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The new Loyalty Diners Program at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain provides a 10-percent savings on all member dining.

Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain

Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards poll, and Marana’s Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain has been named to the prestigious list for the first time. The golf, spa and adventure resort makes its debut appearance on the list as one of Arizona’s three top-ranked resorts for 2011. It also scores as one of the highest-rated U.S. resorts for The Ritz-Carlton. “This ranking is a worthy tribute to the ladies and gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, and to their commitment to delivering outstanding guest service and a memorable, authentic Southwest travel experience,” said Liam Doyle, the resort’s general manager. “We are grateful to the readers of Condé Nast Traveler for embracing our exceptional team, facilities and sense of place.”

Ritz completes management team

courtesy photo, David Columbus, Kevin Kruse, Claudia Campos and Bill Winston have joined the leadership team at the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. Columbus is the director of finance. Kruse is the executive assistant manager of rooms. Campos is the director of human resources. Winston is director of facilities.

Big Jack walks the Ritz

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Golf legend Jack Nicklaus chips out of a sand trap as he played a few holes with his son during the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club's dedication event Saturday morning on Dove Mountain.

Big Jack walks the Ritz

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Jack Nicklaus on Saturday plays a few holes at the Dove Mountain course he designed.

Ritz course set to open

Ty Bowers/The Explorer, Workers last week assemble a scaffolding in preparation for the Accenture Match Play Championship.

Ritz course set to open

Ty Bowers/The Explorer, The 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at the Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain will open for limited public play this weekend. Next month, it plays host to Accenture Match Play.

Ritz course set to open

Ty Bowers/The Explorer, Workers last week assemble a scaffolding in preparation for the Accenture Match Play Championship.

Ritz course set to open

Ty Bowers/The Explorer, The 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at the Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain will open for limited public play this weekend. Next month, it plays host to Accenture Match Play.

Ritz course set to open

Ty Bowers/The Explorer, Workers last week built a scaffolding on the Ritz course in preparation for next month's Accenture Match Play Championship.

A grand opening, indeed, for the Ritz-Carlton

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, David Mehl, Gov. Jan Brewer and others cut the ribbon on the new Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain on Friday.

A grand opening, indeed, for the Ritz-Carlton

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, Marana Mayor Ed Honea beamed as he walked into the lobby of the new Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain.

A grand opening, indeed, for the Ritz-Carlton

Randy Metcalf/The Explorer, With a southern view of the Tortolita Mountains, guests make their way down stairs where waits a coffee shop and restaurant.