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The Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Resort - Awards and Recognitions

02/01/2008



2008

Four Diamond Award - by the American Automobile Association

Best Service in the U.S. (#4) - TripAdvisor Travelers Choice

Best Luxury Hotels in the U.S. (#7) - TripAdvisor Travelers Choice

Best Luxury Hotels in the World (#71) - TripAdvisor Travelers Choice

Best of the Top 25 Destinations (#8) - TripAdvisor Travelers Choice

Top 100 Golf Pro Shops - Golf World Magazine

Best Resort for Famiy Foursomes - by Golf Odyssey

Student Intern Employee of the Year, Melanie Pight - by the Central Florida Hotel Lodging Association


2007

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Paragon Award – from Corporate Meetings and Incentives

Top 75 Golf Resorts (55th) - by Golf Digest

Gold Tee Award - from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

World's Best Golf Resorts (FL Category) - from the readers of Travel + Leisure Golf

10th Best Golf Course for Women - North East Course - by Golf for Women

Top 25 Golf Schools in the United States – by GOLF Magazine - 7th overall

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin – by Golf Magazine

America's 50 Greatest Teachers: Fred Griffin – by Golf Digest

George Zell Spirit of NACE Award, Billy Singleton - by the National Association of Catering Executives


2006

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

#2 Top Luxury Hotel in Orlando - Travelers' Choice Award - by tripadvisor.com

Gold Tee Award - from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Top 100 Golf Resorts - Conde Nast Traveler, ranked 46th overall, #1 in Orlando, and #2 in Florida by magazine's readers

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Top 100 Family Oriented Employers – by the Orlando Sentinel

Award of Excellence – from Corporate and Incentive Travel

Florida's Best Golf Resort – by the readers of Florida Monthly Magazine

Best Golf Resort in Orlando, #2 in Florida - by the Readers of Conde Nast Traveler

8th Best Golf Course for Women - South East Course - by Golf for Women

Best Public Golf Course - by Orlando Magazine

Florida's Best Golf Resort – by the readers of Florida Monthly Magazine

Top 25 Golf Schools in the United States – by GOLF Magazine - 7th overall

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin – by Golf Magazine

America's 50 Greatest Teachers: Fred Griffin – by Golf Digest

Top Ten Golf School – by golfschoolinfo.com

National Caterer of the Year, Billy Singleton - by the National Assocation of Catering Executives


2005

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Top 100 Golf Resorts - Conde Nast Traveler, ranked 33rd overall by magazine's readers

Gold Tee Award - from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Premium Circle Winner – by the readers of Financial & Insurance Meetings

Top 100 Family Oriented Employers – by the Orlando Sentinel

Top 25 Resort Golf Shop - by Golf World Business Magazine

8th Best Golf Course for Women - South East Course - by Golf for Women

Top 25 Golf Schools in the United States – by GOLF Magazine - 7th overall

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin – by Golf Magazine

America's 50 Greatest Teachers: Fred Griffin – by Golf Digest


2004

Four Star Award – from Mobil Travel Guide

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

500 Greatest Hotels in the World – by the readers of Travel + Leisure

23rd Best Golf Resort in America – by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler

Gold Medal Award – from Golf Magazine

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Golden Spoon Award (Black Swan Restaurant) - from Florida Trend Magazine

50 Best Courses for Women – by Golf for Women

Top 25 Golf Schools in the United States – by GOLF Magazine

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Magazine

America's 50 Greatest Teachers: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Digest

Top Teachers in their State: Fred Griffin, Phil Rodgers, Todd Meena, Gus Holbrook, Jon Decker, and Harry Zimmerman – by Golf Digest


2003

Four Star Award – from Mobil Travel Guide

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

500 Greatest Hotels in the World – by the readers of Travel + Leisure

26th Best Golf Resort in America: Highest in Florida – by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Premium Circle Winner – by the readers of Financial & Insurance Meetings

Pinnacle Award – from the readers of Successful Meetings

Top 25 for Central Florida Meeting Facilities – by the Orlando Business Journal

Course of the Year – by the Florida Golf Course Owners Association

50 Best Courses for Women – by Golf for Women

Top 25 Golf Schools in the United States – by GOLF Magazine

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Magazine

America's 50 Greatest Teachers: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Digest

Top Teachers in their State: Fred Griffin, Phil Rodgers, Todd Meena, Gus Holbrook, Jon Decker, and Harry Zimmerman – by Golf Digest


2002

Four Star Award – from Mobil Travel Guide

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

#1 Accommodations in the United States among all golf resorts – by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler

4th Best Golf Resort in America: Highest in Florida – by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler

Gold Medal Award – from Golf Magazine

Top 75 Golf Resorts - by Golf Digest

Premium Circle Winner – by the readers of Financial & Insurance Meetings

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Paragon Award – from Corporate Meetings and Incentives

Pinnacle Award – from the readers of Successful Meetings

Merit & Distinction Award – from Medical Meetings

50 Best Courses for Women – by Golf for Women

Top 25 Golf Schools in the United States – by GOLF Magazine

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Magazine

Top Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Digest


2001

Four Star Award – from Mobil Travel Guide

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Top 15 Golf Resorts – by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Gold Award – from the readers of Meetings & Conventions

Award of Excellence – from the subscribers of Corporate & Incentive Travel

Premium Circle Winner – by the readers of Insurance Conference Planner

Top 100 Family Oriented Employers – by the Orlando Sentinel

100 Best Golf Shops – from Golf Shop Operations Magazine

Top 25 Golf Schools in the United States – by GOLF Magazine

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Magazine

Top Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Digest


2000

Four Star Award – from Mobil Travel Guide

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Gold Medal Award – from Golf Magazine

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Golden Links Award – from Corporate Meetings and Incentives

Millennium Award - from the PGA of Europe

Pinnacle Award – from the readers of Successful Meetings

Greens of Distinction – by the readers of Corporate & Incentive Travel

100 Best Golf Shops – from Golf Shop Operations Magazine

Top 100 You Can Play – by GOLF Magazine

Par 2000 – The 500 Best Golf Holes in the World – by GOLF Magazine

Millennium Award - from the PGA of Europe

Top 25 Golf Schools in the United States – by GOLF Magazine

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Magazine

Best Teachers in the State of Florida: Fred Griffin – Golf Digest


1999

Four Star Award – from Mobil Travel Guide

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Golden Links Award – from Corporate Meetings and Incentives

Planners Choice Award – from the readers of Meeting News

Pinnacle Award – from the readers of Successful Meetings

100 Best Golf Shops – from Golf Shop Operations Magazine

Top 25 Golf Schools in the United States – by GOLF Magazine

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Magazine


1998

Four Star Award – from Mobil Travel Guide

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Gold Medal Award – from Golf Magazine

Top 100 Resorts – from Links magazine

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Golden Links Award – from Corporate Meetings and Incentives

Planners Choice Award – from the readers of Meeting News

Platinum Partner Award – from Incentive Magazine

100 Best Golf Shops – from Golf Shop Operations Magazine

APEX Award – by the National Association of Golf Tournament Directors

Top FairWays List – by Golf for Women for the country’s 10 most women friendly golf courses

Places to Play – by Golf Digest

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Magazine


1997

Four Star Award – from Mobil Travel Guide

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Golden Links Award – from Corporate Meetings and Incentives

Planners Choice Award – from the readers of Meeting News

Paragon Award – from Corporate Meetings and Incentives

100 Best Golf Shops – from Golf Shop Operations Magazine

Top FairWays List – by Golf for Women for the country’s 10 most women friendly golf courses

Places to Play – by Golf Digest

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Magazine


1996

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Gold Medal Award – from Golf Magazine

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Golden Links Award – from Corporate Meetings and Incentives

Inner Circle Award – from the readers of Association Meetings

Planners Choice Award – from the readers of Meeting News

Merit & Distinction Award – from Medical Meetings

100 Best Golf Shops – from Golf Shop Operations Magazine

Places to Play – by Golf Digest

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Magazine


1995

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Gold List among the best places to stay in the world – by Conde Nast Traveler

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Golden Links Award – from Corporate Meetings and Incentives

Inner Circle Award – from the readers of Association Meetings

100 Best Golf Shops – from Golf Shop Operations Magazine

America’s Best Golf Courses – by the readers of GolfWeek Magazine

Top FairWays List – by Golf for Women for the country’s 10 most women friendly golf courses

Top 100 Teachers in America: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by Golf Magazine


1994

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Gold Medal Award – from Golf Magazine

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Golden Links Award – from Corporate Meetings and Incentives

Inner Circle Award – from the readers of Association Meetings


1993

Four Diamond Award – by the American Automobile Association

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile

Association

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Ace Award – from Successful Meetings

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Inner Circle Award – from the readers of Association Meetings

Best Courses by State: New Course – by Golf Digest


1992

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Gold Medal Award – from Golf Magazine

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Inner Circle Award – from the readers of Association Meetings

America’s 75 Best Resort Courses: New and North/South Courses – by Golf Digest

America’s Best Golf Courses – by GolfWeek Magazine

Best Courses by State: New Course – by Golf Digest


1991

Four Diamond Award Restaurant: Black Swan – by the American Automobile Association

Gold Tee Award – from Meetings and Conventions Magazine

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Inner Circle Award – from the readers of Association Meetings

Merit & Distinction Award – from Medical Meetings

Top 25 Resorts – from Golf Digest

Best of the South – from Southern Links Magazine

Top 50 Golf Instructors in the United States: Fred Griffin and Phil Rodgers – by GOLF Magazine


1990

Gold Key Award – from subscribers of Meetings and Conventions

Gold Medal Award – from Golf Magazine

Top 100 Courses in the United States: North/South Course – by Golf Digest

Best Golf Resorts in America – by GOLF Magazine

Best of the South – from Southern Links Magazine


1989

Top 100 Courses in the United States: North/South Course – by Golf Digest

Teacher of the Year: Fred Griffin – by the North Florida Section PGA of America


1988

Gold Medal Award – from Golf Magazine


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Karen Moraghan
Hunter Public Relations
kmoraghan@hunter-pr.com
908.876.5100

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