GREENSKEEPER.ORG NAMES GOLF CLUB OF ESTRELLA BEST VALUE IN ARIZONA FOR 2007

Goodyear club called “Worth The Green Fee”

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (February 12, 2008) – Greenskeeper.org, the Southwest’s largest and fastest growing golf social network, has named Golf Club of Estrella as having the Best Value “Worth The Green Fee” in Arizona for 2007. Located in Estrella by Newland Communities, this 18-hole, par-72 championship course is a Nicklaus-designed course, and covers a spectacular 7,102 yards of the Sonoran Desert Valley.

“It’s always nice to receive recognition from the industry, however this award is of special interest to us because it comes from our guests,” said Steve Leonard, general manager of the Golf Club of Estrella. “To know that the golfers that play our course on a regular basis feel Golf Club of Estrella is a value to them, is very satisfying.”

With more than 28,000 members, Greenskeeper.org is a trusted source of information in the golfing world. This particular award was based on the last 12 months of online survey ratings submitted by members of Greenskeeper.org, as well as user reviews of the course and reviews by site staff.

Managed by Troon Golf, Golf Club of Estrella incorporates its natural desert surroundings into the design and layout of the greens and fairways, as well as multiple tees to accommodate all playing levels. In 2007, Ranking Arizona named Golf Club of Estrella one of the “Top 10 Best Public Golf Courses”, while Golfweek ranked the course seventh in “America’s Best Courses State by State”.

Daily fees range from $30 to $139 per player, depending on tee time and season. For more information, or to book a tee time, please visit www.estrellagolf.com. 

About Estrella

Estrella by Newland Communities, located about 17 miles from downtown Phoenix on Estrella Parkway in Goodyear, provides a lakeside mountain oasis nestled in the Sierra Estrella Mountains in the Sonoran Desert Valley. Estrella currently offers more than 500 acres of parks and open space including 72 acres of lakes for boating and fishing, the Starpointe Residents Club, hiking trails, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts. Estrella is also home to a Nicklaus Design championship golf course. Estrella's sense of seclusion is enhanced by the adjacent 19,840-acre Estrella Mountain Regional Park. For more information, please visit www.estrella.com.

About Newland Communities

Newland Communities is a privately owned company that creates residential and urban mixed-use communities from coast to coast. With expertise in creating a special sense of community, they bring to life the unique history, culture and traditions of the land they develop. They believe it is their responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them. Newland currently has nearly 40 communities underway in 14 states. Information on Newland Communities can be found on their Web site at www.newlandcommunities.com.

About Troon Golf

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., with international offices in Hong Kong, Australia, Switzerland and Dubai, Troon Golf is the world's leading luxury-brand golf management, development and marketing company. The upscale ambiance of the Southwestern lifestyle inspires the company's exquisite daily-fee, resort and private golf experiences. This dedication is presented professionally and graciously at over 190 golf courses in 32 states and 29 countries, making it the world's largest upscale operator. For more information, please visit www.troongolf.com.

About Greenskeeper.org

Greenskeeper.org is the Southwest's free online golf community which has been in existence over 5 years. It's a professionally programmed and managed website which centers it's frequently updated content around golfers needs. The site receives over 150,000 visitors per month and 6 million hits per month. Over 25,000 golfers have joined Greenskeeper.org.