Desert course designed For maximum water efficiency
(INDIO, CA) – In conjunction with Del Webb, Billy Casper Golf (BCG) – owner and operator of more than 110 courses in 26 states – opened the North Course at Shadow Hills Golf Club for public play on February 1, 2010.
Designed by the award-winning Schmidt-Curley golf-course architecture firm, the North Course – located in the third phase of the Sun City Shadow Hills community built by Del Webb – is constructed to take advantage of more natural plant materials which consume less water and promote ecologically-friendly agronomic practices.
Turfed with Bermuda grass and dotted with flowering shrubs, the par-3 course is perfect for golfers looking to sharpen their iron games. With holes ranging from 135 to 210 yards, precision is paramount as either a large waste bunker or lake protects every hole. Approximately 40 percent of the course is turf and showcases multiple water features, fairway undulations and several tee boxes to challenge new golfers and seasoned players.
“The North Course is a departure from the typical, California-desert layout,” says Brian Curley, Principal of Schmidt-Curley Design. “Rather than featuring wall-to-wall manicured turf, it’s punctuated by natural waste areas evoking a feel more typically associated with Sonoran Desert, ‘target golf’ courses.”
“We’re thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response by people who have sneak-previewed the course,” said Bob Paradise, Director of Land Development for Sun City Shadow Hills. “The perfect mix of water-efficiency, diverse play and stunning natural beauty makes this course special.”
Like it does for the 18-hole, championship South Course at Shadow Hills, BCG will manage all aspects of the North Course’s operation. This includes golf-course and property maintenance, staffing and training, clubhouse operations, food and beverage, merchandising, golf instruction, marketing and public relations, special events and financial management.
With a vibrant resort-style feel to the community and unparalleled amenities, Sun City Shadow Hills is bustling with activity since its opening in early 2004. Among its array of spectacular amenities including golf, the beautiful 35,000-square-foot Montecito Clubhouse is the hallmark of the community, hosting a variety of special events.
More information about the Shadow Hills North Course or to reserve a tee time: 760.625.1534.
ABOUT PULTE HOMES
Pulte Homes, Inc., based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is one of America’s largest home building companies with operations in 69 markets, 29 states and the District of Columbia. The Company has an unmatched capacity to meet the needs of all buyer segments through its brand portfolio that includes Pulte Homes, Centex and Del Webb, as well as its regional brands of DiVosta Homes (Florida) and Fox & Jacobs (Texas). In 2009, Pulte Homes brands received more top rankings than any other homebuilder in the annual J.D. Power and Associates 2009 New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Studysm. Pulte Mortgage LLC is a nationwide lender offering Pulte customers a variety of loan products and superior service.
More information about Pulte Homes: www.pulteinc.com, www.pulte.com, www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com
ABOUT SCHMIDT-CURLEY DESIGN
Founded by partners Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona; Haikou, Hainan Island, China and Kunming, China, Schmidt-Curley is a full-service, international golf course architecture and master-planning firm with more than 100 layouts in 24 countries, including the U.S., Thailand, China, Vietnam, Mexico, Egypt, Sweden and Korea. The tandem is responsible for crafting 10 of the 12 courses at storied Mission Hills Golf Club in Shenzhen, China – the largest golf complex in the world.
More information about Schmidt-Curley Design. www.schmidt-curley.com, 480.483.1994.
ABOUT BILLY CASPER GOLF
Widely respected as a high-performance, full-service owner/operator of golf courses, BCG manages properties in 26 states and outside the U.S. The company provides turnkey club operations for public-agency and private owners, developers and investors. Its best-of-breed infrastructure, personal touch and economies of scale help owners of daily-fee, municipal, resort and private courses realize favorable returns on investments. Buffalo Communications – a division of BCG – is a global golf-lifestyle public relations, branding and marketing-communications agency for top golf products, resorts, destinations and communities worldwide.
More information about Billy Casper Golf and Buffalo Communications: www.billycaspergolf.com, www.buffalocommunications.com, 703.761.1444.
Contact:
Nick Lashinsky
Billy Casper Golf / Buffalo Communications
703.891.3324
nlashinsky@billycaspergolf.com
www.buffalocommunications.com
www.billycaspergolf.com
Shane Sharp
Buffalo Communications
704.519.8381
ssharp@billycaspergolf.com
Courtney Rice
Del Webb
480.314.7977
courtney.rice@pulte.com
