The golf club at Hidden Valley Four Seasons Resort is open for the season.

Buncher Resort and Hospitality Group, LLC, the new owner of the 1,500-acre family resort, is putting the finishing touches on upgraded facilities for the 2008 golf season.

Designed by golf course architect Russell Roberts, the public course sits atop a near 3,000-foot summit in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands. The design of the par 72, 6,589-yard 18-hole course captures the beauty of its mountain setting, offering golfers breathtaking vistas and challenging terrain. The new owner started renovations to the championship course last year.

Recognizing the club's potential, Buncher enlisted Valley Crest, a national golf maintenance company, to maintain and condition the grounds even before it closed the deal on the property. Fast forward to spring 2008, after further renovations, the facilities are shipshape. The clubhouse, locker rooms and pro shop sport fresh paint, new carpeting and exterior landscaping.

Hidden Valley's new head professional, Craig Yutzy, 39, is excited for the season and his role at the rejuvenated golf club. "I'm eager to meet everyone and encourage folks to stop out and see the improvements on and off the course," said Mr. Yutzy. "We're committed to providing exceptional service and outings on the links." A member of the PGA since 1995, Mr. Yutzy is a native of Meyersdale, Pa. Prior to Hidden Valley, he was the golf professional and general manager of Oakbrook Golf Course in Stoystown and held posts at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Somerset Country Club.

Hidden Valley's Golf Club offers custom club fitting, cleaning and repairs, rentals, a driving range, putting green and bag service. Professional instruction includes private group clinics and junior camps. The pro shop will be fully stocked with top makers of men's and women's sportswear. Mulligan's bar and grill will have an updated look and menu complete with an outdoor grill.

On the course, there will be additional landscaping along narrow tree-lined fairways. Every tee will have a boulder and granite markings. New colored flags and pins will be located on the greens and fountains are being installed in the ponds to improve visibility.

The greens fees at Hidden Valley are $45 weekdays and $55 weekends for 18 holes plus golf cart fees. There are afternoon and daily specials. Special lodging, multiday, weekend and group packages are also available. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Tee times are recommended. For lodging and tee times, please call, 1-814-443-8000.