After completing Phase One last year to create a new resort-style pool area, the project’s Phase Two renovated and expanded the clubhouse originally built in 1950. In addition to the new Health & Wellness Center, a new Youth Room and Grille Room were created and the Golf Shop was renovated.
Facility-Wide Expansion Project Begins at Topeka (Kan.) CC
The first phase of the project will include construction of a 6,300-sq. ft. resort-style pool area that is expected to open in summer 2018. Phase two, which will begin in November, will include a new wellness center, youth room, grille room, board room, golf shop and administrative offices. Construction crews recently began work on phase one…
Topeka (Kan.) CC Approves $7.5M Renovation Plan
Construction on the project is set to begin in early 2017, taking 12-14 months to complete. The renovation will include a new fitness center, golf shop with increased floor space, expanded bar/lounge with casual dining, a private dining room, and a new pool area, with zero-edge entry, splash pad, lap pool, cabanas, and a poolside pavilion.
Soup-er Starters
At Topeka Country Club, a cup of soup is never enough.
Members Approve Sale of St. Joseph (Mo.) CC to Great Life Golf
The Board of Directors of the club that was founded in 1898 has been authorized to finalize purchase agreement negotations with Great Life Golf Kansas City LLC, which owns several golf and fitness facilities in the Kansas City area, including Staley Farms GC and Drumm Farms GC.
Forbes GC Bounces Back with Public Support
The Topeka, Kan., golf course was on the brink of closure two years ago, but public outcry prompted commissioners to look at ways to operate more cost-effectively. By reducing staffing and adding footgolf to its offerings, the golf course is now on solid financial footing.
GreatLife Plans Sioux Falls, S.D., Project
Local franchise owner Tom Walsh Sr. bought Willow Run Golf Course in 2012 and is forming a partnership with GreatLife Golf & Fitness. Though details of the deal have not yet been revealed, the plan will likely involve Bakker Crossing, Willow Run, and Central Valley golf courses, as well as the former YWCA and Sioux Empire Fitness.
GreatLife Considers Forbes GC Takeover
The Topeka, Kan., property is facing closure after its three maintenance workers were cut from the parks and recreation department’s budget as part of a plan to save $1.4 million. GreatLife Golf & Fitness operates 24 golf courses and fitness centers in the state and will consult its members to determine interest in the golf course.