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Forbes
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- Forbes
Golf And Luxury Among The Clouds At McLemore Resort
Above the clouds in northern Georgia lies one of the country's most unique golf destinations, Cloudland at McLemore Resort. At the southern tip of the Appalachians, with an elevation of around 2,400 feet lies Lookout Mountain. It is atop this ancient mountain, worn down over millions of years by erosion, where you will find golf and luxury accommodations that stand out in the 'mountain golf' genre, which can be polarizing among golf enthusiasts. The Keep at McLemore Resort. In 2019, McLemore enlisted famed golf course architect Rees Jones and Georgia native Bill Bergin to remodel a golf course formerly called Canyon Ridge, which had opened in 2005 and featured multiple holes at the cliffs edge. With the hiring of these men and the work they did, McLemore's first course, the Highlands was born. The Highlands course plays to a par of 71 and can stretch out to 7,005 yards, giving a variety of options to golfers of all abilities. A feature of the Highlands course that makes it stand out from other mountain golf courses is the variety of holes it provides. There are canyon holes that are regarded as some of the most challenging holes on the golf course and feature deciduous forests, natural areas and boulders that help shape the holes on this portion of the golf course along the eastern side of Lookout Mountain. These canyon holes also offer some extreme elevation changes that are both scenic and challenging for even the most skilled player. Highlands course at McLemore Resort The majority of the holes of the Highlands course sit atop Lookout Mountain and play like a lot of typical golf courses, with one striking difference, incredible views of the surrounding valleys. Part of playing the Highlands course is getting away and enjoying nature, and to let life slow down as you take it all in while playing this portion of the golf course. Far and away the showstopper of the Highlands course are the cliffs edge holes, especially the 18th. A dogleg-left along the cliffs edge, the fairway slopes from right-to-left, towards the cliffs edge and McLemore Cove, providing a finishing hole that is both scenic and a daunting challenge. Regarded as one of the best finishing holes in America, it is the perfect way to cap off a round at the Highlands course. McLemore Highlands Course 18th Hole 'The blending of natural beauty with a mental and physical challenge makes golf the greatest game. The Keep is the epitome of that union.' These words spoken by course architect Bill Bergin sum up the experience at the Keep perfectly. Resting atop lookout mountain, the Keep can be described as a mountain flatlands. The course plays through gently rolling holes and offers golfers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it one of the most dramatic natural spectator courses in the world. It is described by Bergin as a '479-acre amphitheatre, with the course as the stage and the view as the backdrop.' The Keep at McLemore Resort Rock features are abundant throughout the golf course. They define and shape some of the holes, without interfering with play. The best example of this comes on the 17th hole, where rock outcroppings provide a natural surround for the green complex, forming a citadel around the sides and back of the green. Anytime you are atop a mountain, wind is going to be a major aspect of playing the golf course. To counter this, the Keep offers generous fairways that are more than 60 yards wide in many areas. Large greens features a variety of ridges and tiers that can be used to guide well placed shots closer to the hole. At the Keep you get dramatic golf shots from the start as your approach shot to the first green has to carry a deep gorge that sits at the end of the fairway. As you are walking down the first fairway towards your tee shot, you get a sense of the giant scale of the land at the Keep. The Keep at McLemore Resort Hole after hole, the size and scale of the Keep is awe inspiring. If you were to close your eyes and picture the most scenic golf course on a mountain you could think of, it would basically be the Keep. While it is incredibly walkable and the views are breathtaking, don't let this natural beauty fool you, the Keep will challenge even the best golfers. The course can be stretched out to 7,800 yards and strong winds can do even the best ball striker in. Rees Jones, who collaborated with Bergin on the project said about the Keep, 'Be sure to bring two things - your A-game and a camera.' The Keep at McLemore Resort The Keep offers five holes that play along the cliffs edge, where errant shots will make their way to the valley below. An incredible feature of the Keep is that due to the amphitheatre shape of the property, you can see the majority of the golf course from almost all locations while playing, making it one of the most memorable courses you will play. While playing, you will be immersed in nature as the Keep has natural streams running through it, which also provide irrigation to the golf course. A key focus at the property is preserving nature, with mountain wetlands and natural areas being preserved. The Keep truly is a beautiful mix of golf and nature, in a majestic setting. Looking for a quick and fun round with the family? McLemore has that for you as well with the Cairn, a six-hole short course that sits just north of the clubhouse and overlooks the dramatic 18th hole of the Highlands course. The Cairn can be used as a way to practice your short game or settle bets that may have not been finished on one of McLemore's championship courses. Either way, the dramatic views of this little course are worth your time and won't want to be missed. There is more than just golf at McLemore Resort, perched atop Lookout Mountain in Rising Fawn, Georgia. Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, Cloudland at McLemore Resort offers a variety of ways to relax and unwind in one of the most serene settings in the country. Whether there for a family vacation, romantic getaway or business meetings, McLemore has something for everyone. Besides golf, there are a variety of outdoor activities to meet your sense of adventure. Take a hike through Cloudland Canyon State Park, rock climb or zip-line, and for the very adventurous type, hang-gliding and skydiving are options to get your heart rate going. Hang gliding over the valley below. If it is relaxation you seek, McLemore offers one of the most scenic infinity pools you will find, at the cliffs edge of Lookout Mountain. There you can literally relax in the clouds with a beverage and take it all in. The Skyside lounge offers handcrafted cocktails with stunning scenery and a panoramic view of the valley below. Here you can socialize with family and friends in one of the most stunning open-air lounges in the world. Spa services are also offered at McLemore. The Selah spa is open seven days a week and offers a variety of forms of relaxation to meet your needs. From facials, massages or restorative body treatments, the spa at McLemore allows you to forget about life for a while and let your mind, body and soul get the rejuvenation they may need. A variety of dining options are available at the resort to meet the needs of almost anyone's palate. Croft features breakfast, lunch and dinner in a simple, yet refined setting. Like its setting, the food is also simple, yet refined and can be enjoyed with a wide variety of hand crafted cocktails for your enjoyment. Croft focuses on simple foods with fresh ingredients, just like the the farms of Scotland it is named after. Auld Alliance is an upscale dining experience that features a team of culinary artists that bring French cuisine to guests while enjoying stunning views at the cliffs edge. Here you can enjoy a gourmet dinner and your favorite bottle of wine or cocktail, the perfect way to end a day at McLemore. Upscale French cuisine in a serene setting at McLemore Resort. The Creag is a short walk away from the Highlands clubhouse and draws its inspiration, as does much of the resort, from the rugged Scottish highlands. Here you get a seasonal dining menu as well as craft cocktails, beer or wine from around the world, to go along with exceptional dining. The Pocket Cafe is the coffee shop on property, where you can enjoy a variety beverages and pastries to start your day at the resort. The smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning while overlooking the scenic valley below invigorates the senses and makes a great start to a day filled with golf or other activities at the resort. Whether golfing all day or enjoying the many amenities that McLemore Resort has to offer, nothing beats coming back to a beautiful room for a good night's sleep to reinvigorate the body and mind for the next day. McLemore offers a great mix of traditional rooms with thoughtful designs and breathtaking views to larger suites with expansive layouts and private bedrooms. With multiple offerings, you are sure to find a room to meet your needs at McLemore Resort. Superior guest room at McLemore Resort, a Curio Collection property by Hilton.
New York Times
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- New York Times
Mets will need offense to step up to snap losing streak
ATLANTA — Before this week, the New York Mets' last memory of the visiting clubhouse at Truist Park was of revelry — of Freixenet and Coors Light and of demons exorcised in unforgettable fashion. And so the quiet in that clubhouse Thursday night, as players sat expressionless at their lockers, looking down at their phones, felt all the more conspicuous. Advertisement The Mets' malaise stretched into a second straight series sweep, this time a more demoralizing one to the division rival Atlanta Braves. New York's sixth straight loss came in a 7-1 rout, done in by a pitching staff that issued nine walks and a lineup that went 1-for-22 to close the game. 'These are good teams,' Brandon Nimmo said, 'and you need to play good baseball to beat them.' The Mets have not been playing good baseball over the past week. Manager Carlos Mendoza pointed to the starting rotation as a primary culprit: New York's starters, the strength of the roster until this point, have allowed 19 earned runs in 24 1/3 innings during the streak. But while the rotation might be a cause of the losing streak, the solution resides elsewhere. It's time for the Mets offense to step up. 1️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ career hits for @JuanSoto25_! — New York Mets (@Mets) June 19, 2025 That's the way the Mets were built — for an elite offense to carry a pitching staff whose job was to keep it in games. Over nearly half the season, it has played out the other way, with New York's hurlers exceeding every expectation and shouldering the load in a 45-30 start. But that pitching staff is reeling and will be for at least a couple more weeks. It has lost Kodai Senga and Tylor Megill for at least the next month. Though Frankie Montas is returning next week, it's with a boatload of questions fueled by a 12-plus ERA over six rehab starts. The Mets will look to rookie Blade Tidwell on Friday in Philadelphia opposite Zack Wheeler. And the offense is in one of its worst slumps of the season. Over the past six games, New York's lineup is hitting .204 with a .279 on-base percentage, .289 slugging percentage and .568 OPS. Pretty much everyone outside of Starling Marte and Tyrone Taylor is going through it. Francisco Lindor is hitting .136, Ronny Mauricio .150, Juan Soto and Jeff McNeil .190 in that stretch. Advertisement 'It starts with smaller thinking,' Nimmo said. 'You can't try to do it all at once. You try to win the battles you control. That's where you start, and you go from there.' Yes, part of that is the terrific starting pitching the Mets are facing nightly. Unfortunately, that's not going to change soon. After getting Spencer Schwellenbach, Chris Sale and Spencer Strider at Truist Park this week, they'll see Wheeler and Jesús Luzardo (around promising rookie Mick Abel) in Philadelphia this weekend. They're in line to see Sale and Strider again next week. (They should miss Paul Skenes in Pittsburgh, for what that's worth.) 'That's the ultimate test,' co-hitting coach Jeremy Barnes said. 'We're going to see what plays out over the next little bit and how we respond to it. From that, we'll make adjustments.' 'We've just got to be able to dictate the at-bats,' Mendoza said before Thursday's loss. 'These guys are not only good, but they're going to attack. We've got to be able to attack them, too.' How do you dictate the at-bat against a pitcher with, say, Sale's stuff? 'We have to be aggressive,' Mendoza said. 'When he's coming in the zone, we've got to be able to put pressure on him. They are who they are, but we also know we're a good offensive team, too. We've got a lot of good hitters here.' The Mets did that for about a dozen batters Thursday against Strider. Five of those 12 reached, and even the outs were hard-hit. In the next dozen hitters against Strider, only four put the ball in play (one walk, seven strikeouts). Strider got ahead 0-2 on four of those seven strikeouts. That was a theme of the series. Of New York's 18 total hits, 11 came in the first three innings. In three games, the Mets generated five at-bats with a runner in scoring position after the third inning — three of which came when they were handed a ghost runner on second in Friday's 10th inning. Advertisement 'We've had a few bad games, but I don't think our offense is terrible the last few games,' Nimmo said. 'I think it's right around the corner.' It better be. This lineup was constructed to be the club's foundation. Just check out the level of investment. New York's top six hitters Thursday night are making $163.5 million this season combined. Their six regular starting pitchers so far this season? They're making $41.9 million. And so it's time for the offense to come out and beat a strong starter. It's time to win a game in which their own starter doesn't have it. The Mets have allowed as many as five runs in a game 17 times since the end of April; they've won only one of those games (against the historically bad Colorado Rockies, of course). It's time for the offense to carry the load. (Photo of Juan Soto reacting after an eighth-inning strikeout: Brett Davis / Imagn Images)
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Zach Lowe drops firm take on Trae Young's future with Hawks
The post Zach Lowe drops firm take on Trae Young's future with Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints. Trae Young's future with the Atlanta Hawks continues to be up in the air after the team's underwhelming seasons. However, NBA analyst Zach Lowe believes they should remain committed to the All-Star guard. Advertisement Young has led the Hawks to three consecutive playoff appearances from 2021 to 2023. His playoff debut was a major success, taking Atlanta to their first East Finals since 2015. However, they haven't maintained that level of play, exiting the first round in 2022 and 2023 while falling short in the play-in tournament for the last two years. Despite the Hawks' inability to get back in the conversation as a serious contender, Lowe wants the franchise to continue with Young as their cornerstone. 'I kind of want the Hawks to keep Trae Young long term. I don't think there's a great market for him. So I don't think there's a trade out there that completely just reorients the franchise in a positive way,' Lowe said on his show. 'If I can extend him at a decent number, I just kind of like their team, and I do think he'll change his style of play a little bit. I think there's hope for like a Trae Young mid-career, metamorphosis is too strong of a word, but I could see, like, in a year, it's like, 'oh my god, the Hawks are like, up 2-1 in the second round, and Trae Young is moving off the ball a little bit'…like I could see it.' What lies ahead for Trae Young, Hawks Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Trae Young continues to impress with his high-level shooting and playmaking ability. It's just a matter of whether the Hawks can maximize their ceiling with him being the leader. Advertisement This past season was a career year for him when it came to passing the ball. After 76 games, he averaged 24.2 points, a career-high 11.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game. He shot 41.1% from the field, including 34% from beyond the arc, and 87.5% from the free-throw line. The Hawks will be busy this offseason, especially with Young. The guard has two years remaining on his contract, with the 2026-27 season being a player option. In other words, what happens in the 2025-25 campaign might play a big impact on how Young decides to approach his situation with the franchise. Atlanta also has Clint Capela, Caris LeVert, Larry Nance Jr., and Garrison Matthews as free agents this summer. It's clear that the roster may look somewhat different next season, so fans should be in for a treat for what their team does to strengthen their squad. Related: NBA rumors: Hawks join Pistons as Myles Turner free agency suitor Related: Hawks hire Pelicans, 76ers execs to work with new GM
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Hawks rumors: What Jake Fischer is hearing about draft trades, free agency
The post Hawks rumors: What Jake Fischer is hearing about draft trades, free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Atlanta Hawks made a run to the Eastern Conference finals in 2021. However, the Hawks have participated in the Play-In Tournament in every season since then. With one NBA expert backing Atlanta's plan to hold on to Trae Young, how the team approaches the draft and free agency is crucial. With Bryson Graham and Onsi Saleh in new roles, NBA Insider Jake Fischer reported that Caris LeVert could remain with the Hawks as the team continues to climb the ranks in their conference. Advertisement Atlanta holds the 13th and 22nd pick in this year's draft. In the past, teams with multiple picks in the first round package them together in an effort to move up. However, it appears as though the Hawks will make both picks instead of making a trade. In a draft class as deep as this year's is expected to be, taking multiple bites at the apple could help Atlanta unearth another solid role player. Their dynamic trio of Young, Jalen Johnson, and Onyeka Okongwu have talent, but need 3-and-D players around them. Graham joined the front office and Saleh taking the mantle as general manager earlier this year. Because of their lack of cap space, they could be biggest changes the team makes. Both bring experience into their positions and face pressure to help the Hawks improve. With Jayson Tatum's torn ACL ruling him out next season, the Eastern Conference is wide open. Atlanta's last deep playoff run was as a dark horse team. Next season provides them a perfect opportunity to do it again. In order to do that, they need to retain their rotation this offseason. LeVert was a part of the return that the Hawks got when they traded DeAndre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to Fischer, Atlanta wants to bring him back this summer. Advertisement 'Sources say Atlanta has shown a keen interest in retaining free agent guard Caris LeVert after bringing the veteran scorer to the Hawks as part of the return for trading De'Andre Hunter,' said Fischer. Despite being in trade rumors all season, it appears that Young could be in Atlanta for the long haul. If they capitalize in the draft and stay healthy, the Hawks have what they need to make noise in the Eastern Conference. Related: Trae Young gives inside look at Oklahoma basketball job Related: Zach Lowe drops firm take on Trae Young's future with Hawks
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RUMOR: Hawks' Trae Young trade rumblings put to bed
The post RUMOR: Hawks' Trae Young trade rumblings put to bed appeared first on ClutchPoints. There are two indisputable statements the Atlanta Hawks must sort out this offseason: Trae Young is a stellar offensive talent, and this franchise has not advanced past the opening round of the NBA playoffs since the 2020-21 campaign. Is it possible this marriage has plateaued? Many have wondered if management would attempt to alter the team's identity and trajectory by making a major shake-up. Advertisement Atlanta's actions indicate otherwise, however. New general manager Onsi Saleh does not appear to be engaged in Young trade talks at this time, as he instead focuses on the No. 13 and No. 22 selections the Hawks have at their disposal going into the 2025 NBA Draft. 'While some have suggested Atlanta should leverage these selections and try to move into the top 10, the Hawks appear to be comfortable adding two more young talents to build the future of their roster,' ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reports. 'Despite changes in their front office, the Hawks have not held serious Trae Young trade discussions, sources said.' Can Young lead the Hawks back into relevance? When taking into account the current squad, which contains rising talents like Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher and Dyson Daniels, one can see why the organization would want to keep Young. If Atlanta is indeed retaining the face of the franchise through this offseason, then head coach Quin Snyder must figure out how to maximize the team's collective strengths. Advertisement Trae Young is a four-time All-Star and one of the top playmakers in the league today. He will undoubtedly produce on the floor, as evidenced by the 24.2 points, league-leading 11.6 assists and 1.2 steals he averaged last season. The 26-year-old comes with efficiency questions, however. He shot a paltry 41.1 percent from the field and posted an NBA-worst 355 turnovers. A player that has the ball in his hands as much as Young must exhibit more consistency. He has proven himself capable of doing just that in the past, leading the Hawks to an unforeseen Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 2021. Considering Atlanta's ostensible faith in him moving forward, he will get the opportunity to recapture that peak form in the 2025-26 season. Related: Hawks' Larry Nance Jr. reveals Top 5 NBA moments on Father's Day Related: Hawks rumors: What Atlanta seeks in draft amid trade buzz, expected free agent loss
