Golfweek, November 24, 2007
Marana, Arizona: Ritz-Carlton announced planned 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 signature courses (above) are under development: The first 27 holes should be open by late 2008m 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.