The 200-acre golf course at Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson, Ariz., is designed by Notah Begay III and comprised of 30,000 indigenous flowers, plants and cacti that have been salvaged and replanted from the original site. Additional course amenities available to resort guests and the general public include a driving range, practice areas for chipping and putting, and instructional programs.
Sewailo Golf Club at Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson, Ariz., will open to the public on December 12. The 200-acre golf course has more than 30,000 native flowers, plants and cacti incorporated into the Notah Begay III design.
Inviting players of all skill levels, the challenging course measures 7,400 yards from the championship tees and features five different tee boxes at each hole. The course’s rolling fairways and greens complement the nearly 14 acres of lakes, streams and water features. Indigenous flowers and plants used in tribal ceremonies are also in abundance throughout the course and have been salvaged and replanted from the original site.
“Casino Del Sol Resort is an extraordinary destination on its own. With the addition of Sewailo Golf Club, we’ve introduced the perfect complement to our award-winning property,” said Jim Burns, CEO of Casino Del Sol Resort, an enterprise of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. “We’re proud to now offer guests and locals alike a round of world-class golf as part of their experience.”
Opting to work within the native landscape and incorporate existing resources, Casino Del Sol Resort and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe tapped Native American Notah Begay III, a player on the PGA Tour, Golf Channel commentator and renowned golf course architect for his expertise.
“The opening of Sewailo is a great achievement for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and Casino Del Sol Resort. The Tribe is pleased to bring a golf course to the Tucson community that reflects the beauty and spirit of the land, and continues the traditions of sharing gifts with everyone,” said Councilman John Escalante of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.
Additional course amenities include an extensive driving range, practice areas for chipping and putting, Callaway Golf equipment rentals and instructional programs. Managing the course will be Troon Golf. Sewailo Golf Club is open to casino resort guests and the general public, and tee times can be scheduled starting November 25.
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