(INDIO, CA) – In conjunction with Del Webb, Billy Casper Golf (BCG) will open the final nine holes of the North Course at Shadow Hills Golf Club for public play on February 1, 2012.
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 natural plant materials which consume less water and promote ecologically-friendly agronomic practices.
Turfed with Hybrid Bermuda grass and dotted with flowering shrubs, the par-3 course is perfect for golfers to sharpen their iron games. With holes ranging from 135 to 210 yards, precision is paramount. Approximately 40 percent of the course is turf and showcases several water features, fairway undulations and a variety of tee boxes to challenge seasoned golfers and delight beginners.
“The North Course is visually stunning and enjoyable,” says Lead Designer Grant Haserot of Schmidt-Curley Design. “We created a unique look and feel to the Coachella Valley by incorporating natural desert areas into the design rather than a wall to wall carpet of unblemished turf.”
“This course is a perfect mix of water-efficiency, diverse play and natural beauty,” says Ryan Stremsrud, General Manager of Shadow Hills. “A par-3 layout is much friendlier and less time consuming than a full-length course, especially for new golfers.”
Shadow Hills Golf Club is enrolled in Audubon International’s Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses to ensure protection of the local environment, conserve natural resources and protect wildlife habitats.
The North Course debut comes just after the opening of 10 new model homes and a host of new amenities at Sun City Shadow Hills. The new 15,700-square-foot Santa Rosa Clubhouse contains the North Course pro shop. The course is pending an official rating by the Southern California Golf Association.
As with 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, 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. In addition to golf and other amenities, the beautiful 35,000-square-foot Montecito Clubhouse is the hallmark of the community, hosting various special events.
More information about the Shadow Hills North Course or to reserve a tee time: 760.625.1534, www.shadowhillsgc.com.
About Del Webb
Del Webb, the pioneer of active adult retirement communities, is America’s leading builder of developments for people ages 55+. Since 1960, Del Webb has redefined retirement and retirement living by meeting the housing and lifestyle needs of the active Baby Boomer. Del Webb’s amenities and program offerings provide residents an engaging environment, which fulfills their creative, social, physical fitness and intellectual needs as they journey into the next chapter in their lives – whether it means retirement or still working. Del Webb has grown to more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 20 states. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com. To learn more about how to plan a smart future, check out financial tools at www.delwebb.com/value.
About Schmidt-Curley Design
Founded in 1997 by partners Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley, Schmidt-Curley Design is a full-service, international golf course architecture and master-planning firm. The tandem — leading fully-staffed offices in the USA (Scottsdale, Arizona) and China (Haikou, Hainan Island and Kunming) — has been named GOLF Magazine’s “Architect of the Year” and Asian Golf Monthly’s “Best Golf Course Architects.” Schmidt-Curley has designed more than 100 layouts in 24 countries, including the U.S., China, Thailand, Mexico, Vietnam and Egypt.
For more information: www.schmidt-curley.com, http://twitter.com/SchmidtCurley, http://www.facebook.com/SchmidtCurley, 480.483.1994.
About Billy Casper Golf
Widely respected as a high-performance owner-operator of more than 130 golf courses, country clubs and resorts, BCG holds the second largest domestic portfolio. The company provides turnkey club management for public-agency and private owners, developers and investors. Founded more than 20 years ago in cooperation with golf legend Billy Casper, the firm is headquartered in Vienna, VA with regional offices strategically convenient to courses’ locales.
Industry leaders and media praise the company’s best-of-breed infrastructure that shows clients favorable returns on investments. BCG’s economies of scale make and save money for courses while delivering personal touches to golfers and club members.
Buffalo Communications – a division of Billy Casper Golf – is the global public relations, branding and marketing-communications firm. In addition to creating and implementing programs for Billy Casper Golf courses, Buffalo represents many of golf’s top brands (products, resorts, destinations and communities) worldwide.
For more information: 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
Stephen Reynolds
Buffalo Communications
703.891.3509
sreynolds@buffalocommunications.com
Jacque Petroulakis
Del Webb
480.391.6169
jacque.petroulakis@pultegroup.com
