The 113-year-old Muskegon, Mich. club has been acquired by the RedWater Collection, which also owns and operates several other courses and restaurants across the state. RedWater plans to rebrand the SE4SONS Gastropub and open to members and the public in the summer of 2021.
Trio of Southern California Clubs to be Managed by Troon
Yorba Linda Country Club and Lomas Santa Fe Country Club will be under the Troon Privé umbrella, while Tustin Ranch Golf Club will be managed by Troon Golf. All three properties are owned by Sanyo Foods Corporation of America.
The Refuge GC Readies for Long-Awaited Reopening
The Flowood, Miss. club closed in 2017 for an extensive renovation and restoration under the direction of golf course architect Nathan Crace. Many modifications were made to the overall routing, including three new holes, the relocation of several water hazards, as well as new and enlarged cart paths. Irrigation and drainage systems were also enhanced.…
Montcalm GC Named New Home of Dartmouth College Golf Programs
The Enfield, N.H. club recently added a new training and practice venue that includes 40 full-swing, natural-grass hitting stations, 20 PGA Tour approved Turf Hound hitting stations and a bent-grass putting and chipping green, as well as practice bunkers and pitching areas. A new home course was needed when the college decided not to reopen…
Clubs are Taking a Deeper Dive with Pool Renovations
Clubs that are expanding and enhancing pool facilities and their surroundings are becoming the place to be, by offering members a safe outdoor experience with refreshed accommodations.
Manchester (Vt.) CC Moves Forward Under New Management Team
The club, which was purchased by a consortium of club members in 2020, has named a new General Manager/COO, Head PGA Golf Professional, Executive Chef and Tennis Professional. “We want to elevate the golf experience and change the trajectory of the club going forward,” says Andy Shaw, a member of the ownership group.
The Road Ahead: How a Bolstered Golf Program Has the Beloit (Wis.) Club Thriving
In this episode of C+RB’s video series, Kent Instefjord, PGA, General Manager of the Beloit (Wis.) Club, discusses the steps taken to turn a struggling club, where membership had dropped below 200, into a thriving property that now has over 700 members, with more being added each week. An emphasis on golf and a new focus…
Chili CC Becomes Flagship Retail Location for Rock Bottom Golf
TGIB Marketing, Inc., parent company to Rock Bottom Golf, purchased the Scottsville, N.Y. club and completely remodeled the pro shop to offer the same shopping experience the online-only retailer has offered for 20+ years. “I worked at Chili Country Club as a kid, and the experiences I had there are part of the reason I…
New Craft Beer Targets Golfers and Golf Clubs
Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Links Brewing Co. started with a tiny 10-gallon brewing system in the basement of a family business. With a specific demographic in mind—golfers—it found its way onto the menu at famed Oakmont Country Club and owner Jeff Becker has an “audacious goal” of having his beer served at the 50 top golf courses…
Unboxing Ranger Ready Repellents
Spring is upon us and summer will quickly follow. Your members are now on the golf course and maintenance staff is keeping the grounds healthy and groomed. Keep everyone safe from mosquitos, ticks and other biting insects with Ranger Ready repellents. Ranger Ready Picaridin 20% 710ml XL – Body-Worn Insect Repellent -This is our largest…
Montecito Club Completes $119.5M Renovation Project
Highlights of the extensive work at the Santa Barbara, Calif. property that was formerly Montecito Country Club and has been revived by hotelier and “Beanie Baby” magnate Ty Warner include returfing the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course; four Rebound Ace tennis courts; a crushed oyster shell bocce ball court with underground LED lights; and a…
The Club at Castlewood Preps for $16M Renovation
The project at the Pleasanton, Calif. club includes key changes to the main clubhouse area, including remodeled and extended dining and bar areas for indoor and outdoor dining or social-gathering experiences; a brand-new fitness and wellness center; and remodeling of the main entry floor and lobby, including accessibility improvements in line with Americans with Disabilities…
Player’s Ridge GC Unveils Renovations
The 18-hole course in Bethlehem, N.C. saw all sand traps completely revamped, more than 1,000 trees taken down and playing corridors widened. Cart paths have been smoothed, and new maintenance equipment and a fleet of golf carts have been added. “I am lucky to work with a great General Manager in Andy Mayhew and a…
Nebraska Course Has New Owner and Name
Formerly South Ridge Golf Course, the South Sioux City, Neb. 9-hole course was purchased from the city by Rick Farrell. Going forward, it will be known as South Ridge Golf and Pub. An adjacent inflatable dome, which used to be a part of the facility, was purchased by Briar Cliff University almost nine years ago…
Newark (Del.) CC Finalizes Sale and Lease-Back Agreement
Under the deal, Lang Development Group will buy the 119-acre property for $6 million and lease it back to the club for 10 years, with Newark CC retaining an option to extend the lease for another 10 years. “While we were unable to continue forward indefinitely as owners of the property, we have been able…