Long-awaited 18-hole design marks latest addition to KemperSports’ West Coast collection
CARLSBAD, Calif., June 270, 2006 – The City Council of Carlsbad, Calif., has announced its selection of KemperSports as operator of its first public golf facility, currently under construction. The Northbrook, Ill.-based company was previously retained to provide construction supervision and pre-opening marketing services. KemperSports will assume management of facility operations upon opening in July 2007.
Carlsbad is a coastal community of 95,000 located in northern San Diego County approximately 30 minutes from downtown San Diego. As the unofficial "golf capital" of America, Carlsbad serves as home to a legion of leading golf industry companies and manufacturers, including Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade and Cobra.
"We are confident that our partnership with KemperSports will translate into making this highly anticipated golf course a reality for the residents – golfers and non-golfers alike – of Carlsbad and surrounding communities," said Lisa Hildabrand, Carlsbad assistant city manager.
Golf course architect Greg Nash is steering design of the 6,900-yard, environmentally friendly layout. Nash boasts national experience in public and private course design, particularly throughout California, Arizona and Nevada.
Winding through a coastal terrain highlighted by views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding shoreline, the 400-acre golf property is currently being infused with massive pines, oaks and sycamore trees along with the installation of Bermuda grass. Multiple sets of tees will present a challenging yet accommodating on-course experience to players of any caliber. Construction is currently 50 percent complete on the 18-hole, championship design, which is located near LEGOLAND California and other tourist-serving businesses.
According to city officials, construction of a 23,000-square-foot upscale clubhouse is also being completed. It will house a golf shop, banquet facilities, a spacious dining room equipped with a full-service kitchen and an outdoor deck with ocean views. In addition, the Carlsbad development will feature a fully lighted driving range as well as public trails that link to the city’s extensive Trail System.
"We’re excited to be a part of this much-anticipated project," added Steve Skinner, president of KemperSports. "Southern California is a great golf market, and the new Carlsbad course should be among the best in the region."
For more information on the City of Carlsbad golf course, visit http://www.carlsbadca.gov/parks/golf or call 760.434.2820.
About KemperSports Management
Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports Management operates golf facilities as well as athletic clubs and lodging venues nationwide, including nationally ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, The Glen Club, Gillette Ridge, Harding Park, Bolingbrook Golf Club and Desert Willow, in addition to a number of major sporting events including the PGA TOUR’s Booz Allen Classic and the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational. For more information, visit http://www.kempersports.com.
Editor’s Note:
High-resolution photos of the Carlsbad golf course development are available upon request. Contact Kristin Schaner at 847.480.4850 or kschaner@kempersports.com.
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