(Pictured: Mountain City Club) Both the Mountain City Club and The Walden Club are finding ways to stay relevant in an age when younger business people are questioning the need for membership, by changing their facilities, membership rules and approaches.
Toro Marks 100th Year in Golf with GIS Announcements
Announcements included the selection of participants in the 2019 Melrose Leadership Academy, introduction of the all-new electric riding Greensmaster eTriFlex model, enhancements to the Toro® ProStripe® 560 walk-behind mower and striping unit, the Lynx® 7.0 Central Control system, the INFINITY® RAZOR™ kit to streamline irrigation system maintenance, and a partnership with the ANNIKA Foundation’s Share My Passion…
Homeowners Buy Tennessee Golf Course for $2.1M
Four Ooltewah, Tenn., residents purchased the Champions Club golf course from Henry Luken, who owns six other Chattanooga-area courses. The group plans to spend $1 million to refurbish the course, clubhouse and swimming pool, with the hope of eventually selling assets to adjacent homeowner associations.
Leading the Charge at Chattanooga G&CC
Adding value to dues dollars through inclusive modern amenities is paying off with an infusion of new members for the 120-year-old Tennessee club. Peppered throughout the city of Chattanooga, Tenn., are numerous historic markers, indicating the locations where some of the most important events in America’s early days occurred—from the path of the “Trail of…
Quick Study
It took 10 years for Tim Campbell to settle on a career and complete his education—but after choosing golf course maintenance, he elevated himself, and the Palm Beach (Fla.) Par 3 Golf Course, to unique standings.
Chattanooga (Tenn.) G&CC Tees Up Biggest Expansion in Decades
The $6 million project will include a redesign of the current pool with the addition of a zero-entry section for young children with splash pads. Also, a new adult pool with pool bar will be built. In addition, a new fitness center will go up along with an upscale outdoor and screened-in dining area. “We needed to be more family-friendly,” says General Manager Michael Murray. “We hope [the club] can be a one-stop shop.”
Having A Gas
Brothers Tim and Wes Gilbert, who had electric golf cars from the beginning of their partnership as owners of WindStone Golf Club, have experienced nothing but enjoyment after converting their fleet.