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"Our goal in continually maintaining and improving the golf course is to focus on the combination of the preservation of the Walter Travis history, the sensitivity to the surrounding natural beauty and environment, and the strong commitment to the enjoyment of the game by all levels of golfers," said Mark O’Neill, General Manager of The Equinox resort.
Walter Travis – a U.S. Amateur Championship winner and the first overseas winner of the British Amateur Championship – began designing the 18-hole The Equinox course in the mid 1920s based on principles of the Scottish links tradition. The Equinox Links Club, as the course was known, opened on July 1, 1927.
Rees Jones's 1992 restoration preserved Travis's original routing and the course's rustic Scottish flavor, capitalizing on the scenic mountain setting. Greens were contoured and rebuilt to at least their original size and to USGA standards. Improvements included an irrigation system, extensive drainage controls, elevation of several fairways to further improve drainage and the re-grassing of the entire course with modern grasses. In keeping with The Equinox’s dedication to environmental responsibility, the golf course was one of the first courses to be registered as a Cooperative Sanctuary by the Audubon Society of New York state. Participating courses in this society strive to increase habitats for enhanced wildlife populations. The course was also the first in Vermont to submit and receive approval for an integrated pest management plan.
About The Equinox, A Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester Village
Located in Manchester Village, Vermont; The Equinox has served as one of the country’s most historically significant and luxurious destinations since 1769. The 195-room resort, including the Orvis Inn and the 1811 House, is a luxurious year-round destination nestled on 1,300 acres of pristine countryside within a four-hour drive of New York and Boston. The British School of Falconry, Orvis Fly Fishing, off-road driving at The Land Rover Driving Experience School and Archery are among some of the unique activities available at the resort. The Golf Club at Equinox, an 18-hole championship-quality course designed by Walter Travis and Rees Jones, is widely recognized as one of America’s best golf courses, and voted the #1 golf club in the state by Golfweek magazine. There are five elegant restaurants on property including the new Chop House and Falcon Bar. The Spa at The Equinox, a 13,000 square-foot full-service resort spa, encourages guests to awaken their spirit and reconnect with nature. In 2008, The Equinox underwent a $20 million renovation overseen by renowned designer Geoffrey Bradfield. For more information please visit www.equinoxresort.com or call 1-800-362-4747.
About HEI Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., HEI Hotels & Resorts is a leading hospitality investment firm that acquires, develops, owns and operates first-class, full-service and focused-service hotels and resorts throughout the United States under such well-known brand names as Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Embassy Suites and Hilton. Get more information at www.heihotels.com.