Rob Thomas

After 2020 brought an all-time high of 41,500 rounds, club officials envision an overall construction project including a new clubhouse, maintenance building and parking lot. To make room for the new facilities, three existing facilities, including the current clubhouse, would be razed. Architects previously estimated the project could cost as much as $10 million, but…

Formerly Woodside Plantation CC, the Aiken, S.C. club changed its name to “better reflect our warm and inviting atmosphere, genuine group of friends and diverse community culture, where anyone can find a place they truly belong,” General Manager Tom Carter wrote in an e-mail.

The 50-year-old Bolivar, Ohio club will be purchased by the West Creek Conservancy and converted to a park. Wilkshire will operate as a golf course until the end of the year, then the park will be opened to the public in the fall or early winter of 2021-22.

The TAI Club Management software suite provides comprehensive and flexible software designed solely and specifically for the club industry. Prasad Suryadevara, CEO of Northstar, says he looks forward to “harnessing the power of both technology platforms to bring the best software, the best member app and the best overall cutting-edge technology to the newest members…

The Naples, Fla. club introduced two pickleball courts, a bocce court and croquet facilities as part of the plan to expand and improve its existing member activities area. Construction will begin on April 1 for new casual dining amenities, resort pool enhancements and a 20,000-sq. ft. Fitness and Wellness Center that will also feature spa…

In this episode of C+RB’s video series, Principal Owner Brian Rigsby, PGA, discusses how creatively incorporating a new “54” short course within the playing corridors of the Fort Myers, Fla. property’s 18-hole championship course has spurred increased member interest and activity and helped the club “get in line with what we need to be current.”

The new 12,500-sq. ft. clubhouse at Family Golf and Learning Center in St. Louis, Mo. expands training and fitness offerings with several TrackMan golf simulators and an indoor practice facility that includes a synthetic green for putting and chipping. It also includes a fitness center, golf shop, restaurant and terrace.

A February 16 vote may determine whether the town of Orange, Conn. will buy the property and buildings for $8.5 million, then lease it to the club. Opinion is split, as skeptics recall a similar situation that failed when the town of Woodbridge, Conn, purchased the Country Club of Woodbridge in 2009.

The 140-acre West Bloomfield Township, Mich. property includes 2,300 feet of lake frontage, a 20,000-sq. ft. clubhouse, 18-hole golf course, restaurant and banquet facility. The club continues to book banquets and events for 2021 and will not close or trade hands until the current owner honors those reservations.

Criteria used for the Golf Range Association of America’s Top 50 lists includes facility and additional amenities; type of range targets; number of PGA Professional instructors; clubfitting services; total number of visits per year; number of range balls dispensed annually and in inventory; and the frequency of when new balls are acquired.

Each state has now established specific BMPs featuring agronomic practices that support environmental stewardship and cover key areas such as water management, integrated pest management and pollinator protection. Using the GCSAA Planning Guide, individual golf facilities can use their state guides to create a BMP manual for their course.

The partnership merges the hospitality design and operational advisory expertise of RealFood, a Troon division, with the unique architectural and engineering design focus of Foodservice Design Associates. “Now with Foodservice Design Associates as part of our growing team, we have leveled up our ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with architects on projects,” says Ed…

The Colorado club, which traditionally sees 28,000 rounds played each year, registered more than 36,000 in 2020. By reducing mid-level passes and increasing premium passes, the city-owned club hopes to free up afternoon rounds. “We wanted to create more availability on the tee sheet and move some Silver pass holders up to the Gold pass,”…

Ravinia Green CC in Riverwoods, Ill. and Hilly Haven GC in De Pere, Wis. are staying busy over the offseason with activities such as ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing and fat-tire biking. Ravinia Green, a private club, is offering member-for-a-day opportunities, while Hilly Haven is using the honor system at its property.

Recent industry hires and promotions include new Chief Operating Officers at Athens (Ga.) Country Club and the Tennessee Grasslands Golf & Country Club in Gallatin, Tenn.; Directors of Golf at Sea Pines Country Club in Hilton Head Island, S.C. and Reflection Bay Golf Club in Henderson, Nev.; and an Executive Chef at the Detroit (Mich.)…