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Sunriver Resort Announces Major Renovation Project at Prestigious Crosswater Club

Greens Reconstruction To Begin Late August on Luxury Central Oregon Course

(Sunriver, Ore.) —As Crosswater Golf Club enters its seventeenth season in operation, the highly acclaimed golf course will undergo a major renovation to its greens. The $500,000 capital project will commence in mid August of 2011; and the golf course will re-open in Spring of 2012.
 
The Crosswater greens project is an intricate process that focused removing the existing layer of organic matter beneath the greens. Though the process is relatively common among elite courses, two unique considerations have been addressed by the construction committee. The first includes elaborate steps to ensure the original undulation of the greens is preserved, and the second focuses on maintaining a commitment as a certified Audubon Sanctuary throughout the reconstruction process.

The recipient of 26 prestigious national awards, including Golf Digest “Top 100 courses in America” and “Top 100 course you can play” from Golf Magazine, the restored greens will ensure the 7,683 yard Robert E Cupp course remains a Top 100 venue for years to come.

“The restoration will use T-1 bent grass -- a new generation of creeping bent grass that is more resilient in extreme temperatures, and aggressive against poa annua intrusion,”  said Crosswater Club Manager Josh Willis. “We are confident this new turf will maintain a championship putting surface attractive to members, resort guests and affiliates such as the PGA, USGA, and NCAA Championships.”

Sunriver Resort courses are slated for a busy tournament season in 2011, including the AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions and the Ghost Tree Invitational which will both take place at the Crosswater Club. Additionally, the Meadows Golf Course will play host to the 57th Annual Pacific Northwest Junior Boys Amateur Championship.

About Sunriver Resort:
Located in Central Oregon, Sunriver Resort features 244 guestrooms and more than 350 vacation rental properties comprised of private homes and condominiums. A Destination Hotels & Resorts property, Sunriver Resort is a year-round outdoor enthusiast’s dream with 54 holes of championship golf and an outstanding par three nine hole golf course at Caldera Springs,  outdoor and indoor tennis courts, 35 miles of paved bike paths, three swimming complexes, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, fly fishing, and skiing and snowboarding at nearby Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Other amenities include the Sage Springs Club & Spa and first-class programs for youth and teens. For more information call 800-801-8765 or visit www.sunriver-resort.com.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts:
Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With more than 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 12 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.
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