The Tour Club Announces Addition of Sutton Bay To Portfolio

By: Destination Club News
Date: July 16, 2010

Just days after announcing the addition of San Martin, The PGA Tour Club has disclosed that they have added Sutton Bay, South Dakota to their collection of luxury golf destinations available to members.

Described by The PGA Tour Club as "one of the nation's finest and most distinctively handsome golf, hunting, and fishing resorts," Sutton Bay spans 4,500 acres and has been honored as one of the "Top Golf Courses in America" according to Golf Magazine. The private club was designed meticulously by Graham Marsh, transforming the land forged by what is now the Missouri River into a 7,200 yard, par 72 championship course.

Members of The Tour Club will be able to retire for the day at a secluded four bedroom, four bathroom unit set along the ridgeline overlooking Sutton Bay. Ideal for either a foursome or families, a spacious common area provides enough room for all to gather and discuss the day's round.

For the golfer looking to get away from the links, over 3,600 acres of licensed preserve are available between September and March for pheasant hunting with an additional 6,000 acres of land offering a variety of hunting experiences. Lake Oahe counts walleye, salmon, catfish, and bass for the angler. A historic grain elevator has been renovated into a private wine cellar with a second story lookout bar. The facilities also include an exercise room with sauna and a pro shop with an assortment of accessories and gear.

This new destination is also available to members of Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World, the world's third largest destination club, through their reciprocal partnership with The PGA Tour Club. Quintess members can not only use their base plan nights for stays with The Tour Club, but also have the ability to purchase preferred Tour Club Space Available rates.

The Quintess partnership network reaches throughout the destination club industry. Early in 2009, Quintess and The Oyster Circle cemented a partnership that greatly enhanced the number of international destinations available to members. The relationship with The Oyster Circle continues today, giving members access to such destinations as Cannes, St. Tropez, Cape Town, and Umbria. Quintess and Destination Cellars formed an alliance earlier this year, giving members additional options in the world of wine, from cellar tours to tastings. Their connection with The Tour Club is the latest of their long list of partnerships, giving members an ever growing collection of golf retreats and events.

If you are interested in comparing The Tour Club and Quintess to other destination clubs, request a free copy of our Destination Club Guide, a free resource for those considering membership, including a background of the sector, the benefits and risks of membership, and suggested due diligence questions to consider when speaking with a club.