Detroit (Mich.) Golf Club intends to ask members to “reaffirm support” to bring a major event to the club, as The PGA Tour and Quicken Loans are expected to finalize an agreement to bring a tournament to the city starting in June 2019. In Tucson, Ariz., a plan to remake the two 18-hole golf courses…
Police Search for Gun at Antelope Greens GC
On May 7, police searched for a gun used in a nearby shooting and kidnapping that they believe was ditched on one of the holes of the Antelope, Calif., golf course. One man is in custody and the search for the second suspect is ongoing, while the man who was shot is expected to be…
Columbus, Ohio Golf Courses Focus on Conservation
Golf properties in the city are monitoring their use of herbicides and planting more flora to attract pollinators. At the Airport Golf Course, 14 acres are being restored as a natural prairie, and a stream-restoration project with no-spray areas is finished at Raymond Memorial Golf Course, where crews are removing invasive species such as pear…
Washoe Tribe Seeks to Reclaim Resort Land
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California wants to ask Congress for nearly 375 acres of federal land that’s part of Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Incline Village (Nev.) Championship Golf Course. The request is part of an effort by Washoe County, Nev., to shift thousands of acres from federal to private or local government…
County Releases RFI for Belmont GC Operations
The county released a request for information last week, seeking ideas from outside operators interested in taking over day-to-day operations and maintenance of the 18-hole Henrico, Va., golf course. The county would maintain ownership of the property and is looking for a long-term lease with an operator. Management of Belmont Golf Course in Henrico, Va.,…
Grand View Lodge Expands with Boutique Hotel
The Brainerd, Minn., property will debut the 60-room hotel, which will include a 5,000-sq. ft. conference room and breakfast area, in May 2019. The facility is also adding a new wedding chapel that will open in July 2018, a new recreation center set to open in early 2019, and a spa expansion. Grand View Lodge,…
Friday Filmfest: Golf Trick-Shot Artist Amasses Following
Inspired by Tiger Woods’ infamous Nike commercial, Joshua Kelley, 28, posts videos of his innovative trick shots on his Instagram and Facebook accounts, and he’s even caught the attention of brands such as Keurig and Genesis that have sponsored him and send him to golf events throughout the country. Joshua Kelley, a 28-year-old father and…
Dorm Sewer Empties into Golf Course Detention Ponds
An estimated 1.18 million gallons of sanitary sewer effluent flowed into two detention ponds on The Campus Course at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas due to an improper sewage connection that had been in place since the dorm was renovated in August 2017. On May 1, 2018, Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas…
Schlitterbahn Riverpark and Resort Closes Golf Course, Tennis Court
Now under new ownership, the Corpus Christi, Texas property will continue to operate the water park and resort, but is closing the Diamond Beach golf course and tennis court. Members who have been current on their dues for the past six months are eligible for a 2018 season pass for the resort at no cost.…
Former Employee Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against Oakley CC
Rene Flores, who worked at the Watertown, Mass., club from March to December 2017, alleged in the complaint that the club failed to pay wait staff the service minimum wage, overtime, and for all hours worked. In a statement, the club said it “is confident that its employees were and are paid in compliance with…
Utah, North Carolina, Vermont Properties Under New Management
Troon has been selected to manage Thanksgiving Point Golf Club, which features a 7,714-yard golf course in Lehi, Utah, as well as Champion Hills Club, a private, member-owned facility in Hendersonville, N.C. Brown Golf recently added Green Mountain National Golf Club in Killington, Vt., to its portfolio. Three properties are now under new management: —Troon®…
Jonas Software Launches MetricsFirst Intelligence Tool
With a goal of connecting data from different vendors to provide insights to club decision makers, the tool can combine dining information, accounts receivable data, tee time statistics and more to quickly create reports. Jonas Software is introducing MetricsFirst, a business intelligence tool within the company’s club division that empowers club executives and their boards…
Hotels Launch Staff Enhancement Programs
Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg, Va., has developed a partnership with James Madison University, giving students hands-on experience in the hospitality industry. Moxy Hotels is giving staff the opportunity to learn from improv comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade to prepare them to work with guests in a fun, engaging way. A hotel in Virginia and a…
Hiawatha GC Opens for Season as Future Remains Uncertain
The future of the Minneapolis, Minn., course has been up in the air since torrential rains flooded it in 2014 and the Park Board began pumping 242 million gallons each year from the property into Lake Hiawatha. The Park Board voted last year to close the golf course by 2019, but opted to keep it…
Cohasset (Mass.) GC to Unveil $3M Renovation
On May 4, the club, which will celebrate its 125th anniversary next year, will host a grand opening of its newly renovated clubhouse. The project included a renovation of the Ross Lounge, an update of the 1894 Grille Room, newly situated kitchen, and the addition of a wraparound mahogany deck. Cohasset (Mass.) Golf Club won’t…