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The real estate development firm had agreed in July 2019 to purchase the 178-acre Memphis-area property, which has been closed since February 28 of last year. But “many buffer accommodations” were cited that “required a reworking of the plan as many as 10 times, slowed the entire process and even stopped work entirely on several…

Many Florida courses prepared for closing under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “stay at home” order when exemptions didn’t list golf, but a clarification cleared the way for continued play under strict social-distancing stipulations. The British Open and Wimbledon were cancelled while Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson considered a second challenge match for coronavirus relief, and Whitney…

The 15-time major championship winner is entirely reimagining the former Peter Hay Golf Course. The new short course will leverage the first-class amenities of the adjacent Pebble Beach Golf Academy and offer a food-and-beverage venue with expansive ocean views.

The 10,682-sq. ft. Tuscan-style mansion owned by the former president of Ford Motor Company and chairman of Chrysler Corporation is located near the Bel Air Country Club in Los Angeles. Outdoor recreation includes a swimming pool, spa and tennis courts.

In preparation for its 100th anniversary in 2027, Charlottesville, Va. club is implementing short- and long-term improvement projects focusing on several key areas, including the arrival experience and front door, social gathering and dining spaces, sports facilities, locker rooms and guest rooms.

While some private tennis academies have temporarily closed their courts due to COVID-19, private clubs and other courts remain open for play. Also in today’s roundup: Several golf courses across the U.S. reopen with more-stringent restrictions, while groups continue to petition governments to allow play; the National Club Association urges managers to contact Congress to…

The challenge that encourages children to use their imagination to design a golf hole was created to offer a fun way to help families pass time during the COVID-19 crisis. The American Society of Golf Course Architects plans to share members’ comments on the designs, along with those made by social-media followers.

Located in the rolling Perthshire countryside and designed by acclaimed architect David McLay-Kidd, gWest was once thought to rival neighboring Gleneagles. Its Dubai-based owners blame political issues for the mothballing of the lavish resort property, which includes a six-star, 180-bedroom hotel and 250 houses.

The private club and 1,500-acre community in Loudon, Tenn., outside of Knoxville, features a Greg Norman Signature Design championship golf course. Members also have access to clubhouse amenities, community trails, a community marina and a saltwater pool.

(Edgewood GC) Other developments include: Augusta National GC donates $2 million to the cause; Weymouth CC’s lineup of “virtual events” for its growing Facebook members group; White Clay Creek CC advertises “social-distancing tee times”; and Edgewood GC must prepare to fight spring flooding without a sandbag brigade.

The service, which will be continued every Saturday, based on demand, is offering grocery and household essentials, including paper goods, cleaning supplies and pre-prepared meals for up to four people. “All of us—whether it’s a church [or] a club–have to help one another right now,” said General Manager Michael O’Brien.

(LedgeRock GC’s 10th hole, renovated in 2019) The Mohnton, Pa. property has proceeded with a renovation of its 17th hole and hopes to have it reopened by mid-May, despite a current statewide order to suspend play. Superintendent Alan FitzGerald is directing the project, which was funded by members’ donations, using in-house crews and taking additional precautions.…

(Photo of Los Lagos GC by Delcia Lopez, The Monitor) As proponents continue to make persuasive cases for golf’s ability to provide a safe environment for needed recreational activity, 29 states were now allowing courses to stay open, with eight others awaiting clarification of executive orders.

(Circulated photo of golfers at Hunting Creek CC) Publicly distributed footage of crowds gathered at clubs where golf was being permitted led to the shutdown of Hop Brook GC in Naugatuck, Conn. and a rebuke for members of Hunting Creek CC in Prospect, Ky. A south Florida website singled out one club and its General…

Jesse Horner, who has experience working at private (Sewickley GC) and semi-private (Oakview GC) clubs and an upscale daily-fee facility (Olde Stonewall GC), is the new Director of Golf at the Cranberry Township, Pa. municipal course and will be joined by Terry McGrath as Head Professional and Jody Barrett as Director of Instruction. The goal…