Andrew Rice Golf Finds a New Home at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa

Staff Report From Savannah CEO

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016

The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa is pleased to announce that it will partner with Andrew Rice Golf and starting on February 15th he will be the new Director of Instruction at The Club at Savannah Harbor, managed by Troon Golf.

Andrew Rice’s Three Day Golf Schools and all individual instruction will be based at The South’s Downtown Resort and he noted, “I've always wanted to teach at a resort and I couldn't have asked for a better opportunity than what I've been presented with here at The Westin Savannah Harbor Resort. I cannot wait! I have always worked to tailor my message to the individual. It is my job to make my message meaningful and helpful, yet keep it as simple as is possible." Andrew continued, “I couldn't be more excited to be positioned just minutes from the heart of the Savannah Historic District. Not only is this a great golf school location, but it's also a fantastic retreat for couples. Whether you're looking to take a lesson, play a world-class golf course, relax in the Heavenly Spa or just explore one of America's most historic cities, The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa will meet all your needs.”

The Club at Savannah Harbor, overlooking historic downtown Savannah, is just minutes away on Hutchinson Island located adjacent to The Westin Resort.  Savannah Harbor, recent home of the Champions Tour, provides the region’s most complete club amenities and world-class experiences. The 27,000 foot clubhouse is a cornerstone of this award winning operation with full amenity men’s and ladies’ locker room, Champions Grill, Har-Tru Tennis Courts and high-end pro shop. The Championship golf course itself, designed by golf legends Sam Snead and Bob Cupp, was rated as one of the "top 10 places to play in the United States” by Golf & Travel Magazine.

Over the past 20 years, Andrew has taken center stage in the golf world and online community communicating his best tips weekly to over 2 million subscribers.  His DVD series sold over 15,000 copies in 2014 and his books have sold over 20,000 in print and 8,000 copies in digital.  With 12,000 followers, 5000 fans and 2.9 million YouTube  views he is a magnate amongst professional and recreational golfers.  

General Manager, Mark Spadoni, commented “This is a tremendous opportunity for The Westin and we cannot wait to welcome Andrew to Savannah Harbor so he can provide our guests and Savannah patrons the utmost in golf instruction.”