The new ownership of the Vernon, N.J., property is in its second year of reviving turf by rotating play through its three nine-hole courses. An updated clubhouse is also getting positive feedback, and live entertainment may be offered this summer on a new deck that provides views of the valley. The Great Gorge at Mountain…
Is FootGolf Rubbing Regular Golfers the Wrong Way?
A review of comments posted by golfers who have played courses that now also offer the new sport showed some growing friction over how the “soccer golfers” disrespect traditional players and show less concern for proper care of the property.
Farmington CC Appoints Michael Matarazzo as Executive Chef
In addition to the Charlottesville, Va., club’s latest appointment, other chef announcements include Crystal Springs Resort in Sussex County, N.J., naming John Greeley as Executive Chef, and Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla., appointing Eric Chopin as Executive Chef.
Crystal Springs Resort to Debut New Jersey GolfFest
The Sussex County, N.J., property has announced the dates of its first annual GolfFest, to be held May 16-18, 2014. The three-day festival will span across the resort’s seven golf courses, and includes the all-access expo featuring instructor David Leadbetter, rides on a space-age Hovercraft, demos of cutting-edge equipment, free club fittings and clinics, family golf, and FootGolf.
Cooking with Fire
Bringing the kitchen outside is helping clubs elevate al fresco fare well beyond burgers and dogs.