In conclusion, the "Chinese scenery" in the world economy presents a complex and dynamic picture that reflects China's rapid economic transformation and its growing influence on the global stage. While there are challenges and concerns that need to be addressed, there is also immense potential for collaboration and mutual benefit in the relationship between China and the rest of the world. Understanding and engaging with this evolving landscape will be essential for navigating the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.Title: Turning Wood Waste and Straw into Treasure: Furniture Factory Owner Ventures into Mushroom Cultivation, Achieving Over Ten Million Annual RevenueThe warning comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are already running high, with the two countries locked in a bitter standoff over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence. The possibility of the Assad regime's collapse has added a new dimension to these tensions, with Iran warning that it will not stand idly by if its interests and allies are threatened.
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Incoming US President Donald Trump is reportedly wasting no time in making changes to the nation’s vehicle policies, with electric vehicles (EVs) in the firing line while autonomous cars are set for greater freedoms. News agency Reuters reports Mr Trump’s transition team is recommending the axing of the federal tax credit for EVs, worth up to US$7500 (A$11,625), shortly after his inauguration in January. At present, the incentive is available for EVs built in North America and below certain price points – US$55,000 (A$85,250) for passenger cars, and US$80,000 (A$124,000) for pickups and SUVs – with just 16 models eligible for the full amount. According to Reuters, this is set to be one part of Mr Trump’s plans to cut off support for EVs and charging stations, which threatens to stagnate or reverse the sales growth of battery-powered vehicles in the nation. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . The publication reports the transition team plans to redirect money spent on EV chargers – which had been earmarked to receive US$7.5 billion (A$11.8bn) under Joe Biden – to the “national defense supply chain and critical infrastructure”. A transition team document seen by Reuters reportedly says EV batteries, minerals and other related components are “critical to defense production”, however EVs themselves and charging stations aren’t. Mr Trump is also reportedly planning to wind back the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emissions and fuel economy standards to 2019 levels, undoing the recent work of the government department. The EPA has a target for EVs to account for between 35 to 56 per cent of sales on the new vehicle market by 2032, however this is not an enforcement or mandate, rather an outline of what carmakers will need to do to meet wider emissions regulations across their fleets. This target was previously as high as 67 per cent before being walked back in April this year, following cooling demand for EVs. In the leadup to the US election, Mr Trump falsely claimed the US government has mandates which will require EV sales to reach 100 per cent, promising to repeal these if he was elected. Reuters reports that if the 2019 emissions regulations are revived, vehicles will on average be allowed to emit about 25 per cent more than under the 2025 regulations, while using up to 15 per cent more fuel. Additional proposals include restricting even more “adversarial nations” from receiving EV battery technology from the US; implementing tariffs as a means of negotiating with foreign markets to export EVs to; and removing requirements for US federal agencies to buy EVs by 2027. Meanwhile, another Reuters report claims Mr Trump’s transition team is looking to repeal a requirement for crashes involving autonomous vehicles to be reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most vocal opponent of the requirement has been EV specialist Tesla, whose CEO Elon Musk reportedly spent more than US$250 million ($392m) towards Mr Trump’s election campaign. Autonomous driving has been a major focus of Tesla, not only via the ‘Autopilot’ and ‘Full Self-Driving’ systems in its current model range, but also with its upcoming driverless Cybercab robotaxi. Under the crash reporting requirement, Tesla has reported more than 1500 incidents to the NHTSA, which has led to the organisation launching multiple investigations against the company. According to Reuters, from when reporting first started to October 15, 2024, Tesla’s vehicles accounted for 40 out of 45 fatal crashes reported to NHTSA involving semi-autonomous vehicles. While the potential repeal of the crash reporting requirement would be of benefit to Tesla as it wouldn’t need to jump through as many regulatory hoops, the axing of pro-EV policies may also help the company. Mr Musk has previously welcomed the prospect of EV tax credits being cut, as it’s more likely to harm Tesla’s potential rivals, which need to trade on their price advantage in an effort to dislodge the EV sales leader. Following the November election, Tesla share prices have increased to record highs. MORE: Donald Trump is against everyone having an EV MORE: US Government walks back electric car sales targets MORE: Tesla shares surge to record high after Donald Trump election win
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Sora prompt: "Create a video of a person, focusing on a close-up of their face. The camera captures ... [+] their eyes looking directly into the lens. The pupils reflect a galaxy filled with bright stars, nebulas, and glowing planets." Google on Monday announced Veo 2, a new version of its Veo AI video generation tool that it says can create more realistic-looking clips in a range of visual styles, in resolutions up to 4k. The move comes days after its top competitor, OpenAI, reopened sign-ups for its Sora video-creation tool following a pause due to high demand at launch. Veo 2 “brings an improved understanding of real-world physics and the nuances of human movement and expression, which helps improve its detail and realism overall,” Google said in a blog post announcing the update . “While video models often ‘hallucinate’ unwanted details — extra fingers or unexpected objects, for example — Veo 2 produces these less frequently, making outputs more realistic.” Google first announced Veo at its Google I/O developer conference in May. Veo 2, a direct competitor to OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video tool, is only available on Google Labs’ VideoFX platform on a waitlisted basis, but Google researchers are already sharing sample videos on social media. “Veo 2 understands the unique language of cinematography,” Google says. “Ask it for a genre, specify a lens, suggest cinematic effects and Veo 2 will deliver.” The below video shared on X, for example, displays the resulting effect from including “cinematic, 35mm film” in the prompt. Mystery Drones Over New Jersey And Nearby States: Trump Claims The Military Knows What The Sightings Are (Updated) The Fed’s ‘Biggest Nightmare’ Is Suddenly Coming True As Bitcoin Price Surges Gmail Account Deletion Warning—Act Now To Save Your Email In 2025 Veo-Sora Brawls Likely On The Way Once Veo 2 becomes more broadly available, expect to see plenty of Veo-Sora battles online. OpenAI launched its generative AI tool tool on Monday, Dec. 9, making it available to anyone with a paid ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription. However, later the same day, a message on Sora.com greeted visitors with the news that they’d have to wait to try the tool due to heavy traffic. Account signups resumed on Friday, though OpenAI declined to share how many people have signed up for Sora so far. Sora tool produces short, high-fidelity videos from written text prompts, and users can also input their own visual assets for remixing and blending. OpenAI first introduced Sora in February, but at the time only made it available to a select group of artists, designers and filmmakers. Who Can Sign Up For OpenAI Sora Now? ChatGPT users anywhere can now play with the new version called Sora Turbo — anywhere, that is, except in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and the European Economic Area, which includes European Union members, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, which are not part of the EU but participate in the EU's single market. Users of Sora Turbo can generate videos up to 1080p resolution, up to 20 seconds long, in wide-screen vertical or square aspect ratios. Featured videos on Sora.com range from the photorealistic — a little boy smiling in an elf costume, vividly colored birds flapping their wings — to the surreal, such as a bespectacled German Shepherd in a patterned smoking jacket reading a book and a man whose bicep turns into a moss hillside with a shinto shrine on it. In sharing the sample videos, OpenAI also included the prompts used to make them. Spotlighting Sora’s Strengths And Flaws On social media, users are posting their Sora experiments, too — and their impressions of the tool’s strengths and weaknesses. In one widely shared video , a gymnast twirls through the air with surplus limbs and a head that briefly detaches from her body, a bizarre scene that highlights generative AI’s struggles with movement and anatomy. “As cool as the new Sora is, gymnastics is still very much the Turing test for AI video,” venture capitalist Deedy Das wrote on X. With Sora now officially out to the public, those who have a $20-per-month ChatGPT Plus account can generate up to 50 Sora videos per month at 480p resolution or fewer videos at 720p resolution. The new ChatGPT Pro plan, which costs $200 monthly, allows for 10 times more Sora usage, plus higher-resolution videos with longer durations. “We’re working on tailored pricing for different types of users, which we plan to make available early next year,” Open AI said in a blog post about Sora’s release . “We’re introducing our video generation technology now to give society time to explore its possibilities and co-develop norms and safeguards that ensure it’s used responsibly as the field advances.”On the other hand, Tencent Video is not the only platform taking steps to combat account sharing. Another major player in the streaming industry, iQIYI, has also announced plans to crack down on account sharing by limiting the number of devices that can be logged in simultaneously. This move is in line with efforts to protect the rights of content creators and ensure that subscribers are paying for the content they consume.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that Marc Cohen has been promoted to managing director, Business Strategy and Innovation, and has joined the LPL Financial Management Committee. In this role, Marc will continue to lead the development of the firm’s corporate strategy and expand his responsibilities to include leading business line and affiliation strategy for independent advisors, large enterprises and institutional channels. In addition, Cohen now leads the company’s business services offerings and innovation lab for emerging solutions. “Marc is an entrepreneur by nature whose innovative thinking has helped reimagine the strategic evolution of our firm, including how advisors and institutions scale their businesses with LPL as their partner,” said LPL Financial CEO Rich Steinmeier. “Respected for his stewardship of independence in the advisor-mediated marketplace, Marc’s expertise elevates the experiences we bring to our clients in every stage of their business and strengthens LPL’s leadership in wealth management through differentiated solutions and innovative strategies.” From serving as an architect of many of the highest profile wirehouse breakaways in the industry, to supporting their journey as business owners through strategy development, evolving operational and compliance requirements, succession planning and exit strategies, Cohen has helped countless successful advisors become successful entrepreneurs. “My commitment to this industry and to LPL is grounded in the rewarding work of guiding advisors towards building thriving businesses to achieve their personal definitions of success,” said Cohen. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue scaling our strategies and exploring the innovative ways that LPL can better serve our clients to help them embrace their own entrepreneurial opportunities.” Cohen joined LPL in 2018 to help lead the firm’s development of new advisor affiliation models, expanding LPL’s attractiveness to wirehouse breakaways and RIAs. From there, his role evolved to run corporate strategy and further develop creative and innovative ways for LPL to partner with advisors throughout their lifecycle, including the firm’s Liquidity & Succession offering. About LPL Financial LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports more than 28,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,200 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $1.7 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 6 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com . Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial LLC (“LPL Financial”), a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. LPL Financial and its affiliated companies provide financial services only from the United States. Throughout this communication, the terms “financial advisors” and “advisors” are used to refer to registered representatives and/or investment advisor representatives affiliated with LPL Financial. We routinely disclose information that may be important to shareholders in the “ Investor Relations ” or “ Press Releases” section of our website. Media Contact: Media.relations@LPLFinancial.com (402) 740-2047
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OTTAWA — The RCMP plans to create a new aerial intelligence task force to provide round-the-clock surveillance of Canada's border using helicopters, drones and surveillance towers. The move is part of the federal government's $1.3-billion upgrade to border security and monitoring to appease U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's concerns about the flow of migrants and illegal drugs. Trump has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian and Mexican exports to the U.S. as soon as he is inaugurated next month unless both countries move to improve border security. Canada will also propose to the United States the creation of a North American "joint strike force" to target organized crime groups that work across borders. In addition, the government intends to provide new technology, tools and resources to the Canada Border Services Agency to seek out deadly fentanyl using chemical detection, artificial intelligence and canine teams. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told a news conference Tuesday he has discussed parts of the plan with American officials and that he is optimistic about its reception. "We have a lot of work ahead of us," said LeBlanc, who tried to play down the notion Canada was simply bowing to American demands. "The fight against fentanyl is very much a fight that Canadians want to have because of its impact in Canada," he said. "Deepening, strengthening, being more visible in the posture at the border is something that we're happy to do with our American partners." The announcement followed a promise in the fall economic statement Monday to earmark the money over six fiscal years for the RCMP, the border agency, Public Safety Canada and the cyberspies at the Communications Security Establishment. Among the other planned measures: — a Canadian Drug Profiling Centre to complement existing laboratory capacity by allowing for more specialized analysis of synthetic drug samples, helping determine where substances were made; — a Precursor Risk Management Unit to increase oversight over chemicals used to make drugs and monitor emerging illegal drug trends; — an obligation for port owners and operators to provide the border agency with the space and facilities needed to conduct export inspections, just as they currently do for imports; — stronger efforts against money laundering to help starve organized crime groups of profits from human smuggling and drug and firearms trafficking; — and new restrictions on countries that do not rapidly facilitate the return of their citizens in the event of fraudulent entry or a removal order. RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme, who also attended the news conference, said the goal "for us is get the technology out there as soon as we can." "I can't just buy a helicopter tomorrow, but there are processes where you can rent the helicopter, and we're exploring every facet." Duheme said an aim of the joint strike force would be develop specialists on fentanyl, bringing together law enforcement partners both in Canada and abroad. The union representing rank-and-file Mounties welcomed the move to spend more on border security. National Police Federation president Brian Sauvé said in a statement Monday that members had been protecting the border with limited resources, and the new money will allow them to continue delivering on their mandate. Aaron McCrorie, the border services agency's vice-president of intelligence and enforcement, said in a recent interview that irregular migration and smuggling of drugs such as fentanyl are common concerns for Canada and the United States. "These aren't concerns that are unique to the United States. We share those same concerns," he said. "In that sense, it really speaks to the need for us to work collaboratively." McCrorie said the Canadian border agency is working closely with U.S. counterparts including Customs and Border Protection, the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security, as well as with agencies in Britain, Australia and New Zealand. "Criminal enterprises, organized crime, they don't respect international boundaries. They collaborate, they exploit weaknesses in the system," McCrorie said. "And so the best way to confront them is to collaborate on our side, fill those gaps, support each other's efforts." He said Canada's border agency has two targeting officers embedded with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the American agency plans to soon send a targeting officer to Canada. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 17, 2024. Jim Bronskill, The Canadian PressNo. 7 Tennessee dispatches UT Martin to remain undefeatedLinebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) returned to the practice field Wednesday as a limited participant. The Ravens could use Smith against the NFL’s leading rusher, Saquon Barkley, on Sunday. Smith missed Monday night’s win over the Chargers. Tackles are not an official statistic, but unofficially, Smith’s 110 tackles rank third in the NFL. Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce (calf) also was limited after being designated for return from injured reserve. He has missed the past four games after being injured Oct. 27. “We have our fingers crossed that he could be ready this week,” coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday, via the team website. Tight end Charlie Kolar (broken arm), cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf) and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring/neck) did not practice. Defensive tackle Travis Jones (ankle) and rookie safety Sanoussi Kane (ankle) were limited participants.Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors have moved to abandon two criminal cases against Donald Trump, acknowledging that Trump’s return to the White House will preclude attempts to federally prosecute him for retaining classified documents or trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. In court filings on Monday, the prosecutors cited longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. The decision by special counsel Jack Smith, who had sought to hold Trump criminally accountable for his efforts to subvert the 2020 election, represented the end of the federal effort against the former president who firmly won election this month despite the election-related cases and multiple other unrelated criminal charges against him. Israel launches new airstrikes on Lebanon as leaders draw closer to ceasefire with Hezbollah BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli airstrikes are hitting Lebanon with airstrikes as negotiations progress toward a ceasefire between the country and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants. Lebanon reported that at least 12 people were killed Monday as explosions lit up the sky and airstrikes hit targets in Beirut and Tyre, a southern port city. After about a year of exchanging low-level attacks across the Israel-Lebanon border with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants, Israeli troops launched a ground invasion of Lebanon in October. More than 3,700 people have been killed and 1.2 million displaced since. The fighting has amplified worries about direct conflict between Israel and Iran. International mediators are seeking to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah to end the fighting. What's blocking a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah? BEIRUT (AP) — Diplomats and other officials say there have been several sticking points in ceasefire talks in the war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, even as conditions for an agreement appear to be ripe. Israel’s military has killed nearly all of the militant group’s top leaders. Tens of thousands of Israelis who were evacuated from the border months ago are pressuring their government to go home. And the world wants to stop regional conflict from spreading after more than a year of fighting. But there remain sticking points over how Hezbollah’s withdrawal from the border area will be monitored and whether Israel will have freedom to strike the militants. Thanksgiving Travel Latest: Airport strikes, staffing and weather could impact holiday travelers Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday, most of them by car. However, travelers could be impacted by ongoing weather challenges and those flying to their destinations could be grounded by delays brought on by airline staffing shortages and an airport service workers strike. Scuffles in Serbian parliament as deadly station collapse sparks anger at the government BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Scuffles and fistfights broke out between ruling party and opposition lawmakers in Serbia’s parliament on Monday over a deadly rail station roof collapse that has ignited tensions in the Balkan state. The opposition wanted to discuss who is responsible for the crash that killed 15 people in the northern city of Novi Sad on Nov. 1. The collapse has fueled widespread anger toward the government and protests, becoming a flashpoint for broader dissatisfaction with Serbia’s authoritarian rule. Should sex abuse evidence set the Menendez brothers free? A judge will decide LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aunts of Erik and Lyle Menendez testified on their behalf as the brothers seek to have their 1989 convictions reexamined in the shotgun murders of their parents in their Beverly Hills home more than 30 years ago. The court held a hearing Monday for a habeas corpus petition filed by the brothers’ attorneys last May. They argue the convictions should be reexamined because of new evidence of sex abuse by the brothers' father. The brothers were sentenced to life without parole after prosecutors said they killed Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills home more than 30 years ago for money. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to graphic cigarette warning labels WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won’t hear a challenge to a federal requirement that cigarette packages and advertising include graphic images demonstrating the effects of smoking. The high court declined to hear the case in a brief written order handed down Monday. The warnings include pictures of smoke-damaged lungs and feet blackened by diminished blood flow. Nearly 120 countries around the world have already adopted graphic warning labels. It’s not clear when new labels might appear in the U.S., however. Some legal claims remain and the FDA has said it doesn’t plan to enforce any new requirements until December 2025. Russia reportedly captures a Briton fighting for Ukraine as Russian troops advance Reports say the Russian military has captured a Briton fighting with Ukrainian troops who have occupied part of Russia’s Kursk region. Russia also began launching daylight drone attacks on civilian areas of Ukraine and its ground forces accelerated gains along parts of the front line. Russian state news agency Tass says the captured fighter was in the British army for four years and then joined the International Legion of Ukraine, formed early on in the nearly 3-year-old war. On the battlefield, a think tank says Russian forces recently have gained ground at “a significantly quicker rate” than they did in the whole of last year. Over 18,000 in Mexico register to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judges in new system MEXICO CITY (AP) — Over 18,000 people in Mexico have registered online to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in the country’s contentious new selection process. But officials say a random drawing in the end will determine who gets on the ballot. The ruling party pushed through a constitutional reform in September to make all federal judges stand for election, replacing the system where court employees and lawyers move up through the ranks. Current court employees and their supporters have staged dozens of demonstrations against the reforms, calling them part of a ruling-party campaign to eliminate independent regulatory and oversight bodies. So you're gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no place like home for the holidays. And that may not necessarily be a good thing. In the wake of the presidential election, the upcoming marking of Thanksgiving and the ramp-up of the holiday season could be a boon for some - a respite from the events of the larger world in the gathering of family and loved ones, hours and even days spent with people who have played the largest roles in our lives, another chapter in a lifetime of memories.For others, though, that same scenario, particularly because of the polarizing presidential campaign, is something to dread, with the likelihood of disagreements, harsh words and raised voices looming large.
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U.S. House Republicans settle on committee chairs for 2025BOCA RATON, Fla. , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boca Woods Country Club is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newly redesigned Woods golf course. This momentous occasion took place on Sunday, December 8th at 12:00 PM , with a celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony marking the culmination of a remarkable $9M transformation that has captivated the attention of golf enthusiasts far and wide. More than 450 Members and distinguished guests from industry and government joined the Club for the ribbon cutting ceremony, cocktails and hors d' oeuvres. Attendees included PGA Junior Club Members standing aside past Club Presidents, sharing a commitment to excellence demonstrated by the investment to fully renovate the Woods Course. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of a lifetime Boca Woods Country Club Membership accepted by Rees Jones . The outcome of this extensive renovation: a formidable championship golf course, meticulously designed by the renowned Rees Jones and delivered through the craftsmanship of LaBar Golf. Stretching to a maximum yardage of 7,043 yards, the course boasts key risk/reward decisions for the experienced golfer while offering better playable options for those less experienced. Some key highlights of the renovation include: " The Woods course is now a true championship layout, playing to a maximum yardage of 7,043 yards." Said Jeff Gullett , Director of Golf. He continued, " Rees Jones has incorporated a combination of green complexes and bunkering that will test every golfer's ability. We are confident that our Members will be delighted with the results." The Woods golf course offers an inspired blend of challenging greens and strategically placed bunkers, promising to test the mettle of even the most seasoned golfers. The harmonious fusion of design elements guarantees a truly exceptional and unforgettable round of golf. What truly distinguishes the Woods course is its serene and secluded setting. Nestled away from the luxury homes that dot the community, the course immerses players in the tranquility of South Florida's nature, offering a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. " Bryce Swanson and I are pleased that the Woods Course at Boca Woods is reopening on time and on budget. The redesign of the golf course enhances the course's playability, strategy, and variety. The remodeled golf course will provide an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience for the Members and their guests on a continuing basis. It has been a pleasure to work with all involved in this project," said Rees Jones . This renovation is particularly significant due to Boca Woods' unique position in the golfing world. With 36 holes of championship golf and a limited Membership of only 590 golfers, Boca Woods provides an unparalleled level of exclusivity and access. The newly renovated Woods course further solidifies the club's reputation as a golfer's paradise, offering a rare combination of world-class amenities and a close-knit community of passionate enthusiasts. " It is amazing to witness the evolution taking place at this Club." Says David Sweet, General Manager/ COO. He continues, "In the last four years, Members have supported the development of modern amenities: a new Clubhouse with state-of-the-art virtual meeting spaces, a sports and wellness complex that offers 10,000 sq ft of fitness, modern racquet sports facilities including lights for night play, and now this championship course developed in partnership with the best names in the business. Rees has left his mark on Boca Woods, and the Club's future is bright!" Central to the course's allure is the masterful touch of Rees Jones , whose design philosophy seamlessly integrates the natural beauty of the surroundings with the strategic demands of the game. The result is a golfing experience that is both visually captivating and intellectually stimulating. "The Rees Jones' update to our Woods Course is inspirational. Coupled with renovations designed by Kipp Schulties on the Lakes Course, we offer a small community of players a wide range of golfing opportunities. As President of Boca Woods, I am proud of what we accomplished and the time frame we worked within. We listened to our players: men and women, scratch players and weekenders... the result is 36 holes of magnificent golf course architecture that challenges the best and offers playable options for every level. Our demographics say it all (reference the generations photo), and there are tee boxes for every player at every age to enjoy. Boca Woods is setting the standard" said Howard Mittleman , Board President for Boca Woods Country Club. The renovation of the Woods golf course represents a substantial investment in elevating the club's amenities, ensuring Members have exceptional golf experiences. The comprehensive project followed a $14.5M building and facilities renovation. For more information on the new Woods golf course or to inquire about membership opportunities, please visit bocawoodscc.com . The Club foresees many future investments, including the installation of TopTracer (technology owned and used by Top Golf Entertainment Group) on the driving range, sharing information about every shot for Members through fully integrated technology inclusive of ballistics scopes delivering multiple data points for every shot. About Boca Woods Country Club Boca Woods Country Club is an established residential country club community located in Boca Raton, Florida . Membership at Boca Woods offers extraordinary value in a golf community that features two championship golf courses and all the amenities that private country club living has to offer. Boca Woods Country Club is dedicated to providing a residential country club lifestyle featuring a community and club culture characterized by friendliness, civility and respect for its members and staff in an overall setting of refinement and casual elegance. Media Contact: membership@bocawoodscc.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/grand-opening-of-the-rees-jones-woods-golf-course-announced-at-boca-woods-country-club-302334242.html SOURCE Boca Woods Country Club