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The glass is definitely half full at The Retreat Country Club in Corona, where the first nine holes will open to members August 1 and the remaining nine opening as the growing-in process is completed. As of mid-June, 120 of the non-equity club’s 450 membership had been sold, said director of golf Joseph Fairchild. Memberships cost $45,000, with monthly dues starting at $225 but increasing to $450 when the clubhouse opens in approximately nine months. Fairchild credited the early membership enthusiasm to the fact that Troon Golf is the management company and Nicklaus Design is the architect. “They’re buying on a dream, but it’s a beautiful dream,” Fairchild said. “You can come out here and see the progress and realize this is going to be a very special place.” Fairchild has played 12 of the holes and says “it’s going to be the best course in the Inland Empire. You’ve heard it a lot, but I’ve played the holes that are done and I’ve used every club in my bag every time. There are elevation changes, both uphill and downhill, the greens hold the shot and it’s very rewarding for golfers.” The 6,900-yard course, liberally punctuated with California peppers and eucalyptus trees, will have four sets of tees and wind through canyons and wildlife areas. Fairchild believes the par-5, 524-yard Xth hole, which plays slightly downhill and includes a carry over water on either the second or third shot, will rank among the most challenging in the Inland Empire. The course is the centerpiece for a luxury home community, with about half the holes bordering homes, Fairchild said. “The community is going to be incredible,” he said. “Every time a new phase opens up, we’ll have 50 people camped out interested in looking or buying sites.” While proud of the course, Fairchild said Troon Golf has no plans to make it semi-public. “It’s a private club from inception to finish,” he said. “We tried very hard to make sure that Corona had it own course that provided a retreat from the hustle and bustle and we’ve succeeded.” |
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