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Cutalong at Tributer Resort Receives Multiple Awards in Golf Inc’s Golden Fork Competition

Kevin Frisch February 4, 2026

Golf News

Mineral, VA — Cutalong at Tributer Resort, a Reef Capital Partners development along the shores of beautiful Lake Anna, in Central Virginia, has received multiple awards in Golf Inc’s 2026 Golden Fork Competition. The honor highlights Coopers Bar & Restaurant, which placed 3^rd in both the New Private F&B Facility and Food Programming categories.

Coopers, which was the only F&B facility to be honored in two categories, made its debut alongside the opening of the new clubhouse, marking a defining milestone in the evolution of the luxury destination golf development – Cutalong at Tributer Resort. As the first completed amenity, the clubhouse—anchored by Coopers—sets the tone for the community, blending panoramic golf-course views with thoughtfully designed gathering spaces where members and resort guests come together to create memorable experiences.

“Having Cutalong at Tributer Resort recognized by Golf Inc. as part of the Golden Fork Awards is a tremendous honor for the club, our members, and team,” said Ian Sikes, General Manager at Cutalong at Tributer Resort. “The award is a testament to the vision of our F&B team, the dedication to hospitality and service displayed daily by Cutalong’s staff, and the support from club membership.”

Coopers’ food and beverage program is a celebration of the region’s culinary heritage, built around seasonality. Menus highlight fresh seafood and indigenous, pasture-raised meats, with a commitment to sourcing that sets the club apart — including receiving daily deliveries of premium fresh seafood.

One Golf Inc. judge said, “Fresh regional seafood, heritage meats, seasonal menus, and crafted cocktails show a consistent emphasis on technique and ingredient integrity.”

The wine program, curated by a Master Sommelier alongside a Level 2 expert, also offers a thoughtful balance of boutique producers and iconic Napa Valley selections. A seasonally rotating cocktail menu complements the experience, reimagining timeless recipes with modern techniques and creative flair.

Central to the culinary identity is an in-house bakery, where fresh breads, pastries and desserts are crafted daily from scratch using time-honored methods and premium ingredients. Together, the program delivers a refined, yet welcoming dining experience rooted in flavor and artistry.

“Coopers has quickly become a defining part of the Cutalong Tributer member experience because it offers far more than exceptional food; it fosters genuine connection and community,” said Dave Medina, Director of Food and Beverage at Cutalong Tributer Resort. “From weekend brunches and curated Chef’s Table dinners to Master Sommelier–guided wine tastings and enhanced happy hours, every experience is thoughtfully designed with our members in mind. Our chef-driven menus, creative programming, and partnerships with local producers like Lost Barrel Brewery reflect an innovative, member-first spirit. That same creativity led to our custom draft beer, The Cut Lager, a 2025 Virginia Bronze Medal winner. At Coopers, members don’t just dine. They connect, celebrate, and feel at home.”

The Golf Inc. Golden Fork Awards, which were recently announced in the January/February 2026 issue, once again celebrate the excellence in golf club food-and-beverage design and programming, honoring the industry’s most innovative culinary experiences worldwide. Judges evaluated creativity, menu design, signature dishes and drinks, use of fresh and local ingredients, and overall guest experience.

As Golf Inc. noted in announcing this year’s winners, “From traditional American fare to a diverse array of international offerings, this year’s winners display a robust assortment of innovative menus and beautiful dining spaces.”

With the opening of the award-winning Coopers and the clubhouse, Reef Capital Partners continues to expand offerings, further establishing the resort as one of the nation’s most desirable destination golf communities. Whether playing a round on the nationally acclaimed golf course, enjoying the amenities, or relaxing lakeside, Cutalong at Tributer Resort provides an exceptional blend of leisure, luxury, and community.

For more information about Cutalong at Tributer Resort, please visit Tributer.com.

About Reef Capital Partners:

Reef Capital Partners is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and operations firm dedicated to enhancing communities through transformative and impactful projects across North America. Reef creates a sense of belonging to something extraordinary by delivering unforgettable experiences that endure for generations.

Signature developments include Black Desert Resort, a 600-acre luxury destination in Greater Zion featuring a Tom Weiskopf-designed golf course, curated residences, and premier events like PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour tournaments, and Marcella Club, home to exclusive communities with a Tiger Woods-designed championship golf course and world-class amenities. Reef’s portfolio also includes Red Mountain Resort, Coco Palms Resort, Main and Sky, Sweetens Cove, Cutalong at Tributer Resort, and Boardwalk Hotel at Lake Anna, showcasing the firm’s commitment to innovative design, sustainability, and community impact.

By aligning investment expertise with development vision, Reef Capital Partners is reshaping the future of luxury living, hospitality, and recreation. Learn more at www.reefcp.com.

Media Contacts: Cutalong-Tributer Resort – Joe Walsh, Project Director, Reef email: joe.walsh@reefcp.com

Press release by: Kevin Frisch PR

Dunedin Golf Club Awarded Renovation of the Year by Golf Inc.

Kevin Frisch June 5, 2025

Golf News

Iconic Central Florida Muni design gets recognized as the top public course renovation

Dunedin, FL – Dunedin Golf Club, the historic Donald Ross-designed course owned by the City of Dunedin (just north of Tampa), has been awarded “Renovation of the Year” by Golf Inc. in the public course category. Through the guidance of golf course architect Kris Spence, a leading Donald Ross expert, and a $6 million course restoration, the course has been restored to its roots of the Golden Age of Architecture.

“Being recognized by Golf Inc. as the top public golf course renovation is very exciting, especially for a municipal course,” said Blair Kline, General Manager of Golf Operations. “This recognition is a testament to the support we have received from the City of Dunedin, which had the vision of how a restoration of this magnitude can impact the local community, along with the work that Kris Spence did in bringing back the greens and bunker complexes that Donald Ross originally intended.

Dunedin Golf Club was built in 1926 and opened for play on January 1, 1927, under the name Dunedin Isles Golf Club. At the time, Ross referred to it as “his masterpiece” and attributed it to its ideal combination of rolling hills, waterways, and other natural hazards that made it possible to achieve his idea of course perfection. In 1939, the City of Dunedin took ownership of the course, and in 2024, it took over the management operations.

Over the years, several renovations took the course further away from what Ross had created. This included the green complexes shrinking 35-to-50 percent, taking away from the strategy Ross intended. In 2014, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Now, thanks to this latest and meticulous restoration of the green complexes, bunkers, fairways, and tees, every golfer can experience the course as Ross intended – right down to the actual greens Ross originally created.

“At Dunedin, the most pleasant surprise was that I could see the old green extending out beneath those renovations and was able to measure them and compare them to his original plans and notes, and I quickly realized that the original greens had never been destroyed,” says Spence. “They were just buried under this material, so the opportunity to remove the material, excavate and expose the original greens, and restore them was possible.”

In 1944, the PGA of America moved its headquarters to Dunedin from Chicago and renamed the course PGA National Golf Club – leasing it from the city. Eventually, the PGA moved out, but the site hosted 18 consecutive Senior PGA Championships – as well as the original PGA Merchandise Show in 1954.

Dunedin Golf Club is now widely considered one of Florida’s top municipal courses, along with the Winter Park Golf Course in Orlando and The Park at West Palm Beach. Rates for 18 holes range from $85 to $130, depending on the season, and there are discounted green fees for local residents.

Golf Inc. annually recognizes the Best New Golf Course Developments and Renovations. This year’s winners focused on restoring original designs and making old things new again.

“Sometimes the theme of a particular crop of competition winners is difficult to pinpoint, but this year’s is a no-brainer: What’s old is new again,” said Golf Inc. “The common thread was the desire to go back to how things used to be. Obviously, any golf course renovation is trying to change things up, but this year, most of the winning venues also sought out the original designs of their courses and followed them as closely as possible. Sometimes the old ways really are better.”

Dunedin Golf Club photography (before and after) and videos, click here.

About Dunedin Golf Club

Designed by world-renowned golf course architect Donald Ross, and owned by the City of Dunedin, located just north of Tampa, Florida, the Dunedin Golf Club opened on January 1, 1927. In 1939, the city of Dunedin first took ownership of the golf course. From 1945 through 1962, it was the home to the PGA of America. During that time, the club hosted 18 Senior Tour Championships, marking the beginning of the Senior PGA Tour. Back then, the PGA and PGA Tour of today were the same corporation. It was also where the PGA Merchandise Show started in 1954. Many golf legends have visited Dunedin Golf Club, including Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazan, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Louise Suggs, Babe Didrikson, and Byron Nelson. In 2024, the facility underwent a complete restoration by architect Kris Spence to return the course to its original Donald Ross design. It has been restored to nearly the same as when Ross first drew it up. Today, Dunedin Golf Club is one of the top clubs in the Tampa area.

Press release by: Kevin Frisch PR