BEND, OREGON – Editors of the global luxury resource, Robb Report honored the David McLay Kidd-designed, Tetherow Golf Club as one of the Best Golf Courses in their annual “Best of The Best” 2009 Exclusives. For the 21st consecutive year, Robb Report published its annual “Best of the Best” special issue, which represents the culmination of an entire year’s search for excellence in every aspect of the luxury lifestyle. This year, RobbReport.com expanded their coverage with additional outstanding new products and services available worldwide, including honoring the best golf courses.
Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Oregon was honored along with four other notable clubs around the globe including another David McLay Kidd design, the Castle Course at St. Andrews. Other courses honored included the Cornerstone Colorado, the Faldo Legacy Course at Roco Ki in the Dominican Republic and Denmark’s LÜbker Golf Resort.
“We are extremely honored to be recognized by Robb Report for being really only one of five courses around the globe receive this exclusive honor,” stated Chris van der Velde, managing partner of Tetherow Golf Club. “It is very rewarding to see that the editors of Robb Report have recognized our dedication and commitment to creating an truly unique golf experience at Tetherow.
The visually striking Tetherow Golf Club is a par 72, 7298 yard layout that opened in July of 2008. In it’s short history, Tetherow has been decorated by awards and accolades included it’s recent ranking as the #1 Best New Course Of The Year” by Golf Magazine. Tetherow was also honored for environmental stewardship and became the first course in Oregon to become a Certified Audubon International Signature Sanctuary, by the Audubon International.
“Congratulations to the entire team of Tetherow for being honored by yet another discriminating judge of luxury products, services and travel,” stated Orrin Vincent, C.E.O. and founder of OB Sports, the management company overseeing operations at Tetherow. “Congratulations are also in order for David McLay Kidd for having both Tetherow and the Castle Course at St. Andrews included in this truly international ranking of Robb Report’s Best of The Best,” added Vincent.
Located minutes from downtown Bend, Tetherow is Bend’s new golf resort community. The community meanders over 700 acres of stunning high desert terrain and includes 379 homesites, ranging in price from the low $200s to the mid-$700s with acreage of 1/3 acre to over an acre. In addition to custom home sites, Tetherow boasts a striking 18-hole course managed by Scottsdale-based OB Sports and designed by award winning architect David McLay Kidd. Recognized by Golf Magazine as the #1 Best New Course You Can Play in The Country by Golf Magazine and honored with best new accolades from Golfweek, Links, T&L Golf, Tetherow Golf Club has become one of the most sought after tee time in the Central Oregon golf scene. The club boasts an 18,000 square foot clubhouse that features a well appointed golf shop, restaurant, members Grille and expansive patios with spectacular views of the golf course and surrounding Deschutes National Forest. Other amenities at Tetherow include a complete practice facility, expansive practice putting greens and short game learning center. Tetherow is just minutes from the vibrant restaurants, cafes and culture of downtown Bend, and is situated in close vicinity to Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, miles of hiking and biking trails, world class fly fishing and white water rafting on the “the Deschutes”, and more. For more information on the Tetherow community, view their website at www.tetherow.com or call toll free at: 866 -234-4848.
For tee times or more information on Tetherow Golf Club, email golf@tetherow.com, call: 541-388 CLUB (2582) or visit www.tetherow.com.
Tetherow Golf Club is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management. Prior to opening, OB Sports managed the construction, grow in and pre-maketing of the club. OB Sports is a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success who currently manages 30 premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management. For more information on OB Sports, visit www.obsports.com, call (480) 948-1300, become a Fan of OB Sports on Facebook or follow OB Sports on Twitter: www.twitter.com/obsportsgolf
Contact:
Kris Strauss (OB) – kstrauss@obsports.com
(480) 518-5003
Martin Chuck – mchuck@tetherow.com
(541) 388-2582
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