The Big Apple's Newest Attraction: An 18-Hole Golf Course in Times Square

10.11.08 - 22:06 ... source : Intercontinental Hotels Group

... Crowne Plaza Times Square-Manhattan Tees Up a One-of-a-Kind, Iconic Hotel Amenity Complete with Unparalleled Views of the Bustling MetropolisNEW YORK (Nov. 10, 2008) - An estimated 50 million visitors will flock to New York City this year to bask in its unrivaled sights, sounds, culture and entertainment. However, travelers looking to brush up on their golf game will be hard-pressed to find the opportunity in the Big Apple - the world's biggest little island filled with out-of-town over achievers has never had a golf course to speak of. Until now. The "new" Crowne Plaza Times Square-Manhattan, revitalized from an $85 million renaissance, has unveiled eighteen lavish rooms fitted with custom, built-in putting greens. Guests can perfect their short game with the hotel's state-of-the-art Odyssey putters and take home exclusive Callaway® golf balls after enjoying a deluxe "golf breakfast" deliv ...» Next (HTML)