07.24.16

GoPlugg.com

The Grand Escape – Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake Geneva

By: Mira Temkin

You can almost feel the stress melt away as you drive up the winding road to this award-winning AAA Four Diamond all-season resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Just 80 miles from Chicago, Grand Geneva Resort and Spa feels like a million miles from Michigan Avenue. After all, this was once home to the Playboy Club Resort and they knew how to cater to guests’ every whim.

This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired property features 355 guest rooms and suites, all of which include a private balcony or patio with gorgeous views of the resort’s lake and golf courses. Grand Geneva boasts a state-of-the-art WELL Spa + Salon, three-chair/18 run ski hills and snowboard facility, award-winning restaurants, two championship golf courses, tennis courts, horseback riding, and an indoor water park.

Pampering and heart pumping at WELL

There is literally so much to do at WELL Spa and Salon, well, you could literally spend the entire day there. Get pampered from head to toe with a variety of relaxing and therapeutic treatments for body, hair, and nails. I recommend the WELL Spa Facial to leave your skin feeling nourished and smooth. Or, try a Farmhouse Fresh massage or an Aromatic Back Treatment. New is their Toes on Tap Pedicure, which puts your hands on a Wisconsin Spotted Cow Beer, while your feet soak in a bath of citrus and hops. Play tennis, take a spinning class, and then head to the workout area. Are you game for the 35 ft. climbing wall? Enjoy yoga or Pilates? Keep up your routine on the latest fitness equipment or do laps in the indoor pool.

Exquisite dining overlooking the rolling hills

The resort offers several dining venues from a quick bite to an exquisite meal. Ristorante Brissago is like a slice of Italy in the Midwest, named one of the top five romantic restaurants in Wisconsin by Open Table. Start your meal with imported Buffalo Mozzarella and vine-ripened tomatoes or Truffle Sachetti. The Handmade Guitar String Pasta (Tagliatelle con L’Aragosta Lemirandi) is a very unique pasta dish. Also recommended is the Beef Tenderloin (Filletto Di Manzo). A grand way to experience the best of Brissago is their Chef Selected Four Courses for $44.

Geneva Chop House is their signature steak and seafood restaurant which serves dinner and Sunday Champagne Brunch. Feast on prime cuts of steak or veal with sumptuous sides. Recommended is the Roasted Beet Salad, Linz Heritage Reserve Rib Eye, or Salmon with Red Quinoa and Crispy Kale.

Grand Experiences make memorable escapes

The resort has developed a series of Grand Experiences throughout the day and night that vary with the seasons to make your stay that much richer. I tried the DIY Spa Souvenirs and came home with facial scrubs and bath bombs! Paint and Sip, Playboy History with a Twist, Tasty Pastry, Lawn Scrabble, and Mixology are just a few of the good times awaiting you.

Adventure Center has it all

No matter what the season, there’s always something fun going on at the Adventure Center. Winter brings 18 hills of skiing, cross country, or hiking the winding trails. Come summer, enjoy a guided hike, mountain biking, disc golf, sand volleyball, or try your arm at archery.

Splash!

Bring the family to Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark on the grounds of the Grand Geneva and take off down the Moose Mountain Falls. Or float down the lazy river. Large accommodations are perfect for families, complete with a kitchen and one or two bedrooms. Swim out to the outdoor pool, soak up the sun, or hang out in the arcade room. Then enjoy all the other amenities of the resort.

Cruise the lake

Walk downtown Lake Geneva and grab an ice cream cone or shop in one of the many boutiques. Take a ride on Lady on the Lake or hire a private boat from Lake Geneva Cruise Line to show you around. Hop on the U.S. Mailboat Tour and see how mail is delivered to the homes on the lake. ‘Ooh’ and ‘ahh’ over the mansions that line the shore and learn about famous millionaires like the Wrigleys and Pritzkers who’ve made Lake Geneva their summer home for generations.

Embers Terrace under the stars

At night, hang out at the Embers Terrace with its outdoor fireplace and comfy lounges. It’s the perfect place for dessert, like Make-Your-Own S’mores, as you gaze up to the starlit skies and plan your next escape to the Grand Geneva!

No wheels? No worries. You can take the train from downtown Chicago to either Fox Lake or Harvard and UBER it to the resort. There’s also a shuttle from Grand Geneva to take you into town.

For reservations and packages, call 800.558.3417. Visit their websites at www.grandgeneva.com and www.timberridgelodge.com.

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07.22.16

WorldGolf.com

Playboy no more: Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin leaves the past behind

By David R. Holland

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — Hugh Hefner could always spot a beauty. So it is no surprise that what Hefner built as the Lake Geneva Playboy Club Hotel in 1968, with two golf courses, has morphed into today’s Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.

The 1,300 acres has become an award-winning, all-seasons resort in the southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee.

The huge complex has had its ups and downs, but it has cemented itself into a beautiful golf destination. The bunny glamour may be gone, but the beauty now shines in The Brute Course and The Highlands Course, two fun, challenging and formidable 18-hole golf experiences.

Grand Geneva Director of Golf David Hallenbeck has been around four decades — from the “Bunny” years to the present. “I still see people who have been coming here for 30 years. We are successful because we treat people the way you would like to be treated.”

Hallenbeck said it’s a place where one can put their cell phone away, play golf for four hours and take in nature and beauty.

“I think what is unique about our property is that we have two totally different golf courses, each with a look and feel from two different architects,” he said. “You really don’t find this at many resorts anywhere.”

Check the Web site before you go because specials can be real bargains, including free golf with certain stay-and-play selections.

There’s also a Hole in One challenge on The Brute and The Highlands for just a $5 fee — you could win $10,000. Upgrade at the golf shop at check-in.

Grand Geneva’s Brute Golf Course

Muscular and difficult describes this 1968 gem placed into the rolling woodlands by architect Robert Bruce Harris. The Brute is a big-hitter’s course, with some forced carries, elevation challenges, some fairways that are tough to hit and plenty of huge oaks to get lost in.

Greens are huge, averaging 8,000 square feet, and the two finishing holes are as tough as they come. Sixty-eight bunkers seem as large as the greens. This golf course is in excellent condition and rolls out to 7,085 yards at par 72.

Grand Geneva’s Highlands Golf Course

Grand Geneva’s Highlands Golf Course was called the Briar Patch when it was originally designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye in 1970, and many golfers thought it was more demanding than The Brute.

But it is now a Scottish-style transformed and softened in 1996 by Bob Cupp and recently updated in 2006 by Bob Lohmann, with major renovations completed on holes 9, 12 and 15. You definitely don’t need to hit driver all day on this 6,659-yarder. Just steer clear of the high grass, woods and wetlands.

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

This AAA Four-Diamond resort features 355 guest rooms, WELL Spa + Salon, the Mountain Top — a three-chair, 18-run ski and snowboard facility — and 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.

Want even more? How about indoor and outdoor tennis, Kids Are Grand Recreational Center, horseback riding, hiking paths and biking. You can even celebrate Christmas here and go on a sleigh ride. Moose Mountain Falls is the indoor/outdoor waterpark.

The dining is also memorable. Try the upscale Geneva ChopHouse, Leinenkugel’s Mountain Top, Links Bar + Grill, Grand Cafe and Ristorante Brissago.

The Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired hotel features opulent design elements including an indoor swimming pool complete with a connecting passage to the outdoor pool area, and a ski lounge designed (by Hefner) in the shape of two interlocking snowflakes.

In the Playboy days travelers from Chicago were able to fly directly to the resort, via the private airstrip that offered commuter service from the city’s O’Hare airport. Upon arrival, guests were transported around the resort on the hotel’s “Bunny Tram.”

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07.21.16

The Resorter

Hit the links at Grand Geneva

Golf at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. Hit the links the summer with plenty of golf programming from Grand Geneva Resort & Spa: For those ace golfers, join the new Hole in One Challenge, by upgrading at the Golf Shop upon check in. Just $5 to participate, a hole in one could win you up to $10,000. A Nine and Dine package is a fun way to get outdoors for the foodie golfers. Golf starting at 5 p.m. any day of the week is just $49, and it includes a $20 dining credit to Links Patio Bar & Grill. On Fridays, check out the Friday Fish Fry. Every Tuesday is Ladies Day – $35 to play nine holes before 9 a.m. and after 2 p.m. or play 18-holes for $59. There’s no long-term commitment required, just sign up weekly to play the following week.

This July, both courses are happy to celebrate Take the Family to the Course Month! All children ages 17 and under play free when accompanied by a full price adult. One child per one fill price adult, tee times required.

Every Saturday, join the PGA Head Professional Kyle Kunash for Family Golf Clinics. The family lesson is $20 per student, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Grand Geneva driving range.

Compete in the Grand Geneva Scramble Golf Classic on Sunday, August 28, 2016! Taking place on The Highlands course, foursomes will compete for a chance to win one of many coveted prizes. In addition, each golfer to participate will receive a certificate for a complimentary round of golf for future use!

The schedule is:

Noon: Tournament Registrations

1:30 p.m.: Shotgun Start on the Highlands Golf Course

Reception to follow golf: includes one hour sponsored cocktail hour and food stations. there will be an awards ceremony. Cost $129 per person plus tax. Cal (262)248-2556 to register your foursome, limited availability.

07.12.16

WineFrog.com

Best Italian Wine? Ask the Sommeliers

By Chuck Pecoraro , July 12, 2016

Takeaway: Sommeliers and wine directors from around the world offer their opinions of the best Italian wine.

Ask a wine cellar full of experts to identify the best Italian wine, and don’t be surprised if their answers are from all over the map.

The map of Italy, that is, a wine empire that starts up north with the alpine aura of Trentino-Alto Adige and extends southward to the sunny shores of Sicily. In between are 20 wine regions, 21,000 wineries, thousands of vineyards and grape varieties, 2,417 brands and an annual production of 1.3 billion gallons of wine. Wine is so essential to Italian culture that the vast majority of natives don’t drink cocktails, beer or soda with meals. They sip their beloved vino. And with such staggering diversity, selecting the best of the batch can be a daunting challenge.

As heralded as Italian wine is, the profusion of choices can get overwhelming and confusing. For example, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is named after a grape, while Vino Noble di Montepulciano is named after a Tuscan town. Montepulciano can be mistaken for Montalcino, and vice versa.

We reached out to the masters – professional sommeliers, wine directors and media responsible for swirling, sniffing, sipping, suggesting and selling wine for restaurants, bars, retail stores and the Internet, especially sommeliers, who are unbiased, trained and qualified to judge wine on its merit, not necessarily on personal preferences. To give the search more scope, we included one of the wine media’s most respected publications.

Top Wine Choices in Rome

If you walked into a swanky restaurant years ago and asked to speak to the sommelier, the person coming to your table was likely an older gentleman. Visit the same restaurant today, and chances are he is a she. Women have succeeded in breaking down barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. What better place to begin than the motherland, where Marco Reitano is one of the previously mentioned elder gentlemen. He’s the chief sommelier at La Pergola in Rome, a three-Michelin-star restaurant perched atop the Cavalier Hotel overlooking the city’s historical scene.

Named Italy’s No. 1 sommelier by a gourmet guide, Reitano is an expert among the experts. La Pergola’s wine cellar is stocked with 3,000 labels, all having been sampled by him or a member of his staff. The inventory represents each Italian region and type of grape.

Sommelier Marco Reitano’s Top Wine Choices

1. Cadel Bosco Franciacorta Annamaria Clemti – From northern Italy, this full-bodiedwine has notes of citrus that impart a refreshing finish.
2. Villa Raino Fiano di Avellino – This Campania region standout is made with whiteFiano grapes grown almost exclusively in southern Italy. It is dry, invigorating and mineral, with walnut and apple accents.
3. Venica Ronco Dell e Cime – Closely related to Sauvignon Blanc, the Friulano grape used in this wine grows on the oldest vines in the northern Fruili sector. It’s dry and fruity with a herbal focus.

Also based in Rome is Gambero Rosso, an Italian magazine specializing in food and wine that takes a non-elitist approach to wine. With Paolo Cuccia as editor, it has a four-tier critique of rating wine – extraordinary, just short of extraordinary, very good and good.

Gambero Rosso Magazine’s Top Rated Wines

1. Gran Sasso Pecorino Terre di Cheiti – Also the name of a cheese, Pecorino is a white grape undergoing a revival in the Marche and Abruzzo regions. With its nutty, lemony character, this wine is an option to more familiar Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.
2. Canaletto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo – This robust red won the gold medal at the 2007 International Wine Challenge. The flavor balances tart damson and sweet plum.
3. Bellavista Francia Corta Cuvee – This Lombardy sparkler is a crisp, fruity chorus of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Pinot Nero. Aged two years before bottling, it has a distinctive peach impression.

From Rome to California

From Rome to San Francisco, where Tara Patrick has been acclaimed a rising star on the wine horizon. She’s the sommelier at Mourad, a fine dining destination that blends Moroccan traditions with California ingredients. Her wine education combines sensory experience with culture, history and science. At Mourad, she has earned an enviable reputation for pairing exotic Moroccan cuisine with wines ranging from farflung regions to nearby Napa.

Sommelier Tara Patrick’s Top Wine Picks

1. Walter Massa Montecitorio Timorrasso – This wine drinks like Chenin Blanc meets Reisling. It offers a beautiful mouthfeel with fine-tuned minerality, notes of lemon verbena blossom and a subtle honey finish.
2. Damijan Kaolaj Fruili Venezia IstrianaGuila – A mix of Chardonnay, Fruilano and Malvasia, its multiple levels of nuances include candied apricots, nectarine, saffron, Asian spice and floral aromatics reminiscent of honeysuckle.
3. Campo Della Piane Boca – From the Alpine corners of Piedmont, this wine shows plenty of structure and a sweet cherry bouquet supported by notes of spicy tobacco and pine. It should appeal to fans of older red Burgundies.

On to Los Angeles, where Alicia Kemper is general manager and wine director at trendy Fundamental LA. Certified by the Court of Master Sommeliers, she has crafted a list featuring varietals from small natural producers throughout the world. She previously worked for a Michelin-starred restaurant in L.A., and has been described as a far cry from the prim and proper gentlemen sommeliers of the past.

Sommelier Alicia Kemper’s Top Wine Choices

1. Ronco Servo Pinot Grigio Colli Orientali – Bottled unfiltered, which extends its aging potential, it is medium-bodied and earth-driven with notes of almonds, toasted bread and orange rind.
2. Vajra Freisa Kye Piedmont – Made from cultivated Freisa grapes that share the same crisp acidity and tannic structure of Nebbolio. Full-bodied, fruit-driven with cassis, black plum and spice notes.
3. Bellus Frappato Scopello Sicily – Like Pinot Noir, Frappato can be finicky and difficult to master, so it is often blended with Nero d’Avolo. Medium-bodied, fruit-driven with accents of strawberry, blueberry, flower petals and dried herbs.

Next Stop: Las Vegas

Over to Las Vegas, where Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar is an appealing alternative to the glitz, glamour and gambling of the megahotels. The homemade southern Italian fare has been acclaimed “Best Italian Food in Town,” while the wine has earned Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. The wine guru is Paolo Uccellatori, who received his sommelier certification in Milan, Italy. From his 5,000-bottle collection, he recommends 3 of his top favorites.

Sommelier Paolo Uccellatori’s Top 3 Wine Selections

1. Barolo Giuseppe Mascarello Riserva d’Morissto – Tasty and interesting, though a bit on the jammy side, it could use a tad more acidity. Fragrant honeysuckle and balsamico is present on the nose.
2. Mastrobardino Aglianico Radici Taurisi Riserva – Classic red from the highest point of the Montemarano estate with south-east exposure and chalky clay soil. Aged in Frenchand Slovanian oak for at least 36 months, it is strong, dense and aromatic.
3. Passopisciaro Nerello MAscalese Contrada Ramparte – A stylish Sicilian ruby red from one of Europe’s highest vineyards. Lava-rich soil activates an intense fruity and floral character with notes of violet, cherry and herbs.

Pitt Stop at St. Louis

Next stop is St. Louis, where Andrey Ivanov is the sommelier at Reed’s American Table(Twitter), once proclaimed the “Best New Restaurant in St. Louis.” A native of Russia, he has an Advanced Sommelier Diploma and won the 2015 Best Young Sommelier competition. His 150-bottle wine list focuses on vineyards personally visited by him or someone on his staff.

Andrey Ivanov’s Wine Picks

1. Duca di Dolle Brt – Made from 35-year-old Glera vines and delivers a clean, crisp profile.
2. Caschina Barrichi Regina di Felicita – This wine comes from grapes literally frozen on the vines and harvested in January. It is aged in French oak, then blended with unfermented Moscato. It is believed to be the only wine in Italy made with this process.
3. Aziendo Agricola Pithos Rosso – is produced by the cult Sicilian winery COS with the ancient style of Amphorae aging. It is light in color, surprisingly powerful and complements meat and seafood.

New York Wine Scene

On to New York, where Michelle Biscieglia is the sommelier at the Greenwich Village farm-to-table restaurant, Blue Hill. After taking her first sip of Burgundy years ago, she decided to pursue a career in the world of wine. Her hands-on experience includes working in vineyards in Burgundy, France and Barolo, Italy. Upon returning to the Big Apple, she was the sommelier at two other dining houses before joining Blue Hill.

Sommelier Michelle Biscieglia’s Wine Recommendations

1. Il Pendio Contestatore Pas Dos Franciacorta – From the Lombardy region, this crisp, dry wine lets the grapes speak for themselves. The nose is rich and fluent, with notes of apple and brioche while tiny bubbles stimulate the vitality.
2. Bisson Vermentino Intrigoso Liguria – This coastal Mediterranean white wine is a product of vines that are sea-sprayed and express citrus, green tea and herbal prints that connect with the mineralty and salty finish.
3. Bonaccorsi Val Ceresa Etna Rosso – This wine is a fusion of white and red grapes from the northern slopes of Mt. Etna in Sicily. Fertile volcanic soil results in a rich red abundant with earth and smoke notes and soft finish.

From City to Country

From the city to the country, with a stop at the chic Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis. Overlooking 1,300 acres of lush landscape and manicured grounds, this is where the upscale Geneva Chophouse and Brissago are nestled and known as “class acts”. Food and beverage director Uroyoan Vazquez’s wine book favors variety over volume with labels from some of the world’s preeminent wineries.

Uroyoan Vazquez’s Top Italian Wines

1. Pro Cesare L’aitro Chardonnay – This wine is a full-bodied, 100 percent Chardonnay with notes of citrus and apple pie.
2. Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile di Montepulcia – With its harmonious core of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this medium-bodied wine has fruity notes and a finish of plum and tobacco.
3. Rufino Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva – Another mixture of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, but with a complex structure of sweet cherry and red berry with notes of tobacco, leather, cedar, white peppers and flint.

Last Stop, Chicago

Our final stop is Chicago, where Jared Gelband is wine director at iconic, 88-year-old Italian Village, the city’s oldest Italian restaurant. The wine collection is massive — 30,000 bottles from throughout the world — and annual recipient of Wine Spectator’s Grand Award. From this encyclopedic inventory, Gelband selects his top three wines.

Jared Gelband’s Top Wine Selections

1. Le ragose Amarone Del La Valpolicello – From the clay and limestone soil of Veneto, this fusion of Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone grapes in Slovanian oak casts results in a full-bodied, but not overly aggressive tannins with a long finish.
2. Poggio Il Castellare Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Hot, dry, sandy terrain, along with unblended Sangiovese, 30 months of aging in Slovanian oak, 20 months in French barriques and four months in the bottle create a full-bodied wine with Tuscan tendencies. it produces scents of dried cherries and leather on the nose, licorice and fig notes and an elegant finish.
3. Tenuta Dell Ornellaia Masseto – Form Bulgheri, birthplace of the Super Tuscans, this 100 percent Merlot is aged in French oak to achieve a luscious mouthful with accents of blackberry, leather and tobacco plus a long, elegant finish.

That was the run down of some of the world’s renown wine professional’s wine picks. Try them, and create your own wine cellar filled with the whites, reds, and rosés that fill your palate with wondrous appreciation for this ancient libation.

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07.05.16

CBS 58: Marcus is Giving Away 200 Free Nights at its Hotels

06.30.16

Fox6Now.com

Elevate your grill game with some foods options beyond brats & burgers

MILWAUKEE — Elevate your grill game this 4th of July with some food options beyond brats and burgers. Chef Kevin Rieck from Grand Geneva Resort & Spa joins FOX6 WakeUp to show us how easy it is to make salmon on the grill.

Grilled Salmon
Ingredients
7oz Atlantic Salmon Filet, Skin Off
4 oz Red Quinoa
2 oz Cilantro Chimmichurri
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Crispy Kale As Garnish
Instruction
1. Oil Fish, and Season With Salt & Pepper.
2. Place Presenation Side Down On Grill and Grill With Crosshatch Marks.
3. Finish On Grill Until The Fish Is Cooked Medium
4. Place 4oz Portion of Red Quinoa In Center Of Plate, and Set Salmon On Top Of Quinoa.
5. Drizzle Cilantro Chimichurri Around Plate, and Garnish With Crispy Kale.

Red Quinoa
Ingredients
1 C Shallots, Minced
4 tsp Garlic, Miced
4 C Red Quinoa
2Quarts Chicken Stock
4 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 ½ Tbsp Kosher Salt
2 tsp Black Pepper
Instruction
1. Sautee Shallots and Garlic Until Translucent
2. Add Red Quinoa, Chicken Stock, Salt, Pepper and Parika, Bring To A Boil
3. Reduce Pan To Simmer, and Cover
4. Cook For Around 15 Minutes, and Fluff With Fork When Cooked.

Cilantro Chimichurri
Ingredients
1 Red Onion, Medium Sized, Fine Dice
2 Red Bell Pepper, Medium Sized, Fine Dice
3 Tbsp Garlic, Minced
1½ C Parsley, Chopped
2 C Cilantro, Chopped
1 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ C White Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp Black Pepper
2 tsp Kosher Salt
Instruction
1. After Dicing Red Pepper, Rinse Under cold Water and Strain (To Prevent Color From Bleeding)
2. Combine All Ingrdients In Bowl and Mix With A Whisk

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06.30.16

FOX 6 Milwaukee

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06.30.16

The Resorter

Fireworks
Independence Day Weekend

Sunday July 3

• Grand Geneva 4th of July
  • Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva (dusk)

06.23.16

Premier Bride: Adding “You” Into Your Wedding

06.21.16

Golf Season Is In Full Swing At Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

The 2016 Golf Season is Underway with a New Hole-in-One Challenge, Golf Classic Series, and Favorite Packages and Programing

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (June 21, 2016) — Golf at the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, is in full swing. The 1,300-acre resort boasts two 18-hole, award-winning courses, The Brute and The Highlands, as well as events and programming including the Grand Geneva Golf Classic Series, new hole-in-one challenge, packages, ladies and kids’ programs, and more.

New Hole-in-One Challenge
Enter this brand-new challenge by upgrading your round on The Brute or The Highlands for just $5. If you sink an ace on select holes, you could win up to $10,000. Offered all season.

Grand Geneva Golf Classic Series
Gather your foursome for a great day of golf on The Highlands course and a chance to win one of many coveted prizes at the Grand Geneva Golf Classic Shamble on Sunday, August 28. Registrations begins at 12 p.m. with a shotgun kickoff at 1:30 p.m., and ends with a reception and awards ceremony. In addition, every golfer will receive a certificate for a complimentary round of golf for future use. The cost to enter Grand Geneva’s Golf Classic is $129 per player, plus tax. Those interested can call (262) 248-2556 to register their foursome.

Events and Promotions

• Tuesday Ladies Day – Play 9 holes for $35
• Women’s Golf Month in June – Play 18 holes for only $59, plus tax
• Girls Play Free, June 27-30 and July 1-3 – Girls 17 and under play free with a paying adult
• Fourth of July Special, June 27-July 4 – Play both The Brute and The Highlands on the same day for $89
• Take the Family to the Course Month in July – Kids 17 and under play free with a paying adult
• Sunday Family Golf Clinic in July – Family lesson for $20 per student
• Patriot Golf Day from September 2 – 5 – Only $89 to play
• Support Your Troops Month in September – Available for $39 per player

To complement this year’s golf programming, Grand Geneva is also bringing back the best deal of the golf season by popular demand:

• Stay and Golf Free – Stay the night in a deluxe guestroom at Grand Geneva and receive two free rounds of golf on the below dates in June through September. This includes a cart with a state-of-the-art GPS yardage system, complete use of practice facility with range balls, club storage, and Grand Geneva divot tool and ball marker. In addition, guests using this offer receive a 15 percent discount on both a dining experience and spa visit.
  • Dates include:
    • June: 29
    • July: 5, 10, 26, 27 and 31
    • August: 16, 18, 21, 29, 30 and 31
    • September: 1, 5, 6, 21 and 29

Additionally, for guests looking to work on their backswing or grip, Grand Geneva has PGA Head Golf Professional Kyle Kunash who gives tips to those looking to improve their game. Having competed in regional tournaments, he most recently took second place in the Wisconsin PGA Match Play Championship in May.

For more information please visit www.grandgeneva.com or call (800) 558-3417.

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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and three restaurants. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva). For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and product repositioning, including hotel food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. For more information, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).