Tetherow in Bend to Open in Late July

Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Ore., will hold a grand opening on July 26th. The David McLay Kidd-designed layout is the centerpiece of a new 700-acre resort community on the west side of the city in Central Oregon. Kidd's most notable designs include the original course at Bandon Dunes and the Castle Course, the seventh course in St. Andrews, Scotland.

The course will feature Kidd's signature design traits, including links-style play that involves playing the game on the ground as well as the air. The routing fits with the natural terrain, while providing an interesting mix of holes framed by ragged bunkers, knobs and knolls. Vistas from the course take in panoramas of the Cascade Mountains and neighboring high-desert terrain.

"As we get closer to the opening of Tetherow the excitement both locally and throughout the country continues to grow," said director of golf Martin Chuck. "The striking design that David McLay Kidd has created, combined with the stunning scenery and exceptional agronomic standards will create one of the most unique, memorable and golf experiences in the region."

Tetherow will be a private club, with guests staying at the future Hotel Tetherow also given access to the course. Prior to the hotel's completion, limited guest play will be allowed two hours per day on a space available basis, starting July 27th 2008. For more information about tee times, email mchuck@tetherow.com or call 541/389-5857.

"The introductory play we are allowing will provide golfers with a special opportunity to experience Tetherow and this special David McLay Kidd design, first-hand," said Chuck. "We are confident that those lucky golfers who have a chance to experience Tetherow will want to inquire about membership and make Tetherow their home club."

About Tetherow

Located seven minutes from downtown Bend, Tetherow will be the area's newest resort development. The community occupies over 700 acres of high desert terrain and includes 379 homesites, ranging in price from mid-$300s to the mid-$700s, with acreage of 1/3-acre to over an acre. In addition to custom home sites, Tetherow will also offer lodge homes, cabins and townhomes. Amenities include a members' clubhouse, the Tetherow Golf Academy, a sports and recreation center, restaurant and open space for outdoor pursuits. For more information on Tetherow's real estate offerings, call 866/234-4848 or visit www.tetherow.com. Tetherow Golf Club is managed by OB Sports.