The arrangement brings together two major management companies at the central Wisconsin resort destination—Troon, which acquired Cliff Drysdale Tennis in July 2018, and KemperSports, which has managed Sand Valley since its inception. Sand Valley boasts 15 grass courts, making it one of fewer than 10 public grass-tennis facilities in the U.S.
Sand Valley: More Proof of a Winning Formula
The strategy— and fast start— behind the latest venture of the ownership/management group that put Bandon Dunes and other top properties on the destination resort map has a very familiar feel, along with many intriguing new ingredients. Recently, a report that highlighted the success realized by the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, after the team…
At Rolling Hills CC, “Harder Is Not Better. Fun Is Better.”
The golf course in Rolling Hills Estates, Calif., was unveiled on January 14, with designer David McLay Kidd on hand. McLay Kidd offered insight on the layout’s design, noting that “We’ve been taught that golf is all about intimidation and playing defense. I’m turning that on its head. I want my courses to breed confidence.…
Sand Valley Golf Resort Opens for Public Play
The much-anticipated Nekoosa, Wis., property has opened its doors, featuring a Coore and Crenshaw-designed golf course, understated lodge with a restaurant and bar, pro shop, and 17 guest rooms. Next year, the property will open the Mammoth Dunes golf course, designed by David McLay Kidd. One of the most anticipated golf courses of the year, Sand…
“New” Rolling Hills CC Shows Strong Appeal to “Beach City” Families
The Palos Verdes, Calif. club lost more than 100 members when it shut down in 2015 to begin an 18-month renovation, but has already built membership back up to a waiting list with still more than six months to go before reopening. The buzz over new amenities including a fitness center and spa, plus special price concessions, have led to an “onslaught” of inquiries, the club reports.
Las Positas GC’s Condos Earns Superintendents’ Highest Environmental Honor
Mark Condos, Superintendent of the Livermore, Calif., course, has been named the Overall and National Public recipient of the 2015 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards. Dave Davies of TPC Stonebrae in Hayward, Calif., is the National Private winner. Fourteen regional winners and one merit winner were also named.
Rolling Hills CC Reworks 18-Hole Golf Course
David McLay Kidd will draw up the redesign of the existing golf course at the Palos Verdes, Calif., property. A new 60,000 sq. ft. clubhouse will be built as part of the project, which is set to be complete by spring 2017.
David McLay Kidd to Design Second Course at Sand Valley
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw are already at work on the Rome, Wis., property’s first course, which will likely open in 2017. Kidd and owner/developer Mike Keiser previously worked together at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
Gamble Sands GC to Open August 2
The Brewster, Wash., property offers 18 holes set on rolling sand dunes. Development was halted in 2008 when the economy suffered, but is now back on track for public play.
Bandon Dunes Developer Plans Wisconsin Resort
Mike Keiser, the Chicago businessman who transformed Bandon, Ore., into a premier golf destination, is planning to build Sand Valley, a multi-course resort on sand dunes in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Keiser has signed an agreement to purchase 2.4 square miles of land with a closing date of December 17, at which point he is expected to name the architect for the first course.
‘A Cool Story to Tell’
A youthful, progressive culture, coupled with an eco-friendly attitude, sustains Tetherow Golf Club.
Tetherow GC Announces Its Scheduled Course Opening Date
The David McLay Kidd-designed, Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Ore. is set to open for the season on April 4, 2009. The course is a par 72, 7298-yard layout that was designed by the same architect who also designed Bandon Dunes and the new Castle Course, the seventh course at St. Andrews, Scotland. 2009 golf…
St Andrews Links’ New Castle Course Reports Busy Opening Month
A busy opening month for The Castle Course saw more than 4000 rounds of golf played at the new seventh course at St Andrews Links in Scotland. Both local and visiting golfers have been taking up times at the new clifftop layout, leading to it being fully booked on many days. Since it opened for…