The clubhouse at the Billings, Mont., is being torn down to make way for a new facility that is expected to open next June. During construction, members will use a trailer as the pro shop and a tent on a poured concrete pad as the makeshift restaurant and bar. A demolition of the clubhouse at…
LaFortune Park GC Kicks Off $2.4M Renovation
The renovation of the 18-hole golf course in Tulsa, Okla., is scheduled to be complete in October, and will be closed while work is done. The project will touch every part of the par-3 course, from the tee boxes to the greens and lights. For the first time in more than 50 years, the 18-hole,…
City Begins $10M Project at Brookshire GC
By December, the Carmel, Ind., property will have a new 20,437-sq. ft. clubhouse, a new pool, and a 605-sq. ft. poolhouse. The clubhouse will include a pro shop, snack area, bar, several meeting rooms, and a balcony that can accommodate 40 people. The city of Carmel, Ind., broke ground today on a $10 million addition…
Gleneagles CC Completes $10M Healthy Lifestyle Center
The Delray Beach, Fla., property held an opening celebration on March 23 for the two-story, 16,000-sq. ft. fitness center and resort-style pool. The Healthy Lifestyle Center includes exercise equipment, a group exercise room, spa facility, physical therapy area, locker rooms and a multi-purpose room for events. Gleneagles Country Club in Delray Beach, Fla., is celebrating the…
Spa Resorts Complete Renovation Projects
Sanctuary Spa at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley, Ariz., has completed a top-to-bottom refurbishment and expansion that includes a new Women’s Quiet Room. Lake Arrowhead (Calif.) Resort and Spa, which is now part of the Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio, recently completed a multi-million renovation program, bringing new restaurant concepts,…
The Reserve Club Plans Upgrades in “Enthusiastic Market”
The Indian Wells, Calif., property has received 79% member approval for a $13 million project, that will see $1.5 million invested in the golf course, and $11.5 million to transform the clubhouse into a more relaxed, casual atmosphere. “What we are seeing is there is still an enthusiastic market, but it is a much smaller market,” said…
Champion Course at PGA National Resort to Close for Renovation
The layout, which is the home of the Honda Classic, will close on June 4 for a major rebuilding and re-grassing of its greens. The property’s other layouts, The Palmer, The Fazio, The Squire, and The Estates, will remain open throughout the project. The Champion Course at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach…
Renovation at Waiehu GC to Begin April 16
The municipal facility in Wailuku, Hawaii will replace existing Bermuda grass on the greens and collars on the back nine, then the front nine with Seashore Paspalum grass. During the project, which is expected to last 3 to 4 months, golfers are encouraged to play the front nine twice for an 18-hole game. Renovation begins…
Victoria Hills GC Opens New Restaurant
The DeLand, Fla., property recently reopened after five months of renovations. The club now features the 140-seat Sparrow’s Grille, formerly Mulligan’s Tavern, under Executive Chef Michael Morrison, and the pro shop was transformed into an event room. Sparrow’s Grille (formerly called Mulligan’s Tavern) and the pro shop at Victoria Hills Golf Club in DeLand, Fla.,…
Golf Course Renovation Roundup
Properties in various stages of golf course renovations include Union League National Golf Club, formerly Sand Barrens Golf Club, in Swainton, N.J., Columbus (Ohio) Country Club, Kenwood Country Club in Dublin, Ohio, Lakeside Golf Club in Burbank, Calif., and Kapalua Golf in Maui, Hawaii. Golf course renovation projects are in various phases, from early planning…
Kiawah Island (S.C.) Golf Resort Plans “The Next Generation”
By the end of 2020, the resort plans to complete a renovation project that would rebuild the West Village with a 150-room beachfront hotel complex and clubhouse for the Cougar Point golf course, as well as renovate Night Heron Park and The Roy Barth Tennis Center, and add two four-bedroom rental cottages. Kiawah Island (S.C.)…
Omni Barton Creek to Lay Off Nearly Half Its Staff During Renovation
The layoffs will begin on April 30 as the Austin, Texas resort closes to complete a year-long, $150 million makeover. “This was difficult decision and we are committed to easing the transition and will be holding job information sessions and fairs in the coming weeks, for associates to explore opportunities at Omni properties and other local hotels and restaurants,” the resort’s management said in a statement.
The Waterview at Port Jefferson (N.Y.) CC to Open in April
The Crest Group, LLC has acquired the former Lombardi’s on the Sound and will reopen the updated venue later this year. The property features a grand ballroom, the Harborview and Soundview event rooms, and The Cliffside, a newly renovated restaurant. The Crest Group, LLC has acquired the former Lombardi’s on the Sound in Port Jefferson,…
Chautauqua (N.Y.) GC to Develop Golf Course Improvement Plans
The 36-hole facility, which is part of the not-for-profit Chautauqua Institution, features the Donald Ross-designed Lake Course, which opened in 1924, and the Xen Hassenplug-designed Hill Course, which opened in 1994. Both golf courses need infrastructure and playability updates. Chautauqua (N.Y.) Golf Club is working with an architect to develop improvement plans for its Lake…
The Reserve Club Undergoes $11.5M Project
To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the Indian Wells, Calif., property will begin a $10 million clubhouse renovation in mid-May that will expand outdoor terraces, while adding a multipurpose al fresco kitchen, new bar, and improved special event areas. Work on the golf course’s irrigation system is already underway. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, The Reserve…