The project will keep the 50-year-old Crownsville, Md. property, which is now owned by Anne Arundel (Md.) County and managed by Billy Casper Golf, closed until the spring of 2020. Planned improvements include a new clubhouse, new bentgrass greens, a new short-game practice area, an expanded driving range, a creek restoration, a new double-row irrigation…
Weston Hills CC, Chateau Elan GC Come Under New Management
Arcis Golf has assumed operation of Weston Hills, located outside of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Fla., and Troon Golf has been selected to manage Chateau Elan in Braselton, Ga. Arcis Golf has assumed operation of Weston Hills Country Club, a private-membership country club located outside of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Fla. Weston Hills has…
Patuxent Greens GC Selects Landscapes Management
The semi-private facility in Laurel, Md., was recently purchased by Alan Cohen, a first-time golf course owner, from former owner/operator Fore Golf Partners. A five-year contract has been signed with Cohen for Landscapes to control club and golf course operations. Patuxent Greens has a Russell Roberts-designed course and is planning a clubhouse renovation that will include development of a 250-guest banquet space.
Sparrows Point CC to Downsize for Residential Development
Under the plan, nine of the Baltimore, Md., club’s 27 holes of golf would be eliminated to make room for 312 townhouses, detached homes, and villas, leaving an 18-hole course. The club’s marina and boat slips, pool, and clubhouse would remain. Sparrows Point Country Club in Baltimore, Md., which has been in business for nearly…
A Path Well Taken
An earlier-than-expected entry into the culinary world set Todd Sellaro out on a journey that has led him to top clubs on both coasts.
Wired, Not Tired
Creating a one-stop shop for business and pleasure, more clubs are entering the modern age with dedicated spaces for members’ use of their electronic devices.
Chambers Adds Washington, D.C. Office
The Baltimore, Md.-based planning, architecture, and interior design firm, which specializes in private clubs, also has offices in Dallas, Texas and Minneapolis, Minn. The new office will be led by Megan Koets, Director of Interior Design and President of ASID’s Washington Metro Chapter.
Chambers Appoints New Vice President
The Baltimore, Md.-based club planning, architecture and interior design firm has promoted Charlie Turner to the position. Turner will also continue to fulfill his current role as Director of Interior Design.
Top-Flight Foursome
The 2015 winners for the Excellence in Club Management Awards co-sponsored by McMahon Group and Club & Resort Business.
2015 Excellence in Club Management Award Winners Announced
The 2015 honorees through the prestigious awards co-sponsored by Club & Resort Business and the McMahon Group include Michael Stott of Baltimore (Md.) Country Club; Terra Waldron of The Desert Highlands Country & Golf Club Association in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Terrence Anglin of San Diego Yacht Club; and Shawn Wilkes of Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, N.C. The winners will be recognized at an Awards Dinner held at the San Diego Yacht Club on February 23, 2016.
Bryn Renner Goes from Golf Club Cart Boy to NFL Quarterback
While working 12-hour days at The Tradition GC at Chapel Ridge in Pittsboro, N.C., he kept pursuing his dream and has now landed a spot on the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad. Locker-room ribbing and blitzing linebackers, he says, have nothing on “the crankiness of old men going to play golf who want things done right.”
Having a Ball
Even as they shift to a more casual overall style, club properties are still investing in high-end decor and finishes to create ballrooms that stand out among the competition.
Clifton Park GC to Celebrate Centennial with Commemorative Events
The municipal golf course in Baltimore will hold its first of three commemorative events on July 13, a reunion outing featuring hickory-shafted clubs and replica turn-of-the-20th-century golf balls.
Revival of Private Dining Clubs in Baltimore Highlighted
Eased dress codes and lower dues are attracting younger members to the Engineers Club of Baltimore and the Center Club, both of which have made major invesments over the last five years to revamp aging facilities while still maintaining the appeal of exclusivity.
CMAA Names 100 New Certified Club Managers
The CCM designation indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous course of study and training, and shows a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management. The two classes are the final group of managers to earn their CCM under the Club Managers Association of America’s previous requirements, as new requirements became effective following the first administered CCM exam in January 2014.