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Muskoka, ON (April 5, 2006) - The best golf course in Ontario's
cottage country is Deerhurst Highlands, according to results released today at the annual Toronto Sun Golfers' Choice Awards. Deerhurst Highlands, co-designed by Robert Cupp and Thomas McBroom, took "gold" in the category of "Best Course in Cottage Country".
"It's truly an honour to receive this award, especially since
it's the golfers that do the voting," said Tyler Rafter, Head Professional at Deerhurst Resort.
"There've been a lot of quality courses built since Deerhurst
Highlands introduced world class golf to Muskoka in 1990. Awards like this re-affirm our belief that Deerhurst Highlands should be at the top of everyone's 'must-play' list."
Opening Dates Set
Deerhurst Highlands will open the 2006 season on Saturday, May 6 with spring golf rates ranging from $55 (Adult Sunset) to $125 until the end of the month. Summer rates kick-in June 1 with prices ranging from $65 - $160 per round. Deerhurst Lakeside golf course will open it's season on Saturday, April 29 with rates from $40 (Adult Sunset) to $60 per round.
2006 Golf Packages
Stay and play packages are available for either of Deehurst's 18-hole layouts with prices starting at just $126 per person per night, based on double occupancy. Packages include greens fees, cart, club cleaning and select accommodation.
New at Deerhurst Resort this year is the introduction of ESPN Golf School programming, a first in Canada. Golfers can select from a variety of one-day teaching programs, which include complimentary Nike golf equipment, or multi-day schools that bundle instruction, green fees, Nike golf equipment and accommodation.
Curriculum is designed by Hank Haney, Dean of Instruction for the ESPN Golf Schools, who will offer his two-day Signature School at Deerhurst Resort June 22-23 and August 5-6. Haney coaches several top touring professionals and is recognized by Golf Digest magazine as one of the top five golf instructors in the US.
For more information on golf at Deerhurst Resort, visit the
website at www.deerhurstresort.com/golf.
About Deerhurst Resort
Deerhurst Resort, which was voted Best Resort in Canada by North American Inns magazine, is located on the shores of Peninsula Lake in Muskoka, Ontario. Situated on 800 acres of woodland, waterways and rolling Muskoka landscape, Deerhurst Resort is minutes from the town of Huntsville and approximately a two and a half hour drive north of Toronto.
Deerhurst Resort offers two 18-hole golf courses, Deerhurst Highlands and Deerhurst Lakeside. To learn more about Deerhurst Resort, visit www.deerhurstresort.com or call 1-800-461-4393. Deerhurst Resort is proudly managed by Atlific Hotels & Resorts, www.atlific.com.
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If you would like to obtain more information or reproduction quality photographs, please contact:
Anne White
Director Public Relations
T 416.566.9297
F 416.883.8975
awhite@deerhurstresort.com
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