Concert Golf Chairman Peter Nanula informed members of the 16 clubs that would have been sold to ClubCorp that “the fit just wasn’t right.” Nanula added that his firm would now refocus on “adding more fine clubs to our boutique portfolio.” Clubs owned by Newport Beach, Calif.-based Concert Golf Partners have been informed by Concert’s…
Talks for ClubCorp to Acquire Concert Golf Properties Reported
Members of Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pa, received an e-mail on April 15thfrom Concert Golf Chairman Peter Nanula that said his company had entered into discussions with ClubCorp to acquire 16 of Concert’s clubs, including Philmont, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report. Nanula and a ClubCorp spokesperson would not comment further when contacted about the message.
CMAA Announces New Certified Chief Executives
The Club Managers Association of America’s CCE designation, meant to augment the Certified Club Manager designation, requires managers to maintain membership status with the association, to have obtained Honor Society status, and to have served as the top executive in a club for a minimum of five years. The Club Managers Association of America has…
Golden Valley CC to Stay Member-Owned
The 104-year-old club in suburban Minneapolis voted against selling to Concert Golf Partners and will remain self-managed. “Contrary to published reports, Golden Valley Country Club is not bankrupt, nor are we approaching bankruptcy,” said President Drew Fernholz. The club is engaging restoration expert Keith Foster to complete a master-planning project for its A. W. Tillinghast-designed golf course and is also launching a new “Friends and Family” membership initiative.
Orange County, Calif., Proposes Public Course on Former Landfill
The proposed golf course in Newport Coast, a community in Newport Beach, Calif., would sit on the former Coyote Canyon Landfill, which was open from 1963 to 1990. The development would include an 18-hole golf course, fast-play short course, practice facility, a double-deck driving range, bar and grill, and a 2,000-sq. ft. clubhouse. The County…
Proposals for Public Course on Long-Closed Landfill Move Forward
The Orange County Board of Supervisors has given approval for lease negotiations to begin with potential developers of about 200 acres of the former Coyote Canyon landfill outside of Newport Beach, Calif. The leading plan would build an 18-hole short course, a double-ended, double-decker driving range, 12,000-sq. ft. clubhouse, 16,000 sq. ft. of ballrooms and wedding gardens, and a food court with a patio.
Newport Beach (Calif.) GC Thrives Under New Ownership
A new ownership group took over the public property more than a year ago, and it now has electric carts for the first time in 40 years, as well as healthy grass on the 18-hole executive course, and a remodeled driving range covered with 135,000 sq. ft. of synthetic turf.
Newport Beach (Calif.) CC Opens $44M Clubhouse
The two-story, 56,000-sq. ft. clubhouse has been under construction for the past 21 months, and opened its doors on July 18. The facility, which can accommodate up to 900 members and guests concurrently, offers two dining venues, a 2,500-sq. ft. fitness center, and ballroom, with pool facilities scheduled to be complete this fall.
Balboa Bay Club Balances Old Traditions with New
The Pickup family bought the Newport Beach, Calif., property in 2012, along with the Balboa Resort and Newport Beach Country Club, and invested $54 million in capital improvements. Two years ago, the property stemmed the loss of members and is now adjusting its course to focus on families.
Crestview CC Completes Recapitalization with Concert Golf
The membership of the 95-year-old private club in Wichita, Kansas overwhelmingly approved the arrangement that will pay off all club debt, lower annual member dues, start $1 million of immediate capital projects and bar all future assessments on the membership.
Newport Beach (Calif.) GC Operator Unveils Renovation Plans
William Buck Johns plans to upgrade the 18-hole golf course and transform the driving range into a trendy entertainment complex with food, cocktails and music. Johns has begun laying new synthetic turf and hanging new netting, and is in negotiations with the Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf and Topgolf.
City Supports Newport Beach (Calif.) GC Lease Extension
William Johns hopes to obtain a 50-year lease to operate the 18-hole property, which is partly owned by the county, arguing that it would enable him to start a $4.6 million project that would improve the greens and fairways, driving range, pro shop, restaurant, parking area and events room.
Inland Group Plans Upgrades to Newport Beach (Calif.) GC
Under the new owner, the name of the property has been changed from Newport Beach Golf Course to Newport Beach Golf Club. Inland Group plans to upgrade the lighted, 18-hole executive golf course, restaurant, and driving and practice range.
Big Canyon CC, Newport Beach CC Get Recycled-Water Refunds
Along with a school district and a church, the Newport Beach, Calif., clubs will receive a total of more than $433,000 in refunds after they were overcharged for recycled water. Big Canyon CC alleged in a claim filed with the city in March that it was overcharged from 2011 to 2014.
New Strategies On Tap
Club and resort properties throughout the country are implementing permanent solutions to reduce their usage of, and dependence on, water in ways that don’t affect product quality.