CARLSBAD, Calif. (October 6,2005) – BrightStar Golf Group LLC, the Carlsbad, California-based golf management firm and Newland Communities announced today the acquisition of Whitney Oaks Golf Club in Rocklin California. This is BrightStar Golf’s second portfolio acquisition – after buying The Pinery Country Club in Parker, Colorado last year. BrightStar Golf Group purchased the club from Newland Communities. Newland Communities is a respected national developer of award winning master-planned communities. With over 4 decades of experience in master-planned community development nationwide, Newland is currently developing over 60 signature communities in 11 states including Whitney Oaks and Whitney Ranch in the City of Rocklin.
Whitney Oaks Golf Club is located in Rocklin, California, a suburb of Sacramento in Placer County. The course is the center point of 1,062 acre master-planned community with approximately 1,800 homes two recreation centers, miles of hiking trials and three public parks.
Whitney Oaks is 18-hole championship course that meanders through giant oaks, granite outcroppings and a multitude of wetlands over 160 acres. Five (5) sets of tees present a fair challenge for any level of golfer.
The course was designed by Johnny Miller and Fred Bliss and features 419 Hybrid Bermuda Grass/Perennial Rye Tees and Bent Grass greens.
In addition, Whitney Oaks features a driving range, short game practice area, two-tier putting green and 15,800 square foot clubhouse.
"We’re excited to announce the second property in our growing portfolio and are delighted to have particpated with Newland Communities on this acquisition," said Bill Keogh, Founder of BrightStar Golf. "It’s our plan to immediately begin golf course improvements to include reshaping selected greens, softening several green surrounds, and increasing fairway widths to improve playability. In a short period of time, golfers will see these changes and the benefit will be much more enjoyable golf experience."
For further information on BrightStar Golf and the Whitney Oaks Country Club, please contact Brian Donahue at 760 929 9968 or via email at bdonahue@brightstargolf.com.
Contact:
Brian Donahue
Vice President
760.929.9968
bdonahue@brightstargolf.com