Unique Photos Reveal the Beauty of Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
(November 7, 2006) BOERNE, Texas – Texas-based photographer Carlton Wade has continued to capture unique imagery of Hill Country golf courses with his most recent shoot at Cordillera Ranch’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Located just outside Boerne, Texas, Cordillera Ranch encompasses 8,700 acres along what’s widely recognized as the "tenderloin" of the Texas Hill Country.
The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Cordillera Ranch features a classic-style layout that is a departure from most Hill Country golf courses, in that the golfer’s view from virtually every tee shows the entire hole. This classic routing theory makes for a unique photographic opportunity.
"Most of the classic courses throughout history have been like this," said Cordillera Ranch Vice President Mike Sheridan. "You can stand up on the tee and are able to see the entire hole. The designer then builds the strategy from there, adding bunkers, native areas, creeks, water hazards or other features."
The golf course takes full advantage of the ravines and gently sloped hills of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, and the design creates a pleasant marriage between golf and real estate, providing mutual benefit for each without encroachment.
Cordillera Ranch’s classic design is complemented by a beautiful contrast of Zeon Zoysia tees and fairways, Tifton bermudagrass roughs and A1-A4 bentgrass greens.
"We decided on this blend of grasses because we liked the contrast. The Zeon is a warm green, with a very uniform blade size, while the bermudagrass has a little cooler, bluish hue," said David Hill, President of Cordillera Ranch. "It really provides a beautiful contrast and offers us a lot of different playing conditions based on how high we let the rough grow. Outside the roughs, we have the longer native grasses like gulf muhly, purple fountaingrass and Texas switchgrass, among others, which provide even greater contrast. We’re very pleased with how it has come together, and from what we hear from our golfers, they are, too."
About Carlton Wade
Carlton Wade, a PGA Member since 1997, has been a photographer for seven years, specializing in Texas golf course landscape photography. Wade has photographed over 120 Texas golf courses and has published and edited monthly golf magazines, golf guides and directories for the state of Texas. Winner of the 2004 Southern Texas PGA Media/PR Award, Wade continues to provide high quality imagery for over 40 current clients, including GOLF Magazine, Food & Wine Magazine, Wells Fargo, Taylor Woodrow, Origin Homes, Bechtol Russell Golf, The University of Texas Golf Club and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
About Cordillera Ranch
Cordillera Ranch is an 8,700-acre master planned residential community located north of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country. The centerpiece of Cordillera Ranch is a 7,464-yard Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, which is now open to members but will not officially open until the spring of 2007. Cordillera Ranch offers its residents on-site recreational opportunities and boasts 1 to 10+-acre estates, including valley view, golf course, Guadalupe River frontage, and hilltop homesites. Cordillera Ranch features The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch, which consists of seven resort-style clubs in one location, including The Golf Club, Social Club, Tennis and Swim Club, Equestrian Club, Rod and Gun Club, Spa and Athletic Club and River Club. Cordillera Ranch is being developed by Cordillera Ranch Development Corp., a subsidiary of Lufkin, Texas-based DH Investment Company.
Contact:
Cordillera Ranch Contact:
Rebekah Haynes
KGBTexas Public Relations / Advertising
Phone: (210) 826-8899
Photography Contact:
Carlton Wade
cw@carltonwade.com
Phone: (512) 964-3381
