Falcon's Fire Completes Renovation Project PGA Professional Steve Schaller Named
General Manager
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - January 4, 2010 - Falcon's Fire
Golf Club, a
Rees Jones Signature Golf Course, located in Kissimmee, Fla.,
has announced the completion of significant renovations
designed to restore the course to its rightful place as one of the
finest 18-hole public facilities in Central Florida.
The recent enhancements to Falcon's Fire include new
greens,
which were resurfaced with TifEagle variety of turf - an ultradwarf
Bermuda grass - providing golfers with faster, smoother putting
conditions. Additional refinements to the course included the
reshaping of bunkers and installing an improved greens irrigation and
drainage system. In addition, the overseeding of the entire golf course has
been completed and it is in pristine condition for the season.
In conjunction with the renovations, Marriott Golf,
one of the country's premier golf management companies, has assumed
management of Falcon's Fire Golf Club. In this capacity, Marriott Golf will
oversee all aspects of the club operation, including golf course
maintenance, instructional programs, food and beverage services and overall
golf programming. To fall in line with Marriott's commitment to
environmental stewardship, plans call for Falcon's Fire to pursue
certification through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program.
In related news, Steve Schaller has been named
General Manager at Falcon's Fire. A Class "A" Member of The PGA of America,
Schaller has been with the Marriott Golf team for 25 years and has served
at some of the Company's premier facilities including The JW Marriott
Desert Springs Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, Calif., and Westfields
Golf Club in Clifton, Va.
"Falcon's Fire has been a favorite of travelers and
locals since it opened in 1993, and the recent facelift, highlighted by
restoring the greens to original specifications, will allow Falcon's Fire
to once again restore its rightful place as the best place to play in
Central Florida," said Schaller.
Located just three miles east of the main gate of
Walt Disney World, Falcon's Fire Golf Club offers both local residents and
out of town visitors a challenging, yet playable layout with four sets of
tees. Stretching nearly 7,000 yards from the tips, the par-72 course has
received multiple awards, including a Four Star rating from Golf Digest, as
well as the distinction as one of the top rated public facilities in
Florida by multiple publications.
In addition to the award-winning golf course,
Falcon's Fire Golf Club offers a fully stocked Golf Shop and a GPS
navigation system in all carts. Moreover, the clubhouse includes the
Falcon's Nest restaurant, offering a diverse menu for any occasion, and
banquet facilities for up to 200 guests, overlooking the pristine golf
course.
For more information or to book a tee time, please
call the Golf Shop at 407-239-5445 or visit
www.falconsfire.com.
