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| Bring a Friend and Have Fun During American Express Women's Golf Month Posted: 28 May 2010 11:19 AM PDT
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 05/28/10 -- American Express Women's Golf Month will kick off in June, celebrating golf as a year-long sport and recreation for women. The national promotion seeks to provide people the opportunity to learn, re-learn or play golf in a fun and friendly environment while also attracting and retaining new women golfers. More than 135,000 people nationwide have been introduced or re-introduced to the game of golf over the past five years during Women's Golf Month, which premiered in 2005 as Women's Golf Week, and statistics have consistently shown that 34 percent of these are beginners. Held at thousands of golf facilities nationwide, American Express Women's Golf Month offers people 14 years of age and older free golf lessons and clinics and additional golf-related activities customized by each host facility throughout the month of June. "We are looking forward to a fun-filled month celebrating women and their love for the game of golf," said Anne Lyndrup, Director of Player Development, National Golf Course Owners Association and leader of the Women's Golf Month organizers. "American Express Women's Golf Month provides everyone an opportunity to participate in fun golf activities, to play better golf with instruction from skilled PGA and LPGA Professionals, and also to have fun with friends while doing it." Consumers can find a complete list of participating facilities, along with details on specific events and online registration, by state on PlayGolfAmerica.com. Whether one is spending time with colleagues -- socially or professionally, spending time with family and friends, or exercising while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the golf course, the game of golf provides the tools necessary for success in all aspects of life. Participants who register on PlayGolfAmerica.com have the opportunity to win a set of Nancy Lopez golf clubs and American Express gift cards. American Express Women's Golf Month is a part of the national Play Golf America campaign. It is coordinated by industry-leading organizations, including the Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA), the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) and The PGA of America (PGA). Youtube Video Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1268428 Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to Newsvine Contacts: Tammy Boclair
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| Second homes: Golf, skiing and sunsets in Little Traverse Bay, Mich. Posted: 28 May 2010 07:49 AM PDT
| Like Sun Valley in Idaho, Canada's Banff Springs in Alberta and other remote resort areas, tourism to Little Traverse Bay was launched to create rail passenger demand. Among the first to arrive was a Methodist community, which founded the Bay View Association, a communal cottage colony and National Historic Landmark with 440 Victorian cottages, still owned by worshipers. Several religious vacation enclaves called "associations" sprouted around Little Traverse Bay. The bay is the northwesternmost inlet of Lake Michigan on the Lower Peninsula. In the center is the waterfront city of Petoskey, which is filled with shops and restaurants — but is not as popular for vacation homes. There also are large inland lakes close to Lake Michigan, including Charlevoix, the state's third largest, creating an abundance of waterfront property. Water is a big draw, as are golf and skiing. The first ski lift was built at Boyne Mountain in 1948. There are now three large ski resorts, as well as six golf courses for summer visitors. A big golf draw is Bay Harbor, with a 27-hole course considered one of the greatest achievements of acclaimed architect Arthur Hills. It anchors a luxury waterfront, marina and equestrian community on the shores of Lake Michigan.
"Most of my sales, almost 90%, are second homes," says John Constand, an independent agent at Boyne Realty Resort Sales. "Summer is the biggest draw. People visit and then say, 'I have to have this.' Skiing is popular, too, but most ski-area owners also come in summer." One benefit is the summer rental market is strong, allowing owners to generate income. The majority of buyers are from Michigan, followed by Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. According to Constand, waterfront property directly on Lake Michigan is the highest end of the market, followed by bigger inland lakes, then the ski resorts. Affordability is a big attraction: Houses on desirable inland lakes can be had for $350,000, and ski-area condos start under $75,000. Another big appeal is sunset. The sight of the sun dropping behind Lake Michigan is spectacular, and west-facing homes command a premium of 25% to 30% over identical properties looking to the east, Constand says. A look at three Little Traverse Bay neighborhoods • Bay Harbor: Named "Best Development, USA" in CNBC's America's Residential Property Awards, this 1,200-acre community has a Top 100 golf course, large marina, and tennis and equestrian centers. It's the most expensive in the region but offers a varied price range, with 32 distinct enclaves plus condo hotels. "There's big premium on waterfront," says real estate agent John Constand. "There are about 60 homes directly on the lake, and they run $1.3 million to $20 million, while homes inland start at $800,000." Condos and townhouses range from $400,000 to $500,000. Condo hotel rooms begin at under $200,000. • Ski resorts: The three resorts are Nub's Nob, Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain. The two Boyne resorts have the bulk of the real estate and golf offerings, with four courses at Highlands and two at Boyne Mountain. "Highlands gets more overnight traffic and is slightly more expensive," Constand says. Condos start at $75,000, and single-family houses at $450,000. Both have a wide mix of condos, condo hotels and single-family houses. • Inland lakes: Sheltered waters are calmer than Lake Michigan, and many prefer them for water sports. The two biggest are Charlevoix and Walloon. Both are popular for vacation homes and are close to the shores of Lake Michigan. Petoskey is between Walloon and Lake Michigan. All Lake Michigan waterfront faces west, but these have homes on both sides. Those facing east are 25%-30% less, with single-family houses only, beginning around $350,000 and reaching more than $2 million.  Inn at Bay Harbor  Boyne Highlands Resort ON THE MARKET
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