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Lehigh Valley Introduces Waitless Golf
From Staff Reports
Plentiful Tee Times and Plush Courses Await in the Lehigh Valley
LEHIGH VALLEY, PA (March 7, 2002) – The Lehigh Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to introduce a novel concept in the northeast United States -- WAITLESS GOLF. As spring rapidly approaches, golfers up and down the east coast are conflicted; while they look forward to warm sun, plush courses and the smell of freshly-cut greens, they dread the endless lines and elusive tee times that await. Finally, there is an answer! The Lehigh Valley, located within 90 minutes of New York City, Philadelphia, northern New Jersey and Harrisburg, offers manicured public courses, tee times a-plenty and affordable, all-inclusive packages sure to satisfy even the most fastidious golf enthusiast.
A new 16-page booklet details the 2002 Lehigh Valley golf packages and is available free through the Lehigh Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau. Each package includes overnight accommodations at one of 12 area hotels, breakfast and 18 holes of golf, including greens fee with cart and course tax. Packages start at just $75.00 per person and run from April through December.
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Golfing the Lehigh Valley is a special experience that golfers, regardless of skill level, will not want to miss. A wide array of venues, six of which are detailed in the golf package booklet, offer a variety of challenging prospects, all located in the beautiful rolling hills and lush farmlands of the Lehigh Valley. In previous years the Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton area has played host to such professional events as the PGA Nike Tour Lehigh Valley Open and the 2000 U.S. Senior Open, while annually welcoming the LPGA Betsy King Classic. Beautiful courses, plentiful tee times and a solid golf tradition make the Lehigh Valley a diamond in the rough that is sure to please any true player!
For those men and women looking for a golf getaway that the entire family can enjoy, the Lehigh Valley is the perfect destination. In addition to world-class golf, the area offers a variety of attractions, activities, events and inimitable opportunities ideal for any family escape. Have an adventure at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, one of the northeast's most popular amusement parks, experience the color of the Crayola FACTORY at Two Rivers Landing, step into the past in Historic Bethlehem, go wild at the Game Preserve, see a show, visit a museum, hike, bike or ride your way to a fantastic family getaway right around the corner in the Lehigh Valley.
The Lehigh Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau is the designated tourism promotion agency of Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Its mission is to develop and promote the Lehigh Valley as a travel destination and as a site for meetings and conventions for the area's economic benefit. For information on the LVCVB and its activities or to receive a free 2002 Lehigh Valley golf package booklet or Lehigh Valley Map & Guide call (800) 747-0561, e-mail geninfo@lehighvalleypa.org or visit the official tourism web site of the Lehigh Valley at www.lehighvalleypa.org.
