The new 280 m² pavilion
Located next to the clubhouse
FRANKENMUTH, Michigan, Aug. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zehnder’s introduced its newest guest amenity this summer at its 18-hole championship Fortress golf course. The new 3,000-square-foot outdoor pavilion has become a hub of activity for guests to socialize before and after their round. Located across from the Fortress Clubhouse and Pro Shop, the pavilion overlooks the first tee and 18th Green.
“Our players and other guests can host and enjoy a variety of golf and private events amidst our lush fairways and greens,” said John Shelton, vice president of marketing for Zehnder. “The pavilion seats 180 guests and can accommodate everything from barbecues to banquets.” Golfers and visitors can also enjoy snacks, lunch and dinner with full bar service. The pavilion is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The new pavilion will be open from mid-April through October, weather permitting.
This season, Fortress golfers will enjoy a new fleet of golf carts equipped with GPS and monitors. The course is in the process of removing and repaved 168,000 square feet of golf cart paths, with completion scheduled for spring 2025. Future plans include a 13,000 square foot banquet facility for year-round use, and overnight accommodations are also in the works.
The Bavarian-influenced town of Frankenmuth, 90 miles north of Detroit, is one of the The state’s most popular tourist destinations with more than three million visitors per year in addition to Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth owns and operates Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark, Zehnder’s retail marketplace and The Fortress 18-hole championship golf course, in addition to its award-winning 1,500-seat restaurant. Learn more about Zehnder’s at www.zehnders.comor call 800-863-7999 for centralized dining, golf, meeting and lodging reservations.
Contact Jessica Sexton
(800) 863-7999, extension 0415
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