Shawn Gover, 47, changed his name to Aaron Roberts, a person who died as a young child, and used his Social Security number and date of birth to obtain a job as Director of Finance for the Midlothian, Va., club, and then steal $33,557 from the club. Gover faces four years in prison. Shawn Gover, 47,…
Making Practice Areas Perfect
Many properties are improving facilities that help golfers sharpen their skills and bring new players to the game. But to maximize their appeal and user satisfaction, they must get the same care as golf courses.
Royal Virginian GC Under Contract for Sale
The still-active club in Louisa, Va., currently owned by Sedgefield Properties after being purchased at a foreclosure auction in 2011, is now under contract for sale to Renovo, a firm founded by Justin Beights that pools money from investors to acquire properties for at least partial conservation. Renovo is also under contract to purchase River’s Bend GC, a long-trouble and recently shuttered property in Chester, Va.
Virginia Courses Resort to Drastic Tactics to Stay Green
“I’m fed up with summer,” said one owner/GM as the prolonged stretch of excessive heat and humidity extended into September’s second half. To try to limit the damage and give turf a chance to catch a breath, courses are trying to minimize foot traffic by restricting play or shutting down individual holes or even entire courses for days at a time.
Standing the Heat
Making room for improvement in club kitchens translates to greater productivity and expanded dining options.
Recipients Named in 2015 ASGCA Design Excellence Recognition Program
The American Society of Golf Course Architects Design Excellence Recognition Program has recognized nine courses in the U.S. that have successfully addressed unique design challenges.
Independence GC Unveils Latest Phase of Clubhouse Renovations
The Midlothian, Va., property showed off its rebranded bar, Tavern 19, and a high-end restaurant called Fall Line. The club owner wants to give visitors a “country club for a day” experience at a public course.
Renovation Projects Move Forward Across the Country
The Founders Club in Sarasota, Fla., Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, Va., Texas Start Golf Course in Euless, Texas, and Bacon Park Golf Course in Savannah, Ga., are all in the midst of updating their golf courses.
Sand Saves
Bunker maintenance can be a time-consuming, labor-intensive task for golf course maintenance staffs—but new innovations in bunker construction are helping grounds crews save time and cut costs.
Off the Back Burner
As clubs bolster their dining venues, behind-the-scenes updates to the kitchen should follow suit.
GM Panel Culminates 2014 Chef to Chef Conference
The final session at this year’s event in San Antonio brought together four General Managers who engaged in a discussion about creating productive relationships between GMs and Executive Chefs. Participating GMs included John McGee, Northwood Club, Dallas, Texas; Phil Kiester, The Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, Va.; Christine Pooler, Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, Pa.; and Eric Dietz, Interlachen Country Club, Minneapolis, Minn.
Pros Inc. Buys Independence GC
The firm purchased the 260-acre daily fee golf club in Midlothian, Va., from the VSGA Foundation for an undisclosed price. Though no specific plan has been generated, the new owner plans to take advantage of non-golf amenities at the club to drive more revenue.
Independence GC Being Sold
The nonprofit Virginia State Golf Association Foundation currently owns the 12-year-old daily-fee club in Midlothian, Va. Details of the purchase have not been made public, but the property, with its 18-hole and nine-hole golf courses and a 22,000-sq. ft. clubhouse, was recently assessed at about $5.5 million.