The Club at New Seabury in Mashpee, Mass., with 36 holes of golf, a renovated 42,000-sq.-ft. clubhouse, and myriad amenities, has been listed for sale. According to data from the listing firm, Leisure Investment Properties Group, individual golf course sales, excluding larger resort and portfolio transactions, saw a 20.6% surge in average sale prices, reaching…
Club Dedicates Its Medal of Honor Library
The Army Navy Country Club, with campuses in Arlington and Fairfax, Va., honors members who’ve received the Medal of Honor by remodeling the club’s existing library, located on the first floor of the Arlington clubhouse, into a space where members and guests can learn about these American heroes.
Earth Day Signals Call for Green Lodging, Sustainable Community Certification
The Sustainable Communities certification from Audubon International is founded in the three pillars of sustainability – a healthy local environment, quality of life for citizens, and economic vitality – and is tailored to each community to ensure that its specific needs, priorities, resources, and challenges are addressed.
Club + Resort Talks Features Jimmy Hanlin, PGA Golf Professional and TV Host
On this episode of Club + Resort Talks, Club + Resort Business Senior Editor Phil Keren visited with PGA Golf Professional Jimmy Hanlin, who hosts or co-hosts four golf programs on television — “Blaster’s 18 Holes,” “Swing Clinic,” “Pin Shot,” and “Links to the Game.” He also hosts a radio show called “Tee It Up…
Planned Clubhouse Transformation, Additional Pickleball Courts Highlight Club Enhancements
A clubhouse renovation and expansion project at Kensington Golf & Country Club in Naples, Fla. calls for the interior of the building to be completely gutted and replaced with an expansive lobby providing dramatic “see-through” views of the golf course as members come in through the front entry. In addition to enhanced member amenities, the…
Excitement ‘Through the Roof’ for Members Awaiting Completion of Extensive Course Renovation
Mesa (Ariz.) Country Club enlisted Staples Golf Design to modernize its irrigation system and achieve substantial water conservation—estimated at 21 million gallons annually, constituting a 10% reduction from current usage. “We recognize that water is a finite resource and wish to maintain our facility to the highest standards while being mindful of our consumption and…
Club Partnership Aims to Redefine Luxury Golf, Elevate Member Experience, Drive Sales
Wabeek Club, which boasts a co-designed golf course by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye, has partnered with Capstone Hospitality to elevate the luxury golf experience. The collaborative efforts will focus on introducing innovative methods for membership sales.
Country Clubs, Resorts Host Solar Eclipse Parties
Leaders from both Little Mountain Country Club in Painesville, Ohio, and Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club in McKinney, Texas, say their eclipse gatherings were successful. The get-together at Little Mountain was attended by about 70 to 75 people, while Heritage Ranch’s party drew about 150.
‘Golfertainment’ Club Sets Up Partnership; Second Group Will Open New Location
Hangar Club, an indoor golf entertainment social club in Denver, Colo., has partnered with True Spec Golf, while Five Iron Golf, which offers an indoor golf and entertainment experience, has signed a lease for a new franchise location in Port Chester, N.Y. The new location for True Spec Denver will open May 1, and Five…
Thursday Three for April 18
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — Robin Shelton, CCM, PGA Master Professional and General Manager of Newport Beach Country Club, says recruiting and retaining good employees is the most important thing any club manager will do. Great employees make…
Resort Selected to Host Third PGA Championship in 2031
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island (S.C.) Golf Resort will be the site of the 113th edition of one of golf’s major tournaments. The property hosted the 2012 and 2021 PGA Championships, and is just the ninth course to host three or more PGA Championships. “We are confident our partnership with the PGA of America…
Golf Course Kicks Off $3M Refinement Project
The project at Princeville Makai Golf Club in Princeville, Kauai, is designed to enhance playability, boost agronomic conditions, and strengthen the Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-design’s standing as one of the top golf courses in the world. The upgrade will include renovation of bunkers, drainage improvements and cart path enhancements.
Former Site of PGA Events Renovated, Will Open for Play June 1
The Champions Course at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif. was renovated by Hanse Golf Course Design and will open for play under its original name, the “North Course.” The resort hosted the Mercedes Championships (originally called the Tournament of Champions) from 1969 to 1998. The North Course will feature six sets…
Facilities Install New Technology in Hitting Bays
The practice site of Hog Neck Golf Course in Easton, Md. recently installed 17 Power Tee auto-tee units to enhance the experience at the municipal course’s driving range. About 270 miles to the north, the newly rebranded Golf Ranch in Brookfield, Conn. features 32 Power Tee practice stations paired with Toptracer technology.
Exclusive Club Readies for Opening Following a Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation
Dutchman’s Pipe in West Palm Beach, Fla. will open for play in the fall. A comprehensive overhaul encompasses every facet of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, from its layout and design to infrastructure and amenities. “Dutchman’s Pipe will be the first new private golf club to open in West Palm Beach in 25 years,” says…