Caledonia Golf and Fish Club were recently named to the "25 Best Courses You Can Play" rankings just announced by the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel. The biennial list recognizes the state's top resort, public access and daily-fee courses during odd-numbers years. Both Strantz courses were also selected for the panel's inaugural "25 Best Courses You Can Play" ranking in 2005.
"We are thrilled to be ranked as two of the top 25 golf courses in the state," said John Springs, general manager for Caledonia and True Blue. "I credit our success to our superior staff and the on-going course development projects that keep both courses in pristine condition."
The Panel's 2007 list was again dominated by the Grand Strand, the home of more than half of the honored premier public access facilities. Charleston was second with five courses, Hilton Head came in third place with four courses and the Midlands and Upstate finished just behind with two and one courses, respectively. Other Myrtle Beach courses honored included The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, Grande Dunes Resort Course, The Heritage Club, King's North at Myrtle Beach National, Legends Resort-Heathland Course, Pawleys Plantation, Prestwick Country Club, The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort, The Fazio Course at Barefoot Resort, The Love Course at Barefoot Resort and Tidewater Golf Club.
About the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel
The South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel membership is comprised of golf industry, former golfers and coaches, media and business and industry members that are charged with the identifying the best South Carolina golf courses. The Panel considers criteria such as course routing, course design balance, course management strategy, course equity to reward good shots while penalizing bad ones, course memorability, aesthetics of the course and surrounding area and the overall experience by the golfer from the pro shop to the course. The Ratings Panel releases three different ratings: The annual "New Course of the Year" list; the bi-annual "South Carolina's 50 Best Courses" that identifies the best public or private courses during even-numbered years; and the "25 Best Courses that You Can Play" that lists the best non-private courses in the state in odd-numbered years.
About Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
Caledonia Golf and Fish Club has been named one of the "Top 100 You Can Play" by Golf Magazine, "Top 25 Courses in South Carolina" and "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses" by Golf Digest, "Top 100 Modern Courses" by Golfweek, South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel's list of "50 Best Courses" and "Top 100 Best Courses for Women" by Golf for Women. The course is built upon the site of a historic 18th century rice plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C. The 6,526-yard, par-70 course has been described as having "18 signature holes," with holes routed around majestic oaks and meandering streams. The picturesque 18th hole borders the Plantation's old rice field, and requires a precise tee shot that sets up a difficult second shot: a forced carry onto a green that is watched closely by the beautiful antebellum style clubhouse. For more information, call Caledonia at 1-800-483-6800 or visit www.fishclub.com.
About True Blue Plantation
True Blue Plantation is a 6,842-yard, par-72 championship golf course located on the site of historic True Blue Plantation, the famed 19th century indigo and rice plantation. Designed by architect Mike Strantz, True Blue emphasizes the natural beauty of the area, utilizing native grasses and vegetation and maintaining much of the character of the property. True Blue has received countless awards since opening in 1998, including being named one of of "America's Greatest 100 Public Golf Courses by Golf Digest, South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel's list of "50 Best Courses", Golf Magazine's "Top Ten Places To Play" and "Top 25 Courses in the South" and one of the "Top 100 Courses in America" from Golfweek.
Press Relase Date: 18-Dec-2006
Caledonia and True Blue Welcome Steve Dresser Golf Academy
Award-Winning Golf School to Open January 1, 2007
December 18, 2006, Myrtle Beach, S.C. - True Blue Plantation and Caledonia Golf and Fish Club announced today that the Mike Strantz-designed courses will serve as the new home of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy beginning January 1, 2007. The Steve Dresser Golf Academy opened in 1989 and has been an active member of the Myrtle Beach Golf scene.
Annually recognized as one of GOLF Magazine's "Top 25 Golf Schools," the Steve Dresser Golf Academy is led by Dresser, who is widely recognized as one of the country's top golf instructors. During his two decades as a teacher, Dresser has given an estimated 20,000 private lessons and 5,000 golf school sessions. Listed in the book of "America's Greatest Golf Instructors," Dresser is ranked among the top instructors in South Carolina and the southeast by Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine, respectively. The Vermont-native was also chosen as the "Carolinas PGA Section Teacher of the Year" in 2004.
At its new True Blue home, the Academy will feature a 2,200-square foot learning center complete with a classroom, repair center and offices. The indoor swing center boasts four learning stations to be equipped with state-of-the-art digital video systems. The Academy will offer a private driving range with target greens, bunkers and lake to simulate realistic golf experiences. A large practice green will be available for school use exclusively, along with a 600-square foot indoor putting area to be built in case of inclement weather.
Dresser and his staff of PGA Class "A" Members teach sequence instruction which starts the students with putting and gradually evolves to the full swing shots. Using the latest technology with digital video systems and teaching aids, all students receive a CD of their swing with voice-over analysis, before and after swings, tour player comparisons, Club Tracker" swing plane technology and follow up video analysis via the internet.
Golfers can choose from the variety of golf school packages offered throughout the year. While most golfers select the three-day golf school, golfers can also select a two-or-five day visit or opt for private instruction. The Academy also provides club-fitting service and golf package planning for guests.
"We started the Golf Academy here in Myrtle Beach in 1989 and our Mission Statement has always been to enable people to enjoy the game of golf by assisting them attain their goals," said Dresser. "We've been in business a long time here in Myrtle Beach when many schools have come and gone. We are excited to partner with two courses as highly regarded as True Blue Plantation and Caledonia and look forward to helping more golfers realize their potential."
"This partnership with the Steve Dresser Golf Academy combines world-class instruction and world-class golf and gives our True Blue and Caledonia guests a rare opportunity to learn from the very best while playing the very best," said Bob Seganti, True Blue Head Golf Professional. "When visiting our website, golfers will be able book a golf school package with morning golf instruction from a Top 25 golf school and then practice their new skills on our two nationally-ranked golf courses."
For more information on the Steve Dresser Golf Academy, call 800-397-2678 or visit www.dressergolf.com.
About True Blue Plantation
True Blue Plantation is a 6,842-yard, par-72 championship golf course located on the site of historic True Blue Plantation, the famed 19th century indigo and rice plantation. Designed by architect Mike Strantz, True Blue emphasizes the natural beauty of the area, utilizing native grasses and vegetation and maintaining much of the character of the property. True Blue has received countless awards since opening in 1998, including being named one of "America's Greatest 100 Public Golf Courses" by Golf Digest, South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel's list of "50 Best Courses", Golf Magazine's "Top Ten Places To Play" and "Top 25 Courses in the South" and one of the "Top 100 Courses in America" from Golfweek. For more information or to book a tee time, call (843) 237-0900 or visit www.fishclub.com.
About Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
Caledonia Golf and Fish Club has been named one of the "Top 100 You Can Play" by Golf Magazine, "Top 25 Courses in South Carolina" and one of "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses" by Golf Digest, "100 Modern Courses" by Golfweek and "Top 100 Best Courses for Women" by Golf for Women. The course is built upon the site of a historic 18th century rice plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C. The 6,526-yard, par-70 course has been described as having "18 signature holes," with holes routed around majestic oaks and meandering streams. The picturesque 18th hole borders the Plantation's old rice field, and requires a precise tee shot that sets up a difficult second shot: a forced carry onto a green that is watched closely by the beautiful antebellum style clubhouse.
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