Tom Henderson, from Round Hill Club in Greenwich, Conn., has been named the 62nd recipient of the PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award. Cameron McCormick, from Brook Hollow GC and Trinity Forrest GC in Dallas, was named the PGA Teacher of the Year.
Street-Food Revolution
Foods that found popularity on the world’s streets are making their way onto club and resort menus.
Plan Moves Forward for $5.9M Clubhouse at Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) GC
Officials are considering taking $2.29 million from the general fund stabilization reserves for a two-story clubhouse at the municipal golf course. The proposed clubhouse would have locker rooms, a pro shop, food and beverage service, and event space.
Two Clubs in Florida Community Plan to Merge
Since the inception in the 1970s of the gated community that they share in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., the Eastpointe Country Club and the Golf & Racquet Country Club at Eastpointe have operated as two separate private clubs. But it is now being reported that they will be combined when a new membership year starts in November.
Friday Filmfest: Serena Williams Brings Bounce to BallenIsles CC
Promoting her appearance as Vogue magazine’s latest cover girl, the world’s number-one tennis player makes full use of the Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. property to recreate Beyonce’s “7/11” music video, and even gets some “members” into the act.
Troon to Manage Frenchman’s Reserve CC
The Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., property has selected Troon to manage its 18-hole championship golf course, grand clubhouse, spa and fitness center, outdoor pool, and more.
PGA National Resort Reopens Champion Course
Originally designed and recently updated by Jack Nicklaus’ firm, the Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., property moved the green of the fourteenth hole 17 yards to the right, bringing water into play on the approach shot.
PGA National Re-opens Nicklaus-Renovated Champion Course
The Honda Classic venue has been re-grassed with Celebration Bermuda to ensure “major-like conditions.”
Summer Olympics Prompts Move of 2016 PGA Championship to July
The tournament, to be held at Baltusrol GC, will mark the first time since 1971 that the last major of the year will not be played in August.
Jeff Price Named Chief Commercial Officer of PGA of America
The former executive with Sporting News, MasterCard and SI Digital will now head the PGA’s primary commercial areas, including media, sponsorship, merchandising, marketing/communications and international activities.
“Short-Sighted” Visionaries
Some clubs are finding that “coming up short” may be the best way to break out of golf-round stagnation, as they gain big benefits from small-course strategies.
History in the Remaking
A golf course renovation and restoration project at Tequesta Country Club propelled the storied Florida property into the 21st century, while still staying true to its illustrious past.
Looking Good
Like many clubs, The Country Club at Mirasol hosts ladies luncheons throughout the season. Recently, the club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., used a member’s connection to have one event help support a worthy cause.
Beauty and the Feast
Buffet success depends on teamwork, proper planning, smooth execution and constant refreshing.
Dress for Success Luncheon Has “Star” Power at CC at Mirasol
Media personality Star Jones collaborated with the organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women for an event at the Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. property that raised $4,000 through a wine-basket raffle; club members also donated business attire and accessories.