Shooting Star Golf Course Opens in Jackson Hole

Yesterday was the highly anticipated opening of the Tom Fazio designed Shooting Star golf course in Jackson Hole. I spoke with a friend who played one of the coveted first rounds yesterday morning (why didn't he invite me?) and he said the course was, in a word, spectacular. I got a chance to drive some of it with the GM Mark Aulerich last year as part of a Realtor open house. Keep in mind the course was still partially under construction and it looked incredible then. This is an excerpt from my write up after touring the course last Fall:

"The really nice thing about this course design is that you don't feel like your playing amongst houses like some golf course developments. The real estate components were all clustered near the main clubhouse or to the south and west of the course. Its a very open design and once on the course you actually feel like your not close to any development. The views, of course, are stunning, with the Tetons in the background and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort adjacent to the course.

Tom Fazio is one of the top 5 course designers of all time and he has really worked his magic on this beautiful course. There is a massive 35 acres lake on the course and on 13 of 18 holes, water comes in to play. The practice facility is one of the most unique I've seen with bunkers scattered in the distance that make you feel like your hitting a shot in one of the fairways. There will also be a high-tech training facility for those dedicated to perfecting the art of the swing. The Club House boasts a massive 40,000 square feet and will include dining facilities, men's and women's locker rooms, a spa and a 2,400 square foot athletic club. The adjacent activity barn will have fun stuff for the whole family to enjoy including a home theater room and separate facilities for parties and catering events."

Now I've been promised a round by my friend when he gets back in town next week so I'll have more to say about the play and hopefully some pictures to post. For more information on this and the other great golf courses to play in the area visit the golf page on my website at:

http://www.livinginjacksonhole.com/index.cfm?id=golf_property