Final Round:Cascata

"Like No Other"

"Spectacular"

"Magical"

"Heaven"

"Breathtaking"

The above are words/phrases I have used over the y

ears to describe Cascata. It is an escape to golf heaven, a secluded paradise that you will not want to leave. I love how you are playing a hole and feel as though you and your group are the only golfers on the planet at that moment. You cannot see any other holes around you, its just fantastic.

Let me try and paint a picture for you. All of this happens before you tee off. First, as you come off the by-pass, turn left back under the by-pass, you feel as though you are driving off to nowhere. You cannot see Cascata from the by-pass, but its over there tucked and tumbled around Nevada's desert mountain landscape. You keep driving, no sign yet that you are even at Cascata but you see that there are no more directions

to follow so you move along. You finally reach the gate and a little box welcomes you, telling you to pull forward to the circle. You pull through the gate, pull up to the 37,000 square foot clubhouse and at this point do not worry about another thing. Someone is there to open your door, get your clubs, and park your car. Now, to this day I still do not know where they stash our cars!? Underground?! As you enter the clubhouse you are immediately greeted by a rushing waterfall running through the main lobby. Its gorgeous and you find yourself drawn to it for a few long seconds, then you come back down to earth and remember that you need to change shoes and get ready to warm-up. You enter the locker room to find your own personalized locker and any amenity you could want. You are almost ready to roll and then you remember that you need some fuel. Boy have you come to the right place. The second

thing I look forward to most when going to Cascata for our annual event is the breakfast. Come hungry, its so good. After you are full its off to the range. Ah, another beautiful waterfall rushing down the range to keep you calm and relaxed as you get ready to take on 18 holes. Cascata means "waterfall" in Italian and it starts 418-feet up from the top of the driving range.

Whew, that was a lot. I think you get the idea that Cascata is going to be an experience like no other. The course is challenging, but you already feel so rewarded by this point with all the beautiful scenery and amenities. You will without a doubt enjoy this intimate and luxurious golf course with its lush fairways, lakes, and streams set in a stunning red Nevada mountain backdrop. Play away.

• Designed by Rees Jones
• #1 Facility in the U.S., ranked by Zagat Survey 2009
• "Golf's hidden treasure," according to Sports Illustrated

Pro Am Details

Wednesday, November 11th

10:00 a.m. shotgun start

Full hot breakfast

Cookout following play

Caddie with each group

*Gratuity for caddie: Each player must pay a gratuity fee to your caddie. Minimum gratuity fee is $25.

2 Closest to the hole prizes