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A key word in today’s golf course design and renovation is “flexibility.’’ That is, the ability to create a layout that’s challenging and fun for players of all skill levels without losing design integrity. With that in mind, Eagle Creek Golf Club on May 17 will introduce the “Wee 18’’ layout as part of its 20th anniversary celebration.

The celebration will also include new 20th-year anniversary branding, a logo, and limited, never-seen-before commemorative merchandise. In addition, guests will get a sneak peek of the facility’s future clubhouse renovations and proposed Golf Academy expansion.

The centerpiece of the celebration, however, will be the Wee 18, which features an additional set of tees that plays 2,024 yards.

“The tees on the Wee 18 have been strategically placed to make it easier for players to reach the greens,’’ explained Eagle Creek Owner and Operator Kenny Nairn. “This layout is not just for kids and juniors; it’s designed to be a fun and engaging experience for all players. We envision using it for a variety of events and could even use the front nine as a putting course, showcasing its versatility and appeal to all golf enthusiasts.”

The term “Wee” fits in well with Eagle Creek, a golf community created by The Emerson Group, a leading U.K.-based real estate developer.

“Wee is a generic Scottish term for small,” says Nairn, a native Scotsman who is considered one of the golf industry’s elite instructors. “So, it’s a small golf course but something for all ages and abilities to enjoy. It’s designed for fun and something golfers and families can play in less than a couple hours.”

The only water hazard that comes into play on the Wee 18 is the approach shot to the course’s signature finishing hole, where Eagle Creek’s vintage New England manor-style clubhouse overlooks the peninsula No. 18 green.

“The third shot – over water -is about 94 yards,’’ Nairn said. “It will be a good playoff hole for scrambles. We used it as a playoff hole for an amateur event in 2023.  From the clubhouse balcony, it’s a fun hole for people to watch because it’s a natural amphitheater.’’

Designed by renowned architect Ron Garl and well-known British architect Howard Swann,  Eagle Creek features a distinctive “links-style’’ fair.  For example, when the course debuted, it included British-influenced revetted bunkers, rectangular tees, and compact greens. Sixty of these bunkers and dramatic bulkheads are still scattered throughout the course, reminiscent of those found in the classic courses found in Scotland and England.

One of the Orlando area’s top public courses, Eagle Creek (7,198 yards) has a unique collection of par-5s, making it the only par-73 course in Florida. Eagle Creek has hosted such prestigious events as the Annika Invitational and the University of Central Florida’s NCAA Division I tournament, the UCF Challenge.

Written by: STEVE PIKE Golf One Media

Orlando, Fla. (May 10, 2024) – On the eve of its 20^th anniversary, the golf course experience at Eagle Creek is about to get a ‘wee’ bit better. Wee bit as in the brand new Wee 18 golf layout scheduled to debut May 17at the upscale residential golf course community.

A select group of Eagle Creek residents, guests, golf patrons, and vendors/media will have a sneak peak of Central Florida’s newest golf course experience as part of the facility’s invite-only 20^th anniversary grand-reopening event later this month.

To mark the golf club’s special 20^th anniversary milestone, Eagle Creek has several exciting developments to celebrate on May 17th, including the club’s new 20^th-year anniversary branding, logo and limited never-seen-before commemorative merchandise. Other festivities planned for the event: news about the facility’s future clubhouse renovations and proposed Golf Academy expansion, and last, but not least, enjoy Eagle Creek’s newest Wee 18 layout.

Indeed, long a top golf destination of choice for both locals and travelers visiting the City Beautiful, Eagle Creek has always delivered the ultimate golf experience for all levels of golfers. But now, longtime owner/operator Kenny Nairn of Central Florida Golf (CFL Golf) is excited to unveil Florida’s newest 18-hole alternative short course experience.

Designed with a focus on “having fun,” Eagle Creek’s new Wee Tees will fittingly play to 2,024 yards to honor the 20^th anniversary year of the golf community created by leading U.K.-based real estate developer, The Emerson Group. And Nairn notes the new course is not just for kids.

“Wee is a generic Scottish term for small,” says Nairn, a native Scotsman who is considered one of the golf industry’s elite instructors. “So, it’s a small golf course but something for all ages and abilities to enjoy. It’s designed for fun, and something golfers and families can play in a less than a couple hours.” This new layout will even have its own logo and new merchandise as well. Last of all is a planned The Wee Open Tournament later this year, Nairn said.

According to Eagle Creek, all Wee Tees were strategically located in corridors and ways that give Wee 18 golfers the “easiest line into the green.” And the only water hazard that comes into play on the Wee 18 is the approach shot to the highly acclaimed course’s signature finishing hole, where Eagle Creek’s vintage New England manor-style clubhouse overlooks the picturesque peninsula No. 18 green.

Based on current trends in the golf business, the Wee 18 is bound to be a popular new destination for Eagle Creek guests/members, giving the public facility yet another distinctive golf course component. Indeed, when Eagle Creek opened 20 years ago, the property featured a distinctive European flair after being co-designed by well-known British course architect Howard Swann and acclaimed Central Florida-based architect Ron Garl.

For instance, when the course debuted, golfers were treated to British-influenced revetted bunkers, rectangular tees and compact greens. Sixty of these bunkers and dramatic bulkheads are still scattered throughout the course, reminiscent of those found in the classic courses found in Scotland and England.

 Another trademark of the world-class 7,198-yard facility is the unique collection of par-5s, making Eagle Creek the only par-73 course in Florida. Length notwithstanding, Eagle Creek’s six sets of tees, as well as the newest Wee Tees, truly caters to all levels of golfers from beginners to the world’s best, including elite women amateur golfers that annually play in the prestigious Annika Invitational and University of Central Florida’s NCAA Division I tournament, the UCF Challenge.

Conveniently located 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport, Eagle Creek Golf Club’s European-style ambiance and hospitality is also found at the club’s remarkable two-story clubhouse. Among the clubhouse highlights are a fully stocked pro shop, locker rooms and showers for men and women, and the aptly named Belfry Restaurant – a 120-seat venue with private wedding and banquet space available.

“From the very beginning, the golf course and the clubhouse were second to none,” Nairn says. “But like everything, you’ve got to keep improving what you’re doing. And you’ve got to have the vision to be able to do that, in order to stay at the top of your game and business.

“That’s our team’s whole mantra, always striving to do things different and better for our customers.  That’s why we’re doing what we’re doing with our exciting 20^th anniversary celebration next month and Eagle Creek’s newest course, the Wee 18.”

To inquire or learn more about Eagle Creek’s 20^th-anniversary May 17th festivities, please email Head of Marketing Lauren Rykwalder at marketing@cflgolf.com or call 352-801-3683.

For additional information about Eagle Creek, visit www.cflgolf.com and contact info@eaglecreekorlando.com. Or please connect with us on our following platforms:

 https://www.eaglecreekorlando.com/; https://www.facebook.com/EagleCreekGC; https://www.instagram.com/eaglecreekgolfcluborlando/; https://www.youtube.com/@EagleCreekGolfOrlando

Orlando, Fla. (April 26, 2024) – Two decades after opening in what was then mostly rural east Orlando, Eagle Creek Golf Club and the surrounding Lake Nona area look a lot different these days.

To help celebrate 20 years of world-class growth, the 18-hole championship course is excited to unveil a soon-to-be released new-look logo and line of merchandise. The course’s new branding will be introduced May 17th at an invitee-only 20th anniversary event for invited guests and golf patrons, residents, vendors and media.

Eagle Creek’s official new logo and 20th-year anniversary branding is part of the facility’s strategic “Vision 24” marketing campaign that longtime course owner/operator Kenny Nairn launched last January with feedback from his entire Central Florida Golf (CFL) organization.

As for the exciting new Eagle Creek branding, the club’s logo itself was more than a year in the making. According to Nairn, the logo’s design process was a collaborative effort, including input from employees, guests and others associated with the highly acclaimed public layout.

The esteemed Savannah College of Art and Design even contributed to the new logo that will be displayed on Eagle Creek merchandise and available for sale starting May 18. Among the new lines of merchandise, the pro shop staff is eager to showcase some “never-seen-before” brands as well as limited EDITION 20th-anniversary commemorative items.

Once Eagle Creek’s new logo and branding is unveiled at the May 17th invite-only event, the special 20th-year anniversary items will only be sold for the remainder of the year. Nairn, and the rest of his golf course team, can’t wait to start sharing and wearing the course’s future dynamic-looking new logo.

“Our new logo is off-the-charts good and I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who helped design this for Eagle Creek,” adds Nairn, who is considered one of the game’s elite golf instructors.

The new-look logo/Eagle Creek branding is just one way the club is celebrating its 20th year anniversary at next month’s special event. Indeed, the purpose of Eagle Creek’s special daylong May 17th event is two-fold: celebrate Eagle Creek’s previous two decades of success and share some exciting news about other future changes planned for this top-ranked high-end daily-fee course.

For instance, besides unveiling of Eagle Creek’s new branding and identity, the special May 17th event will also cover Eagle Creek’s clubhouse renovations and proposed Golf Academy expansion, and last, but not least, offer attendees a sneak preview of the property’s newest golf layout.

Long a top golf destination of choice for both locals and travelers visiting the City Beautiful, Eagle Creek has consistently delivered the ultimate golf experience for all levels of golfers. But now, Eagle Creek is excited to start offering a new 18-hole short course experience with more details to come.

The entire team at Eagle Creek can’t wait to start showing off the course’s exciting new look and officially kick off the 20th year celebration with next month’s invite-only event.

To inquire or learn more about next month’s festivities, please email Head of Marketing Lauren Rykwalder at marketing@cflgolf.com or call 352-801-3683.

For additional information about Eagle Creek, visit www.cflgolf.com and contact info@eaglecreekorlando.com. Or please connect with us on our following platforms:
https://www.eaglecreekorlando.com/; https://www.facebook.com/EagleCreekGC; Eagle Creek Golf Club Orlando – YouTube