GOLFWEEK NAMES SEVEN CANYONS ONE OF COUNTRY'S TOP 100 MODERN COURSES
New Sedona Club Continues to Claim Accolades
SEDONA, ARIZ. - Adding to its rapidly growing list of accolades, Seven Canyons has been named the 99th best modern golf course in America, according to Golfweek Magazine.
The latest honor came as a result of the golf course being visited and judged by Golfweek's panel of course raters that annually compiles the publication's list of "America's Best" modern and classic golf courses.
Bradley S. Klein, a senior writer for Golfweek and head of the magazine's rating panel has described Seven Canyons as "the IMAX of golf." Late last year, the respected golf journalist wrote: "The Man Upstairs created the powerful imagery that makes Seven Canyons in Sedona, Ariz., so memorable. The 6,746-yard, par-70 layout calls for thoughtful lay ups off many tees. You can be forgiven if you overlook the strategic subtleties of the place, because at 4,500 feet above sea level in the red rocks region bordering Coconino National Forest, Seven Canyons is one of the most visually overpowering courses to be found anywhere in the world."
Dave Cavan, principal of Sedona Development Partners LLC, the developer of the project, said the award "is an honor that our members certainly will cherish and is a testament to the design talents of Tom Weiskopf, the tireless work of our golf course maintenance staff and the commitment of the Seven Canyons staff to provide our members and buyers with one of the great golf experiences in the world."
Already recognized by local experts as "Arizona's most scenic new golf course," Seven Canyons was handcrafted by Weiskopf who calls it "one of the finest sites I have ever had to work with." Measuring 6,746 yards and playing to a par of 70, the course puts a premium on shot-making with small greens, narrow landing areas, classic-style bunkering, mature trees, natural water features and constant changes in elevation.
Taking a page from the past, Weiskopf's latest gem is a throwback to some of the world's classic courses such as Pine Valley, Merion and Winged Foot. "Most of the new courses being designed today are more than 7,200 yards long," Weiskopf said. "This is not the case at Seven Canyons. The player must think his way around the course. It demands precise play from the tee and a delicate short game."
Set in the middle of "the most beautiful place in America," according to USA Weekend Magazine, Seven Canyons is a new private destination club designed expressly for accomplished individuals and families looking for a unique and secluded hideaway offering spectacular beauty, unsurpassed recreation and five-star service and amenities.
Simply put, Seven Canyons - surrounded by 100,000 acres of the Coconino National Forest - represents an opportunity of a lifetime for affluent members and owners looking for a combination of natural exhilaration and serene relaxation.
Offering private golf club memberships, luxurious shared ownership villas, and 30 private, estate-sized home sites, Seven Canyons is destined to become the Southwest's most exclusive address for those looking for "an unparalleled level of pride and personal service."
One of the most unique aspects of Seven Canyons will be its Club Village, an enclave of three intimate buildings with connecting courtyards that have been effectively designed to be in perfect harmony with the spectacular red rock surroundings. The Club Village will include a golf shop, fine and casual dining, a members' lounge, locker facilities and rooms for special events and meetings. A holistic spa, Wellness Center with complete fitness facilities, and a swimming and tennis club are also part of the Club Village, along with 12 luxury casitas that will be utilized by members for shorter overnight stays.
Seven Canyons is a premiere venture by Cavan Real Estate Investments.