Tennis now has plenty of company from other racquet sports that are also quickly gaining popularity at club and resort properties, including platform tennis and the new kid on the block— pickleball.
The Club at Mediterra Undergoes Expansion, Renovation
As part of a two-phase project, the Naples, Fla. club will add an additional 24,000 sq. ft. to its clubhouse. The Tavern Terrace, part of Phase 1, has seen the outdoor dining and lounge area double in size. Phase 2 will renovate and add additional space to the club’s ballrooms. The Club at Mediterra in…
New Certified Club Managers Announced
Twenty-nine club management professionals have achieved the CCM designation after completing the required course of study and training and demonstrating a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management.
Southwest Florida Clubs’ “Big Bucks Spending” is Highlighted
In 2017 alone, $1 billion was spent in capital renovations to Florida clubs, and the pace shows no sign of subsiding, as properties focus on restaurant, fitness, tennis, pool, spa and entertainment projects to complement their golf offers. Where 80 percent of homebuyers in Florida developments signed up to be golf members in the 1990s,…
A Course of Action
Golf course superintendents can rely on their experience and expertise, coupled with the know-how of others in the industry, to lead successful implementation of renovation and restoration projects. Second in a two-part series It’s one thing to make plans. It’s another to implement them. Just ask any superintendent who is overseeing a major golf course…
Ready, Set, Go
A carefully considered plan of action is critical to achieving first-rate results for golf course renovation or restoration projects. First of a two-part article Whether a golf course renovation project involves a comprehensive renovation of an entire course (or two), restoring a property to its past grandeur, or overhauling a specific golf course feature such…
The Club at Mediterra Completes Re-Grass, Renovation
The Naples, Fla., property has completed a project that re-grassed its 36 tees, fairways and rough areas with Platinum TE paspalum turfgrass. The renovation project began in 2015, and the turfgrass was selected due to its tolerance of salt, cold, and low-light intensity. The Club at Mediterra in Naples, Fla., recently completed a re-grass and renovation, making…
The Club at Mediterra Plans $12M Clubhouse Expansion
Members have approved the project, which will see the first phase of work in summer 2018 and the second in summer 2019. The project will add 23,895 sq. ft. to the clubhouse and renovate 7,164 sq. ft. of existing space, adding an outdoor covered dining area, expanding the ballroom, and upgrading and expanding the lower level for staff needs.
Group Hustle
A thoughtfully planned schedule, charismatic trainers, and on-trend classes can help club and resort properties make group fitness a priority.
Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Foie Gras Cromesquis
Yield: 1 quart For the Cream of Cauliflower: 1 oz. butter 5 ozs. leeks, diced (white only) 1 ea. celery stalk, chopped, with leaves 1 piece bacon, applewood-smoked, 13/17 1 ea. bay leaf 1 sprig thyme leaf 13 ozs. cauliflower, florets 3 ozs. potato, peeled and sliced 40 ozs. chicken/vegetable stock 1.5 ozs. verjus to…
All for One
The F&B team at The Club at Mediterra, with no fewer than four certified culinary professionals as well as a General Manager who was previously an Executive Chef, has come together for seamless and never-ending pursuit of a singular goal: providing great service and food for the membership.
The Club at Mediterra Completes Two-Year Renovation, Expansion
Renovations at the Naples, Fla., property totaled just under $17 million, and updated its two championship golf courses, expanded The Sports Club, and added new tennis and bocce courts. The project also added a third lifestyle room for cards and events, and replaced the building’s roof and HVAC system.
Search and Consulting Firm Adds New Partner, Changes Name
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Kopplin & Kuebler has announced a new partner—Thomas B. Wallace III, CCM, formerly General Manager of Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club and The Club at Mediterra—and a new company name, Kopplin Kuebler & Wallace.
The Club at Mediterra Recognized as Two-Star Certified Green Restaurant
The Green Restaurant Association recognized the Naples, Fla., club’s catering division and Beach Club for the implementation of 49 environmental practices, exceeding the organization’s minimal requirements by more than 22%.
Club at Mediterra Approves $14M in Course Improvements
The Naples, Fla. property’s North Course will get a new irrigation system, to augment the two-year renovation already in progress on the South Course.