Welcome to The Open Stance Academy’s new home – Mission Inn Resort! Thank you to Michael Bowery and Roy Schindler for their warm welcome. They are two class individuals and breaking new ground at Florida’s Greatest Golf Destination.
I met the Founder’s daughter, Donna, on my first visit. I felt touched by her wistful account of her father’s dream. Her desire to make Mission Inn Resort the preeminent golf destination is laudable. She and her whole team understand passion, determination, and dedication to cultivating potential. Additionally, after talking to Michael and Donna, I became an instant convert and immediate champion of their goals, plans, and successes for and at Mission Inn.
My introduction to the Mission Inn management team was in late August last year. It’s a story about going outside our comfort zone, in a way. You remember this article This Is Why Gurbaaz Mann Is The World’s Best Club-Fitter? It led to acknowledgement of kindred spirits, which led to partnering here.
Well, I received a text from my friend, Gurbaaz Mann. We agreed to look for an opportunity to throw our expertise into a common goal. Baaz took the suggestion of one of his tour players, he contacted the MI team I later met. Consequently, Gurbaaz and MI teammates became mutually impressed (I told you he was impressive) with one another. Furthermore, Baaz said the Mission Inn operation was “like a family”. I was sold on meeting them.
I revisited Mission Inn in November to soak up the atmosphere. Well-wishes and warm gestures of friendship were and are around every corner. I thought, “2022 is going to be a great year”. Apparently, Mission Inn has that effect on lots of people. Therefore, I extended a fond farewell to all my great Virginia members.
The hotel is gorgeous. The detached formal and informal dining clubhouse overlooks El Campeon and its lakes below. Nightlife is complete with restaurants on site (and well-stocked Cantina). I’ve been teasing my Instagram followers long enough. Come play at the most laudable, legendary, and limitless golf destination in America. Mission Inn Resort is tucked into dramatic hills just 20 minutes North of “The most magical place on Earth” (Wink, Wink).
I’ll post programs and lesson rates by next weekend. Stay and play school and golf packages are on the way. See you soon.
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