The Club Managers Association of America honored Niagara University’s student chapter at its 2024 World Conference and Club Business Expo. To earn the top spot, the students attended conferences, participated in externships and summer internships, attended weekly club meetings and networked with professionals.
Club + Resort Talks Discusses Major Renovation at Atlanta CC
In this episode of the Club + Resort Talks podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rob Thomas chats with Scott Lambert, Atlanta Country Club Superintendent, and David Birdwell, a member and former Club President, about a major renovation project. The multi-faceted renovation included significant infrastructure updates and design alterations to the golf course as well as new and improved…
Georgia Resort Re-Opens Transformed Clubhouse
The Landing Clubhouse at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Ga. has undergone a complete transformation, reopening with a focus on the reimagined restaurant ESSĒ. The renovation features a modern aesthetic, expanded spaces, and additional seating. The menu, curated by Chef Zouhair Bellout, offers exciting international selections with a commitment to fresh, seasonal ingredients. The renovation…
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Showcases $3.2M Upgrades
Enhancements to the Galena, Ill. property include cutting-edge golf carts and tournament lineup. The resort promises enhanced luxury and excitement across its four golf courses, highlighted by award-winning The General course. New carts feature advanced technology for seamless rounds. Tournament options cater to all players, while a new spa adds to the experience with golfer-focused…
Oregon Resort Readies to Unveil $3M Clubhouse Renovation
A renovation of Tetherow Golf Club’s clubhouse is expected to be completed this summer, and it will include a refreshed golf shop, new outdoor patio space overlooking the Bend, Ore. course, and a more intimate dining experience at Solomon’s, Tetherow’s farm-to-table, innovative take on Northwest Cuisine.
What Can This Italian Golf Course Teach Us About Sustainability?
A multi-million-dollar project at The Club at Castiglion del Bosco, Tuscany in Montalcino, Italy improves the course’s existing closed drainage system capturing surface runoff, increases reservoir capacity and reduces water consumption by 20% thanks to a new targeted irrigation system.
Thursday Three for March 21
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — For Bria Argrett, CCM General Manager at Statesville (N.C.) Country Club, a quest for the coveted Certified Club Manager designation began in 2017 when she officially became a member of the CMAA. Over…
Major Renovation Project Finished at Atlanta CC
The multi-faceted renovation includes significant infrastructure updates and design alterations to the golf course as well as new and improved practice facilities and additional off-course amenities to enhance the experience for current members and future generations. The project was led by golf course designer Beau Welling and his firm, Beau Welling Design (BWD). “We could…
South Carolina Golf Club Plans Bunker Upgrade Project
Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. is planning to renovate bunkers and modify several holes to increase playability and strategy. While the project happens, daily play will be minimally impacted. “We believe this bunker renovation will be vital to the continued success of the club,” says Club General Manager Chris Cooper.
Ontario Club Set to Host LPGA Event That Supports Charitable Cause
Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississaugua, Ontario, has been selected to host the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open, an LPGA event, from Aug. 18-24, 2025. It is the first time the club has been selected to host an LPGA event. Through its CPKC Has Heart campaign, CPKC will make a significant charitable contribution to the…
New Private Club Opens in Texas
The Apex Club recently opened on the second floor of the Apex Building in Midland, Texas. Larry Burdette, the club’s General Manager, estimated there are 30 corporate memberships for the 7,500-sq.-ft. location. Each membership comes with four fobs that allow entrance to the club and each fob entitles the user to bring up to four…
New York Country Club With New Owner Will Reopen Soon
Improvements on the tee boxes, greens, fairways and bunkers were made in the fall at Ives Hill Country Club in Watertown, N.Y. Jake Johnson, who bought the golf course in August, will wait until the course is in “perfect” condition before golfers can play the game they love. “It’s taken a lot to get back…
Construction Continues on Golf Academy at Texas Resort
Construction on the 3,000-sq.-ft. Horseshoe Bay (Texas) Resort Golf Academy began Jan. 22. The exclusive area for members and resort guests features two indoor bays with Trackman and Toptracer technology, club-fitting services, a club repair room (The Dirty Room) and a demonstration area with shafts, grips and clubheads. The space is expected to be operational…
Some Residents Concerned About Tree Removal for Missouri Golf Club Renovation
A major upgrade of Normandie Golf Club in St. Louis, Mo. is underway, but some nearby residents are concerned about mature trees being cut down on the 123-year-old course. “It seemed like they were rushing to take them down and make it a done deal,” says Henry Skolnick, whose backyard looks out onto the course.…
Kentucky, Georgia Clubs Choose New Management Companies
University Club of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. chose Indigo Sports, a Troon company, to oversee its golf operations, agronomy, food and beverage, retail, and sales and marketing. “We… look forward to Troon’s leadership to further enhance the golf courses and overall operations,” says Danny McQueen, Owner of University Club of Kentucky. Player’s Ridge Golf Course…