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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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Meet the Ducker Family
For Tom Ducker, there were two things he learned he needed to do when he got to Reynolds Lake Oconee– one was Georgia football and the other ...
For Tom Ducker, there were two things he learned he needed to do when he got to Reynolds Lake Oconee– one was Georgia football and the other was know how to play golf. “I didn’t know a thing about either one,” laughs Tom as he looks back on the decision he and wife, Barbara, made to purchase here. “However, we’ve since learned about both.”
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Behind the Scenes: Great Waters Gets Ready for its "Big Break"
Reynolds Lake Oconee has a long history of hosting golf tournaments - the Chick-Fil-A Bowl Challenge, the Linger Longer Invitational, and the...
Reynolds Lake Oconee has a long history of hosting golf tournaments - the Chick-Fil-A Bowl Challenge, the Linger Longer Invitational, and the PGA Professional National Championship - just to name a few. With the exciting news of the inaugural Big Break Invitational coming to Great Waters this fall, the Reynolds community is coming together to pull off what is sure to be another successful tournament.
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Crossing Paths
Some might call it fate. Others may say it’s completely random. Either way, most everyone is drawn to stories of chance encounters – married ...
Some might call it fate. Others may say it’s completely random. Either way, most everyone is drawn to stories of chance encounters – married couples who met at a party, best friends who started out with an impromptu conversation on a bus, colleagues turned close friends. By human nature, we desire to connect with ideas of fate, coincidental experiences, and stories of lives that intersect at just the right moment in time.
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Having a Blast at Reynolds Lake Oconee
This July 4, an estimated crowd in excess of 1,500 gathered to take part in one of the longest-running traditions of Reynolds Lake Oconee– th...
This July 4, an estimated crowd in excess of 1,500 gathered to take part in one of the longest-running traditions of Reynolds Lake Oconee– the community’s annual “Red, White and Boom!” Independence Day celebration.
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Two Holes-In-One on the Same Hole!
On Saturday, April 12, two members of the Reynolds Lake Oconee Men’s Golf Association, Larry Blackwell (left) and Buddy Estle (right), accomp...
On Saturday, April 12, two members of the Reynolds Lake Oconee Men’s Golf Association, Larry Blackwell (left) and Buddy Estle (right), accomplished an amazing feat.
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Being Physically Fit
Every person has a different definition of who or what is “physically fit.” But there are five agreed-upon components. Are you working all f...
Every person has a different definition of who or what is “physically fit.” But there are five agreed-upon components. Are you working all five areas to achieve your maximum fitness level? Here at Reynolds Lake Oconee we have been stressing these five areas recently with our club members and residents.
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3 Ways to Intensify a Cardio Meltdown
Changing up your normal cardio routine can significantly help burn more fat and calories during your workout. Whether you walk, jog, use the ...
Changing up your normal cardio routine can significantly help burn more fat and calories during your workout. Whether you walk, jog, use the elliptical, or bike, mix in one or all of these cardio changeups and see the results.
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Gary Williams Announces Big Break Invitational Host
Reynolds Lake Oconee is pleased to have been selected as the host location for the first-ever Big Break Invitational tournament.
Reynolds Lake Oconee is pleased to have been selected as the host location for the first-ever Big Break Invitational tournament.
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