The 33,000 sq. ft. facility is the centerpiece of $18.5 million in amenities enhancements that have been made over the last two years at the Naples, Fla. property. The Sports Center & Spa features a rotunda with 180-degree views of the driving range and enhanced golf instruction and practice facilities, as well as new tennis and pickleball courts
Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, Fla. has completed its innovative new 33,000-sq.-ft. Sports Center & Spa that connects the club’s Blue Zones-certified fitness center and wellness offerings with its sports programs.
C+RB originally reported in March 2019 on the plans for the facility and how it was already generating a positive response.
As the centerpiece of the club’s two-year, $18.5 million amenity improvements project, the new Sports Center & Spa represents Quail Creek’s commitment to transforming the member experience.
“This project presented an opportunity to be truly forward-thinking about how we wanted to create our member experience,” said Hedy Whitney, President of the Quail Creek Board. “Physically and philosophically connecting our fitness and sports offerings helps increase engagement as members try new activities.”
D. Garrett Construction began work in summer of 2018 on the new facility, which was designed by clubhouse architecture firm Peacock + Lewis. The Sports Center & Spa features a rotunda with 180-degree views of the driving range and enhanced golf instruction and practice facilities, as well as new tennis and pickleball courts designed and built by Ritzman Courts.
The new Sports Center & Spa also integrates health-centered socializing, group training, and fitness combined with technology. By locating fitness and wellness facilities front and center and bringing golf and racquets operations closer together, the club aims to encourage member interaction and access to services from Quail Creek’s team of trainers, Titleist Performance Institute- and RacquetFit-certified professionals, PGA, LPGA and USTA instructors, and a full-time, on-site physical therapist.
“Quail Creek’s leading-edge, integrated approach is unique in Southwest Florida,” said Ian Coleman, Quail Creek’s Director of Membership. “By offering our members tailored services for conditioning and skills enhancement, we are elevating our level of professionalism and service as they work to achieve their goals in the gym and on the course or courts.”
In addition to establishing a physical connection among the golf, racquets and fitness programs, positioning the pro shop in the rotunda affords an opportunity to showcase club gear and spa merchandise, as well as grab-and-go sports drinks and nutrition bars. It will also make it easier for members who play different sports and might not ordinarily interact to mingle.
“Using the pro shop as home base enhances visibility, promotes accessibility and encourages interaction among members and instructors from all departments,” said Director of Court Sports Jose Pastrello.
Quail Creek offers nine Har-Tru courts, including six with LED lights and an exhibition court with lights and room for spectators, which will allow the club to pursue more tournaments and pro events. To keep up with the growing popularity of pickleball, the club introduced six new Laykold Master’s gel courts with LED lighting, and plans to open newly dedicated bocce courts and a croquet lawn early next year.
“These are also wonderful, low-impact sports that encourage social activity,” said Pastrello. “We want to offer something to every member, to meet their level of fitness and ability.”
Quail Creek’s Director of Golf Jon Balyeat, who oversees the club’s two championship 18-hole Arthur Hills golf courses, agrees. “By promoting sports, fitness, health, nutrition and well-being in one program, we can help our members play for life,” he said.
Quail Creek’s new 10,000-sq. ft. fitness facility overlooks a resort-style pool and offers 22 pieces of cutting-edge Technogym Artis equipment for cardio and an additional 23 pieces for strength training that members can scan to track their progress with the mywellness app, as well as the Technogym Omnia 8 – a “functional training rig” designed for group-training activities. The space also accommodates group cycle classes, studios for Pilates and TRX, and a classroom for functional fitness, barre and yoga classes.
Spa services are administered within five treatment, massage therapy and esthetician rooms.
“We also incorporated a ‘spa retreat’ area with steam and quiet Zen lounges in both the women’s and men’s locker rooms,” said Fitness, Wellness and Spa Director Teri Brodie.
Quail Creek Estates resident Jim Clayton and his wife Karen, who joined the club in 2012, have seen that the new fitness center and renovated tennis courts have brought a new energy and started to attract new members even before they officially opened.
A grand celebration event in January will welcome returning club members and showcase both the new Sports Center & Spa and improvements that have been made to Quail Creek’s 56,000-sq.-ft. clubhouse, including an enhanced entrance, a new state of the art kitchen, new women’s locker room, renovated men’s locker room and a new wine room for private dining.
A January open house will invite the community to explore the club’s amenities and membership opportunities for individuals and families who are interested in learning more about the club’s social events, leagues, tournaments and robust junior sports programs.
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