The competition will be held on the storied club’s Wissahickon course in April 2019. The conference now has 14 schools in 11 states, and prior to Rutgers University and the University of Maryland joining in 2014, the eastern-most school in the conference was Penn State University, 200 miles west of Philadelphia. The Big Ten…
At Home at The Beach Club
With a focus on facilities and finance, a new GM with fresh eyes is polishing the iconic Santa Monica, Calif., club for the next generation.
Preservation Deal Finalized for Philadelphia Cricket Club Course
The club has purchased its historic 9-hole St. Martins Golf Course, site of the 1907 and 1910 U.S. Open tournaments, in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia for $600,000, after leasing it from a local family for nearly 150 years. The sale took the form of a preservation easement on the 41-acre property that is held by Natural Lands Trust, a regional conservation organization, with the intent of ensuring that the land remains open space.
Changing the Game at The Philadelphia Cricket Club
An influx of new members and management talent has marked a pivotal period in PCC’s long history and injected new energy and activity levels throughout its storied grounds.
What’s in a Name?
Even a property that still calls itself a golf club, and sees itself that way, needs to recognize the long-range strategic importance of staying competitive with other amenities.
Staying in First
As a complete course renovation enhances its status as one of America’s most storied country clubs, The Philadelphia Cricket Club is gaining added strength from its new equipment supplier.
Cooking with Fire
Bringing the kitchen outside is helping clubs elevate al fresco fare well beyond burgers and dogs.