CORDILLERA RANCH SCORES HOLE IN ONE WITH NEW COURSE,
GOLF PRO TANDEM
Former Southern Texas PGA “Golf Professional of the Year” to Oversee Nicklaus Signature Course

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(April 27, 2006) BOERNE, TX – Cordillera Ranch announces that Marc DeWall has taken the position of Head Golf Professional for the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Cordillera Ranch is an 8,600-acre luxury master planned residential community located in the Texas Hill Country, just north of San Antonio. The par-72 course and award-winning golf pro give Cordillera Ranch a championship twosome as the course and Clubs of Cordillera Ranch are on target to open to members in June.

DeWall, a graduate from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, has been the head golf pro for Dominion Country Club for the last 11 years. While at the Dominion, he participated in the organization and operation of the SBC Championship Dominion Senior PGA Tour event from 1989-2001.

“Marc is an outstanding golf professional and we are excited to welcome him as the Head Golf Pro for our Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course,” said Chris Hill, Vice President, Cordillera Ranch Development Corporation. “Because of Marc’s proven expertise and wealth of experience, he has continued to be a cornerstone of the golf community. We feel that his leadership at the Golf Club will bring an exceptional level of integrity and outstanding service to our members.”

Earning a Class A PGA Membership in 1992, DeWall has remained intricately involved with the Southern Texas PGA (STPGA). He has served the STPGA in such capacities as the board of directors, president of the western chapter, education chairman, awards chairman, annual meeting chairman, vice president of the western chapter, sponsorship chairman and secretary. DeWall has also received such honors from the Southern Texas PGA as Golf Professional of the Year for the Western Chapter, Western Chapter Merchandiser of the Year and Horton Smith Trophy Award Winner.

“When I first became aware of the project at Cordillera Ranch, I knew it was going to be a special place,” said Marc. “The Clubs of Cordillera concept is so unique, but what impressed me the most are the people involved with the project. I look forward to building a team of well-trained golf professionals and staff that will give our members a truly outstanding golf experience each and every time they play.”

The exquisite seven resort-style Clubs of Cordillera Ranch are scheduled to open this year. The unique clubs will include the The Golf Club, The Social Club, The Tennis and Swim Club, The Equestrian Club, The Rod and Gun Club, The Spa and Athletic Club, and The River Club. As the construction of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course nears completion, the Clubs of Cordillera Ranch has approximately 284 Golf members and a total of 390.

“Nearing the grand opening of the Clubs of Cordillera Ranch we are continuing to hire top quality staff to meet and exceed our members’ expectations,” said Hill. “We are thrilled to have key decision makers such as Marc in place to positively impact the overall growth and ambiance of the Clubs of Cordillera Ranch.”

Cordillera Ranch is an 8,600-acre master planned residential community located north of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country. The centerpiece of Cordillera Ranch will be a 7,477-yard Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course scheduled to open in 2006. Cordillera Ranch offers its residents on-site recreational opportunities and boasts 1 to 10+-acre estates, including valley view, golf course, Guadalupe River frontage, and hilltop homesites. Cordillera Ranch will soon feature The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch, which will comprise of seven resort-style clubs in one location, including The Golf Club, Social Club, Tennis and Swim Club, Equestrian Club, Rod and Gun Club, Spa and Athletic Club and River Club. Cordillera Ranch is being developed by Cordillera Ranch Development Corp., a subsidiary of Lufkin, Texas-based DH Investment Company.