Empire Golf News:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DARKHORSE GOLF CLUB, LLC SIGNS EMPIRE GOLF TO PROVIDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AT DARKHORSE GOLF CLUB
Auburn, CA, November 21, 2007 – DarkHorse Golf Club, LLC has signed an agreement with Empire Golf, Inc. of Rancho Murieta, CA to operate DarkHorse Golf Club in Auburn, California. The agreement becomes effective December 1, 2007.

"Our new relationship with Empire Golf will enable us to provide the very best in service and product at DarkHorse Golf Club for our members and guests," said DarkHorse Golf Club, LLC project manager Bob Bridge.

"We are excited about the opportunity to partner with DarkHorse Golf Club.  DarkHorse provides an outstanding venue that has an excellent reputation.  Empire Golf and DarkHorse Golf Club, LLC are committed to taking the facilities and services to the next level and establishing DarkHorse as a great golf destination spot in Northern California.  Our proven track record of over twenty years of success in owning, managing and operating golf course properties throughout Northern California will benefit both DarkHorse Golf Club and the guests of the facility,” said Rod Metzler, President of Empire Golf, Inc. 

About DarkHorse Golf Club
DarkHorse Golf Club, located at 24150 DarkHorse Drive, Auburn, CA, showcases a Keith Foster designed golf course, which has been named to the Golf Digest Top 100 Public Golf Coursessince its opening in 2002, as well as being ranked #7 in California by Golfweek Magazine. The property also includes one of the best practice facilities in Northern California, which will soon become home of the newest Eric Pollard Golf Academy.

The course is 7,218 yards in length from the championship tees and features large subtly contoured greens, formidable bunkering, and offers a variety of shot making opportunities.  Course Designer Keith Foster has crafted 18 unique holes amongst an unparalleled natural setting with spectacular vistas that wind through the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Northern California.  Par is 72, with a rating of 75.0, and a slope of 140.  DarkHorse is open to the public for both daily and tournament play. 

About Empire Golf
 Empire Golf is a Rancho Murieta, CA based regional golf course management company which currently owns and/or operates four other golf course properties in Northern California in addition to DarkHorse Golf Club: Ancil Hoffman Golf Course in Carmichael, Cherry Island Golf Course in Elverta, Oakmont Golf Club in Santa Rosa, and La Contenta Golf Club in Valley Springs.  Empire Golf specializes in the operation of semi-private and daily fee facilities that offer value added opportunities with a focus on customer service and creating a positive cash flow for its clients. 

Contact Information:
Rod Metzler, President
Empire Golf, Inc.
P.O. Box 689
Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
Telephone: (916) 354-1867
Fax: (916) 914-2347
Email: rmetz@empiregolf.com

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