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New York Post
02-05-2025
- New York Post
Ritz-Carlton's Nekajui resort opens in Costa Rica's haven for the ultrarich
Pearched on a cliff overlooking the glistening Gulf of Papagayo on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast sits the new Nekajui (pronounced NEK-ah-wee), a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property. When it debuted two months ago, this 'rare estate set apart from the world' became the eighth Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the globe, as well as the hotel group's first Reserve property in Central America. It's the third exclusive resort on Peninsula Papagayo, solidifying said peninsula's status as one of Central America's premier luxury destinations. 5 Tree-top tents and open-air walkways add to the sense of adventure at the property. Courtesy of Marriott Group Advertisement The 1,400-acre peninsula is in the Área de Conservación Guanacaste, a UNESCO World Heritage Site considered one of the most biodiverse areas in the world. It's a tropical dry forest teeming with thousands of species of plants and animals, some of which you may see or hear while on the property. There's about a dozen miles of coastline, with the requisite white-sand beaches as well as hiking and biking trails. But there's also a Four Seasons Resort, which opened in 2004, followed nine years later by an Andaz, plus an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, a marina with 180 berths that can accommodate mega and superyachts up to 250 feet and a host of private residences (including some by notable architects Ronald Zürcher and Antoine Predock). No wonder the peninsula has been described as a destination where 'the ultrarich go to avoid having to interact with the regular rich.' 5 Swimming pools at the resort also make a splash with their spectacular views. Courtesy of Marriott Group Advertisement Nekajui was born into wealth, and, with rooms starting at about $2,400 per night, caters to the same (guests arriving via commercial airlines are whisked through customs and immigration through a VIP service provided by the hotel). All the structures here are built into the cliffside, designed to complement, not compete with, the surrounding environment. The 107 rooms and suites have water views and outdoor space, some have plunge pools and outdoor showers. Two villas — one with four bedrooms, the other with 10 — provide additional privacy for those who require it. 5 La Casona bar lights up Nekajui. a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property. Courtesy of Marriott Group But it's the treetop tents, designed by Luxury Frontiers and nestled into a more secluded corner of the property, that are at once surprising and incredibly inviting. Luxury Frontiers is known for their quietly stunning tented camps in Africa, and their design of the Nekajui tents evokes the indoor-outdoor accommodations at Safari lodges, down to the canvas and roll-up mesh openings. Their presence adds a sense of intrigue and adventure to an otherwise de rigueur luxury resort. Advertisement And in fact, many who come to Costa Rica are seeking adventure, whether of the zip-lining, hiking, canoeing, scuba, snorkeling or surfing variety. It would be a shame to visit this part of the world and not take advantage of the beautiful surroundings. The Explorers, an on-property adventure outfitter, can arrange all of it, whether a paddle through the mangroves or braving the world-class breaks at Witch's Rock or Ollie's Point (made famous by the iconic surf documentary 'The Endless Summer 2'). 5 Nekajui boasts eight dining and drinking options for plenty of culinary creations. Courtesy of Marriott Group Nekajui is an impressive destination for culinary explorers as well. There are eight dining and drinking options on-property, each with a completely different vibe, design and menu (changing often with Executive Chef Lulu Elizaga's creative whims and availability of ingredients). At Café Rincón, the coffee obsessed can learn about one of Costa Rica's most famous exports, taste some exceptional examples that never reach our shores and buy beans to bring home. A funicular ferries guests down to Niri, the resort's beach club, with a menu inspired by Spanish and Portuguese cuisine. Both La Casona Bar (in the hotel's main building) and Ámbar (a gem of a cocktail bar, suspended over the landscape) are ideal spots to take in the sunset, which happens around 6 p.m. all year long. Advertisement 5 The cliffside resort's structures are designed to blend into the natural environment. Courtesy of Marriott Group The property also boasts a 27,000-square-foot spa and wellness center called Nimbu. It meanders over multiple levels and, in addition to expected treatments, offers a retreat within the resort, with an outdoor pool configured with a circuit of massage stations and chaises set to take full advantage of water views (those views are also available from the glass-fronted sauna). The spa has a dedicated menu of healthy dining options, which can be washed down with fresh-pressed juices, smoothies or a glass of bubbly. Its gym offers indoor and outdoor cardio and weights workout stations along with yoga and meditation classes. Best yet, guests can sample Nekajui's restaurants and spa even if they're not staying on the property. But we'd recommend checking in. Rooms from $2,390 at Ritz-Carlton
Boston Globe
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Jay Sigel, considered America's best amateur golfer since Bobby Jones, dies of cancer at 81
His intention was to turn pro when he starred at Wake Forest on an Arnold Palmer scholarship. But his left hand went through a pane window on a swinging door that required 70 stitches. Sigel decided to remain amateur and started a successful insurance business. 'I always thought things happen for a reason,' Sigel once said. 'The hand injury was the best thing to happen to me.' Advertisement At the age of 38, he defeated David Tolley, 8 and 7, at The Country Club to win his first US Amateur in 1982, and the following year became the first player to win the US Amateur and the US Mid-Amateur — for players at least 25 years old — in the same year. He also captured some of the nation's most prestigious titles, such as the Sunnehanna Amateur, the Northeast Amateur, and the Porter Cup — winning each three times. Sigel joined the PGA Tour Champions when he turned 50 in 1994 and won eight times, though his legacy was amateur golf. He was on eight winning Walker Cup teams, and played as the captain in 1983 and 1985. Advertisement
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
History behind the RBC Heritage
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — The RBC Heritage has long been known to have put Hilton Head on the map over 50 years ago. The RBC Heritage, casually called the Heritage, has been a PGA Tours staple at Harbour Town Golf Links since 1969 when Arnold Palmer won. While Palmer helped put the tournament on the map, Davis Love II holds the record for Heritage with five wins over the years. It is the only PGA Tour event in South Carolina and follows right behind the Augusta National's Masters. It was also one of the first tournaments that signed up for the PGA Tour when it broke off from the PGA of America. RBC Heritage used to be held in November, but was later moved to September, then March before eventually landing on mid-April. Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines was designed by Pete Dye, with assistance from Jack Nicklaus, who won the tournament in 1975. The course is considered Nicklaus' first design. It's a tournament rooted in tradition, with the tee shot accompanying a cannon into the Calibogue Sound and Heritage Classic Foundation Board members, volunteers and state dignitaries' parading around the Harbour Town Yacht Basin to kick off the celebrations. The winner is awarded a tartan jacket, and many spectators will rep the red plaid to show their support. They call themselves Plaid Nation, which can be seen on social media through the tournament. The event is hosted by the Heritage Classic Foundation, which donates tournament proceeds to charitable organizations in the Lowcountry, including sending local students to college. As of 2025, the foundation had distributed $56.9 million throughout South Carolina and Georgia since 1987. Around $4 million was distributed in 2024 to the arts, medical institutions and college scholarships. Drawing in around 100,000 people annually, the event pumped around $135 million into South Carolina's economy in 2024. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What is Amen Corner? The iconic Masters holes at Augusta, explained.
What is Amen Corner? The iconic Masters holes at Augusta, explained. Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Watching the Masters and wondering why holes 11 through 13 are called "Amen Corner" and the origin story behind it? We've got you covered. Editor's Note: This is a new version of a story that was originally published in 2022. That's right, Augusta National has so much history and traditions that we see year to year. And that includes calling the stretch of the course from holes No. 11 to 13 "Amen Corner." It's kind of a strange name when you think about it, right? So where did it come from? Here's the story that's been told countless times and it never gets old: What holes are Amen Corner? That would be Nos. 11, 12 and 13 at Augusta National. Why is it called Amen Corner at Augusta? Let's go back to 1958. It was at Augusta that Sports Illustrated writer Herbert Warren Wind watched Arnold Palmer win. In writing about that year's Masters that he wrote this (via 'On the afternoon before the start of the recent Masters golf tournament,' Wind wrote, 'a wonderfully evocative ceremony took place at the farthest reach of the Augusta National course – down in the Amen Corner where Rae's Creek intersects the 13th fairway near the tee, then parallels the front edge of the green on the short 12th and finally swirls alongside the 11th green.' What is Amen Corner exactly? That's a reference to a song, Shouting in That Amen Corner by Midred Bailey. There you have it!
Fox News
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Players with the career Grand Slam and those who came close
These are the players who have won the career Grand Slam of all four professional majors, the order they won them and how many tries it took before getting the final leg: x — Played before Arnold Palmer raised the notion of a modern Grand Slam in 1960. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
