Marana, Ariz.: Ritz-Carlton announced plans to build a resort at Dove Mountain, a 6,200-acre master-planned community. The reported $500 million resort, which will include a 250-room hotel and spa and will occupy 850 acres, is being billed as the company’s largest project in the continental United States. Two Jack Nicklaus courses (above) are under development: The first 27 holes should be open by late 2008, with the final nine to open in 2010. A double-ended practice facility and 50,000-square-foot clubhouse also are planned. The Accenture Match Play Championship, held at the Gallery Golf Club at Dove Mountain, will move to the Nicklaus course in 2009. Visit
www.dovemountain.com.
Canmore, Alberta: East West Partners, an Avon, Colo., real estate development firm, and Morgan Stanley Real Estate have teamed to buy Three Sisters Mountain Village, an 1,800-acre resort community. Three Sisters is home to one course, Stewart Creek, and a second is expected to open in spring 2009, according to Terry Minger, chairman of Three Sisters. Minger said about 700 of the planned 4,000 lodging units have been completed, adding that the new owners plan to build a high-end condominium hotel offering fractional ownership opportunities. Visit
www.stewartcreekgolf.com.
Campeche, Mexico: Jack Nicklaus’ ubiquitous brand extends beyond his new course at the Campeche Playa Golf, Marina & Spa Resort to the property’s 2,000 residential units, which will be called the Golden Bear Residences. The oceanfront complex, located near the Mayan ruins, resulted from a partnership between Nicklaus Real Estate Licensing LLC and a subsidiary of Spanish-based firm Grupo Mall. Visit
www.campecheplayaresort.com.
Davenport, Fla.: Providence Golf Club, a semiprivate course near Walt Disney World, recently opened. The Michael Dasher design is part of a Polk County development that will span 2,200 acres, more than half will be part of the conservation and green area. The development includes an 8,000-square-foot clubhouse, two swimming pools, a fitness center and lighted tennis courts. Visit
www.providence-golf.com.
Posted: 12/3/2007
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