Callaway Resort & Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia will be the site of the 2025 USCGFR Championship
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It is with great pleasure and honor that the USCGFR invites you to participate in the 35th National Championship, which will take place from September 14 through 17, 2025 at Callaway Resort & Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia USA, hosted by the Rotary Club of Harris County, Georgia.
Callaway Resort & Gardens is a 2,500 acre resort complex located in Pine Mountain, Georgia. It is 25 miles north of Columbus, Georgia and 70 miles South of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. As the world's largest native azalea garden, this destination draws over 750,000 visitors annually. With beautiful gardens, thirteen lakes, several restaurants, a Conference Center, a Butterfly Pavilion, and 750 lodging rooms, Callaway Gardens was ranked as the Best Georgia Attraction in 2018 by USA Today. The Lodge & Spa is AAA Four-Diamond rated and it will serve as the host hotel.
Callaway Gardens has two golf courses: The Lake View Course was opened on May 21, 1952, the same day the resort opened to the public. The Mountain View Course opened in 1965 and hosted the PGA Tour's Buick Classic from 1990 to 2002. Both courses will be used for the USCGFR Tournament.
THE LODGE & SPA at Callaway Gardens |
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The Lodge & Spa offers 149 rooms and suites in a woodland setting above Robin Lake. The property includes extensive landscaped grounds, a full Conference Center, the Piedmont three-meal restaurant, Cason's Bar & Grill, and the Azalea Market, a grab-and-go option for Starbuck's Coffee, snacks, sandwiches, pizza and drinks. A world-class spa is featured and there is also an outdoor pool. The property has earned the AAA Four-Diamond rating for many years. The Resort also offers two-bedroom Cottages and two- to four-bedroom Villa rentals for families and larger groups. Every lodging guest has full access to the Resort and the beautiful Gardens and attractions. Guest parking is convenient and complimentary. |
A special rate of $239.00 per night (plus tax) is offered for single or double accommodations in the Lodge & Spa. This rate includes the $40 Resort Fee, which provides all guests with daily access to the 2,500 acre Resort and free wireless internet. Click Here for Lodge & Spa Reservations Reservations are available now and must be made prior to August 15, 2025 to access the special rate. For further Resort and Lodging Information: www.CallawayGardens.com _______________________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION FEES Registration fees for the golf tournament and related events are $825 for USCGFR Members or $850 for Non-Members. Spouse/Partner regsitration is $325 for the social events, daily hospitality suite, and welcome gifts. There are also optional tours each day for non-golfers. These are priced separately from $60 to $85 each. Non-Golfing Spouses/Partners must complete a separate registration form. ___________________________________________________________________________________-_____ THE GOLF |
Lake View CourseDesigned by golf achitects J. B. McGovern and Dick Wilson, Lake View premiered in 1952. Cason Callaway believed golf should be a pleasant experience in beautiful surroundings and his vision was the inspiration for this course. True to its name, there are nine holes with water in play or adjacent. This par-70 course was renovated in 2002 but retains its signature look and feel. | Mountain View CourseDesigned by Dick Wilson, architect of Chicago's renowned Cog Hill No. 4, this is a challenging test with tight fairways lined by towering pines. The scenic signature par-5 hole number 15 features tee and approach shots over water. This course hosted the PGA's Buick Challenge tournament from 1990 to 2002. Both courses have hosted multiple Q-School qualifiers and numerous NCAA Regional events. |
Golfer's Program Saturday, September 13 Early Arrivals 4:00pm - 7:00pm Registration in Lodge & Spa Lobby
Sunday, September 14 4:00pm - 7:00pm Registration in Lodge & Spa Lobby 12:00pm - 12:40pm Practice Round Tee Times (Optional) 6:30pm Welcome Reception, Orientation Meetings, Tailgate-Theme Dinner
Monday, September 15 7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast on own 8:00am - 1:00pm Competition Round #1 - Lake View Golf Course Lunch provided at Course 3:00pm - 6:00pm Hospitality Suite Tuesday, September 16 8:00am - 1:00pm Competition Round #2 - Mountain View Course Lunch provided at Course 3:00pm - 6:00pm Hospitality Suite Wednesday, September 17 8:00am - 1:00pm Competition Round #3 - Lake View Golf Course Lunch provided at Course 6:30pm - 9:00pm Reception, Dinner and Awards Ceremony Lodge & Spa Conference Center Thursday, September 18 Departure |
Non-Golfer's Program Sunday, September 14 2:00pm - 7:00pm Registration in Lodge & Spa Lobby 7:00pm - 9:00pm Opening Ceremony & Reception Lodge & Spa Conference Center Monday, September 15 9:30am - 2:00pm Guided Tour of Callaway Gardens, including Day Butterfly Center, Birds of Prey Show, and Lunch 3:00pm - 6:00pm Hospitality Suite
Tuesday, September 16 11:15am - 3:15pm Lunch at Milano's Italian Grille and Guided Tour of KIA's SUV Factory in West Point 3:00pm - 6:00pm Hospitality Suite Wednesday, September 17 10:00am - 2:00pm Tour of F.D.R.'s Little White House and Lunch at The Bullock House in Warm Springs 3:00pm - 6:00pm Hospitality Suite 6:00pm - 9:00pm Reception, Dinner and Awards Ceremony Lodge & Spa Conference Center Thursday, September 18 Departure |