47th Playing of Prestigious Tournament to be Contested on Award-Winning, Castle & Cooke-Owned Golf Course in the Central Sierra
(COPPEROPOLIS, Calif.) – Saddle Creek Resort – the gated, 900-acre Castle & Cooke community in the scenic Central Sierra foothills – will host the 47th playing of the Northern California Golf Association Senior Championship, May 5-6.
FORMAT: 36 holes stroke play, 18 holes per day. First starting time each day will be 7:30 AM. Contestants will play from the Black tees except on hole No. 14 where play will be from the Blue tee on Monday and White tee on Tuesday. There will be a play-off to determine first or second place in the Senior and Super Senior Divisions. If a play-off cannot be conducted (decision of the Committee and golf course) the USGA method of matching cards will be used.
More information about rules of play, dress code and footwear, practice rounds and a location map are available at http://www.ncga.org/rules-competitions/ncga-senior-championship/. Questions regarding the NCGA Senior Championship can be directed to the Rules and Competition Department at (831) 625-4653.
“The golf course is in outstanding condition and will provide a strong, fair test of golf for the entrants,” says general manager Bill Troyanoski. “Our greens have reached a championship level of speed and firmness and are designed to reward well-struck approach shots.”
For more information about Saddle Creek Resort and real estate, visit www.saddlecreek.com or call 800.611.7722. For the latest news about Saddle Creek, neighboring Copperopolis Town Square and the area in general, visit http://del.icio.us/buffalocopper.
About Saddle Creek Resort
Situated in the rolling foothills of the Central Sierra region just two hours from the Bay area and 1.5 hours from Sacramento, Saddle Creek Resort is located in the heart of the emerging Copper Valley. Golfers will discover stunning vistas of the towering Sierra Mountains to the east, while an ethereal collection of shimmering lakes, native trees, indigenous grasses and 100 bunkers provides a challenging, thought-provoking experience from tee to green. To create an atmosphere of tranquility and isolation, golf course architect Carter Morrish devised a routing in which no two holes run parallel to each other.
Amenities include:
* Seventeen on-course bungalows fully equipped with kitchens, fireplaces, open-air patios, located only footsteps away from the proshop and The Lodge
* A state-of-the-art Sports Club with junior-Olympic-sized swimming pool, kids’ wading pool, Jacuzzi spa, fitness facility, spa treatment rooms and tennis courts
* The Quail Trail, an extensive network of natural hiking trails that wind through the most pristine areas of the resort
* The Copper Grille, an award-winning, chef-driven culinary experience located in The Lodge overlooking the ninth-hole green of the golf course
Saddle Creek’s thoughtful design, challenging-yet-fair setup and sublime conditioning have led to numerous state-wide and national accolades including:
* Fairways & Greens, “Signature 36, No. 16,” 2007
* Golf Digest, “4 1/2 Stars”
* Golf Digest, “Best New Upscale” 1997
* GOLF Magazine, “One of America’s Most Underrated Courses,” 2007
* Golfweek, “Best Residential Golf Course,” 2008
* Golfweek, “Best You Can Play” No. 8 in California, 2008
* T+L Golf, “America’s Best 100 Courses for $100 or Less,” 2002
* ZAGAT Survey, “America’s Top Golf Courses,” 2007/08
About Saddle Creek Resort – a Castle & Cooke Community
Saddle Creek Resort’s diverse and award-winning real estate blends resort and residential atmospheres. Custom homesites start just under $300,000 and residential opportunities range (home and lot) from the $600s to more than $1 million. Boasting views of small lakes and oak-covered hills, these picturesque homes serve as countryside retreats and make for the ideal escape for residents in the Bay Area, San Jose andSacramento — all between 1.5 and two hours away.
Each neighborhood at Saddle Creek is carefully planned to complement and augment the golf course. Architectural design guidelines ensure each home is unique and blends with the overall residential theme. Recent real estate releases include: Quail Creek, estate and custom homesites with beautiful views of the nearby hillsides and valleys (from just under $300,000); Luxury Custom Homes, offered by Castle & Cooke and Vista Homes with elevations available upon request (from the low $1,000,000s); and Copper Glen – The Foothill Collection of Country Homes,featuring six plans and 19 elevations (from $650,000 to just over $800,000) with club membership incentives.
Residents and guests of Saddle Creek can also enjoy the beauty of the Quail trail with miles of hiking trails and mountain biking and nearby skiing, snowmobiling, and the nearby Lake Tulloch. Also of interest are the sports club, featuring a 3,000-square-foot facility offering yoga and aerobic classes, a large pool, kids’ wading pool and a Jacuzzi spa. The Lodge at Saddle Creek features a fully-stocked bar and an extensive wine list, stunning vistas and the nationally-recognized culinary operation at the acclaimed Copper Grille.
Saddle Creek Resort, as well as Coyote Creek Golf Club outside of San Jose, is owned and operated by Castle & Cooke, Inc. that, along with its affiliated companies, has operations in over 24 states and 90 countries. The company’s diversified businesses include the development and ownership of real estate, leasing of transportation equipment, manufacture of brick and ownership of public warehouses. The company’s real estate developments include master planned communities such as Mililani Town on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, Lake Sherwood in Thousand Oaks,California, and Seven Oaks in Bakersfield, California. The company also owns two of the world’s highest-rated resorts on the 98% owned island ofLana’i in Hawaii.
Contact:
Shane Sharp
Buffalo Communications
704.519.8381
ssharp@billycaspergolf.com
