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12.19.2005
08:08 pm (ET)
POINT CLEAR, Ala. (AP) -- Operators of the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa, which was battered by Hurricane Katrina's water surge, announced Monday that its golf courses have reopened and 200 guest rooms are expected to be open by late spring. "The entire Grand's renovation, including meeting space and restaurants, should be complete by the end of 2006," said General Manager David Clark. He said that would include the Grand's feature pool and beach. The hotel that has survived wars, fires and hurricanes since 1847 is making progress in its Katrina recovery efforts, he said. Renovation to the Azalea Course is complete, and it joins the previously renovated and reopened Dogwood Course, Clark said. The spa reopened to Lakewood Golf Club members in November, and is expected to be open to the public by late spring. "The Grand's giant oak trees weathered the storm very well and today remain as majestic as ever," Clark said. He said the resort's buildings received minimal damage from the hurricane. "I am pleased to let you know that the Grand will be Grander than ever," Clark said. Copyright 2005 Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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