Premier SW Oklahoma Golf and Residential Community Home to Award-Winning Course
(Southwest Oklahoma) – The Territory, an award-winning golf and residential community near the town of Duncan, today announces General Manager Tim Johnson has been named one of the 20 “Most Admired Course Operators in the Nation” by Golf Inc. Magazine.
Recognized by Golf Inc. for demonstrating an uncanny ability to deliver a quality product with great customer service, Johnson was selected by a panel of panel of industry experts who sifted through the many nominations from club professionals and golf directors across the country. Johnson and his fellow award recipients will be recognized at the magazine’s annual fall conference, held this year at La Quinta Resort in California.
Owners Rick and Barbara Braught entrusted Johnson with the keys to their vision – that The Territory be a family-friendly community which their children’s children would one day call home.
“To be chosen by Golf Inc. as a ‘Most Admired Operator’ is an honor and it’s truly humbling to be in the company with such dedicated and decorated professionals,” says Johnson. “We spend each day at The Territory striving to ensure our members and guests are having a wonderful experience. As long as they’re happy, then I’m doing my job.”
As a result of Johnson’s leadership, The Territory has experienced significant growth and become an integral part of the community in less than five years. Johnson’s consistent excellence in a hands-on role with every aspect of the business – from golf operation, golf course maintenance, and food & beverage, to membership and real estate sales, and marketing – has led to many national accolades, including Top 10 “Best New Course” and Top 50 “Residential Course” by Golfweek and one of Oklahoma’s top courses by Golf Digest.
Nestled amid the rolling hills and native grasses which define The Territory’s terrain, the Randy Heckenkemper-designed golf course features five sets of tees, a state-of-the-art training facility and a three-hole short course. Off the golf course, The Territory is flush with luxurious amenities such as the Prairie House – headed by Chef Keith Zinke – and myriad outdoor activities. The Prairie House offers members and guests some of the finest cuisine in the region, while a swimming pool and multi-purpose sport court cater to the children, as well as the young at heart.
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.
Hard on the Chisholm Trail, The Territory is not only within a short drive of lakes for boating and fishing and mere minutes from a pair of schools, shopping, dining and churches, but also the Duncan Regional Hospital was named to the Solucient Top 100 Hospitals – a list 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
