(BEND, OREGON) – November 12, 2004 – It doesn’t get much better than this when it comes to finding a golfer’s paradise: a Jack Nicklaus Signature course and a Tom Fazio Championship course side-by-side in a climate that boasts one of the longest golf seasons in the country. Top that off with the first Nicklaus Academy in the West, some of the most uniquely designed golf holes in the world and world-class service and amenities, and you’ve arrived at Pronghorn, the Pacific Northwest’s most unique and luxurious new golf community.
Situated on 640 acres and surrounded by 20,000 acres of federal land, Pronghorn is located just outside Bend, Oregon, which ranks 23rd on Golf Digest’s list of the “Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World”. Pronghorn is the premier golf community in the West and the first to offer a Jack Nicklaus Signature course and Tom Fazio Championship course side-by-side. Pronghorn also offers Camp Pronghorn, a facility for family recreation and outdoor adventures, as well as a world-class Clubhouse, spa and wellness center and organized recreational activities. Serene, protected, luxurious—that’s Pronghorn.
Pronghorn’s 7,381-yard, par-72, 18-hole private Nicklaus course first opened in June 2004 and has already become the talk of the golf industry. The course is intertwined with ancient lava rock ridges and outcroppings at 3,200 feet above sea level and has spectacular panoramic views of nine snow-capped mountain peaks.
The course has already become the talk of the industry and has received rave reviews. Larry Guilhuly of the USGA Green Section said, “The putting surfaces at Pronghorn are simply the finest example of smooth and firm putting surfaces viewed during the past 20 years of visits for the USGA.” Designed to play like a genuine desert course and with the truest putting surfaces, the Nicklaus course plays firm and fast.
Nicklaus’ attention to detail combines strategy with playability, risk versus reward to accommodate golfers of every skill level. Celebrating the natural landscape and displaying beautiful transitions and clean lines, as well as environmentally friendly grasses that require less water, underground trash receptacles, and a state-of-the-art drainage system, the Nicklaus course provides a minimalist experience with emphasis on the golf game itself.
“The course sits naturally, like it was there waiting for us and we just had to find it,” said Jack Nicklaus. “Pronghorn has all the elements golfers want—great terrain, ideal natural features and an overall strong aesthetic appeal. The course plays very well and the conditions when we officially opened it last June were perfect—among the best I have ever seen.”
Home to the first Fazio course in Oregon, Pronghorn provides Fazio with the ideal palette to integrate his renowned talent for creating a challenging course while celebrating the inherent aesthetics of the region.
Using stunning water features and capitalizing on the natural lava rock outcroppings, Fazio’s 7,462-yard, par-72, 18-hole private course will create a visual “wow factor”, providing a pre-eminent golf experience to players at every level. The Pronghorn Fazio course will be home to the most unique hole in the world—a par three, eighth hole that includes a 45-foot canyon, exposed lava tube, suspension bridge and wine cave. The first nine holes of the Fazio course are projected to open in Spring 2006 with the entire course completed in and a Grand Opening planned for Fall 2006.
Pronghorn will also offer the first Jack Nicklaus Golf Academy in the West and one of only 30 worldwide. Known as the ‘Bentley’ of golf instruction, Pronghorn’s Nicklaus Academy will offer one-, two- and three-day courses with curriculum ranging from an equipment overview for beginners to full swing presentation for more advanced golfers.
Pronghorn’s Nicklaus Academy will feature a sophisticated driving range with bent grass target greens, periphery training areas for short game and shot-making, and indoor training facilities that feature state-of-the-art Nicklaus Coaching Studio video instruction.
“The location of Pronghorn and Bend creates an ideal location for a Nicklaus Academy. It is a perfect golf climate with a solid 10-month season,” said Nicklaus Academy’s Chief Operating Officer Scott Adcock. “These are uncommonly good conditions for the Pacific Northwest. Pronghorn is the only place in Oregon to host the best golf school in the world.”
In addition to offering an unparalleled golf experience with the best conditions in the West, Pronghorn also sets the gold standard for attention to detail. Pronghorn provides a level of service unmatched by other golf courses, pampering its members from the time they arrive at the Clubhouse until after their final hole is played. Members’ personal enjoyment, individual needs and overall golfing experience are the paramount concern of Pronghorn’s diligent staff.
PRONGHORN’S REAL ESTATE OFFERING
Pronghorn’s multi-layered real estate offering provides options to fit every lifestyle with prices ranging from $140,000 for a 1/12 fractional ownership opportunity to $2 million for a wholly owned villa. Residents who wish to build on the 289 homesites are provided with architectural design guidelines to ensure an integrated and congruent community plan that fits seamlessly into the high desert environment. The real estate offering includes:
· 289 Estate Homesites located throughout the Pronghorn property
o 1/2 to 1 acre single-family homesites ranging in price from $400,000 to $1.8 million
o Approximately 170 sold to date
o Architectural guidelines apply
· 120 wholly owned villas with views of either the Nicklaus or the Fazio course
o 2,400 to 4,400 square feet with prices ranging from $950,000 to $2 million
· 76 shared ownership villas at The Residence Club overlooking the 18th green of the Nicklaus course
o Two- and three-bedroom villas sold at 1/12, 1/6, and 1/4 shares
o Prices range from $140,000 to $425,000
o Partnered with World’s Finest Resorts exchange affiliate network
o Hardwired for high-speed Internet access and wireless capabilities
· Club Suites
o Single-level and anticipated to be between 500 and 700 square feet
o Will be available to members/guests for overnight stays
CAMP PRONGHORN AND PRONGHORN ADVENTURES
Pronghorn demonstrates a strong commitment to families and community. Pronghorn offers organized activities and outings for the whole family at its recreational headquarters and facility, Camp Pronghorn. Situated on two acres, Camp Pronghorn will house a family-friendly restaurant, a pool and slide, tennis courts, and fitness center. During the summer months, Camp Pronghorn will hold one week-long camp per month that has a child-friendly theme such as “Exploring Space”, “Discovering Dinosaurs” and “The World of Bugs”.
In addition, Camp Pronghorn will house Pronghorn Adventures, an activity concierge center that allows everyone in the Pronghorn community—from hardcore adventurers to wildlife observers—to enjoy the best that Oregon has to offer year-round. Activity offerings include programs like “Raft and Draft,” where members will enjoy a rafting trip followed by a barbeque with beer from the best local breweries, overnight trips to Crater Lake and midnight canoe picnics, as well as fly fishing, rock climbing, mountain biking, wine tasting tours, wildflower hikes and more. All Pronghorn Adventures include five-star service and amenities such as professional guides, a personal chef and luxury comforts.
AMENITIES/COMMUNITY
Pronghorn prides itself on exceptional service and luxurious amenities, providing members with an experience unlike any other. Designed in the style of the grand lodges of the National Parks of the West, the 55,000 square foot Clubhouse will be the center of the Pronghorn community and will have two levels, a wine tower and impeccable panoramic views of all nine surrounding mountain peaks and several breathtaking holes of both the Nicklaus and Fazio courses. The Clubhouse will have a five-star restaurant lead by renowned Director of Food and Beverage David Limburg, featuring regional cuisine from the Pacific Northwest such as Pan-American fusion, fresh fish and game. Complimenting the fare will be a vintner program showcasing international wines, particularly those of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Pronghorn will also have a 10,000 square foot, world-class spa and wellness center offering spa treatments and meditation rooms, a lap pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and exercise studio, steam room and sauna and wellness and nutrition classes, as well as a signature Pronghorn Spa product line available for purchase.
BEND AND CENTRAL OREGON
Dubbed the greatest place you’ve never been, Bend, Oregon, is nestled along the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains and has a high desert climate that is dry and clear. With an average 300 days of sunshine per year, the golf season runs almost year-round. Bend ranks 23rd on Golf Digest’s list of “Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World,” and was named one of the “Best Places to Retire” by Money magazine. Bend was also recently ranked number two among the nation’s emerging cities by USA Today. Indigenous growth including juniper, sage and pine paint the landscape while surrounding mountainous sentinel towers promise a snow-capped skyline. With an average summer temperature of 78 degrees, Bend is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Central Oregon offers world-class fly-fishing from its many rivers, particularly the Deschutes River that flows through downtown Bend, and still-water fishing from its lakes.
A variety of fish species draw anglers to the area including trophy-sized rainbow trout, brook trout, Kokanee, Coho salmon, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and bull trout. The area also offers skiing and snowboarding at nearby Mt. Bachelor, which is currently rated the #4 lift system in North America, as well as rock climbing, mountain biking, rafting, hiking, canoeing and many other activities year-round. In addition, Bend offers a full calendar of cultural events such as the annual Bend Film Festival as well as world-class cuisine with notable restaurants including The Blacksmith Restaurant, voted one of the top restaurants in the world in 2004 by Conde Nast Traveler.
VISITING PRONGHORN
To learn more about Pronghorn, interested parties may visit the Pronghorn website at www.pronghornclub.com or call the Pronghorn Discovery Center at (800) 541-9424. Pronghorn also invites interested buyers to experience a personalized visit based on individual interests and hobbies and incorporating all that the area has to offer including local events, outdoor activities, and Pronghorn community offerings.
About Pronghorn
Located just outside Bend, Oregon, on 640 acres and surrounded by 20,000 acres of protected federal land, Pronghorn is the premier golf community in the Pacific Northwest and the first in the West to offer a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and Tom Fazio Championship golf course side-by-side. Pronghorn offers a limited number of homesites, world-class Clubhouse, spa and wellness center, organized recreational activities for the whole family at Camp Pronghorn, unlimited outdoor adventures offered by Pronghorn Adventures, five-star amenities, exceptional service, stunning views and architecture that takes its cue from the grand lodges of the National Parks of the West. Developed by High Desert Development Company, LLC, Pronghorn brings together the allure of Bend, Oregon, with the casual elegance of an exclusive community in the heart of an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. For more information visit www.pronghornclub.com or call the Pronghorn Discovery Center at (800) 541-9424.
