Osprey Meadows at Tamarack (Idaho) Resort – the Robert Trent Jones Jr. signature design named America’s best-new upscale resort course by Golf Digest Magazine – hired Richard Stanwood as teaching professional.
An experienced, well-regarded instructor, Stanwood will lead the Osprey Meadows Golf Academy with a full array of lessons and clinics ranging from half-hour practice facility clinics to Stay, Play and Learn packages that start at $172 per person per night and include one night lodging, a half-hour private lesson and a round of golf.
“Rich brings a wealth of knowledge with him to this position and we’re thrilled to add his expertise to the many offerings we have here at Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort,” says Director of Golf Tom Altmann. “Golf is in Rich’s blood as his wife and father are both PGA professionals. His love of the game and insight will be valuable additions to the resort’s guests and members.”
The Osprey Meadows Golf Academy is equipped with teaching tools such-as the Launch Monitor and video analysis with Dart Fish technology, which allows instructors to capture the swing in a frame-by-frame sequence for better display and understanding.
“Having access to this practice facility and state-of-the-art technology puts Osprey Meadows at Tamarack Resort in a category with the finest facilities in the country,” says Stanwood. “Robert Trent Jones Jr. created a special golf course in a spectacular setting and it’s a thrill to join this team of dedicated professionals at Tamarack Resort. My biggest challenge will be keeping our students focused on our instruction and not the surrounding beauty.”
Stanwood, who attended Boise State University on a golf scholarship in the 1970s, has held positions ranging from Teaching Professional to Director of Golf throughout his years in the business. Some of the notable courses at which he has worked include: Ontario G.C., Purple Sage G.C., Rancho Canada C.C., Laguna Seca Resort and Meadow Creek Golf and Field Club.
Osprey Meadows weaves through lush marshes with striking views of tranquil Lake Cascade and the majestic Payette River Mountains. In addition to championship golf, Tamarack Resort offers the full-service Santé Spa, gourmet dining at Morels Restaurant, boating, whitewater rafting, zipline tours, IMBA-designed biking trails and much more.
In just its second full season of golf, Osprey Meadows has garnered top honors from golf’s leading publications. Most notably, Golf Digest named Osprey Meadows the Best New Public Course $75 and over for 2006. Additional accolades for Osprey Meadows include:
- No. 2 Course in Idaho (top public-access course) – Golf Digest (May 2007)
- Top 10 New Courses You Can Play – GOLF Magazine (Jan. 2007)
- America’s Top Golf Courses – Zagat Survey 2007/2008 (March 2007)
- Region's Best New Courses – Seattle Metropolitan (April 2007)
- Best of the Best Honoree – Robb Report (June 2007)
Ongoing additions and enhancements to Tamarack Resort include the Village Plaza – a vibrant collection of casually elegant shopping venues, services and restaurants set to debut in 2008.
For more information on Osprey Meadows at Tamarack resort, visit www.tamarackidaho.com or call 877-747-5676.
