HOBE SOUND, Fla. -- Coral Creek Club, a private club which features a world-class, Tom Fazio-designed, 18-hole championship golf course and a spectacular new clubhouse located across the causeway from Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande, today announced it has earned the distinction of "Top Five New Private Clubhouse" in Golf Inc. Magazine's annual Clubhouse of the Year competition.

According to Golf Inc.'s November/December 2008 article entitled "Remarkable Cluhouses," the top five clubhouses were chosen on the basis of overall design concept, aesthetics and efficiency. Each clubhouse in its own way was thought to be successfully designed to fit its specific market niche, reflecting a strong sense of community vital for success in today's highly competitive golf world. Clubhouse submissions were considered from across the U.S. and worldwide, including entries from the United Kingdom, Caribbean and Canada.

"Coral Creek Club is honored to be given the prestigious distinction as one of the top five new private clubhouses in the world by Golf Inc.," said Michael Zmetrovich, CEO, Trophy Golf & Resorts. "It is extremely gratifying because we set out to create a classic "Old Florida" look and feel. We're thrilled the new clubhouse at Coral Creek Club stood out among the competition and we are especially proud for it to be recognized by this leading industry publication."

Sebonack Golf Club (Southampton, NY) and The Club at Carlton Woods-Tom Fazio Championship Course (The Woodlands, TX) are indicative of the quality of the top five new clubhouses also honored in the private club category by Golf Inc.

The classic architectural lines of Coral Creek Club's new clubhouse reflect the essence and polish of a turn-of-the-century "Old Florida" world-class club. The 17,000 square-foot clubhouse accentuates both indoor and outdoor spaces, offering members and guests panoramic views of the impeccably maintained golf course and the surrounding 6,000-acre nature preserve.

Award-winning, Atlanta-based designer, Jacquelynne P. Lanham, designed the interior of the clubhouse for the ease and comfort of members and guests. Lanham is best known for bringing to life an understated southern elegance look and feel.

The clubhouse's stunning interior boasts a comfortable, cottage-like feel with a refined ambiance, specially commissioned art, and rich, solid wood ceilings and floors. Large, custom-built wood moldings provide a stunning architectural accent throughout the clubhouse. Decorative brushed cypress wood graces the ceilings in the dining room and bar, as well as on the walls and ceiling of the men's locker room, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

The sweeping outdoor deck and gazebo feature Brazilian ipe hardwood. Century old, reclaimed, heart-of-pine, antique hardwood floors adorn the living room and foyer, and 1,000-pound, heart-of-pine beams cross overhead in the men's lounge. The old-world bar was specially built from antique, ebonized oak, providing a cozy retreat in which to relax and enjoy the spirit and camaraderie of members and guests.

The clubhouse dining room and outdoor gazebo offer fine cuisine in a relaxed, yet sophisticated environment where members and guests can enjoy a memorable dining experience and an exclusive level of service.

In addition, the clubhouse also includes richly appointed, full-service men's and ladies locker rooms each with their own lounge and card rooms. The elegant ladies locker room is bright and airy and contains small collections of lockers to enhance privacy. The men's card room showcases a custom copper bar and comfortable club chairs. Both locker rooms feature custom-made, hand-painted tournament boards and generous use of marble.

About Coral Creek Club
Coral Creek Club is a private club, which features a world-class, Tom Fazio-designed golf course and a spectacular clubhouse. Often described as the best-kept secret in Florida, the Coral Creek Club golf course initially opened in December 2000 and the clubhouse opened in April 2008. Captivating landscape and inspiring wildlife surround members and their guests at Coral Creek Club. With the thoughtful location of five sets of tees, the golf course is immensely enjoyable for men and women of all skill and interest levels. The club offers fine cuisine in a relaxed, yet sophisticated environment where members and guests can enjoy a memorable dining experience and an exclusive level of service. Additional information on Coral Creek Club is available at www.coralcreekclub.com.

About Trophy Golf & Resorts
Trophy Golf & Resorts is a boutique consulting, development and management company specializing in high-quality golf courses, private clubs, lodging properties and resorts throughout the United States and worldwide.

The company is currently engaged in both the development of new golf courses, clubs, communities and resorts worldwide as well as managing existing facilities.

Trophy Golf & Resorts believes in a philosophy that each property is a unique asset, a trophy property. Trophy Golf & Resorts works with clients from the initial planning and design stage through the opening and operation of each facility to develop and accentuate the distinctive qualities of each property to surpass owner/investor objectives, as well as member and guest expectations.

Trophy Golf & Resorts was founded in 2005 by Michael Zmetrovich and Lee Lockhart. Zmetrovich and Lockhart have more than 60 years combined experience in the golf, real estate and hospitality industries. Both are former executives of a golf and club development and management division within the Nicklaus Companies, the privately-held company founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus and widely regarded as one of the world's leading provider of golf services, including golf course design. Zmetrovich and Lockhart have been involved in the development, sales and marketing and management of some of the best golf courses, clubs and resorts in the world, including Muirfield Village Golf Club, The Bear's Club, Coral Creek Club, Old Head Golf Links, Grand Cypress Resort and Pinehurst Resort.

More information on Trophy Golf & Resorts can be found at www.trophygolfresorts.com.

CONTACT:
Holly Zmetrovich
Trophy Golf & Resorts
P: 617.875.0344
hzmetrovich@trophygolfresorts.com