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Rewards, Total Rounds, Reviews And Special Events Make Eagle Creek Golf Club’s First Year A Resounding Success
By Mike Jamison
 ORLANDO, FL (May 9, 2005) - Eagle Creek Golf Club in south Orlando recently closed the book on its first year of operation, and what a year it proved to be.
Among the highlights for highly acclaimed Ron Garl/Howard Swan design was the number of rounds played. Even the most optimistic projections were shattered as 41,700 rounds were registered.
"We couldn’t have predicted that number, and we couldn’t be happier with that result," said General Manager Gary Piotrowski. "We have a unique product in our golf course, and from pre-opening through today we have always placed major emphasis on customer service. We believe that once people experienced the golf here at Eagle Creek, they helped create the momentum that we are still enjoying by telling their friends."
That is reflected in the overall customer satisfaction rating at Eagle Creek. Through customer surveys completed throughout the year, Eagle Creek earned a 3.7 rating out of a possible 4 points from its golfers.
The Emerson International-owned golf course was magical from its opening day. The very first event played on the par-73 golf course was a charity tournament for the Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, and a hole-in-one was recorded on the 164-yard 17th hole.
Several other events fell under the highlights column. Eagle Creek was chosen to host one of the PGA Pro-Pro tournaments during the PGA Merchandise Show week in Orlando, and also played host to the Moe Norman Invitation honoring the legendary ball striker from Canada.
Maybe the biggest event news came that week, when it was announced that Eagle Creek beat out several other area courses to become a host course for the Buick Scramble National Finals in October.
"I think this speaks volumes about not only the quality of our golf course, but also the level of our customer service and food and beverage operations," said Piotrowski. "We are extremely proud to be chosen for such a large-scale, established event, especially considering that our course is so new."
National recognition and awards came as well. Travel and Leisure magazine tabbed Eagle Creek as one of the top 10 new courses in Florida this decade, and several publications published feature stories on the course that one visiting golfer called "a must play for anyone coming to Orlando for a golf vacation."
Located just minutes from Orlando International Airport, Eagle Creek proved to be a favorite among visiting golfers as their "getaway round," thus the slogan "Save The Best ‘Til Last" was the theme of one Eagle Creek advertising campaign.
Other highlights: Masters runner-up Chris DiMarco setting the course record with a 63; Graves Golf Academy opening a school at Eagle Creek; The course earning a four-star rating by Travel & Leisure.
Eagle Creek Golf Club opened to rave reviews last May as a course with a number of firsts. The facility features the only-par-73 layout in Central Florida, including a fifth par five, which provides an exciting risk/reward finishing hole. Eagle Creek is the first course in Florida to have the durable and smooth Mini Verde grass in its greens, and was the first in Central Florida to provide the smooth ride of the deluxe Precedent Golf Cars from Club Car.
One other unique aspect: There isn’t another clubhouse in Central Florida quite like Eagle Creek’s, a vintage New England manor in appearance overlooking the 18th hole. It features a 120-seat restaurant, a banquet room that accommodates 50 people, men and women's locker rooms and a fully stocked pro shop.
And finally, the 5-Star Tournament package provided by Director Of Golf Tony Crawford and his staff places Eagle Creek at the top of the list of those who plan charity events, tournaments and corporate outings.
The golf course is "Distinctive Orlando Golf With A European Flair." It is designed to blend unobtrusively with homes in the master-planned Eagle Creek Golf Community. Homebuyers have the option of choosing from different communities that 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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