One of fifteen chapter winners for GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leaders in Golf Award Program
(BEND, OREGON) – Tetherow Golf Club was recently recognized for environmental stewardship by the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America (GCSAA) and Golf Digest’s Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards program. This award recognizes superintendents and facilities for overall course management excellence in the areas of resource conservation, water quality management, integrated pest management, wildlife/habitat management and education/outreach.
An independent panel of judges representing national environmental groups, turfgrass experts, university research and members of the golf community conducted the award selection naming Tetherow as the Oregon Chapter winner in the Resort category. National winners, as well as the fifteen chapter winners, will be honored at the Golf Industry Show February 9-10 in Orlando.
“It is truly an honor to represent Tetherow Golf Course and the Oregon Golf Course Superintendents Association in receiving this award. Our team looks forward to continuing our environmental efforts each and every day and we certainly take pride in this national recognition,” stated Tetherow superintendent Chris Condon.
Winners of the ELGA program will be featured on GolfDigest.com and in an upcoming issue of GCSAA’s Golf Course Management magazine. Presenting partners Syngenta and Rain Bird Corp. – Golf Division, will make donations to The Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA, in the names of all national and chapter winners.
Tetherow Golf Club was the first course in Oregon to receive Audubon International’s “Certified Signature Sanctuary” honor upon opening in 2008. As of today, it is the only course in Oregon to maintain that certification.
“Our vision from the onset was to create a world class golf experience that was in harmony with nature,” stated Tetherow managing partner, Chris van der Velde. “Congratulations go to Chris Condon and our entire agronomic team on providing a truly memorable golf journey for our members and guests while being sensitive to our surrounds and environment.”
Located minutes from downtown Bend,Tetherow Golf Club boasts a visually striking par 72 layout that was designed by award winning architect David McLay Kidd. The routing takes full advantage of the stunning panoramic views of the Cascade peaks including Three Sisters and Broken Top as well as the rugged high desert terrain. In its short history, Tetherow has been honored by nearly every major golf publication. Upon opening, Tetherow was ranked #1 as the Best New Course You Can Play in The Country by Golf Magazine and has since then received numerous other “Best New” Rankings from Golf Digest, Links Magazine, Golfweek, T&L Golf and the Robb Report. 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. The club boasts an 18,000 square foot clubhouse that features a well appointed golf shop, restaurant, and expansive patios with spectacular views of the golf course and surrounding Deschutes National Forest. Other amenities 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, visit 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. You can become a Fan of Tetherow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tetherowgolf or follow Tetherow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/tetherowgolf
Tetherow Golf Club is professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management. 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 at www.facebook.com/obsports or follow OB Sports on Twitter: www.twitter.com/obsportsgolf
Contact:
Stacy Pickavance
stacyp@tetherow.com
(541) 639-1433
