The Florida facility, founded in 1947, dedicated its first land-based clubhouse in 1960. The earliest events took place on the Mangrove King, a “peculiar-looking craft that sported cocktail tables on the foredeck,” according to Brenda O’Connor, the club’s Executive Director of Membership.
Florida Clubs Showcase Facility Renovations
Fitness, swimming pools and dining—both indoor and outdoor—took center stage as five country clubs in Florida’s Treasure Coast region shared updates on how their particular design and operating challenges were addressed and overcome.
Thornblade Club Starts $4M in Renovation Projects
The projects at the Greer, S.C. property will include a clubhouse expansion to create a new “high-energy” family-friendly casual dining venue centered around a wood-fired oven, and an expanded and renovated Members’ Bar/Lounge with views of the club’s Tom Fazio course. The course itself will receive extensive bunker renovations.
New Sports Complex Reflects New Era at PGA West
The $10 million facility at the La Quinta, Calif. community is expected to further the trend that has already seen a swing from 95 percent golf memberships to 60 percent sports memberships among the property’s 1,400 members. The sports complex includes a fitness center, jacuzzi, swimming pool, bocce ball courts, dog park, drive-up movie area,…
Traverse City (Mich.) G&CC Breaks Ground on New Aquatics Center
The 103-year-old club is shortening the fairway of its ninth hole to create room for the new pool with lap lanes. An outdoor patio, food pub and other additions to the clubhouse are also part of the project, which is scheduled to be completed by next summer. The Traverse City (Mich.) Golf and Country…
New Chef Spurs F&B Sales at Valparaiso (Ind.) CC
After coming to the 96-year-old club from a local farm-to-table restaurant, New Executive Chef Kevin Roark has helped to generate a 33 percent increase in food-and-beverage revenues. New seasonal menus offered in the club’s remodeled dining lounge have been part of the turnaround, by prompting many members to eat at the club instead of downtown…
Kensington G&CC to Undergo $3.5M Renovation
The Naples, Fla. property plans to extensively refurbish existing facilities along with adding several new member amenities, including a 150-seat outdoor dining area, in conjunction with the club’s 25th anniversary. The project is expected to be completed by January 2019. Kensington Golf & Country Club in North Naples, Fla., is moving forward with a multimillion-dollar renovation…
Shadow Wood CC Plans $5.2M Improvement Project
Construction will start in April 2019, with expected completion by the end of the year, for a new covered outdoor casual-dining venue with a self-contained outdoor kitchen. The project will convert an existing lounge area with 36 seats into a 260-seat dining space that surrounds a 21-seat, octangular bar. The members of Shadow Wood…
What Makes Casual Dining Casual?
More clubs are offering relaxed dining options for members who want to wear jeans, socialize and share plates. The “casual” debate is constantly on the table in clubs across the country. Casual, as it applies to food, dress and décor, is generally well-received. But casual—as it applies to how a club serves its members—is not.…
Birmingham (Mich.) CC Completes Extensive Renovations
June 2017 has brought the completion of an extensive, $8 million capital improvement initiative at the 101-year-old club that took over 30 months to complete after membership approval in the fall of 2014. The club’s golf course, clubhouse and athletic facilities were all enhanced through the comprehensive, multi-phase project.
No Jacket Required
Casual dining spots are on the menu for club properties looking to offer relaxed eating options that supplement fine dining.
Keep It Casual
Upscale casual dining is dominating the industry’s sweet spot right now.
Fast and Casual
The Dunes Shelter—Monterey Peninsula CC’s halfway house—generates 200 nightly covers and $1 million a year.
Boca Woods CC Lakes Course Renovation Nearing Completion, Jason Sprankle Named Superintendent
The membership recently approved a $500,000 renovation of the club’s casual dining venue, The Cabana Grille.
Maplewood CC Takes F&B to a New Level
In just over three months, Maplewood CC dramatically transformed 3,000 sq. ft. into a “three-for-one” dining venue—and made up for years of lost time.