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Posted at 11:23 a.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Turtle Bay Resort receives award for golf program

Advertiser Staff

Turtle Bay Resort last week received a 2007 "Greens of Distinction" Award from Corporate & Incentive Travel, a magazine for corporate meeting and incentive travel planners.

Turtle Bay Resort was selected by magazine subscribers as the overall winner in the category of "best resort, hotel, or conference center" that best served their needs with an incentive golf program. The selections were based on meeting facilities, overall hospitality, golf staff assistance, course condition and design, and tournament arrangements that effectively hosted their meetings and incentive travel programs.

The presentation was made Nov. 13 in New York City at the magazine's annual black-tie awards gala.

"This is a tremendous honor," said Bob Boyle, vice president and general manager of Turtle Bay Resort. "This award reflects the quality of not only our golf courses and facilities but also the tremendous effort by our staff in ensuring that our guests receive the best possible service."

The resort offers business travelers and guests who attend meetings two courses – The Arnold Palmer Course and The George Fazio Course – nestled among 880 acres of beaches, ironwood trees and unspoiled wetlands on O'ahu's legendary North Shore.

"We take great pride in our golf program and to be recognized for our efforts is truly gratifying," said Matt Hall, Turtle Bay Resort's director of golf. "Our guests are very important to us and to be picked as a winner is a great honor."

The resort's $70 million renovation project completed in 2006 included new greens and course improvements on the Palmer course and a restored back nine on the Fazio Course. Also, the golf shop was completely upgraded, Lei Lei's Bar & Grill – a scenic clubhouse restaurant opened, and a world-class practice facility was built adjacent to the Palmer Course.