Copperopolis, Calif. - Carter Morrish will design a new nine-hole layout on Saddle Creek Resort's northern reaches. The gated, 900-acre Castle & Cooke community is located in the scenic California Foothills
Once complete, Saddle Creek will feature 27-holes of challenging, resort-style golf available for play by members, residents and guests. The new nine will blend seamlessly with the existing, award-winning 18 hole circuit that opened in 1996 and ranks as the No. 8 course in the state according to Golfweek.
"I am excited about the opportunity to team with Castle & Cooke and Saddle Creek Resort to create an inviting, challenging resort golf experience," says Morrish, architect of the resort's existing 18-hole course. "We'll strive to maintain the look and feel of the original 18 holes by creating similar bunker patterns, stunning visual corridors and green complexes."
Son of former American Society of Golf Course Architects president, Jay Morrish, Carter cut his teeth with Wadsworth Golf Course Construction from 1986 to 1989 and with his father's firm from 1989 to 2002. Following Jay's retirement, Carter hung his own shingle - Morrish and Associates - to carry on the design philosophies and principles practiced by his father.
"Carter did an outstanding job with Saddle Creek Resort's existing 18 holes early in his career, and we are excited about the wealth of experience and savvy he brings to the design table for the new nine holes," says Al Martell, vice president of Golf Properties for Castle & Cooke.
In fact, Saddle Creek has emerged as one of Morrish's most decorated solo designs. For the third consecutive year, it ranked among the Top-10 courses in California in Golfweek's America's Best Courses 2005 ratings, appearing at No. 9 on the prestigious list. Saddle Creek was also included on Golfweek's Top-100 listing of America's Best Residential Golf Courses. The resort placed No. 40, ahead of esteemed residential courses Reynolds Plantation, PGA West, Isleworth, Hammock Dunes, Colleton River and other high-profile East Coast properties.
For more information about Saddle Creek Resort, call 800-611-7722 or visit www.saddlecreek.com.
No more results found. Once complete, Saddle Creek will feature 27-holes of challenging, resort-style golf available for play by members, residents and guests. The new nine will blend seamlessly with the existing, award-winning 18 hole circuit that opened in 1996 and ranks as the No. 8 course in the state according to Golfweek.
"I am excited about the opportunity to team with Castle & Cooke and Saddle Creek Resort to create an inviting, challenging resort golf experience," says Morrish, architect of the resort's existing 18-hole course. "We'll strive to maintain the look and feel of the original 18 holes by creating similar bunker patterns, stunning visual corridors and green complexes."
Son of former American Society of Golf Course Architects president, Jay Morrish, Carter cut his teeth with Wadsworth Golf Course Construction from 1986 to 1989 and with his father's firm from 1989 to 2002. Following Jay's retirement, Carter hung his own shingle - Morrish and Associates - to carry on the design philosophies and principles practiced by his father.
"Carter did an outstanding job with Saddle Creek Resort's existing 18 holes early in his career, and we are excited about the wealth of experience and savvy he brings to the design table for the new nine holes," says Al Martell, vice president of Golf Properties for Castle & Cooke.
In fact, Saddle Creek has emerged as one of Morrish's most decorated solo designs. For the third consecutive year, it ranked among the Top-10 courses in California in Golfweek's America's Best Courses 2005 ratings, appearing at No. 9 on the prestigious list. Saddle Creek was also included on Golfweek's Top-100 listing of America's Best Residential Golf Courses. The resort placed No. 40, ahead of esteemed residential courses Reynolds Plantation, PGA West, Isleworth, Hammock Dunes, Colleton River and other high-profile East Coast properties.
For more information about Saddle Creek Resort, call 800-611-7722 or visit www.saddlecreek.com.