Las Vegas, NV (2009 Press Release) October 16, 2009 – Representatives from Siena Golf Club announced today that Siena Golf Club was selected as the 2009 Nevada Course of the Year by the Nevada Golf Course Owners Association.

The “Course of the Year” Award honors a member that demonstrates four criteria: 1) exceptional quality of course, 2) exceptional quality of ownership and management, 3) outstanding contributions to the community and 4) significant contributions to the game.

“We are very excited to be the recipient of this award,” said Tony Lenzie, Director of Golf and GM of Siena Golf Club.  “It truly shows the dedication and hard work of every employee of our facility and for that, I am very proud.”

Siena was selected based on the above criteria and specifically for their efforts in turf reduction resulting in less water use in the Las Vegas Valley as well as their support for local boys and girls high school golf.

Established in 1979 and headquartered in Charleston, S.C., the NGCOA is the leading authority on the business of golf course ownership and management. The Association represents the industry’s key decision makers with ultimate responsibility for golf courses throughout the world.  The not-for-profit organization is the only trade association dedicated exclusively to golf course owners and operators.  The Nevada Chapter of the NGCOA (NvGCOA) can be visited at www.golfnevada.org or you may contact Ted Tylman at tedtylman@earthlink.net.

Open since June 2000, Siena Golf Club was designed by Schmidt/Curley golf course architects.  The golf club is located off I-215 at Town Center Drive in Summerlin –approximately 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.  For more information on Siena Golf Club contact the golf shop at 702-341-9200 or visit Siena online at www.sienagolfclub.com.

For more information, please contact Tony Lenzie or Thom Blinkinsop at 702-341-9200 or email Tony at tlenzie@sienagolfclub.com or Thom attblinkinsop@redrockcc.com

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