Corporate Execs Launch New England's Premier Golf Course; World's First To Support Course-Wide High-Speed Internet Access and Connectivity.Sports Editors/Golf Writers & Columnists GREENLAND, N.H.--(BW SportsWire)--June 29, 2000 Palmer-Designed Course To Provide Championship-Caliber Golfing Experience in Southern New Hampshire's Seacoast Region, Minutes From Northern Massachusetts A consortium of New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. business leaders today announced plans to build The Golf Club of New England, a member-owned club located within the New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). seacoast region. Situated on over 450 acres of rolling woodlands, this Arnold Palmer-designed 7,200-yard course will offer members championship-caliber golf, while also providing high-speed broadband business communications and Internet amenities for members and guests throughout all 18 holes of play. "As an avid golfer and active businessman. I have been in constant search of the pristine golf experience, where tee times, crowded fairways, and other distractions are non-existent," said Craig Benson Craig Benson (born New York City, October 8, 1954) came to public attention by founding Cabletron Systems, now known as Enterasys Networks that became one of the largest employers in New Hampshire, and was governor of the state from January 2003 to January 2005. , founding member of The Golf Club of New England and founder of networking pioneer Cabletron Systems. "Designed for today's modern player, our new course will feature a picturesque setting and will be one of New England's most challenging courses. With generous length and spacing between holes, we will also bring an important feature back to golf -- a natural playing experience where players can truly enjoy the game." "It is a pleasure to have my company, Palmer Course Design, be a part of The Golf Club of New England, which so clearly embodies my philosophy of course design," said Arnold Palmer. "I have designed over 200 courses worldwide and rarely has a property provided such an abundance of land and natural beauty." Adding to members' experience will be having Arnold Palmer as a founding member of The Golf Club of New England. Palmer's participation in a club of his design is very unique and speaks well to the type of club and quality of play expected at the Golf Club of New England, said Benson. The Golf Club of New England will feature: --A world class golfing facility - meticulously maintained while retaining the splendor of its natural surroundings --7-days-a week availability to member/owners - No advance tee times required --No tournament play that would hinder normal member play --A select few members --A membership financial commitment that is more reasonable than other limited member clubs --Optimized land use with the absence of private homes so as to offer members complete privacy and safety - even from surrounding play --An elite service focus combined with a unique member/owner dues structure - putting the burden on The Golf Club of New England to earn members' business --The only fully networked, business-professional golf club providing high-speed, broadband wireless See wireless broadband. access for email, web transactions and laptop computing with real-time video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. throughout all 18 holes of play, as well as the clubhouse --Convenient business commuter access via nearby Pease International Airport Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (IATA: PSM, ICAO: KPSM) is a public airport in southeastern New Hampshire, about 50 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. There is limited commercial service. --Club-grounds helicopter pad --Easy, 50-minute drive-time from Boston In addition to Benson, other executive founding members of The Golf Club of New England include: --Stephen W. Foss, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Foss Manufacturing Company; --John M. Kehoe, Jr., President and CEO, The General Chemical Group; --Neil Garvey, President, Tyco Submarine Systems Ltd.; --L. Dennis Kozlowski Leo Dennis Kozlowski (born November 16 1946, Newark, New Jersey) is a former CEO of Tyco International, convicted of misappropriating more than $400 million of the company's funds. He is currently serving at least eight years and four months in prison. , Chairman and CEO, Tyco International For the unrelated division of Mattel, see . Tyco International Ltd. NYSE: TYC is a diversified manufacturing conglomerate incorporated in Bermuda, with United States operational headquarters in New Jersey. ; and, --Paul Montrone, CEO, Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific, formally Fisher Scientific International, Inc. and colloquially Fisher was a biotechnology company that provided products and services to the global scientific research and United States clinical laboratory markets. . Further evidence of the Club's unique design and approach to the game will be the embodiment of a natural, business professional atmosphere, allowing members to conduct leisurely business on the course through the availability of wireless, high speed internet access See how to access the Internet. throughout the Club grounds. The Golf Club of New England will be the first golf club in the world to offer wireless, high-speed connectivity on all 18 holes of the golf course. Internet connectivity will help to further a business-professional atmosphere by offering modern-day communication services between members and their outside business constituents via the use of email, web transactions, and even real-time video conferencing. Other world-class amenities at The Golf Club of New England will include complete practice facilities encompassing all likely terrain, a clubhouse consisting of a private dining room, grille grille, in architecture, a system of bars, usually of decorative metalwork, forming an openwork barrier or enclosure. In its usual materials of wrought iron or bronze, it has been favored for decorative treatment in all periods. room, lounge, golf shop, club storage facilities, golf cart storage facilities, men's and women's locker room facilities with full lockers and services, administrative offices and patio areas. Membership Information The Golf Club of New England, which will be owned by its members, has already received a significant number of membership commitments and is currently reviewing applications. For more information contact Brad Sweet, Director of Membership, P.O. Box 797, Greenland, New Hampshire Greenland is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,208 at the 2000 census. It is drained by the Winnicut River, and bounded on the northwest by Great Bay. 03840, (603) 427-1010 or via the web at golfing experience. About The Golf Club of New England The Golf Club of New England is destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. to become one of the world's most elite golf courses. Situated on over 450 acres of rolling woodlands in southern New Hampshire, this Arnold Palmer-designed 7,200-yard championship golf club offers members an exclusive, championship caliber golfing experience. Additional information on The Golf Club of New England can be found at http://www.golfclubofnewengland.com |
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