Old Edwards Inn, Highlands, NC Buys Highlands Cove Golf Course
OCTOBER 3, 2008. The Highlands Cove course and clubhouse will close to the public on November 3, 2008 and re-open as "Old Edwards Club" mid-May 2009 following renovations designed to bring the amenities in line with the current Old Edwards offerings. The private "Old Edwards Club" will feature limited invitation-only memberships that include full privileges on all Old Edwards amenities, including its state-of-the-art fitness center, world-class spa and outdoor heated mineral pool. A swimming pool will also be added to the Old Edwards Club during renovations.
Other planned improvements include:
-- Rebuilding and laser-leveling all tees
-- Reworking several holes
-- Beautification and some softening of the course
---|- Improving the driving range and enlarging tees and greens
---|- Improving Drainage
---|- Renovating the Club House
---|- Updating Tennis Courts
---|- Enhancing the Restaurant Experience
The 6,699-yard, par 71 Bent-grass course at Highlands Cove was built by Tom Jackson of Greenville, SC, in 2000 and offers panoramic views and challenging holes for players of all levels. The 15,000 square-foot,
full-service clubhouse includes men's and ladies' lockers and a fully stocked golf pro shop.
Old Edwards Inn President Richard Delany says, "We are excited about adding a dedicated golf experience to the Old Edwards portfolio, allowing for a seamless and consistent service delivery for our guests. The service levels and course conditioning at the Old Edwards Club will be in line with the top clubs in the area. And we are limiting total memberships to allow for maximum enjoyment of play."
Lou Miller, former Director of Golf at Pinehurst Resort, NC, Johns Island Club, Vero Beach, FL, and owner of the University Club, Columbia, SC, will be managing partner responsible for all operations.
For more information about the Old Edwards Club, including membership, please contact Lou Miller at 828-342-5861 ([email protected]) or Richard Delany at 912-223-2725 ([email protected]).
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