The Quail Golf Club is a New Distinguished Golf Destination

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Carmel, CA (February 2025) – BoardRoom magazine, in partnership with Forbes Travel Guide, is proud to announce that The Quail Golf Club has earned the prestigious Distinguished Golf Destination Designation, The Hallmark of Excellence for a golf course. This merit-based designation recognizes exceptional golf courses that exceed expectations in the quality of service and amenities, facilities, and most importantly the teamwork of the staff and management.

“The Quail Golf Club, under the leadership of Bobby Barrett, has truly distinguished itself with its unwavering commitment to quality leadership, an exceptional golf experience, and clean and pristine facilities. It is clear that this facility has gone above and beyond in its efforts to create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for its guests, and their dedication has not gone unnoticed." —John Fornaro, Publisher and Co-founder of BoardRoom

 

Since 1964, The Quail Golf Club has been a staple of the Monterey Peninsula golf community. Designed by Robert Muir Graves and refined in 2015 by Todd Eckenrode of Origins Golf Design, The Quail has stood the test of time largely due to the efforts of its highly regarded golf course maintenance team.

“We are honored to have received this designation, which would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of Superintendent Danny Buckley and his team, as well as the unwavering support of our Managing Director, James Overbaugh. “I look forward to upholding the standards of quality synonymous with BoardRoom magazine and Forbes Travel Guide as we continue to welcome our distinguished guests from around the world.”
—Bobby Barrett, Director of Club Operations

 

Developed by industry leaders, BoardRoom magazine and Forbes Travel Guide, the Distinguished Golf Destinations designation is the most prestigious and valuable accolade a resort, semi-private, daily fee or public golf course can achieve. The Distinguished Golf Destinations program is not a popularity contest where industry insiders simply decide who makes the cut behind the scenes. Instead, Distinguished Golf Destination status is earned through a process where every aspect of your facilities, course(s), and operation is evaluated against the most important of all measures: Golf Experience.

 

A top destination for those looking for an escape from everyday life, The Quail delivers casual elegance and sophistication with 93 spacious bungalow-style guest rooms, suites and villas, multiple dining outlets – including signature restaurant Covey Grill – access to heavenly spa treatments at Spa Adeline, and a variety of on-site programming. The resort’s prime location provides a gateway to surrounding coastal gems such as Carmel Beach, Monterey or Big Sur to explore lush nature trails, and discover the charm and culture of California’s Central Coast.

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Contact: Tom Fitzgerald

Cell Phone: 631-774-5515

tfitz@distinguishedgolf.com

1100 South Coast Highway, Suite 311

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Office Phone: 949-715-0669