TETONIA, Idaho -- Even though a fresh blanket of snow conceals the fact that all 18 holes on the Greg Norman signature course have been shaped, there is no hiding that the Teton Rim Course at River Rim Ranch is turning out to be everything the design team and developers had hoped for when ground was broken for the course in 2007. The "mountain links" style layout coupled with sweeping views of the Teton Range from all 18 holes will combine to create a truly unique golf environment enjoyable to all golfers of all abilities.

Situated at an elevation of over 6,300 ft in the Teton Valley of Idaho, the Teton Rim Course will play to well over 8,000 yards from the back tees. Multiple sets of tees, up to 8 sets on one hole, will provide players with incredible flexibility in choosing the length of course they prefer to play. This same flexibility will also provide the staff at Teton Rim the ability to set up the course in very unique ways for tournaments and daily play. Wide fairways and large closely mown areas around the greens coupled with firm, fast playing conditions lends to the 'links' feel that the course embraces.

"Teton Rim is a rare opportunity to design a high altitude links course. Our design approach fits in well with the large scale and expansive views of the Teton Valley and surrounding mountains." states Greg Norman charged with bringing Teton Rim to life. "We develop a design philosophy that is unique for each project. It is our goal at Teton Rim, as with all projects, to provide players a memorable golf experience that can be enjoyed by all ability levels. This is achieved at Teton Rim by providing several tees, wide fairways, and open interesting greens and surrounds. The design and course conditions will encourage players to bounce shots into the greens. This is a key element of links course design. I want players to have fun and hit different shots than the typical round of golf."

"I believe that the Teton Rim course will become one of the most photographed courses in the country from the day it opens" states Sean Cracraft, General Manager at River Rim Ranch. "Greg and the team from Greg Norman Golf Course Design have been an absolute pleasure to partner with every step of the way. We have worked together to create what we all think will be one of, if not the premier golf experience anywhere in the Rocky Mountain west. The amount of brainstorming that has gone into the course and clubhouse, and even how we will operate the club, is beyond anything I have ever experienced."

Next up for the construction of the course will be the installation of drainage and irrigation, then the replacement of over 500,000 cubic yards of topsoil that was stockpiled from the farm land prior to the shaping of the course. Grassing will then commence, with much of the 350 acre site being put back into native grasses and habitat that existed on the property prior to generations of agricultural use. As long as the mountain weather cooperates, the course is targeted to open in the summer of 2010.

River Rim Ranch embraces the agricultural traditions and open space legacy set forth by the Hoopes family nearly 100 years ago. The Ranch's Master Plan carefully blends long-term agricultural preservation with discreet residential sites. Described as "the quiet side of the Tetons," a laid-back approach to life is embraced in this environmentally and aesthetically balanced, low-density neighborhood. This vast property ranges in its topographical features from rolling hills to lush treed hollows and an open space system that protects more than 2 miles of the nearly untouched Teton River and River canyon. River Rim Ranch is the pinnacle of western recreation, providing access to world-class fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, golfing, snowmobiling, downhill, and cross-country skiing, as well as easy access to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The Ranch affords the opportunity to maintain the integrity and charm of the area while providing desirable homesites for single-family residences and common open space areas with pedestrian trails and other compatible amenities.

River Rim Ranch is located 7 miles west of Tetonia, Idaho on Idaho Highway 33. For more information, please visit www.riverrimranch.com, email info@riverrimranch.com, or call (208) 456-8300.

For further information please contact:
Mr. Sean Cracraft
General Manager
River Rim Ranch
208-456-8300
Email: sean@riverrimranch.com