The “Clubhouse Refresh & Renew Project” at the Naples, Fla. club includes the creation of an indoor-outdoor bar offering panoramic views of the first tee-box, putting green, and lakeside scenery. Interior enhancements include all-new finishes, carpeting, and furniture, elevating the clubhouse’s aesthetic appeal and comfort.
Upgrades Transform Bunkers, Drainage at Alabama Club
Ballantrae Golf Club in Pelham, Ala. is utilizing capillary concrete to improve the drainage and playability of its bunkers. For the safety of both workers and golfers, holes are being removed from play on the course as each hole enters construction. Each area is being closed off for one or two days at a time,…
Town Considers Slicing Into Course for Residential Development
The 18-hole layout at Brighton Park Golf Course in Tonawanda, N.Y. may be converted into 12 holes if a plan comes to fruition. Town officials are eyeing this property because the town has limited land available for new, larger-scale residential development. “There will be a revolt,” warns Paul Wzontek, Vice President of the Brighton Park…
Arizona Club Sees Massive Success in Gamification of Driving Range
Dobson Ranch Golf Course in Mesa, Ariz. has increased its tech usage by 30% in the first three months after partnering with Inrange on its driving range. Dobson Ranch has already utilized the gamification of practice to host Long Drive, Nearest to Pin and Shrinking Target (a skills challenge unique to Inrange) contests. “Numbers don’t…
Club + Resort Talks Chats With Jonathan Fralick, VP, Racquet Sports for Invited Clubs
On this episode of the Club + Resort Talks podcast, Rob Thomas speaks with Jonathan Fralick, VP, Racquet Sports for Invited Clubs. Fralick discusses a number of programs across the Invited portfolio, including two grow-the-game initiatives — First Serve and Right Start. First Serve is a comprehensive junior pathway to ensure organization, player development and…
Kentucky Club Commences on Construction of $3.3M Clubhouse
The new one-story, 10,600-sq.-ft. clubhouse at Eagle Creek Golf Course in La Grange, Ky. will include a pro shop, a basement for golf cart storage, a party room, two golf simulators, a covered porch in the front and a residential unit to house the course superintendent.
Squash Club Soars Above New York City’s Financial District
Designed by Bricault Design in collaboration with TPG Architecture as architect of record, Open Squash’s new location offers more than 21,000-sq.-ft. of state-of-the-art facilities. The club features eight brand new squash courts imported from Germany, additional gym equipment such as free weights, access to locker rooms, and a café.
Par 3 Masterpiece Transforms Golfing Paradigm in Oklahoma
Tom Clark goes behind the scenes of The Battlefield at Oklahoma’s Shangri-La Resort—a 3,000-yard, par-54 layout with more than 100 feet of elevation change. Each hole on The Battlefield is named in honor of an Oklahoma veteran of World War II.
Virginia Club Hosts Family Leap Day Celebration
The event on Feb. 29 at Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Va. included a foam cannon and inflatable basketball shootout, as well as a photo booth, DJ, popcorn, and various lawn games. “Celebrating Leap Day was an opportunity we didn’t want to miss,” says Paul Shockley, Youth Programs Manager at Farmington Country Club. “Since it…
New 9-Hole, Walking-Only Golf Course Under Construction at Florida Club
Work is continuing on the construction of the nine-hole Clover golf course at Killearn Club in Tallahassee, Fla. The course will be walking-only and will offer five par-3 holes of varying lengths and four short par-4 holes. MacCurrach Golf Construction of Jacksonville, Fla. continues to execute construction with Aqua Turf International, responsible for the redesigned…
Leaders Work to Determine Next Steps With Closed Pool at Kentucky Country Club
The pool at Calvert City (Ky.) Country Club was shuttered by the state department of public health recently and the club is facing the decision of what to do next. Cost is the primary issue. Club President Tammy Smith says just how much it will cost to renovate the pool will be dependent on a…
Planned Golf Facility is First Private Club in Greenville, S.C. Area in Three Decades
Kawonu Golf Club in Simpsonville, S.C. will have an 18-hole course, clubhouse, practice facilities and four-bedroom cabins. Construction is set to begin this year or early next year, with an anticipated opening in spring 2027. The club will be led by Scott Ferrell and architect Andrew Green will design the course.
Massachusetts Club Hopes to Find Second Life for Longtime Oak Tree
A 75-to-80-year-old pin oak tree that, for decades, provided shade on the 16th hole tee box at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield, Mass., has been taken down. The tree was cut down after people at the golf course worried that its split trunk might suddenly give way, causing injury to a golfer. Scott Brockway,…
Thursday Three for March 14
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — While the differences may seem plentiful and obvious, much is the same between working in the Caribbean and U.S. This article stemmed from my visit to Jamaica for the Annie’s Revenge Pro-Am. Let…
CC of Orlando (Fla.) Selects Peacock + Lewis for Multi-Million Dollar Project
The club selected the architect to design the Sunset Grille — a casual dining and recreational amenity project. Design highlights include: A new 9,000 sq. ft. poolside casual dining venue with a large gather bar; and more than 3,200 sq. ft. of outdoor covered dining areas overlooking the pool. Architectural and engineering drawings are underway…