Bike Rentals Available at The Lodge!

Just in time for enjoying Autumn leaves…The Lodge of Four Seasons now offers bike rentals at The Cove golf course!

Visit The Cove Clubhouse or call for more information and take advantage of this beautiful time of year, get a little exercise, fresh Ozark air, and relax with The Lodge!

Renee Price Named to St. Louis Market

Renee Price, Sales Manager for The Lodge of Four Seasons, has been chosen to represent The Lodge in the St. Louis area, serving associations and corporations for their meeting needs.

Price began her career with The Lodge of Four Seasons in April of 2006 as an Executive Meeting Manager, and was rapidly promoted to Sales Manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Truman State University.

“I have had a lifelong love of The Lodge; spending countless summer vacations roaming the halls as a child, participating in DECA as a teen, then getting married here just two and a half years ago,” says Price, a Hermann, Mo. native.

“The Lodge offers a special feeling that I cannot wait to share with potential clients from St. Louis.”

Price resides in Lake Ozark with her husband, Trey, and is involved in many community projects.

Lodge Receives 2009 “Pinnacle Award”

For the 22nd year, SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS magazine, the industry’s leading meetings magazine, has named The Lodge of Four Seasons a “Pinnacle Award” winner for industry excellence.

Since 1984, the magazine has asked professional meeting planners who book meetings in the Midwest to vote for those properties which exemplify the highest quality in the industry. Group and convention business traditionally accounts for nearly 70 percent of The Lodge’s annual business, and is essential to further improving local commerce.

“The Pinnacle Award puts The Lodge in some very exclusive company,” stated The Lodge President, Mark Brown.

“To continually receive this important accolade in such a competitive industry, and ever-changing economy is really a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our staff. We are proud of this achievement and thank the many meeting planners who continue to put their faith in the tradition of excellence that is The Lodge of Four Seasons.”

The Drake in Chicago, IL., is the only other Midwest hotel to receive this honor more than The Lodge.

SEPTEMBER GOLF TIP by Josh Crowell, PGA Certified Golf Pro

Get The Ball On The Ground!

Can you answer this question – what is the difference between a “chip” and a “pitch”? Both shots are used in the short game with a variety of clubs. While many answers are usually offered, the correct one is simply “air time”. A “chip” shot travels a short distance in the air, then rolls the rest of the way along the ground. A “pitch” is just the opposite, traveling most of the way in the air with little or no roll after landing.

While everyone wants to hit the super-flop like Tiger and Phil, the reality is the sooner the ball gets on the ground the better. A pitch is much harder than a chip, and the results will show it! Next time you are just off the front of a green and the pin is in the back, put your sand wedge away and grab your 7-iron. Bump the ball onto the green with a swing very much like a putting stroke. The ball will not go very far in the air, and will then roll right up towards the hole.

With just a bit of practice, this technique should show some immediate results on your scorecard.

LODGE GOLF UPDATES!!!

1. PLAY THE RIDGE FOR JUST $49:  Guests of The Lodge of Four Seasons can play THE RIDGE - A Ken Kavanaugh designed course - for just $49, Monday thru Thursday through September 24th! CALL 573.365.8574 for Tee Times. (Does not apply to tournaments or shotguns.)
2. THE COVE GETS OVERSEEDED: What does this mean? That The Cove - a Robert Trent Jones championship course - will continue to be green and in great shape throughout the Fall and through next Spring! 

Maria Davis Earns CMP Designation

Congratulations to Maria Davis, Sales Manager for the Lodge of Four Seasons, who has received her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation.  The CMP designation recognizes individuals who have achieved the highest standards of meeting professionalism. Currently, over 13,000 individuals in 35 countries have earned the CMP designation.

Maria joined the Lodge of Four Seasons in 2007 and handles the Association and Corporate markets in Central Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Minnesota . She is an active member of the Missouri Society of Association Executives and the Iowa Society of Association Executives. In addition, Maria is also a member of the Meeting Professionals International - Kansas City Chapter where she currently serves as the newsletter co-chair for The KCMPI Times.

Originally from the Philippines, Maria brings to the Lodge of Four Seasons over 17 years of local and international Hotel and Resort Sales experience. She can be reached at mdavis@4seasonsresort.com or at (573)365-8794.