JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Representatives from The Archer Group announced today that Hale Irwin Golf Design will coordinate the design of their new course at The Coves at Round Mountain. The highly- anticipated golf course will be located 30 minutes south of Blowing Rock, N.C., in the town of Collettsville, in the exclusive new mountain residential development, The Coves at Round Mountain. The golf course name will be announced later in the spring with construction to begin in late 2008. In addition to designing the course, Hale Irwin will also be personally involved in developing Irwin Estates, the private neighborhood within The Coves at Round Mountain.

The Irwin name is synonymous with excellence in golf, both on the course and in design, and the team of Hale and his son, Steve, will utilize their golf skill and insight to ensure that The Coves at Round Mountain golf course is the best all-around golf experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rick Robbins will serve as the lead golf architect on the project and brings more than 34 years of experience in golf course design, land planning and project management to the team.

"Steve and I are very excited to work with The Archer Group and our good friend, Rick Robbins, on The Coves at Round Mountain," said Hale Irwin. "Building a golf course in the North Carolina mountains challenges us to design a course that takes advantage of the natural elevation and topography, is visually attractive and fun to play for all skill levels. We look forward to getting The Coves project underway."

"The Coves at Round Mountain is a very special mountain community and we are excited to partner with Hale Irwin Golf Design and Rick Robbins to create a one-of-a-kind Hale Irwin-designed course for our residents and guests." said Tim Ritch, a managing partner of The Archer Group. "When completed, The Coves at Round Mountain will feature a championship golf course that will be enjoyed by everyone."

For more information about The Coves at Round Mountain, please visit Brandonpr.com/TheCovesatRoundMountain.com or TheCovesNC.com.

Source: The Coves at Round Mountain

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