Southern Oregon’s First Nicklaus Development Marks Newest Entrant Into Company’s Resort and Club Management Portfolio
HOBE SOUND, Fla., Nov. 1, 2006 – Trophy Golf Management, a boutique management, development and consulting company specializing in high-quality private clubs and golf courses, golf communities, resorts and golf-oriented lodging properties, today announced it has expanded its resort and club management portfolio with the addition of both The Club at Paradise Ranch and Paradise Ranch Resort. As part of the agreement, Trophy Golf has signed a 10-year contract to expand its current development consulting and assume full management of Paradise Ranch Resort and Club upon opening. The 320-acre development, including a Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II co-designed, 18-hole championship golf course and 100-room resort, is located in Grant’s Pass, situated in Southern Oregon’s picturesque Rogue Valley and recently ranked as "One of the Top 10 Places to Live in the U.S." by Inc., Money and Where To Retire Magazines.
"The Pacific Northwest showcases a fascinating blend of rugged terrain and majestic beauty, from its breathtaking coastal links courses and immaculate desert layouts to picturesque high mountain resorts, and it is no wonder that Oregon has made a name for itself as one of the country’s top golf destinations," said Michael Zmetrovich, chief executive officer, Trophy Golf Management. "The Club at Paradise Ranch and Paradise Ranch Resort will certainly add to the lure of Oregon golf as a gem in Southern Oregon that no golfer will want to pass up, and having the opportunity to manage a destination resort and club of this high caliber is extremely exciting and strategic for our company."
"We believe Jack Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus II and their team at Nicklaus Design have set the standard for excellence in golf courses throughout the world and we went to great lengths to surround ourselves with a development and management team that matches their distinction," said Bill Leep, co-owner, Paradise Ranch. "We set the bar high and Trophy Golf Management was hand selected to work with the rest of our world-class team to design, develop and manage Paradise Ranch as one of the best in the Pacific Northwest."
The Club at Paradise Ranch
The centerpiece of The Club at Paradise Ranch, expected to open in the summer of 2008, will be an 18-hole, 7,345-yard, championship golf course co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II, the longest and most innovative golf course in Southern Oregon. Set against the backdrop of the Siskiyou Mountains, each hole of the par-72 golf course is being designed to feel like a natural extension of the landscape, offering exceptional play in a spectacular setting to excite and challenge golfers of all levels. The golf facilities will also contain an expansive driving range and a manicured practice putting green. The clubhouse, featuring a dining room and bar area, pro shop, and men’s and women’s locker rooms, will be the focal point of The Club at Paradise Ranch’s social events and activities.
Paradise Ranch Resort
Paradise Ranch is located at the top of the majestic Rogue Valley and borders the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, which offers almost 2 million acres of federally protected land. The forest is home to 200 miles of spectacular rivers and over 300,000 acres of pure wilderness, offering a rich lifestyle full of outdoor adventure and cultural opportunities. The Resort at Paradise Ranch will feature 100 luxury villas set above the stunning landscape of the Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II co-designed, 18-hole championship golf course, as well as spa, fitness, swim and tennis amenities. Guests at Paradise Ranch Resort will enjoy full "member" access to The Club at Paradise Ranch Resort.
"We have been involved in the conception and planning of Paradise Ranch for the past year and a half and we were awarded this long-term contract as a result of our hands-on approach in bringing our extensive resort and club management experience to a great development team," added Lee Lockhart, president, Trophy Golf Management. "It is rewarding to have the opportunity to help create the resort and club from the ground up as we bring to fruition our shared vision of the next great Oregon golf resort destination."
About Trophy Golf Management
Headquartered in Hobe Sound, Fla. and offices in Marblehead, Mass., Trophy Golf Management is a boutique consulting, development and management company specializing in high-quality private clubs and golf courses, golf communities, resorts and golf-oriented lodging properties throughout the United States and worldwide. More information on Trophy Golf Management can be found at www.trophygolfmgmt.com.
Contact:
Holly Zmetrovich
Trophy Golf Management
P: 617.875.0344