The pro shop at New Bern G&CC offers members an inviting and personal shopping experience. By Diana Mirel, Contributing Editor Creating an inviting pro shop setting at New Bern (N.C.) Golf & Country Club started with designing a vibrant shop that reflects the personality of the club’s members. Formerly located in the basement of the…
Putting the “Ah” in Spa
Clubs and resorts are stepping up their efforts to create spa facilities with plenty of panache. SUMMING IT UP Design elements should complement spa services. Natural elements like water, wood and rocks can help to add a sense of tranquility. When possible, position spas front and center, for members and guests to see right away.…
A Poolside Retreat
Carmel Country Club’s resort-style pool complex has a private-club personality. Blending the quality and comfort of a resort setting with the personal touches of a club has become a popular trend in recent years. To offer its members a taste of resort living, Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, N.C., built a new pool complex as…
Out We Go
For longer parts of the day and throughout more of the year, patios and outdoor dining venues are providing vibrant gathering areas for members and guests. There’s something about the great outdoors that brings people together. Outdoor patios and dining venues are natural gathering spaces that have quickly become must-have amenities at club and resort…
A Good Play
Paramount Country Club; New York, N.Y. Playground and splash areas are effective and exciting amenities that encourage families to spend a whole day at the club. Clubs around the country are looking for ways to make their facilities both child-friendly and widely used. Many properties have added playgrounds and splash areas to further attract families…
Top Shops
To succeed today, pro shops must be all-purpose, with appeal that goes beyond what’s on the shelves. Pro shops, whether they’re golf-focused or geared to other sports or activities, must offer more than just new clubs or racquets. Members and guests now expect specialty shops at club and resort properties to be one-stop outlets not…
From the Ground Up
Carmel CC turned a major disruption of its South Course into a striking renovation that not only features a neoclassic design by Rees Jones but has changed the property’s maintenance practices—and the way its golfers play the game. By Betsy Gilliland, Contributing Editor At most golf course facilities, installation of a 7,000-linear-foot, six-foot-diameter municipal sewer…
Coming Up Aces
When the Country Club of Roswell (Ga.) renovated its tennis facility in 2007, the goal was twofold. First, the club, located in a northern Atlanta suburb, wanted to create a more centralized location where its members could gather; second, it wanted to update the facility to help it maintain a competitive edge. “The old design…
Making an Entrance
Lobbies that are attractive and purposeful appeal to members and guests.
Lounging Around
At Lounge Nineteen, members of Highland Springs CC find a cozy space with plenty of panache.
In the Kid Zone
Rooms and spaces that cater to children can help properties attract families.
Resourceful Renovations at Bay Oaks CC
Bay Oaks CC had much to draw from when adding a fitness center.
Adding Shade to Pool Design
As people across the country are becoming more educated on the dangers of prolonged sun exposure, incorporating shade into pool design is a must.
Making a Splash with Pool Design
Pools and splash pads are now geared to providing fun for the whole family.
Wine Room Design at Spanish Trail CC
Spanish Trail CC created an elegant space that also clearly means business.