GOLFWEEK RANKS BOTH GOLF COURSES AT INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT IN THE TOP 20 OF DAILY-FEE GOLF CLUBS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Only 36-hole golf facility in California to have both golf courses in top 20
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – In the 11th annual Golfweek’s Best Courses, 2008 issue, the editors of Golfweek magazine named both golf courses at Indian Wells Golf Resort to its list of California’s top 20 public-access golf courses. California’s only 36-hole facility with both golf courses ranked in the top 20, the Clive Clark-designed Celebrity Course came in at No. 15, and the John Fought-designed Players Course came in at No. 20. The distinction is made that much more special considering the Celebrity Course opened in 2006 and the Players Course a year later in 2007. In a relatively short period of time, both golf courses have earned their spot on this prestigious list.
“We are thrilled and honored to receive recognition from Golfweek,” said Phil Green, President of OB Sports , management firm for Indian Wells Golf Resort. “We knew we had something special right away. The City of Indian Wells set the stage for the architects and our golf course construction team to create two new golf courses that can hold their own against the heavy hitters of California golf.”
And heavy hitter they are: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, Pasatiempo hold the one through three spots, respectively, and other notable clubs that made the list include PGA West, Torrey Pines and Links at Spanish Bay. The golf courses are judged based upon ten rating criteria including ease and intimacy of routing, natural setting and overall land plan, basic conditioning and more.
“It is extremely gratifying to receive this award,” said Mary Roche, Mayor of Indian Wells. “We’ve come a long way since breaking ground: congratulations to the entire team on a job well done. One only needs to take a look at these two new beautiful golf courses to see that we have something special here. This award validates their efforts.”
Indian Wells Golf Resort is on the verge of completing an ambitious enhancement project designed to further elevate the world-class Indian Wells golf experience. The Celebrity Course opened to rave reviews in November of 2006 and the Players Course followed in November of 2007. The new 53,000 square foot Douglas Fredrikson-designed IW Club will open later this year.
About the Players Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort
Conceived in the spirit of a classic American design style, The Players Course features wide playing corridors, traditional rectangular tee boxes and sculpted bunkers. Most of the holes are oriented to take full advantage of jaw-dropping views of the surrounding mountain ranges and majestic Eisenhower Mountain to the south. As a “core golf” layout, no roads or homes intrude into the golf course, and each hole is designed to be somewhat sheltered from the others to elicit a feeling of solitude. Uniquely, Fought was able to utilize many of the mature trees found on the original East Course property to impart the feel of a venerable facility while at the same time delivering a modern approach to golf course design. But to be clear, the mature tree cover and geographical location are about the only two things that the original East Course (opened in 1986) and the ! new Players Course have in common. By design, the Players Course is completely different than the original golf course.
About the Celebrity Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort
Clive Clark’s much anticipated new Celebrity Course opened November 1, 2006 to rave reviews. In addition to spectacular mountain views, the new Par-72 Celebrity Course features undulating fairways, and flowing water in the form of streams, brooks, and split-level lakes connected by striking waterfalls, with vibrant floral detail. From start to finish, the new Celebrity Course offers an unmatched golf experience that will have players returning again and again. The golf world was tuned into the Celebrity Course, as it played host to the 2007 LG SKINS GAME featuring Fred Couples, Stephen Ames, Brett Wetterich and Zach Johnson. Stephen Ames took top honors with a birdie on the last hole to capture the 2007 LG Skins Game title with $650,000 of “Skins”.
About Indian Wells Golf Resort
The Indian Wells Golf Resort has been a popular golf travel destination for nearly 20 years, offering two golf courses and four hotel/resorts. The City of Indian Wells, owner of the golf resort, decided to bolster the golf experience at the resort by embarking on an ambitious facility-wide project that has already yielded two new golf courses. Plus the spectacular Douglas Fredrikson-designed clubhouse, nine-hole putting course, sprawling practice facility and a host of other amenities will soon follow June of 2008. For more information about Indian Wells Golf Resort visit http://www.showtimegolf.com/palmsprings/courses/courses_indianwells.php .
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This month we are offering great deals in all four of our cities. For any course in Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Phoenix or San Diego, book 2 or more players and receive $10 off per player. Read below to see what great courses we recommend for your favorite city.
SAN DIEGO
Torrey Pines is booking up quick due to all the popularity of hosting the Buick Invitational and being the 2008 host of the U.S. Open. If you are looking to visit America’s Finest City, then you better bring your sticks. Maderas Golf Club and Aviara Golf Club are two of the best in town. If you want a value course, check out The Vineyard at Escondido starting at $55 per person or Carlton Oaks at $70 per person. Book a round of golf for you and at least one other player and we’ll take $10 off the non-resident rate per person at the course of your choice.
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LAS VEGAS
The city of sin welcomes gamblers and golfers alike. What score you shoot in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Stay close to the strip and play Bali Hai or travel to a more reasonably priced course, Aliante, 20 minutes north of the strip. Want something more famous? Play at Lake Las Vegas where Andrea Bocelli sang “Can’t Help Falling In Love” live. You will literally fall in love with Lake Las Vegas’ The Falls and/or Reflection Bay. Host to Frys.com Open, TPC at Canyons recently changed their name to TPC Las Vegas and is ready for the best round you’ve got in you! Book a round of golf for you and at least one other player and we’ll take $10 off the non-resident rate per person at the course of your choice.
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PALM SPRINGS
The golf Mecca! Don’t be fooled by all the square miles of golf courses, most are private. We’ve got your answer to some of the best golf in the desert. Play where the Pro’s play and we’ll knock $10 off the non-resident rate. The Bob Hope Classic was played at SilverRock and the host course Classic Club, two of the desert’s best. Perhaps you watched Stephen Ames win the Skins Game at The Indian Wells Golf Resort. Book your tee time and see how many skins you can win! Book a round of golf for you and at least one other player and we’ll take $10 off the non-resident rate per person at the course of your choice.
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PHOENIX
Spring Training is here! If your team is in the Cactus league and you’re a golfer, we’ve got good news! Book a round of golf for you and at least one other player and we’ll take $10 off the non-resident rate per person at the course of your choice. Mention Promo Code: “Baseball10″. We suggest 2 great courses in Fountain Hills. SunRidge Canyon or Eagle Mountain are for the top notch players. Driving from California? Better hit the Raven at Verrado. Want something close to the airport? The old Phantom Horse was recently purchased and undergoing major change, play The new Arizona Grand!
Bob Hope Chrystler Classic, Palm Springs 1/14-1/20
The Bob Hope Chrystler Classic is one of the most entertaining golf tournaments on the PGA Tour as it is known for it’s celbrity Pro-Am, as well as having 5 tournament rounds instead of the standard 4. Past Celebreties whom have participated in the event include Bob Hope, Clint Eastwood, Bill Murray, Sammy Davis, Jr., Frank Sinatra, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jordan, John Elway, Roger Clemens, Donald Trump, and many more! This year, Comedian George Lopez will play host to the tournament. This years courses will include SilverRock, and the new host course for the tournament, the Classic Club. Try your hand at one of these fine course yourself.
Past Winners
2000 Jesper Parnevik
2001 Joe Durant
2002 Phil Mickelson
2003 Mike Weir
2004 Phil Mickelson
2005 Justin Leonard
2006 Chad Cambell
2007 Charlie Hoffman
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