Silver Creek Valley Country Club in San Jose, Calif. formed an Employee Scholarship Foundation and awarded 10 recipients in its first year. All employees, both full and part time, who work a minimum of 400 hours a year, and their dependents, are eligible after one year of employment. The scholarship program has proven to be…
Resort Works With Dye Designs Group for Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Fripp Island (S.C.) Golf & Beach Resort is implementing a multi-million dollar renovation initiative for its Ocean Point golf course that was designed by famed architect George Cobb. The resort has contracted with the Dye Designs Group to oversee the project, which is scheduled to begin in June. “These renovations will significantly enhance the overall…
Heritage Golf Group Acquires Club With Arnold Palmer Signature Course
Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton, Fla. has been acquired from Legacy Golf Holdings LLC by Heritage Golf Group. The club is next to Heritage’s most recent acquisition – Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club and features an Arnold Palmer Signature 18-hole golf course, a 12,500 sq. ft. clubhouse, and practice facility. The…
Thursday Three for April 11
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — Raychel Reed, Marketing Manager at Champions Run in Omaha, Neb., describes the exciting journey to kick off the 2023 summer season with a “Summer Open Video,” a strategy that not only excited members…
Topgolf Poised to Open 89th Location in U.S.
Topgolf will open a venue in Durham, N.C. on April 12. The site will have roughly 500 employees and 102 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays spanning three levels. “We’re so excited to finally be able to welcome you to our signature Topgolf experience we’re sure you won’t get anywhere else,” says Topgolf Chief Operating and People…
Deadline Approaches to Make Offers on New Hampshire Club, Land
Prospective buyers have until April 19 to submit offers for the Country Club of New Hampshire, along with an accompanying 872.3 acres of land. The club has a semi-private, 18-hole golf course, as well as overnight accommodations, comprehensive practice facilities, and a scenic, heavily wooded landscape. “This property represents a rare chance to acquire a…
New Golf Course, Marina Coming to Georgia Community
Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Ga. will see the debut of its Tom Fazio-designed golf course, Richland, later this year. The course blends nine new holes with the existing Bluff nine from Fazio’s National golf course with adjacent land distinguished by a creek, large natural boulders, and an existing pond. In addition, a full-service marina…
Club People on the Move: March 28-April 10
Recent industry hires and promotions include new General Managers/COOs at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood, Ill., The Venice (Fla.) Golf and Country Club, and Shenorock Shore Club in Rye, N.Y.; a new Director of Golf at Suncadia in Cle Elum, Wash.; a new Director of Racquets at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.; and…
Destination Kohler to Utilize Tee Time Waitlist System
Through Noteefy, golfers desiring tee times already taken by others at Whistling Straits (The Straits and The Irish courses) and Blackwolf Run (The River and Meadow Valleys courses), receive real-time text and e-mail alerts when those slots open due to cancellation or availability releases. Golfers then book tee times online per the normal process.
Georgia Club Unveils Comprehensive Renovations to Iconic Clubhouse
Renovation work at the Atlanta (Ga.) National Golf Club clubhouse began in 2023 and focused on giving the facility a more modern, updated look inside through strategic investments in its golf training facilities, dining and entertainment offerings and meeting spaces.
Luxury Communities Partner with Management Companies for Enhanced Racquet Programs
Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch (Fla.) and Arrowhead in Vail Valley, Colo. have partnered with Cliff Drysdale Tennis and Beyond the Baselines, respectively, to manage their racquet programs.
The Club Foundation Announces 2024 Board of Governors
The Club Foundation Board of Governors is comprised of individuals within and serving the club industry who are committed to raising funds to financially support the professional development of club managers through education, research, and outreach initiatives, to ensure the highest possible impact on the future of the industry.
Boca Woods CC Breaks Ground on $9M Golf Course Renovation
Renowned golf course architect Rees Jones and Associate Designer Bryce Swanson attended the groundbreaking ceremony. A notable $15 million investment revitalized the Boca Raton, Fla. club’s facilities in 2022, including a sprawling 70,000 sq. ft. Sports and Wellness Center.
Wisconsin Resort Acquires 200+ Acres
Founded in 1989 by the Anvan Corporation, Geneva National Resort and Club in Lake Geneva, Wis. is an ambitious development that boasts more than 1,100 residents with the ability to add nearly 750 more. “Geneva National is construction-ready and is a community in the highest demand that we’ve ever seen,” says Rick Pozdol, Community Executive…
Florida Club Reinvents Pickleball to Accommodate Residents
Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club in Naples, Fla. converted a Har-Tru tennis court into two pickleball courts, initiating a one-year trial period to gauge member feedback and assess the sport’s long-term viability within the community. The club partnered with a paddle manufacturer to introduce a solution that addresses noise concerns.