Andrew Knott purchased the Quilchena, British Columbia, Canada club and brought back former superintendent Neil Pilon to restore the links-style design to its former glory. Knott has already invested more than $4 million into the property which was closed for five years.
Venture capitalist Andrew Knott has purchased Sagebrush in Quilchena, British Columbia, Canada with the goal of making it a world-class destination course as a major renovation looms.
Previously known as the Sagebrush Golf & Sporting Club, the club opened its doors in 2009. Rod Whitman, founder Richard Zokel and agronomist Armen Suny co-designed the course that blends classic rugged characteristics of links-style golf with a unique minimalist design. The course boasts dramatic elevation changes and experiences the gentle, yet powerful winds of the Thompson-Okanagan region.
After five long years of being closed, Knott and his team have worked hard to bring Sagebrush back to its former glory. With the added benefit of being located above Nicola Lake, this par-72 championship course has a lot to offer potential golfers. With lush fairways and serene settings, their plan is to make Sagebrush an oasis for those looking for a tournament-style experience with a casual atmosphere.
Knott has 15 years of relevant experience covering land assembly and residential land development and a keen eye for innovative approaches to the construction of local communities. As a member of the World Housing ‘Founder Group,’ Knott deeply believes that every human is part of a collective responsibility of looking after each other – a core value shared by World Housing. Moreover, his already successful career provides him with the confidence he needs to turn Sagebrush into one of the top golf courses in Canada again.
With the return of former superintendent Neil Pilon, the golf course at Sagebrush is finally getting the attention it deserves. Many needed items for course maintenance had been repossessed when payments were halted in recent years, but a renewed commitment to the golf course has alleviated those issues. Thanks to the investment of new resources and funds, Pilon has already made considerable progress on the course during his tenure last fall, and he will be hard at work again this spring.
The past couple of years has seen Knott make a major investment in the club, with more than $4 million being spent. This expenditure has not been made in vain, as the course is now financially sound. Not only have new members joined the club, but it has also opened its doors to visitors and investors, hoping to maintain its long-standing success. No expenses were spared during this financial recovery process, as Knott hopes Sagebrush will become an even more successful golfing destination in the future.
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