by Desert oasis- style course to feature Notah Begay III design & Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf
TUCSON, Ariz. ( Feb . 1 6 , 2012) — Tucson’s Pascua Yaqui Tribe held a ground breaking ceremony today on its
newest amenity, an 18- hole, par 72 championship golf course, situated directly south of Casino Del Sol Resort’s
AVA Amphitheater. The golf course, named “Sewailo,” meaning “flower world” in the Yaqui language.
“This groundbreaking is one of of many exciting milestones we plan to recognize as we continue to offer the
highest quality amenities to the g uests of Casino Del Sol Resort ,” said Wendell Long, CEO of Casino Del Sol
Resort .
Large lakes, flowing streams, waterfalls and plush landscaping blend with the desert environment to create a
wonderful “oasis” effect. The course transitions through both desert terrain and the oasis environment, while
taking full advantage of the surrounding mountain views to create an exciting and unique golfing experience. The
course winds seamlessly through gently rolling terrain, with a mix of wonderfully strategic holes that combines a
full range of shot values and aesthetics. The course is designed to be challenging, memorable and enjoyable for
players of all levels.
“Sewailo, in conjunction with the recently opened Casino Del Sol Resort, is a unique opportunity to showcase the
beauty and tradition of the Pascua Yaqui community,” said golf course designer Notah Begay III. “I’m delighted to
see this project come to fruition and confident that the golf course will serve the Pascua Yaqui community for
generations to come.”
In addition to the breathtaking grounds, Sewailo will also offer the first Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf in Arizona.
The Nicklaus Academy will provide instruction programs designed for all ages and ability levels, and will be open
to the public. F eaturing an expansi ve dual- ended driving range more than 375 – yards long, a 2,000 square- foot
climate controlled teaching facility and multiple practice bunkers, the Nicklaus Academy will offer a full
complement of instruction programs designed for everythi ng from individual lessons to group instruction, golf
schools, corporate programming and community programs.
About Casino Del Sol Resort, Spa and Conference Center:
Located in southwest metropolitan Tucson, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a federally recognized tribe with more than
17,000 enrolled members. The Tribe owns and operates two casinos: Casino of the Sun and Casino Del Sol.
Non – gaming enterprises include the Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater (AVA), a 5,000- seat open- air concert
venue; and the Del Sol Marketplace, which includes a gas station and car wash, convenience store and smoke
shop. It is also the home to Casino Del Sol Resort, Spa and Conference Center; a 215- room, 161,000 – square- foot
resort and entertainment destination that features more than 65,000 – square- feet of indoor and outdoor meeting
and convention space. For more information, visit www.CasinoDelSolResort.com .
