The 500-room Omni PGA Frisco Resort has opened in this fast-growing Texas city, in time to host the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship May 21-28. Developed in partnership with the PGA of America and the city of Frisco, the $520 million property features two championship golf courses designed by Beau Welling and Gil Hanse, and 10 four-bedroom golf villas with views of the layouts. For meetings, there is more than 127,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space.
"This first-of-its-kind resort marks an exciting milestone for Omni Hotels & Resorts,” said Jeff Smith, vice president and managing director of the property. "It’s an ambitious concept where we get to showcase the best of Texas, while casting a spotlight on Frisco as a unique destination experience for visitors and locals alike.”
The partners have created a culinary, recreation, relaxation, meetings and entertainment destination with 13 dining outlets; four pools, including an adults-only rooftop infinity pool; and a destination Mokara spa. PGA Frisco also will be the new home of the PGA Headquarters for its 28,000 PGA Golf Professionals and players of all abilities. A retail and entertainment district features dining and shopping options, as well as an outdoor stage for concerts and other programming.
Hand-cut-crystal horse chandelier at the Omni Frisco PGA ResortAmong the restaurants is the signature Trick Rider, an upscale steak-and-seafood eatery that pays homage to famed rodeo stars and Texan culture with its design details, such as the hand-cut-crystal horse chandelier and a horseshoe-shaped bar. There is also a Lounge by TopGolf for casual dining and fun.
The property sports clean architectural lines using a mix of stone, wood and metals, drawn from the modern ranch-style homes found throughout the Lone Star State.
Aside from the two 18-hole courses, there will be a lighted 10-hole short course and a two-acre putting green, the PGA Frisco Coaching Center, and a practice facility that will be anchored by a clubhouse and the entertainment district.
Making up the 127,000 square feet of meeting space are the 22,000-square-foot Ryder Cup Ballroom, the 11,500-square-foot Wanamaker Ballroom, as well as the 5,000-square-foot Panther Creek Pavilion, a rustic setting with an adjoining patio and event lawn.