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BEAR MOUNTAIN RESORT NAMES JIM RUTLEDGE AS PLAYING PROFESSIONAL
Victoria, BC- BC's Bear Mountain Resort is pleased to name PGA Tour golfer Jim Rutledge as its playing professional. Rutledge, 47, was born in Victoria and continues to make his home here along with his wife Jill and son Ryan. Rutledge joined the Canadian Tour in 1978 and this year is making his debut on the PGA circuit. The Victoria-based pro golfer has also played in the European, Asian and Nationwide tours and has represented Canada in both the World Cup and Dunhill Cup.
WIN A HOLIDAY AT SAWGRASS
Golfers who land their ball on the iconic floating green at the London Golf Show next week may find the experience a useful practice aid. For one lucky visitor to Europe's top consumer golf show will win a stunning holiday to the Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, on the north-east coast of Florida, and home to the most photographed golf hole in the world: the 17th island-green and the Tournament Players Championship each year
TAKE DAD ON A GOLF AND GULF COAST GETAWAY
Take Dad on an unforgettable trip to Sarasota and Florida's Gulf Islands and treat him to some of America's Top Golf Courses. Not only is the weather warm throughout June but this means smaller crowds on the courses and summer savings on golf fees.
WINEMAKER'S DINNER 'SOON? TO BE AT BEAR MOUNTAIN
Victoria, BC: As a follow-up to our recent feature on the 2006 Golf Destination of the Year, this is news of how a trip to British Columbia could be superb golf plus food and wine of your dreams - start packing your clubs and your taste buds for this Summer .... Coming soon to Bear Mountain Resort? is Howard Soon, master winemaker for the award-winning Okanagan winery, Sandhill. Taking place on Tuesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, the evening kicks off with a winemaker's reception followed by a five- course dinner in the ballroom. Tickets are CAD $95 (USD $85*) per person, and can be reserved by calling 250-391-7160.
2007 WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP AT DORAL - March 20-25
Some of the best golf players in the world will meet to tackle this famous golf course, otherwise known as the 'Blue Monster'. One of the four golf championship events, this competition has featured many elite players in the past, including Tiger Woods who won four times in this tournament. More on www.worldgolfchampionships.com
LIVING LARGE IN MIAMI: LUXURY HOTELS, RESORTS AND SPAS BOOMING
During the past five years, three Ritz-Carlton hotels, a Four Seasons, the Mandarin Oriental, Miami, The Setai and a slew of other luxury hotels and resorts have opened in Miami, confirming the city's status as a world-class international destination. Keeping apace, established resorts have poured millions into renovations, upgrading rooms and adding amenities. From beachfront resorts to urban oases, with spas that rank among the world's best and magical restaurants overseen by celebrity chefs, Miami's luxury hotels and resorts cater to the world's most discriminating travelers. Not since Sammy Davis, Jr., Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and their infamous Rat Pack held court at the Fontainebleau has Miami attracted such a parade of well-heeled clientele.