GOLF Magazine recognizes David McLay Kidd, a golf course designer who has an office in Bend, Oregon’s NorthWest Crossing Neighborhood Center
Bend, OR, December 19, 2008 — GOLF Magazine has named David McLay Kidd as the Architect of the Year for 2008. Kidd, who opened his headquarters in Bend, Oregon neighborhood NorthWest Crossing earlier this year, was the designer behind the renowned Bandon Dunes on the Oregon coast approximately 10 years ago. Recently, he has had two high-profile course openings: the Castle Course in St. Andrews and Tetherow in Bend, Oregon. Tetherow was also recognized by the magazine as one of the top courses of 2008.
Kidd, whose business is called DMK Golf Design, began the firm in 1998 when he opened an office in Great Britain. The Scottish designer opened his new headquarters in Bend, Oregon’s NorthWest Crossing in early 2008.
The GOLF Magazine article states that Kidd’s “designs often provoke polar reactions, his spirit of adventure and willingness to break with convention — both evident in spades at the Castle Course and Tetherow — are to be saluted.â€
About NorthWest Crossing
NorthWest Crossing is a mixed-use community on Bend’s west side which has won several national awards for its green building practices, as well as receiving the PCBC’s 2008 Gold Nugget Award of Merit for Master-Planned Community of the Year, BUILDERnews Magazine’s 2008 Spirit of the West Award and Cottage Living magazine’s 2008 Top Cottage Neighborhoods. West Bend Property Company LLC, a partnership of Brooks Resources Corporation and Tennant Family Limited Partnership, is developing the community. Both companies, based in Bend, have solid histories of commitment to thoughtful, quality real estate developments in Central Oregon. Their goal of creating a livable and sustainable community at NorthWest Crossing is rooted in their understanding and respect for the true essence of Bend and the Central Oregon lifestyle. http://www.northwestcrossing.com
Contact:
David Ford
NorthWest Crossing
Bend, OR
541-312-6473
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