Stephen Thomas Brings Instructional Background, Myriad Member Services to Oklahoma’s Premier Golf and Residential Community
(Southwest Oklahoma) – The Territory Golf and Country Club – an award-winning residential development outside of the quaint, progressive town of Duncan – today announces the addition of Stephen Thomas to its golf staff. Thomas joins the club as an Assistant Golf Professional.
A native of nearby Marlow, Thomas attended the University of Central Oklahoma where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Currently working on Level 2 of the three-level PGA Professional Golf Management program, Thomas began his golf career at Kickingbird Golf Course, where he conducted junior golf lessons and camps, before expanding his clientele and joining Oak Tree Country Club.
“We’re thrilled to add a young, enthusiastic golf professional to our team here at The Territory,” says General Manager Tim Johnson. “Stephen’s passion lies in teaching the game of golf and helping golfers reach their goals of breaking 100, 90, 80 or even just adding a few yards to their drives.”
A modified target-style layout designed by Randy Heckenkemper, The Territory features multiple tees to accommodate any skill level, and a state-of-the-art practice facility and three-hole short course where Thomas, Johnson and Head Golf Professional Donavan Grahn conduct instruction for those looking to improve their game.
Named a Top 50 Residential Course by Golfweek and one of Oklahoma’s best courses by Golf Digest, The Territory recently expanded its stay-and-play packages with a third on-site home to host visitors. The luxurious, graciously appointed accommodations feature two-to-four spacious bedrooms, living room, full kitchen and baths.
A growing residential development where organic architecture – wood, windows, stone, light and natural elements – themes prevail, The Territory is flush with amenities like the Prairie House – headed by Chef Keith Zinke – and myriad outdoor activities. The setting is golf-first, as opposed to many properties where homes encroach on the course, and the game remains the focus from the first tee shot to the final putt.
For more information on The Territory, call 580.475.0075 or visit www.territorygolf.com.
About The Territory
Prospector’s Ridge, Phase I of the residential development at The Territory, is in the early stages of development. Prices of lots available range from $61,000 to $138,000. If a similar, high-quality property like The Territory were located in the nearby Dallas-Fort Worth area it would likely cost three times as much.
With five sets of tees – ranging from 4,845 to 7,110 yards – the modified target-golf course offers playability and enjoyment to players of all ages and skill levels. The greens are an A1-A4 creeping bentgrass blend, the tees, fairways and roughs are Tifsport Bermudagrass and native vegetation frames the playing corridors.
Located on the historic Chisholm Trail, The Territory is within a short drive of lakes for boating and fishing and mere minutes from a pair of schools, shopping, dining and churches. In addition, Duncan Regional Hospital was named to the Solucient Top 100 Hospitals list – a study of more than 3,000 hospitals that identifies industry benchmarks by recognizing U.S. hospitals that have achieved excellence in quality of care, operational efficiency, financial performance and adaptation to the environment.
Owners Rick and Barbara Braught – members of the McCasland Oil family – are graduates of the University of Oklahoma and remain active through university fund raising, support and holding season tickets to Sooner athletic events. Barbara (BA 1986, MBA 1990) is the granddaughter of T.H. McCasland – the founder of Mack Oil Company – and serves as Executive Director of the McCasland Foundation, while Rick (BBA 1984, MBA 1989) oversees numerous companies.
Contact:
Dan Shepherd, dshepherd@billycaspergolf.com
Buffalo Communications, 703-891-3320
Rob Thomas, rthomas@billycaspergolf.com
Buffalo Communications, 214-701-1153
www.buffalocommunications.com
