Sneak Peek at Mirimichi's Launch!
- Author: Faith-Ann Young
- Posted on: Wednesday July 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM
- Filed under: exclusive, sports, golf, mirimichi
This weekend, July 24th and 25th, Justin and his family hosted the grand opening of their golf course, Mirimichi, alongside the convivial Mirimichi staff, representatives from Talent Golf and Audubon Environmental as well as friends, family and media.
Some highlights?
-Paul Harless, Justin's dad, was honored by the Mayor's office - that proclaimed July 24th Paul Harless day in Memphis!
-All attendees during Media Kick-Off day got a surprise from Justin: he played one hole of golf with each group.
-An old-school bad-ass cadillac was given away as a prize for whoever sunk the first hole-in-one on the course. Better yet? The winner coincidentally turned out to be an old childhood friend of Justin! A good karma folks!
Below is a slideshow of the festivities. As you can see, Mirimichi is indeed true to its namesake, a "place of happy retreat," boasting wild flowers, ponds with turtles, solar-powered golf carts, idllyic creeks, and a complex draining system that recirculates all the water used on the course. Remember Mirimichi is the first golf course to be designated a Certified Audubon International Classic Sanctuary as well as a Platinum LEED certified green course. (You can read more specifics about the course and staff and how to book a hole at Mirimichi.com.)
Now, back to the show:
Created with flickr slideshow.
More exclusive pictures? We've posted a gallery of shots HERE.
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COMMENTS
“ beautiful mirimicchi...congrats!!! ”
“ Beautiful pictures! Great job saving that course! How often do you get to play with your busy schedule? (I wish I could play everyday!) :) ”
“ Justin Sorry! This one dream in particular, what happened that day is amazing and amusing. It was the catalyst for me launching into cyberspace. Anyway, Mirimichi! personally as a campaigner for the environment and someone who lived on a golf course and imagined designing my own... Cheers, well done, hole in one! ”
“ itselainaxo...Maybe I've been a professional dreamer too long...hey maybe I a space cadet! And maybe ''famous'' people do contact with me! So let me dream and please don't bother bitch'n (applying itselainaxo gravity) Sorry... ”
“ cosmo..its not like hes ever gunna contact u. hes famous ”
“ I would tell you now but I'd rather not post details about my nuances ”
“ Justin - Mirimichi is wonderful congratulations! I wish we could talk, then I would tell you about the dreams I've had and whats been happening. Do contact me if you would like to chat... ”
“ way to go! makes me want to go up and go golf. ;-) congrats on the opening! ”
