The department had largely stopped using club venues three years ago under a directive from a previous Athletic Director. But current AD Bill Moos has added memberships at the Country Club of Lincoln, Firethorn Golf Club and Champions Run “not as a perk, but as an avenue to get business done.” The clubs will be…
Essex Fells (N.J.) CC’s Dan Pasternak Named PGA Golf Professional of Year
Pasternak is the first-ever PGA professional to become General Manager of the 122-year-old club. Others honored in the 2018 PGA National Awards class include James Sieckmann of Shadow Ridge CC as Teacher of the Year, and Cameron Milton of Polson Bay GC and Marvol Barnard of Haven GC for Youth Player Development and Player Development…
Victoria National GC to Become Part of Dormie Network
The Newburgh, Ind., club is being added to the Nebraska-based portfolio of destination-golf properties. Victoria National has been owned since 2010 by The Suddath Companies, which acquired it from the family of Terrance Friedman, who built the club with a Tom Fazio-designed golf course in 1998 on over 400 acres of abandoned mining land. Victoria…
Patuxent Greens GC Selects Landscapes Management
The semi-private facility in Laurel, Md., was recently purchased by Alan Cohen, a first-time golf course owner, from former owner/operator Fore Golf Partners. A five-year contract has been signed with Cohen for Landscapes to control club and golf course operations. Patuxent Greens has a Russell Roberts-designed course and is planning a clubhouse renovation that will include development of a 250-guest banquet space.
Private Club Benchmarks Used to Double Municipal Course Rates in Amarillo, Texas
An original proposal for the first rate increases at the city’s four courses since 2008 would have tripled prices, to put them on par with those at Tascosa Golf Club and Amarillo Country Club. But a compromise was then adopted by the City Council, which feels the quality of its courses justifies the hike, even with declining play and cost-recovery rates.
The Course At Aberdeen Selects Billy Casper for Golf Operations Management
The semi-private Valparaiso, Ind. course was recently acquired by the Aberdeen Property Owners’ Association. In other management-company news, the city of Sioux Falls, S.D. has opened its contract for three courses to proposals for the first time since 1994, and five firms, including the present operator, Dakota Golf Management, have submitted bids.
Omaha CC, Saucon Valley CC Land Senior Opens
When the 2021 tournament returns to the Nebraska club, which also hosted it in 2013, it will tie the record for fastest return of a Senior Open. The 2022 tournament will be a record third for Saucon Valley CC and will coincide with the Bethlehem, Pa. club’s 100th anniversary. The United States Golf Association…
Ending the Perfect Evening
A spirited sip or fragrant smoke can give members and guests a big finish to a great dinner—and good reasons to linger a little longer.
“Rex-presso”
Submitted by Zach Tyson, Assistant General Manager, and Dustin Fuhrman, Beverage Manager, Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln, Neb.
Candy Cane Martini
Submitted by Zach Tyson, Assistant General Manager, and Dustin Fuhrman, Beverage Manager, Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln, Neb.
GCSAA Announces 2016 Legacy Award Scholarship Recipients
Funded through the Environmental Institute for Golf and Syngenta, the program provides $1,500 scholarships to the children and grandchildren of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America members who have been active for five or more consecutive years.
Firethorn GC Transforms into Firethorn Resort
The updated Lincoln, Neb., property is scheduled to open this summer, offering large pool facilities, a second clubhouse, new restaurant, fitness center, tennis, and a par-3 short course. The owner said the property is “only a few dozen members short of being full.”
Hillcrest CC Renovation Nears Completion
The Lincoln, Neb., facility is enhancing its family sports and recreation programs by adding a larger driving range with more target areas and a short game practice area, which are expected to be complete by spring, as well as a new casual dining and bar area accompanying the recently renovated pool cabana.
Yankee Hill CC Goes Fully Private
The Lincoln, Neb., property has been semi-private for the past few years, but has shifted its focus to private memberships. Members also have access to the club’s sister course, HiMark Golf Course.
Commission OKs Firethorn GC Expansion
The Lincoln, Neb., facility plans to build a resort on property it owns, including a pool, fitness center, restaurant, tennis, volleyball and bocce ball courts, and a par-3 golf course.