Golf Legend Gives the Westin Roco Ki Beach & Golf Resort His Stamp of Approval
Nick Faldo Calls His First Golf Course Project in the Caribbean "A Real Thinking Man's Golf Course"
NEW YORK, NY, September 27, 2005. Golf icon Nick Faldo, three-time winner of the Masters Tournament, recently visited the Westin R^oco Ki Beach & Golf Resort in August 2005 to oversee development of the resort's spectacular golf course. Faldo's renowned golf course design firm, Faldo Design is in the midst of designing the resort's 18-hole "championship standard" golf course. The resort and golf course is expected to be completed in November 2006.
"I'm extremely excited about the design opportunities offered by the site at R^oco Ki," said Nick Faldo following his visit. "Aesthetically speaking, this will be a highly memorable golfing experience as it is a truly stunning piece of land and the holes offer some breathtaking views. I think the layout will also stand out for its strategic qualities. Utilizing the wonderful topography, we have designed a real 'thinking man's golf course.' Our layout at The Westin R^oco Ki Beach & Golf Resort will be well-balanced and full of shot-making options, allowing players of every ability to enjoy a round of golf. I believe it will inspire, challenge and delight in equal measure.
The resort's 18-hole championship Nick Faldo Signature Golf Course will offer an amazing variety of golfing environments that any connoisseur of the sport would appreciate, including spectacular cliffside and ocean view holes set amidst a tropical mangrove forest and challenging lake, marsh and lagoon water hazards. The course will be managed by Troon Golf, the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing.
The resort and golf course are situated amidst majestic surroundings of the Dominican Republic's eastern shore adjacent to the island's pristine white sand beaches. The hotel will feature 315 guest accommodations (most with ocean views), including 20 spacious air-conditioned Jungle Luxe Bungalows, and 60 two-bedroom luxury condo units. Guests will also enjoy a multitude of world class amenities including The Spa at The Westin R^oco Ki, seven restaurants, seven elegant lounges and bars, a gourmet market, tennis courts, five swimming pools and exhibits of native Taino Indian artifacts.
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