Glen Abbey Joins Toronto Highlands Trail

Great Toronto Golf Just Got Better...
Glen Abbey GC Joins the Toronto Highlands Trail

For Immediate Release
March 3, 2010

Toronto Highlands Golf Trail - Canada’s must-play Golf Destination

TORONTO, ON - The Toronto Highlands Golf Trail heads into 2010 set to expand an amazing golf destination. Glen Abbey Golf Club is the newest member of this elite partnership of six industry-leading golf clubs – three of which have hosted the PGA Tour’s RBC Canadian Open. To celebrate, the Highlands Golf Trail is offering a phenomenal 6-course promotion at this week’s Toronto Golf & Travel Show and introduces a Premier Player program to golfers waiting to play this collection of 162 inspiring golf holes and 9 courses.

The Toronto Highlands Golf Trail includes Angus Glen, Lionhead Golf & Country Club, Wooden Sticks, Copper Creek Golf Club, The Club at Bond Head and now Canada’s most famous golf course, Glen Abbey.

“We’re delighted to be joining forces with the Toronto Highlands Golf Trail. Each year, thousands of golfers from near and far come to Glen Abbey to experience this unique layout,” says Glen Abbey spokesman Tim Green. “This partnership means golfers coming to Toronto can now play the top public-access courses in the area by making one phone call to have their golf and accommodation packages booked through our central booking system. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

With courses spaced along a 200 kilometre (100 Mile) driving loop through the scenic countryside surrounding Toronto, the Highlands Trail offers golfers the best of Toronto area golf plus big city entertainment!

“With the addition of Glen Abbey into the mix, the Toronto Highlands Golf Trail furthers itself as a world-class golf destination that will tantalize golfers from around the globe. It is truly one of the most outstanding golf trails that you’ll find anywhere,” says Wooden Sticks Managing Partner, Greg Seemann.

Luxury cabin and hotel accommodation, great dining, and exciting nightlife - from professional sporting events to Toronto’s renowned entertainment scene - can be combined into a memorable golf getaway with family or friends.

Overnight Stay and Play Packages offer pure golf, plus a variety of customizable optional activities. Basic package inclusions are choice of accommodation, two or more rounds of golf at your choice of the Toronto Highlands Golf Trail golf courses, and green fees, shared golf cart, range access, and clubhouse privileges. Add local entertainment: sports tickets, casinos, local dining, tours, and more, or have transportation, golf instruction, or a visit to the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame (Glen Abbey) or the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame (Wooden Sticks) included with your stay.

Each renowned in their own right - the Trail’s golf courses provide a mixture of traditional and contemporary design with some of the most memorable holes, bunkering patterns and terrain in all of Canadian golf by world renowned course designers including: Jack Nicklaus, Doug Carrick, Michael Hurdzan, Ron Garl, Ted Baker, and Davis Love III.

Just as diverse and distinct as Toronto itself, the Toronto Highlands Golf Trail blends exceptional golf with the unsurpassed natural beauty of the rolling Ontario countryside.

Premier Player program and promotional details, plus further Trail information is available online at the Highlands web site www.torontohighlands.com or contact the Trail office - 1-905-852-6408 or via email at info@torontohighlands.com.