The work on Shadow Wood’s South Course was directed by Rees Jones, who also led an extensive renovation of the Bonita Springs, Fla. property’s North Course in 2017, both to upgrade original designs by the late Bob Cupp. The Sun City project focused on enhancing the beauty and playability of the Bluffton, S.C.’s par-61 Argent…
Bobby Jones GC Reopening Set for November 5
After a year-long, $23 million renovation, the historic 86-year-old Atlanta property will feature a reversible design created by architect Bob Cupp as his last course project before his death in August. A new driving range, state-of-the-art indoor instructional building, short-game practice area, and a 6-hole “Cupp Links” short course will also be unveiled. The Bobby…
Tierra Rejada GC Now Operated by Arcis Golf
The public course in Moorpark, Calif. will be managed under the firm’s Arcis Advantage services division. Tierra Rejada’s par-72 golf course was designed by Bob Cupp and features views of the nearby Reagan Presidential Library. Arcis Golf has assumed operation of Tierra Rejada Golf Club, a popular public course in Moorpark, Calif., under its Arcis Advantage…
The GC of Georgia Dedicates Academy, Executive Course
On May 15, the Alpharetta, Ga., property unveiled its Cupp Golf Academy and Cupp Executive Par 3 Course, each named for Bob Cupp, who created both amenities prior to his passing almost two years ago. The new additions complete the club’s $3 million driving range and practice facility. On May 15, The Golf Club of…
Bobby Jones GC Undergoes $23M Project
The Atlanta, Ga., property closed on October 31 with a reopening scheduled for fall 2018. The project, funded by the Bobby Jones Golf Course Foundation, will create a reversible nine-hole course designed by the late Bob Cupp, driving range, indoor instruction building, short game practice area, and a new maintenance facility. The Bobby Jones Golf…
Troon/Honours Golf Form Partnership with University of Alabama at NorthRiver YC
The Tuscaloosa, Ala. property will now serve as a training and education center for students in the university’s Restaurant, Hotel and Meetings Management Program.
Shadow Wood CC Selects Rees Jones for Golf Course Renovations
Upgrades of the Bonita Springs, Fla. property’s North and South courses are planned for the summer months of 2017 and 2018. Jones was selected for the projects based largely on a recommendation from the courses’ original designer, Bob Cupp, before Cupp died last year.
Bobby Jones GC, Smoke Rise CC to be Managed by Mosaic Clubs & Resorts
The Bobby Jones Golf Course Foundation is planning millions of dollars in improvements to the Atlanta golf facility in the next few years, including a new Bob Cupp-designed golf course. Smoke Rise CC in Stone Mountain, Ga., recently invested more than $5 million in its aquatic, tennis and fitness center amenities.
Reynolds Lake Oconee Adds “Quick Six” Routing
The par-3 loop within the main routing of The Plantation course at the Greensboro, Ga., property incorporates several new tee boxes to play holes of less than 130 yards by hitting shots to existing greens at holes 1, 2, 3 and 6, 8, 9. Vice President of Golf Mark Lammi described the layout as “fast, easy and fun,” taking about an hour to play.
Florida Golf Courses Reopen to Showcase Renovations
Twin Brooks Golf Course in St. Petersburg has reopened after investing $1.5 million in its 12-hole layout to create bigger greens and fairway mounds, expand the driving range, add golf cart paths and bring in 12 new electric carts. In Naples, LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort has reopened after six months, featuring 18 new greens and newly grassed tee boxes.
Escalante Golf Acquires Pumpkin Ridge GC
The North Plains, Ore., property features two 18-hole golf courses, one that is members-only and the other a daily-fee facility, as well as two 20,000-sq. ft. clubhouses, a 17-acre practice area, learning center, full-service restaurants and banquet space.
Jennings Mill CC Unveils Improvements
In addition to a new pool deck, green surfaces, bunker sand, and three new clay tennis courts, the Bogart, Ga., property has renewed its commitment to its flourishing junior tennis program.
Feather Sound CC Sold
Premier Club Holdings, LLC has purchased the Clearwater, Fla., club from Fore Golf at an undisclosed price. The private club features an 18-hole Joe Lee/Bob Cupp Signature Course, a 50,000-sq. ft. clubhouse, a lighted Har-Tru tennis facility, swimming complex and fitness center.
Shortened “Course Within a Course” Attracts Players to California Club
“The Players Course” at Tierra Rejada Golf Club, with new forward tees and wide landing areas, drew 1,000 rounds in August.