Colleton River in Bluffton, S.C., completed upgrades to its playground, tennis courts, and security system in 2015, with plans to enhance its golf courses and add a short game area and learning center in 2016. In Indian Wells, Calif., Toscana Country Club has opened the final nine holes on its Jack Nicklaus Signature North Course, introduced the new Bill Harmon Performance Center, and expanded its restaurant’s kitchen.
Colleton River in Bluffton, S.C., has recently embarked on a capital campaign intended to both revitalize community assets and amenities, and enhance the total profile of amenities offered at the club.
A new playground was completed in August 2015, and an additional tennis court was constructed in September at the Stan Smith Tennis Center. In addition to the new court, the existing courts were refinished and palm trees were added.
“Our Board of Directors has strategically planned to position Colleton River for continued success. We will continue to make investments to enhance and preserve assets for the future, meet the needs of a changing demographic, grow the club’s diversity and bring an experience to our members and guests that is unmatched,” said General Manager/COO Tim Bakels.
The complete amenity plan includes:
· New playground– August 2015
· Additional tennis court – September 2015
· Security surveillance system upgrades – December 2015
· Dye course enhancements – 2016
· Borland course renovation – 2016
· Addition of short game area – 2016
· Nicklaus course learning center addition – 2016
· Nicklaus course fairway transition to Celebration grass (state of the art turf) – 2017
In Indian Wells, Calif., Toscana Country Club has completed several project enhancements. Toscana has opened the final nine holes on the Jack Nicklaus Signature North Course, introduced the new Bill Harmon Performance Center, and completed a major kitchen expansion for its restaurant, Il Forno Trattoria.
The Bill Harmon Performance Center uses advanced video technology to help Members improve their golf game, and is led by Director of Instruction Bill Harmon. Harmon coaches members using tools including V1 Pro Video swing analysis software, SAM Puttlab and the BodiTrak Golf System. Harmon also works hand-in-hand with Titleist Performance Institute certified fitness trainers to provide customized training for members to improve power, flexibility, set-up posture, endurance and decrease risk of injury.
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