Wednesday, October 2, 2019

French Lick Resort Awarded Top 100 Resorts in North America Distinction

French Lick Resort, Southern Indiana's iconic golf and vacation destination and home to two of the state's most lauded golf courses, has been awarded "2019 Top 100 Resorts in North America" honors by GOLF Magazine. 

 

Restored to its historic glory, French Lick Resort is home to the expansive and captivating West Baden Springs Hotel, French Lick Springs Hotel and French Lick Casino, as well as two top-ranked public layouts, The Pete Dye Course at French Lick, and The Donald Ross Course at French Lick. 

French Lick Director of Golf Dave Harner said, 
"We are very excited to be honored among the Top 100 Resorts by GOLF Magazine.  French Lick has become one of the most complete golf destination experiences in the country.  World-class golf is really just the beginning of one of the most unforgettable golf vacations that buddies' groups, or families can have in the Midwest." 
Situated in the rolling hills of Southern Indiana, French Lick Resort features over 700 guest rooms and suites, a 51,000-square-foot casino, meeting and event space totaling 163,000 square feet, 45-holes of award-winning golf, two full-service spas with a combined 36 treatment rooms, and an array of fine dining and family-friendly entertainment and recreation options. 

 

Thanks in large part to Indiana natives and philanthropists Bill and Gayle Cook and Cook Medical, a $600 million investment revitalized the region and created a modern luxury experience with historic charm.  Today, the resort spreads across 3,000 acres, boasts two world-class hotels, French Lick Springs and the West Baden Springs, which have been fully restored to their original sophistication and luxury.

Since the early 1900's, golf has been an integral part of this resort area.  Tom Bendelow designed the first course here in 1907 followed by the great Donald Ross ten years later.  In 2009, Pete Dye created a visually stunning masterpiece, which has quickly become one of the most highly acclaimed courses in the country.  Both courses are ranked among the Top 100 in America's Greatest Public Courses and are currently ranked as the No. 1 and 2 Courses You Can Play in Indiana. 

 

The Pete Dye course achieved a rare double honor in 2009 by being selected as America's best new course by the two leading golf publications in the country, Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine.  It is located on a dramatic hilltop, which is one of the highest points in the state of Indiana and offers panoramic views of the Hoosier National Forest that stretch as far as 40 miles.  This month, the Dye course will host the legends of the game with the Senior LPGA Championship October 14th though the 16th, televised on Golf Channel each day from 3-6 PM.

As for the historic Donald Ross course, it underwent a $4.6 million restoration project that brought the course back to Ross's original genius plans.  It is a parkland gem that meanders up and down the rolling hills a few miles from the main resort.  It was site of the 1924 PGA Championship won by the legendary Walter Hagen, and has hosted other golf greats and celebrities including Gene Sarazen, Chick Evans, and Bing Crosby. 

 

French Lick Golf Packages are now easier than ever to book with its new online booking engine.  The resort's most popular, The Hall of Fame package is the best way to experience this award-winning golf destination.  It includes playing the resort's two legendary courses designed by Hall of Fame architects Pete Dye and Donald Ross.  The package includes a one-night stay at either resort hotel, a day of unlimited golf on The Pete Dye Course, a day of unlimited golf at The Donald Ross Course, unlimited use of the driving range and practice facility, bag storage, and shuttle service.  Package prices start at $559 at French Lick Springs Hotel, and $589 at West Baden Springs Hotel based on double occupancy.

Whether it's a buddy trip, couples retreat, girls-getaway, or improving your game, booking a French lick golf package is now just a click away.  To view additional golf package options, visit www.frenchlick.com/golf/packages or call the reservation specialists at (888) 936-9360, and as always feel free to shoot me an email or DM on twitter or Instagram if you have any questions.

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