(COPPEROPOLIS, Calif.) – Saddle Creek Resort – the gated, 900-acre Castle & Cooke community located in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains – has been named to Golfweek’s prestigious list of “America’s Best Residential Golf Courses” for 2009, marking the fifth-straight year the Carter Morrish-designed course has appeared in the rankings.
The residential ratings are derived directly from Golfweek’s annual list of America’s Best Courses, published each March since 1997. America’s Best Golf Courses are ranked by more than 350 raters throughout the country, who judge on the basis of 10 evaluation criteria. Rankings are calculated using a statistically rigorous process.
In selecting Saddle Creek, Golfweek once again cited the course’s relationship to the overall community plan, the variety, conditioning and playability of the layout, and “how pleasing and interesting the course is as an experience.”
“We are honored to once again be named to this prestigious list published by Golfweek,” says general manager Bill Troyanoski. “The golf course’s staying power as one ‘America’s Best Residential Golf Courses’ is a testament to its design, conditioning and service level provided by the 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.
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
* GOLF Magazine, “No. 12 Public Access Course 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
* Sacramento Magazine, “Best Golf Holes of Northern California, 2007
About Saddle Creek Residential
Saddle Creek’s diverse and award-winning real estate blends resort and residential atmospheres. Custom homesites start just under $200,000 and residential opportunities range (home and lot) from the $500s to more than $1 million. Builder close-outs, financial incentives and the astounding value make this the ideal time for prospective buyers to convert to year-round or seasonal ownership. 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 and Sacramento — 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 under $200,000); Luxury Custom Homes, offered by Castle & Cooke and other custom home builders with elevations available upon request (from the low $900,000s); and Copper Glen – The Foothill Collection of Country Homes, featuring six plans and 19 elevations (from just under $500,000) with club membership incentives.
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 inBakersfield, California. The company also owns two of the world’s highest-rated resorts on the 98% owned island of Lana’i in Hawaii.
Contact:
Shane Sharp
Buffalo Communications
704.519.8381
ssharp@billycaspergolf.com
