Henrico County, Va. took ownership of the site, which has an A.W. Tillinghast-designed golf course and hosted the 1949 PGA Championship that was won by Virginia native Sam Snead, in 1976 as part of a bond referendum that created the county park system. A decline in rounds, now at 23,000, has led to annual losses…
New Jersey, New York Courses Move to Privatization
In Niagara Falls, N.Y., a players’ group that has existed for over 80 years has expressed interest in forming an LLC to take over operation of the Hyde Park Municipal Golf Course through a unique arrangement with the city. Middlesex County, N.J., has accepted a bid from Billy Casper Golf for a one-year contract to…
Rochester (Minn.) G&CC Moves Ahead With $10.8M Renovation
The 103-year-old property is restoring A. W. Tillinghast’s original layout for its golf course and also making nearly $4.5 million in clubhouse improvements that will include a new fitness center, Kid’s Club, outdoor event center and expanded pool and patio decks. Much of the project will be paid for with funds from a legal settlement…
New Castle (Pa.) CC Focuses on Membership Growth at Age 95
The club has long been renowned for its A.W. Tillinghast-designed golf course, but officials and members are concerned about its ability to continue to attract new members in a changing economic climate. “It’s difficult to keep young members [and] professionals [and] individuals who are interested in making sure this place survives,” says current President Joe…
“Fresh Efforts” Featured at Williamsport (Pa.) CC
A new Clubhouse Manager and Executive Chef have joined the staff of the 109-year-old club in the past year, and helped to send food sales “through the roof” by featuring a complete scratch-made menu. The 450-member club also features an A.W. Tillinghast-designed golf course. Over the last year, Williamsport (Pa.) Country Club has added…
Baltusrol GC Lands 2029 PGA Championship
It will be the third time the Springfield, N.J. club has hosted the major tournament. It was also announced that Baltusrol will host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2023. The PGA of America announced on June 29th that Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. will host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2023…
Shackamaxon CC Opens New Guest Cottage
The R.W. Nelson Guest House, named after the founder of the 102-year-old Scotch Plains, N.J. club, features three guest rooms that are available individually or for combined use, plus a separate sitting area with a stone fireplace. The first guest after the Nelson House opened in May was legendary LPGA golfer Jan Stephenson, who visited…
University of Oklahoma Opens Four-Hole Short Course
The Ransom Course at the Norman, Okla., property will officially open on May 11. The loop practice course features 15 bunkers and four different green styles—a Perry Maxwell green, an A.W. Tillinghast green featuring signature bunker styles, a pushed-up Donald Ross green and a Seth Raynor green. The Ransom Course, a four-hole loop practice course,…
Henrico County (Va.) to Explore Options for Belmont Golf Course
The public course has a rich history through its original design by A. W. Tillinghast and as the site of Sam Snead’s 1949 PGA Championship win. But it has been operating at a loss for most years since 2000 and the county Board of Supervisors no longer wants to proceed with $300,000 of planned renovations, choosing instead to consider bringing in outside management or repurposing the acreage.
Golden Valley CC to Stay Member-Owned
The 104-year-old club in suburban Minneapolis voted against selling to Concert Golf Partners and will remain self-managed. “Contrary to published reports, Golden Valley Country Club is not bankrupt, nor are we approaching bankruptcy,” said President Drew Fernholz. The club is engaging restoration expert Keith Foster to complete a master-planning project for its A. W. Tillinghast-designed golf course and is also launching a new “Friends and Family” membership initiative.
Local Group Pushes to Restore Belmont GC
Henrico, Va., resident Bert Clark is working with the county to find a way to update the A.W. Tillinghast-designed golf course, which is in need of bunker repairs. The county recently canceled its request for proposals for the work due to a lack of bids, but is “taking a second look” at updating the property.…
Developer to Make $29M Investment in Suneagles GC
The new owner has purchased the Eatontown, N.J., property for $5 million and has agreed to maintain it as a golf course for the next 40 years. The developer plans to renovate the historic Gibbs Hall, make capital upgrades to the golf course, and build 75 new residential units. Suneagles Golf Club in Eatontown, N.J., which…
Knollwood CC Reopens After Renovation
The Elmsford, N.Y., property has reopened for member and guest play after completing the final phase of the restoration project, which included changes to bunker locations and bunker reshaping, tree removal, and fairway/target-line updates. Knollwood Country Club in Elmsford, N.Y., recently reopened for member and guest play after completing the final phase of an extensive…
Rochester (Minn.) G&CC Proposes $10.8M Project
Under the proposal, $6.4 million would be spent to update the A.W. Tillinghast-designed golf course, removing 350 trees to make way for redesigned greens, tee boxes and vistas. The club is also proposing a $4.4 million upgrade to the clubhouse, including a larger bar and grill and a new pool. Member voting on the project will be tabulated on May 25.
Omni Bedford Springs Resort to Unveil New Clubhouse
The $2.5 million facility in Bedford, Pa., will debut next month, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for June 9. The clubhouse will feature Tillie’s, a new dining option named after A.W. Tillinghast with a bar, fireside lounge, and outdoor terrace, as well as a relocated pro shop.