Hope Valley CC Begins $1.5M Clubhouse Renovation

The Durham, N.C. club will revamp its dining facility, refresh banquet rooms, and make enhancements to the entry hallways, restrooms and meeting rooms. Hope Valley also named Albert Rosa as Executive Chef and added a Catering & Event Sales Director.

Hope Valley Country Club, a member-owned private golf club in Durham, N.C., announced renovations to the nearly 100-year-old clubhouse that will exceed $1.5 million. Plans include a revamped dining facility, refreshed banquet rooms, and enhancements to the entry hallways, restrooms, and meeting rooms. Renovations are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2020.

The highlight of the renovations will be the transformed Dover Dining Room, which will serve as a modern upscale restaurant. The restaurant is centrally located in the clubhouse to give diners spanning views of the surrounding golf course and the two swimming pools. The Dover will have both communal spaces as well as private dining tables and cozy booths for those looking for a more intimate dining experience.

The centrally located bar will also provide views of the golf course. A large communal table will serve groups of diners.

Along with the refreshed dining facility, Hope Valley Country Club welcomed Chef Albert Rosa as its new Executive Chef. Chef Rosa joins Hope Valley from Naples, Florida, where he developed his trademark haute-cuisine style and worked for multiple private country clubs.

Following graduation from the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Rosa trained under Executive Chef Christian Rassinoux at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel where he studied the craft of both French and American cuisine. He looks forward to sharing his creativity and innate understanding of fresh seafood and quality produce with diners at the Dover Room.

Additionally, Hope Valley Country Club has appointed Travis Dickerson as the Catering & Event Sales Director. Dickerson is a graduate from Chowan University, where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice before moving on to work for Marine Corps Community Services, at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, N.C. Dickerson held this position for 15 years serving the Marines, Sailors, and their family members. In this position, he focused on the success of the restaurant and bar operations, catering sales, and event management.

“We are excited to welcome Chef Albert and Travis Dickerson to Hope Valley Country Club,” said General Manager Chad Pisaneschi. “In addition to the renovations to our picturesque dining facility and clubhouse, the appointment of a Catering & Event Sales Director, and Chef Albert’s expertise and focus on seasonal ingredients will ensure that our members have an unforgettable experience in The Dover Room.”

The renovations to the dining space and the addition of Chef Albert are the focal part of the $1.5 million renovation to Hope Valley Country Club. Additional enhancements will include fully renovated restrooms in the upstairs clubhouse, as well as a refreshed private event space and common area upgrades.

“The renovations at Hope Valley Country Club demonstrate the members’ commitment to continuing to be the premier golf and lifestyle club in Durham,” said Steve Willy, Co-Founder of Bobby Jones Links, which manages the property. “We look forward to completing the renovations and continuing to enhance the membership experience at the club.”