Buzz Swells Over Pete, Perry Dye-Designed Golf Course on Roatan
(ROATAN, Honduras) – Pristine Bay Resort, home of The Black Pearl Golf Course designed by Perry and Pete Dye, announces memberships to the Caribbean’s most eagerly-anticipated golf club are now available.
Located on the tropical island of Roatan and accessible via non-stop flights from several North American cities including Miami, Houston, Atlanta and New York, membership privileges include use of the 18-hole golf course and practice facilities; member’s clubhouse, including restaurant, pool area, locker room and golf gym; 19th Hole Bar; and virtual golf simulator.
Resident, non-resident and corporate memberships are available. Benefits of membership include family golf club access, preferred tee times, waiver of green fees and more. Scheduled to open in December, The Black Pearl is poised to become the next great Dye design. The undulating, par-72, 7,157-yard layout will feature 14 holes with awe-inspiring views of the Caribbean’s azure waters and the world’s second-largest barrier reef.
“The stunning beauty of Pristine Bay and The Black Pearl are sure to lure golfers to Roatan from around the globe,” says Mario Toriello, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Pristine Bay Resort. “Only a select few will be able to say they have unfettered access to a seaside, Dye-designed jewel.”
In addition to golf, Pristine Bay Resort features a wide variety of residential products, including bay view and golf course condominiums, two-, three- and four- bedroom units, and custom home lots. Roatan’s an ideal location for second-home ownership or retirement, as it has exceptionally favorable property and tax laws for foreigners. They can own up to three-quarters of an acre and Pristine Bay offers all-important title insurance. Property taxes are approximately $1.30 for every $1,000 of assessed value and there are no income tax, sales tax or import duties.
Stu Cook, co-founder and bassist for legendary 1960s band Credence Clearwater Revival, recently purchased property and a golf membership.
“We’re excited to welcome Stu and his family to Pristine Bay,” says Toriello. “Stu’s property purchase continues our robust residential sales in 2009. These sales are testament to the strong allure possessed by Pristine Bay and Roatan.”
Additional information about golf membership, real estate options and the 120-room, five-star Resort and Spa at Pristine Bay can be gleaned by visiting www.pristinebayresort.com, or calling 323.203.0623 or 786.315.8657.
About Pristine Bay Resort
Located on the lush, tropical island of Roatan, 35 miles off the coast of Honduras, Pristine Bay Resort is situated on a 400+ acre site adjacent to the Caribbean Sea. The azure waters off the coast of the island, enhanced by the world’s second largest barrier reef, provide a stunning backdrop and one of the truly unique settings for golf in Central America.
The Black Pearl, Dye’s first project in Honduras and Roatan’s first golf course, is an 18-hole, par-72 resort layout measuring 7,157 from the back tees. The course starts at the ocean’s doorstep, rises into the island’s rolling foothills, then takes golfers on a wild ride back to the seaside clubhouse. It will feature one of Dye’s signature island greens, and 14 of the 18 holes will offer stunning vistas of the ocean and the Meso-American Barrier Reef.
A state-of-the-art practice facility, including short game area and multiple putting and chipping greens is being developed in concert with the golf course to host a variety of instructional programs. The goal being to create an atmosphere of game-improvement, one that encourages guests and residents to enhance their skill sets while honing their games one of the region’s most playable layouts.
Dye Designs, pioneers of the use of Paspalum turf for tropics-based projects, is grassing The Black Pearl with this salt-water tolerant strand known for its environmental compatibility, ease of irrigation and maintenance, and translucent green hue. Its appearance – juxtaposed against the turquoise waters offshore – inspired the Black Pearl’s tagline: “The Best Greens and the Best Blues.”
Pristine Bay Resort features a wide variety of residential products including: bay view and golf course condominiums, two-, three-, and four-bedroom villa units and one-quarter-acre custom home lots, many with unobstructed views of the ocean. Villas start at $600,000 and range up to $1 million; lots start at $230,000 and range up to $460,000. A 155-slip full-service marina located near The Black Pearl clubhouse will provide deep-water access for a wide variety of sea-going vessels.
Residents and guests will have access to the ocean-front Bay Village at Pristine Bay with boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, cafes and other entertainment options. The 120-room, five-star Resort and Spa at Pristine Bay, to be managed by the Lancaster Hotel Group, is scheduled to open along with the Black Pearl.
Getting There: Roatan International Airport (RTB) is served by nine weekly, non-stop flights from the United States (Houston, Atlanta, Miami and Newark) on Continental, Delta and TACA. Flights to the island through the Honduran cities of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula are also available.
Contact:
Shane Sharp
Buffalo Communications
704.519.8381
ssharp@billycaspergolf.com
www.buffalocommunications.com
Stephen Reynolds
703.891.3509
sreynolds@billycaspergolf.com
