(FORT WORTH, Texas) – Escalante Golf, boutique owner-operator of high-end clubs and courses, announces the Ghost Creek course at 36-hole Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club (North Plains, Ore.) has been ranked Portland’s favorite public course by readers of The Oregonian in an online poll.
Meandering through wetlands punctuated by lush stands of trees, Ghost Creek features undulating fairways, immaculate greens, thought-provoking bunkering and its namesake stream. Past venue of NIKE TOUR and LPGA events, the list of players conquering Ghost Creek includes major champions David Duval and Suzann Pettersen.
No stranger to accolades, the par 71, 6,871-yard layout has been named one the U.S.’s Top 100 daily-fee courses for many years by Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine. Escalante Golf, which owns and operates a nationwide portfolio of 17 luxury golf properties, acquired a controlling interest in Ghost Creek and sister course Witch Hollow in October 2015.
“This recognition from Oregonian readers is powerful evidence that Ghost Creek is standing the test of time,” says David McDonald, President of Escalante Golf. “With $2 million in course and amenity enhancements planned for Ghost Creek and Witch Hollow, our team is committed to furthering Pumpkin Ridge’s proud legacy as one of the country’s best multi-course clubs.”
Agronomic, strategic and other improvements are being considered as part of a multi-year program. Updates to clubhouses, restaurants, pro shops, maintenance facilities and other infrastructure have also been emphasized in preliminary discussions. Designed by former Golf World “Golf Course Architect of the Year” Bob Cupp with input from John Fought, Pumpkin Ridge opened in 1992.
Private Witch Hollow has hosted many prestigious championships. They include the 1996 U.S. Amateur won by Tiger Woods in a dramatic comeback over Steve Scott, as well as the 1997 and 2003 Women’s U.S. Opens. Set in the shadows of the scenic Tualatin Mountains, the 7,017-yard par 72 is well-defended by mature fir, maple, oak and ash trees.
Several membership platforms are available at Witch Hollow, including a non-resident option for those who maintain a primary residence outside a 150-mile radius from Pumpkin Ridge.
Other club calling cards are two 20,000 square-foot clubhouses, a 17-acre practice area, learning center, full-service restaurants and extensive banquet space. Less than 30 minutes from downtown Portland, a short distance to Portland International Airport (PDX) and Vancouver, Wash., and just over three hours from the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metropolitan Area, Pumpkin Ridge is conveniently accessible to Pacific Northwest golfers.
For more information: membership@pumpkinridge.com, 503.647.2515
About Escalante Golf
Founded in 1991, Escalante Golf is a boutique owner and operator of 17 luxury golf properties across nine states. The Fort Worth, Texas-based company has quietly assembled an impressive collection of exclusive clubs in key markets. Many have hosted several prestigious amateur and professional golf tournaments including the U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf Championship, the Charles Schwab Cup, the WGC Match Play Championship and the Shell Houston Open. The firm’s culture emphasizes personal service, integrity, long-term stability and operational excellence. Operating partners David McDonald, Elcio Silva, Robert Silva and David Matheson direct the Escalante team.
For more information: www.escalantegolf.com, 817.386.9721.
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