French Lick Resort Announces 2009 Pete Dye Golf Packages

French Lick Resort Announces 2009 Pete Dye Golf Packages

Popular golf destination ready to showcase new golf product

French Lick, IN (January 2009) - Golf Aficionados, pack your clubs and get ready to experience one of “Hall of Fame” architect, Pete Dye’s greatest designs, as well as one of America’s top golfing combinations. French Lick Resort, located in southern Indiana, announces that the new Pete Dye Golf Packages for the 2009 golf season are available for booking.

Many already believe that Pete Dye has created one of the most breathtaking and exciting 18-holes of golf in the country. The course, which features vintage Pete Dye characteristics, was carefully carved into the dramatic hillside offering a variety of elevation changes, rugged and dramatic terrain, narrow fairways and ever changing bunkers, along with spectacular views from every hole that stretch for over 40 miles.

Opening April 24, 2009, the new Pete Dye course will combine with the newly restored Donald Ross course to offer a top-notch golf experience. Guests who stay at the luxurious West Baden Springs Hotel will have priority access to golf packages and tee-times at the new Pete Dye course.

Pete Dye Golf Experience

Golfers will be excited to play arguably Pete Dye’s most spectacular inland design. This golf package includes an overnight stay at the historic West Baden Springs Hotel and two 18-hole rounds of golf on the new spectacular Pete Dye golf course. In addition, the package includes use of driving range and practice facilities, bag storage, and shuttle transportation. Gratuity and caddy fee not included. Package prices start at $810.00 per person based on double occupancy.

Hall of Fame Golf Package

Savvy golfers will look forward to experiencing the only resort in the world that combines the classic history of Donald Ross and the modern day design of the legendary Pete Dye. This package includes an overnight stay at the historic West Baden Springs Hotel and 18-holes of golf on the new spectacular Pete Dye golf course and 18-holes on the recently restored and historic 1917-designed Donald Ross Course. In addition, the package includes use of driving range and practice facilities, bag storage, and shuttle transportation. Gratuity and caddy fee not included. Package prices start at $550.00 per person based on double occupancy.

Donald Ross Golf Experience

Take a walk back in time and experience the game the way it was meant on this classic historic layout. This golf package includes an overnight stay at either the historic West Baden Springs Hotel or the French Lick Springs Hotel and two 18-hole rounds of golf on the newly restored Donald Ross golf course. In addition, the package includes use of driving range and practice facilities, bag storage, and shuttle transportation. Package prices start at $249.00 per person based on double occupancy. For more information or to book one of the Pete Dye golf packages or Donald Ross package, please visit www.frenchlick.com or call our reservation specialists at (888) 936-9360.

About French Lick Resort

French Lick Resort is a $500 million historic restoration and casino development project that includes the West Baden Springs Hotel, French Lick Springs Hotel and the new French Lick Casino. This premier resort and casino destination in Southern Indiana features 689 guest rooms and suites; a 51,000-square-foot, single-level casino; 45 holes of golf, including the fully restored 1917-designed Donald Ross Course at French Lick and the new, 18-hole Pete Dye Course at French Lick (opening 2009); two full-service spas with a combined 36 treatment rooms totaling 42,000 square feet; meeting and event space totaling 115,000 square feet and an array of dining and entertainment options.