SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – McDowell Mountain Golf Club recently unveiled their new clubhouse and launched their new restaurant, the Mesquite Grille. Designed by Arizona-based PHX Architecture, the new clubhouse expands upon the dining opportunities, provides climate controlled/enclosed space for special events and ultimately to positions the clubhouse as a gathering place for the community, golfing and non-golfing guests. Indoor square footage of the clubhouse increases from 8,000 to 12,000 square feet with the new facility. Additional clubhouse features include a large covered outdoor dining terrace, indoor/outdoor bar, upgraded restroom facilities, new locker rooms and enclosure of the existing event space for larger group gatherings for any season. The materials utilized throughout the clubhouse are all native and in keeping with not only the McDowell Mountain Ranch neighborhood, but also the desert environs of Scottsdale. One of the most dramatic features of this new clubhouse is how the new facility takes full advantage of the spectacular vistas towards the West and the dramatic views of Scottsdale and the Valley of Sun.
The centerpiece for the new clubhouse is the new Mesquite Grille restaurant and wine bistro. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Mesquite Grille offers casual dining in an upscale yet comfortable environment. Under direction of Chef Mark Hamilton (who most recently the Executive Chef for the private Rim Club in Payson, Arizona), the culinary experience at Mesquite Grille that serves up tasty American and Southwest favorites. Additional menu inspiration includes cuisine featuring both Mediterranean and Midwest inspired Chicago-Italian cuisine. Originals include homemade sausage, pasta tossed with fresh vegetables, fresh seafood with reduced balsamic vinaigrette, fresh herbs and the like, plus a few surprises mixed in for good measure. Entrées that go deliciously with your favorite glass of wine, while taking in the great views of Scottsdale from Mesquite Grille’s outdoor terrace or cozy, yet contemporary restaurant. The Mesquite Grille décor captures a unique blend of contemporary elegance with comforts of Scottsdale living such as native woods, sleek design accents and an expansive natural mesquite wood bar top, which provided inspiration for the restaurants name. The Mesquite Grille dining experience is topped off with an expansive wine list featuring savory blends, interesting reds, refreshing chardonnays and more under popular labels such as Jordan, Stag’s Leap, 14 Hands and Robert Mondavi, to name a few.
“We are truly pleased with the way this clubhouse facility has come together and been received thus far from both our golfing guests and also our area residents looking to make this the social center of the community, stated Roger Nelson, president of the M Club group, and project manager for the clubhouse project. The end result has certainly exceeded all of our expectations and we look forward to exceeding the expectations of the many area residents and visitors to the club,” added Nelson.
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The new clubhouse facility adds to what has been an extensive facility enhancement program that started in 2011 with enhancements to the golf course itself. Led by golf course architect Randy Heckenkemper, the club completed an ambitious golf course improvement project that included the creation of wider playing corridors, reshaping a number of fairways, adding additional teeing areas, additional waste bunkers and more.
For more information on McDowell Mountain Golf Club or the new Mesquite Grille, visit www.mcdowellmountaingc.com/dining or call 480-502-8200.
About McDowell Mountain Golf Club
Built on the western slope of Scottsdale’s McDowell Mountains and adjacent to the nationally recognized Westworld equestrian center this premier Scottsdale golf course, stretches to a 7,072-yards, and delivers a stunning Scottsdale golf experiences that will keep you coming back for more. In 2011, PGA Tour great, Phil Mickelson and Steve Loy acquired the operating rights to McDowell Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale (formerly Sanctuary Golf Course), and directed a massive golf course enhancement and renovation to create the NEW McDowell Mountain Golf Club! Course architectural changes were overseen by the original golf course architect Randy Heckenkemper and included making many of the playing corridors wider, reshaping a number of fairways, adding additional teeing areas and more – all designed to create a more enjoyable and player friendly experience. McDowell Mountain Golf Club also boasts an expansive practice facility that is home to the Rick Smith Golf Academy and a full slate of instructional offerings. The centerpiece to the McDowell Mountain facility is the new clubhouse, Mesquite Grille restaurant and functional special event facilities that make McDowell Mountain a popular venue for golf tournaments, weddings, meetings and other special gatherings. For more information on McDowell Mountain Golf Club, visit www.mcdowellmountaingc.com or call 480-502-8200. You can also follow the McDowell Mountain Golf Club conversation on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcdowellmountaingc or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mcdowellmtngc
About OB Sports
McDowell Mountain Golf Club is professionally managed by Scottsdale-based OB Sports Golf Management. OB Sports is a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success that currently manages 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. You can also “Like” OB Sports on Facebook at www.facebook.com/obsports, follow OB Sports on Twitter: www.twitter.com/obsportsgolf or view the OB Sports You Tube Channel at www.youtube.com/obsportsgolf
Contact:
Chris Johnson (480) 502-8200
cjohnson@mcdowellmountaingc.com
Jana Lundstrom (480) 502-8200
jlundstrom@mcdowellmountaingc.com
