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Conestoga Golf Club at Sun City Mesquite Opens to Public

(MESQUITE, NV.) -- The Del Webb Sun City real estate brand is now making an active retirement play in this Nevada desert town with the announcement this week that Conestoga Golf Club will soon be opening.

Troon Golf, the world's largest golf course operator will be overseeing the management of this  much-anticipated high-end daily fee course.  The new 18-hole facility at the Del Webb community of Sun City Mesquite is located 80 miles north of Las Vegas and will officially open on January 31.

"The opening of the Conestoga Golf Club has been a highly anticipated event," said Troon Golf's Claire Varney, Conestoga's course general manager.

Varney said the scenic championship-length course is artfully interwoven with the character and contours of Sun City Mesquite's spectacular landforms.  Undulating through canyons with gently ascending and descending elevations, rugged rock outcroppings and tranquil water elements; the integrity of the land is preserved at every opportunity.  

"The masterful design and creativity of famed golf course designer, Gary Panks, provides this championship course the appearance of being crafted by nature and forged over time," Varney added.

Whether you are a novice, an avid player or prefer the role of spectator, players of every skill level will enjoy the dramatic beauty of the course as it meanders through the heart of the community.

"We introduced the golf course to residents of Sun City Mesquite in November to rave reviews and are excited to open the facility to the general public and showcase the spectacular community of Sun City Mesquite while providing unparalleled service and an exceptional golf experience," said Scott Wright, president of the Pulte Homes Las Vegas Division.

In addition to the Conestoga Golf Club, Sun City Mesquite features state-of-the-art amenities and the signature Del Webb lifestyle designed for active adults aged 55 and older. A community hallmark is the 30,000 square-foot-plus Pioneer Center with indoor amenities including a top-of-the-line fitness center and indoor lap pool.

Additionally, the community features an 18-hole putting course, various sports courts, and miles of scenic walking trails. Mild weather, no state income tax, low humidity, and an abundance of sunny days (an average 330 days a year) make the Mesquite area a favorite of recreation enthusiasts and provide the ideal year-round setting.

Pulte Homes, Inc., based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is one of America's largest home building companies with operations in 69 markets, 29 states and the District of Columbia. The company's various national housing brands are Pulte Homes, Centex and Del Webb, as well as regional brands of DiVosta Homes (Florida) and Fox & Jacobs (Texas).

Troon Golf, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., is the world's largest golf management company, overseeing operations at properties located in 31 states and 26 countries.

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Billy Casper Golf Management Adds Kennsington Golf Club to Portfolio

(CANFIELD, OH) -- Billy Casper Golf Management announced today it will take over operations at Kennsington Golf Club, an upper-end public facility located midway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

The addition of Kennsington marks Billy Casper's 11th property in Ohio and 39th in the Midwest. Overall, the Vienna, Va.-based management company owns and operates 110 courses in 26 states.

Billy Casper will control all aspects of Kennsington's golf course and property maintenance, staffing and training, clubhouse operations, food and beverage, merchandising, golf instruction, marketing and public relations, special events and financial management.

"Billy Casper Golf's reputation for delivering superior playing surfaces and first-rate overall guest experiences enticed us to partner with the company," says Chuck Whitman, president of CTW Development Corporation that owns Kennsington. "With new management in place, golfers will immediately begin to experience a better product and excellent customer service."

Billy Casper chairman and chief executive officer Peter Hill is delighted to add another daily-fee property in the Midwest.

"Kennsington Golf Club is one of the finest courses in the Youngstown area," says Hill, whose 20-year-old company is one of the largest golf operators in the business. "Billy Casper Golf prides itself on ensuring each guest is well cared for each time they step foot on one of our courses; the staff at Kennsington will treat all golfers to a fun and enjoyable experience."

To immediately strengthen golfers' experiences at the upscale public course, Billy Casper has hand-picked Curtis Burkeen as general manager. Most recently, Burkeen was First Assistant Golf Professional at the Casper-managed and highly-ranked Longaberger Golf Club in Nashport, Ohio.

Plans call for the completion of the dining portion of the clubhouse, offering a sit-down restaurant in addition to a more casual bar and grill menu. The restaurant will seat approximately 200 people, 100 inside and 100 outside on the veranda, and will feature a full-service kitchen and bar with an extensive draft-beer selection.

BCG will offer comprehensive daily-fee programs and season pass options to accommodate as many golfers as possible. The offerings will allow golfers to select from a menu of programs that best suit their playing schedules.

Designed by golf course architect Brian Huntley, Kennsington  is an 18-hole, 7,044-yard, par-71 course blending natural beauty with a challenging layout. The course boasts carefully-sculpted, tree-lined fairways; scenic ravines; and strategically-placed hazards.

Carved from dense forest, the course is bounded on the east by Kyle Woods Nature Preserve. A full-service practice facility includes a large natural-grass driving range with target greens flanked by bunkers, a putting green and short-game areas. The fully-stocked pro shop has a complete selection of golf apparel and equipment.

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