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Eagle Creek Golf Club
Orlando Golf Vacationers - Save The Best ‘Til Last
Courtesy of Mike Jamison
ORLANDO, FL (Sept. 30, 2004) – Officials at Orlando’s Eagle Creek Golf Club have a message for golfers planning a getaway to Central Florida this Fall and Winter: "Save the best ‘til last."
Eagle Creek, the outstanding new Ron Garl/Howard Swan design, is located just minutes from Orlando International Airport, and course officials made sure golfers can take full advantage of the prime location.
 "They are making it easy for travelers to schedule their final round of the golf vacation at Eagle Creek by offering first-class clubhouse facilities – men’s and women’s locker-rooms with showers, an outstanding restaurant with quick-service meals, and a transportation service to the airport following golf.
"Visiting golfers need to know that Eagle Creek is a ‘must-play’ on their trip anyway, because of the uniqueness of the experience," said General Manager Gary Piotrowski. "But with our convenient location near the airport, and the amenities we offer visiting golfers, we’ve made it an easy decision for them. They simply can save the best until last, and we’ll send them home feeling refreshed with memories of a great golf experience."
The "save the best ‘til last" slogan also plays into the uniqueness of the design and its dramatic finishing hole. With five par 5’s, Eagle Creek plays to a par 73, the only course in Central Florida to do so. Golfers generally favor par 5’s, and none is more enjoyable than the terrific finishing hole. The 483-yard par 5 offers golfers a chance to finish in glory, reaching the green in two. But the sloping putting surface is bordered in front and to the right by water, requiring extreme accuracy on the approach.
Eagle Creek opened in May to rave reviews.
"It is a fun course to play," said Jim Gleason of Lake Mary, FL. "There is plenty of room off the tee, but the challenge comes on the approach shots. You have to hit the right places on the greens or you may have trouble making par."
"Eagle Creek is awesome," said Jeff Parkinson of Ohio. "Great layout. Super condition. The greens are so true. It’s hard to believe they are brand new. It’s a lot of fun to play. We’ll be back here next year."
Eagle Creek is a fascinating design located on Narcoosssee Road near prestigious Lake Nona. The 7,198-yard, par-73 layout is a strategically demanding yet very playable golf course, featuring ample landing areas and challenging green complexes, a feature of Garl designs. Swan's European background is apparent in the course's bunkering, as many of the 90 sand bunkers are revetted, creating challenging recovery shots.
Eagle Creek is the first course in Florida to offer Mini Verde, the fifth type of ultra dwarf Bermuda in existence. Mini Verde provides extremely durable and fast-rolling putting surfaces, according to results seen in other parts of the south.
Another "first" among Central Florida courses is the use of Club Car’s high-end Precedent, a completely re-deigned golf car, so different that it required a brand new manufacturing plant to produce it. Precedent provides Eagle Creek customers a ride and drive similar to that of an automobile. Golfers will notice several features on the car that will make the golf experience more enjoyable and comfortable.
"We're delighted that Eagle Creek has chosen Club Car and our new Precedent golf car," said Bill Gordon, Branch Manager for Club Car – Florida. "Precedent represents a quantum leap in golf car design and certainly reinforces Eagle Creek's commitment to providing the finest products and services to enhance the golf experience."
The unique experience also is evident in the tournament service package created by PGA Professional Tony Crawford and his staff. It is called Five Star Tournament Service, and that’s exactly what event organizers will experience.
"Tournaments and events will be a big part of our business," said Crawford. "We want to deliver a product so impressive and consistent that the groups will return year after year."
In addition, Eagle Creek is an Audubon International Silver Signature course.
Eagle Creek's location, just 12 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, makes it a natural site for group outings and convention golfers. It is destined to become a favorite of the locals as well.
The golf course is "Distinctive Orlando Golf With A European Flair." It is designed to blend unobtrusively with the soon-to-be built homes in the master-planned Eagle Creek Golf Community. Homebuyers will have the option of choosing from different communities that will make up Eagle Creek. In addition, there will be a community park and recreation center for residents.
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For more information, reservations or tee times, please call toll free, 866-342-4782
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