The 18-hole, par-72 course in Ivins, Utah, near St. George, was designed by the late PGA Tour golfer Tom Weiskopf in collaboration with architect Phil Smith. The course has wide fairways ranging from 70 to 100 yards and has two driveable par 4s. “Black Desert is excited to join in furthering the elevation of women’s…
Club People on the Move: May 18-31
Recent industry hires and promotions include new a General Manager at Crystal Tree Country Club in Orland Park, Ill.; a new Director of Club Operations at Augusta (Ga.) National Golf Club; new Head Golf Professionals at Sand Valley in Necoosa, Wis., Bing Maloney Golf Course in Sacramento, Calif., and Gaston Country Club in Gastonia, N.C.; and…
Three Professionals Honored by Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Parker Ferren, CGCS, director of golf course and grounds maintenance at Copperleaf Golf Club in Bonita Springs, Fla.; Lydell Mack, CGCS, director of operations at Big Canoe Golf Club in Jasper, Ga.; and Steven Murphy, golf course superintendent at the Ole Miss Golf Club in Oxford, Miss., all received Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winners from…
Topeka (Kan.) CC Nears Completion of Massive Course Overhaul
More than 400 trees were removed as the Perry Maxwell design saw a complete renovation with air circulation and sunlight at the tees and greens being prioritized. Renovations also included adding a series of smaller collection ponds feeding into a larger basin.
Planned Community Opens Par-3 Course
The Valor Community in Kuna, Idaho replaced the former Robin Hood course at Falcon Crest Golf Club with The Cadet Course. M3 Companies, which is developing the community, completed a full redesign of the layout to enhance the greens and playing conditions.
Cedar Crest GC Unveils Statues at Legends Plaza
Statues depicting golf legends Walter Hagen and Charlie Sifford were added at the Dallas, Texas club. Both Hagen and Sifford played and won at the historic golf course. “I’m so honored to be a part of something like this, and we are not done,” says General Manager and Director of Golf Ira Molayo. “We are…
California Association Seeks Public Input on Tree Replanting Plan
A plan, which includes 114 skyline, canopy and accent trees, as well as 84 small trees and shrubs, is in place to replant trees that were lost during the renovation of the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club.
Club + Resort Business Crowns Clubs of Kingwood in Top Ranked Program
In its May issue, Club + Resort Business released its annual rankings of the top aquatics and pools programs. The aquatics and pools program at The Clubs of Kingwood in Kingwood, Texas, earned the No. 1 ranking in C+RB’s recognition program. In this episode of Club + Resort Talks, C+RB Senior Editor Phil Keren spoke…
New Par 3 Course Joining Tiger Woods-Designed Payne’s Valley
The building project near Branson, Mo. is taking place west of the clubhouse and in the middle of the Woods course that opened in 2020. Construction goes from the top of the mountain down into an area of land that was previously an open field. All profits from greens fees will support conservation efforts in…
Treasure Hills GC Listed for Sale
The Harlingen, Texas club was last on the market in 2015 when ViRaj Golf purchased the 189-acre property. The golf club’s sale raises questions about EKO Corporate’s planned development of what it has called “Treasure Hills City,” a proposed 30-acre project abutting the course.
Red Feather Readies for August Opening
The golf and social club in Lubbock, Texas will have a laid-back vibe, says owner Brad Ralston. “No dress code, no cart, low membership, so it has high availability for our members,” he says. King Collins Golf designed the course and Garrett Holt, the course Superintendent and Director of Agronomy, is overseeing the grow-in.
Links GC Names Design Team to Renovate Historic Course
Clayton, DeVries & Pont (CDP) will conduct design work on Spey Bay Golf Course in Moray, Scotland. Set to begin in the fall, the project will include a substantial renovation to focus on maximizing the dramatic coastline and enhancing shot variety and playability throughout the course.
Arrowhead CC Owners Will Handle Management Duties at Shandin Hills GC
Mike and Fariel Winn will oversee the daily goings-on at Shandin Hills, the public golf course in San Bernardino, Calif., beginning June 1. Last week, San Bernardino City Council unanimously approved the five-year agreement. Per the pact, the city will use revenues generated by Shandin Hills to pay Local Golf Management, the Winns’ company, a…
Wellman GC Will Reopen After Being Closed for 13 Years
The course is reopening in the city of Johnsonville, S.C., and club leaders say they’re hoping the site will become a major attraction and help the city grow. After being open for more than 40 years, the club’s owner filed for bankruptcy protection in 2010 and the golf course has been closed ever since. Golf…
Tepetonka Club Brings in Jim Nantz as Design Consultant for Short Course
The club announced that Nantz, a longtime CBS Sports broadcaster, will collaborate with Tepetonka’s design firm OCM Golf on the creation of The Prox, the club’s short course. Club Chairman Mark Haugejorde played with Nantz on the University of Houston golf team. “Jim personifies the three guiding principles of Tepetonka: camaraderie, community, and charity,” Haugejorde…