FRANKENMUTH, Mich., May 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 18-hole championship Fortress golf course, owned and operated by Zehnder's in Frankenmuth, Michigan, placed in the 2019 Golf Advisor top 25 best course layout designs. The impeccable maintained and challenging course was designed by Dick Nugent in 1991.
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“During this period of uncertainty trust in us matters. We look forward to welcoming golfers in a clean and safe environment,” said Zehnder’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing John Shelton. “We take great pride in providing the best golf experience for our guests; we are honored and appreciate this new recognition.”
The Fortress reflects characteristics of golf's early Scottish origins. Fescue-covered mounds reveal well-guarded, sectioned greens. Bent-grass tees, greens and fairways surround 75 bunkers. Each of the huge greens average 7,500 square feet. The Fortress encompasses 6,813 yards of formidable play on its 18-hole, par 72 course. Players can warm up on the putting green, the chipping green with practice bunker and the target-oriented driving range, and take golf lessons. Special events, tournaments, clinics and junior programs are scheduled throughout the season. Golfers can enjoy refreshments at the club house and make purchases at the Pro Shop.
The popular Fortress Eat & Play package includes 18 holes of golf with cart and a family style chicken dinner at Zehnder's Restaurant; prices vary throughout the season. For public course rates for adults, seniors and juniors; tee times; events and membership information: (989) 652-0460 or 800-863-7999; or go to www.zehnders.com.
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The Bavarian-theme town of Frankenmuth, 90 miles north of Detroit, is one of the state’s top tourist destinations with more than 3 million visitors each year. Zehnder’s is a 2020 recipient of the James Beard America’s Classics Award given to locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal and are beloved regionally for quality food that reflects the character of its community. In addition to its 1,500 seat restaurant, Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth owns and operates Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark, Zehnder’s retail marketplace, and the 18-hole championship golf course, The Fortress. Learn more about Zehnder’s at www.Zehnders.com, or call 800-863-7999 for central reservations for dining, golf, meetings and lodging.
Media Contact:
John Shelton, VP Sales/Marketing
989-652-0434
john.shelton@zehnders.com