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Jackson Ridge Hosts the First Annual Turkey Trot 5K
Families come from near and far to line up with plates in hand at the dinner table. Kids are around with grandchildren in tow, ready to spoil...
Families come from near and far to line up with plates in hand at the dinner table. Kids are around with grandchildren in tow, ready to spoil. And the holiday spirit fills the walls and halls of our homes for that special few days a year.
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Top Ten Moments of 2014 at Reynolds Lake Oconee
2014 marked an incredible year for Reynolds Lake Oconee and its residents and club members. As we say goodbye to this year and celebrate the ...
2014 marked an incredible year for Reynolds Lake Oconee and its residents and club members. As we say goodbye to this year and celebrate the New Year, let’s look back at 10 memorable moments here at Reynolds Lake Oconee in 2014.
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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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T+L Ranks The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee Among the World’s Best
Travel + Leisure, the world's most influential travel brand, has included The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Plantation among its prestigious 2015 ra...
Travel + Leisure, the world's most influential travel brand, has included The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Plantation among its prestigious 2015 ranking of the 500 Best Hotels in the World.
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The Waterview Pub at Great Waters
When the Waterview Pub opened its doors for Big Break Invitational this past September, it quickly became the hub of post round entertainment...
When the Waterview Pub opened its doors for Big Break Invitational this past September, it quickly became the hub of post round entertainment at Great Waters. As each day of competition came to a close and the cameras shut down, the facility heated up with several patrons searching to take their own “big break” from competition. Considered as a soft opening, the newly renovated amenity welcomed tournament participants, spectators, club members and residents each day for some unofficial closing day ceremonies. Here, tournament participants had the opportunity to mold relationships with the members and residents of the community and share a beverage or two in the process.
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The Sandy Creek Barn
There’s always something special about historic barns tucked within a rural landscape. Upon passing these iconic structures you can’t help bu...
There’s always something special about historic barns tucked within a rural landscape. Upon passing these iconic structures you can’t help but imagine the stories they must tell. Could be a story about the labor that went into raising its walls or a farmer utilizing it for the production that fueled his family’s way of life. Most involve true stories of pioneers that helped shape the American way of life.
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Sharing the Lake Lifestyle with the Van Beber Family
Bob and Lisa Van Beber are self-described "lake people" and they are always willing to share their love of the "lake life" with others. So mu...
Bob and Lisa Van Beber are self-described "lake people" and they are always willing to share their love of the "lake life" with others. So much so, that the twenty year lake veterans have become quite the property ambassadors as of late-referring three friends through the Reynolds Plantation Properties referral program just this past year-all of which purchased within the months to follow.
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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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Sneak Peek at the New National Village
Some remarkable enhancements have been made throughout Reynolds Lake Oconee over the past two years. From extensive improvements to many of o...
Some remarkable enhancements have been made throughout Reynolds Lake Oconee over the past two years. From extensive improvements to many of our golf courses, to the renovation of the Great Waters clubhouse, to comprehensive upgrades at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, virtually every facet of the community has been polished to a shine. Building upon this theme of continuous improvement,construction is now underway on the much-anticipated amenities at the National golf course – an entirely new amenity that promises to be a distinctive addition to the community .
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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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Reynolds Golfers Raise Over $3,000 for ALS
When Reynolds Lake Oconee member, Becky Smith, was challenged on Facebook by fellow resident and friend, Anna Lawton in the ALS “Ice Bucket C...
When Reynolds Lake Oconee member, Becky Smith, was challenged on Facebook by fellow resident and friend, Anna Lawton in the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge,” she immediately thought of her good friend Wanda Kurka.
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A New Amenity Is Growing
Reynolds Lake Oconee welcomed its first community garden in the spring of 2014. With its eight raised beds and a bountiful harvest of fresh v...
Reynolds Lake Oconee welcomed its first community garden in the spring of 2014. With its eight raised beds and a bountiful harvest of fresh vegetables and beautiful flowering buds, the Landscape Committee launched a unique new amenity that has captured a lot of recent attention from residents.
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Bragging Board - Kids' Pond Fishing at Carolyn's Pond
Look at this 5.25 lb. largemouth bass that was caught by William Alt and his uncle, Mike Leffke, during the Kids' Pond Fishing event on Memor...
Look at this 5.25 lb. largemouth bass that was caught by William Alt and his uncle, Mike Leffke, during the Kids' Pond Fishing event on Memorial Day weekend!
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