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A Member Guest to Remember
On Saturday evening, May 16th, Creek Club Head Golf Professional, Wes Forester, breathed a big sigh of relief. After three days of great golf...
On Saturday evening, May 16th, Creek Club Head Golf Professional, Wes Forester, breathed a big sigh of relief. After three days of great golf, social events and some absolutely amazing weather, the 2015 Spring Member Guest officially came to a close. As official coordinator for the event, Forester had worked with his fellow head professionals and the golf operations staff on multiple details for what turned out to be one of the biggest Member Guest events in over five years at Reynolds Lake Oconee.
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PGA Free Lesson Month
Celebrating its 13th anniversary in May, PGA Golf Month has provided a national platform for local PGA Professionals to provide nearly a mill...
Celebrating its 13th anniversary in May, PGA Golf Month has provided a national platform for local PGA Professionals to provide nearly a million lessons since its inception.
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Jose Lopez Talks “Consistent Chipping”
Our very own, Jose Lopez, head golf professional at Great Waters, was recently featured as part of Golf Magazine’s Players Club, a gateway to...
Our very own, Jose Lopez, head golf professional at Great Waters, was recently featured as part of Golf Magazine’s Players Club, a gateway to the very best the world of golf has to offer.
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Day and Haney “Boost” Reynolds Lake Oconee
Another year and another Masters is in the books. Following an exceptional performance by 21-year old Jordan Spieth, many patrons made their ...
Another year and another Masters is in the books. Following an exceptional performance by 21-year old Jordan Spieth, many patrons made their way out of Augusta to return home and share their tales about another year full of great golf, blooming azaleas and those famous pimento cheese sandwiches.
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Over 400 attend preview reception of Golf House and The Market at National Village
With spring arriving and Masters Week underway, Reynolds Lake Oconee is proud to announce the completion of the first phase of The National G...
With spring arriving and Masters Week underway, Reynolds Lake Oconee is proud to announce the completion of the first phase of The National Golf Village. This weekend, over 400 members enjoyed a special reception to preview the new “Golf House” and “The Market” snack bar before its official opening.
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Getting our members fit for golf
“Golf is in the DNA of Reynolds Lake Oconee,” says Rob Bowser, lead instructor at the Reynolds Golf Academy. “We have a culture where people ...
“Golf is in the DNA of Reynolds Lake Oconee,” says Rob Bowser, lead instructor at the Reynolds Golf Academy. “We have a culture where people love to play golf, and helping people play is why we come to work.” It’s also why Bowser and two other staff teachers are now students of the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), the world leader in studying how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing.
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Where Are They Now? Linger Longer Invitational Alumni Featured
At the inaugural Linger Longer Invitational in 2006, Florida State University sophomore Jonas Blixt struggled to finish tied for 19th, with a...
At the inaugural Linger Longer Invitational in 2006, Florida State University sophomore Jonas Blixt struggled to finish tied for 19th, with a pair of 75s on his scorecard. By 2013, the young Swedish golfer was one of the rising stars on the PGA Tour, picking up his second victory, and by 2014 had won more than $5 million on tour.
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Future Stars Make Friends with Families
When Bryon and Laura Hotzler went to watch the University of Alabama golf team capture the 2013 NCAA Championship in Atlanta, the players tre...
When Bryon and Laura Hotzler went to watch the University of Alabama golf team capture the 2013 NCAA Championship in Atlanta, the players treated the Reynolds Lake Oconee residents like they were part of the Crimson Tide family.
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Drive, Chip and Putt at The Landing
Qualifying for the popular Drive, Chip and Putt Championship will be held at The Landing at Reynolds Lake Oconee on June 11, with the ultimat...
Qualifying for the popular Drive, Chip and Putt Championship will be held at The Landing at Reynolds Lake Oconee on June 11, with the ultimate goal of the boys and girls being to advance to the finals, held at Augusta National Golf Club on the Sunday before the 2016 Masters.
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Blair O'Neal Shares Her Reynolds Story
Blair O'Neal has a major passion for the game of golf. Recently recognized as one of Golf Magazine's "Most Beautiful Women in Golf," O'Neal s...
Blair O'Neal has a major passion for the game of golf. Recently recognized as one of Golf Magazine's "Most Beautiful Women in Golf," O'Neal stays extremely busy through her modeling, but it certainly doesn't keep her away from competition - either on the Symetra Tour or battling to earn an LPGA Tour card.
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The Kingdom Reaches 1,000 Fittings in November
The club fitters at The Kingdom had been waiting more than a month for Reynolds Lake Oconee golfer Jim Erlandson to walk in the door. Well, m...
The club fitters at The Kingdom had been waiting more than a month for Reynolds Lake Oconee golfer Jim Erlandson to walk in the door. Well, maybe not specifically Erlandson; rather, they were waiting for whoever happened to schedule what would wind up being the 1,000th fitting of the year, a new milestone for The Kingdom.
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Fitting for the Perfect Putt
Most golfers buy a putter the same way: Walk into a golf shop. Pick up a few putters from the rack of various makes and models. Find one that...
Most golfers buy a putter the same way: Walk into a golf shop. Pick up a few putters from the rack of various makes and models. Find one that looks good to the eye. See if it feels comfortable. Roll a few balls. Head for the cashier. Done. If this sounds like a familiar process, then it’s likely you are not playing your best. But that can change for what it takes to enjoy a nice dinner at your favorite restaurant with a quick visit at the Putting Lab, part of The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee.
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Mickey Channell Golf Tournament Has Some Surprise Guests
On Tuesday, October 21st, Georgia State Representative Mickey Channell held his annual golf tournament at the Great Waters golf course at Rey...
On Tuesday, October 21st, Georgia State Representative Mickey Channell held his annual golf tournament at the Great Waters golf course at Reynolds Lake Oconee.The event had a unique twist from previous years in that the 15-inch cups were utilized on all 18 holes. In addition to the pie shaped holes, a few other surprises made for an exciting day of play as well. On top of having incredible weather for the fundraising event, the day included a couple special guests; one coming from above and one at ground level.
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Big Break’s Biggest Fans Have Arrived at Reynolds Lake Oconee
Ever since New Mexico residents, George Painter and JoAnn Perry met 22 years ago, there haven’t been many adventures the couple was willing t...
Ever since New Mexico residents, George Painter and JoAnn Perry met 22 years ago, there haven’t been many adventures the couple was willing to pass up. It all began when the two met in the early 90’s as George was in computer sales and had come to make a pitch to the organization JoAnn was working for at the time.
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The Kingdom’s Best Help Carry Their Players Forward
Most days, brothers Jay and Corey Johnson are certified club-fitters at The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, making sure their clients are us...
Most days, brothers Jay and Corey Johnson are certified club-fitters at The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, making sure their clients are using the perfect TaylorMade clubs for their games.
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Super Stars: Our Grounds Crew Shines in the National Spotlight
The maintenance team at Reynolds Lake Oconee is at the top of its game this week preparing the Great Waters course each day for its star turn...
The maintenance team at Reynolds Lake Oconee is at the top of its game this week preparing the Great Waters course each day for its star turn on “Big Break Invitational Reynolds Lake Oconee.”
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The Evolution of the Big Break Rock
When The Big Break Invitational (BBI) was announced, it was quickly decided that a new version of The Rock should be crafted to reflect the e...
When The Big Break Invitational (BBI) was announced, it was quickly decided that a new version of The Rock should be crafted to reflect the evolution of the franchise. The crew at Marty Rich, in conjunction with the marketing teams at Golf Channel and Reynolds Plantation, went to work designing a brand new icon of colossal proportions: “The BBI Rock.”
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Big Break Invitational Kickoff Party at Oconee
Approximately 400 guests, including contestants, VIPs and Reynolds Lake Oconee residents gathered together Sunday night to partake in the ope...
Approximately 400 guests, including contestants, VIPs and Reynolds Lake Oconee residents gathered together Sunday night to partake in the opening ceremonies of the much-anticipated Big Break Invitational, Reynolds Lake Oconee.
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Keeping Cool When The Heat Is On
Take it from two who know: Playing well under pressure will be essential to winning Big Break Invitational at Reynolds Lake Oconee.
Take it from two who know: Playing well under pressure will be essential to winning Big Break Invitational at Reynolds Lake Oconee.
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TaylorMade-adidas 15-Inch Cup Initiative Gains Popularity at Reynolds Lake Oconee
Earlier this year, Reynolds Lake Oconee entertained a group of golf industry leaders headlined by PGA Tour stars Sergio Garcia and Justin Ros...
Earlier this year, Reynolds Lake Oconee entertained a group of golf industry leaders headlined by PGA Tour stars Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose for a 15-inch cup tournament hosted by TaylorMade-adidas Golf.
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