RALEIGH, N.C. -- As a McConnell Golf member, a native of Greenville, S.C., and a former All-American at Clemson University, 2009 United States Open champion Lucas Glover can appreciate first hand the quality of the courses on the McConnell Golf Trail.

"I am familiar with the courses on this trail and can confidently say that these are some of the finest private courses in the Carolinas," Glover said. "McConnell Golf understands that combining championship golf with excellent service results in an experience by which all others will be measured."

The McConnell Golf Trail is the newest and most prestigious collection of private luxury golf courses in North and South Carolina, consisting of seven days of the finest golf the Carolinas have to offer.

Golf courses on the Trail include all properties available to McConnell Golf members: The Old North State Club, Musgrove Mill Golf Club, and the Cardinal Golf Club, Treyburn Country Club, and Raleigh Country Club. Courses have been designed by some of the legends of golf, including Arnold Palmer, Donald Ross, Pete Dye, and Tom Fazio, giving each course a different playability and feel. This collection of world-class facilities is made to offer the purest golf to the truest golfers.

The McConnell Golf Trail features the highest quality championship-level private courses, and is designed for the serious golfer who appreciates a commitment to keeping the game pure and challenging. The Trail has a very structured itinerary precisely laying out travel to and from courses, lodging specifics, and lunch and dinner provisions.

The first course of play will be Musgrove Mill in Clinton, S.C., designed by Arnold Palmer. After dinner prepared by Musgrove's executive private chef and lodging at Musgrove Mill Cottages, the party will depart to Old North State Club at Uwharrie Point, N.C., for unlimited play. All meals on day three will be served by private chef. Day four consists of the legendary last course architected by Donald Ross, Raleigh Country Club. Following on day five, Durham located, Tom Fazio designed, Treyburn Country Club will feature unlimited play at yet another prestigious course. The final day of play will be in Greensboro, N.C., at Cardinal Golf & Country Club, a Pete Dye design. A grand farewell dinner is provided that evening, wrapping up the golfing experience of a lifetime.

"We are very excited to offer this package to non-members of McConnell Golf," said Ray McDonald, VP Sales and Marketing for McConnell Golf. "Our outstanding collection of historic Carolina golf courses provides the most serious of golfers with the finest the sport has to offer."

Package prices vary depending on season, being lower during the off-peak months (November-March). Packages are per golfer, and The McConnell Golf Trail requires a minimum of four participants per party. Three- and five-day packages are also available.

To reserve a trip or for pricing information, contact Ray McDonald at 800-419-8613 or rmcdonald@mcconnellgolf.com.

About McConnell Golf
McConnell Golf was first created in December 2003 upon acquisition of Raleigh Country Club. Adding Cardinal Golf & Country Club and Treyburn Country Club in 2006, McConnell completed its collection with Musgrove Mill in 2007 and Old North State in 2009. Featuring designs by four legendary minds of golf, the "Generations of Greatness" Championship courses of McConnell Golf continue to offer Pure Golf to the True Golfer.www.mcconnellgolf.com

Martin Armes, 919-608-7260, martinarmes@nc.rr.com
Brad King, 336-306-9219, king@bradkingcommunications.com