Acclaimed Fazio layout one of 13 sites for final qualifying stage
(LECANTO, Fla.) – The Quarry at Black Diamond – the famed Tom Fazio design in Citrus County, Fla. – has been selected to host U.S. Open sectional qualifying June 4.
Sectionals are the final qualifying stage for this year’s U.S. Open June 14-17 at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. The Quarry is one of 13 sites (11 U.S., two international) hosting sectionals.
“Black Diamond is proud to play in a role in one of the most prestigious championships in all of sports,” says David McDonald, president of Escalante Golf, owner and operator of Black Diamond. “The Quarry is a firm, but fair test of golf and will prepare golfers well for what they’ll face at The Olympic Club.”
Since opening in 1987, the Quarry has garnered the reputation as one of the most dramatic venues for golf in the U.S. Fazio forged the almost 7,200-yard layout around the steep cliffs and lakes of two retired limestone quarries. The Quarry has been ranked one of “America’s 100 Greatest Courses” by Golf Digest and among the “Top 100 Courses in the U.S.” by GOLF Magazine.
The U.S. Open is open to professionals and amateurs with a handicap index of 1.4 or lower. Entries close at 5 p.m. EDT April 25. For more information: www.USGA.org.
For more information on Black Diamond: www.blackdiamondranch.com, (817) 386-9721.
About Black Diamond
Featuring three Tom Fazio-designed courses – The Quarry, The Ranch and The Highlands – Black Diamond has established itself as Florida’s No. 1 residential golf community since 1987.
The Quarry Course, set amongst limestone cliffs, live oak trees, dogwoods, myrtles and magnolias, has been ranked one of “America’s 100 Greatest Courses” by Golf Digest and among the “Top 100 Courses in the U.S.” by GOLF Magazine. Black Diamond has earned a place on LINKS Magazine’s list of “America’s 100 Premier Properties,” and is perennially featured on Golfweek’s “Best U.S. Residential Golf Courses” list.
Completed in 1997, The Ranch Course was carefully crafted to gently blend into its natural surroundings. Reminiscent of Pine Valley, The Ranch Course sports rolling fairways and dramatic elevation changes of over 100 feet. With stunning hilltop views of up to 25 miles, the nine-hole Highlands Course (completed in 1999), is a magnificent mix of lush, rippling fairways, stands of oak and pine, pristine water features and mesmerizing natural beauty.
Located in bucolic Citrus County, Black Diamond is a 1.5 hour drive from Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Orlando International Airport (MCO), both of which feature direct service from markets in the U.S. and abroad.
About Escalante Golf
Established in 1991, Escalante Golf is a boutique owner and operator of luxury golf properties nationwide, including California, Colorado, Florida, Ohio and New Mexico. Operating partners David McDonald, Elcio Silva, Robert Silva and David Matheson direct the Escalante team with offices in Fort Worth, Texas.
For more information: www.escalantegolf.com, (407) 739-8729.
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