Fernandina Beach Golf Course renovations scheduled for completion August 1

Buffalo Communications

June 12, 2014 1:50 p.m.

South Course Greens Converting to Champion Bermuda Grass

(FERNANDINA BEACH, FL) - Fernandina Beach Golf Club - managed by Billy Casper Golf, the largest owner-operator of golf courses, country clubs and resorts in the U.S. -

is scheduled to complete extensive renovations to the greens on its South course.

Champion Bermuda grass is replacing the current putting surfaces and will present

golfers with even smoother and more playable greens. Several bunkers on the South

Course are also receiving facelifts.

"This is the first major renovation to Fernandina Beach Golf Club since it opened in

1957," says Josh O'Brien, General Manager of Fernandina Beach Golf Club. "The new

grass will rejuvenate the South Course's greens and give our loyal golfers the

excellent conditions they deserve."

"Bermuda grass is the perfect strand for this climate," says Mike Stevens, Regional

Director of Agronomy for Billy Casper Golf. "Our maintenance team at Fernandina

Beach Golf Club is excited about the greens conversion and delivering pristine

conditions from tee to green."

The Champion Bermuda renovation at Fernandina Beach is similar to the process that

will be used by Pinehurst Resort, host of the upcoming men's and women's U.S. Open

Championships.

Located in the second oldest city in the United States, Fernandina Beach offers 27

distinctive holes consisting of North, West and South nine-hole layouts of varied

difficulty and design.

Opened in 1957, the par-35, 3,094-yard North nine is the oldest course on Amelia

Island. The West nine plays to 3,683 yards and is home to the signature, 607-yard,

par-5 No. 2. The South nine was the last to open in 1972 and is considered the most

scenic with its 3,316-yard course winding through native Florida foliage.

In addition to a fully-stocked pro shop, Fernandina Beach features a practice area

with a driving range and putting green. A comfortable dining room and lounge area

is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy time with friends and family.

More information:

www.fernandinabeachgolfclub.com<http://www.fernandinabeachgolfclub.com>,

904.310.3175.

About Billy Casper Golf

Founded more than 20 years ago in cooperation with golf legend Billy Casper, the

company is the largest owner-operator of golf courses, country clubs and resorts in

the U.S. with more than 170 properties in 28 states. Headquartered in Vienna,

Virginia with regional offices across America, Billy Casper Golf directs all aspects

of course and property maintenance, staffing and training, clubhouse operations,

food-and-beverage, merchandising, golf instruction, marketing and public relations,

special events and financial management.

Billy Casper Golf divisions:

* Buffalo Communications is the leading global golf-lifestyle public

relations, branding, marketing-communications and creative services firm

representing top brands in and related to golf.

* Buffalo Turf & Landscape Company provides golf course agronomic programs

with a new fee-for-service structure that allows owners unfettered visibility into

actual activities and costs.

* Women on Course is the nation's premier golf-networking organization,

further solidifying Billy Casper Golf's commitment to grow participation in the golf

lifestyle.

More information: www.billycaspergolf.com<http://www.billycaspergolf.com>,

703.761.1444.

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Andy DeKeuster

Senior PR Specialist

BUFFALO COMMUNICATIONS