It will mark a record 20th time that the Ardmore, Pa. club has staged a USGA Championship, and its seventh Amateur, also a record. The event will coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
Interlachen CC Opens New Facilities from $10.5M Renovation
The Edina, Minn. club has opened a new member dining outlet, the Bobby Jones Pub & Grille, and a new golf performance center and lounge. Additional parts of the project to be completed in 2019, to coincide with the 100thanniversary of the redesign of the club’s golf course by Donald Ross, will include creating a…
Deaths of Golf Icons Gus Andreone, Willie McRae Reported
Andreone, the oldest member of the PGA of America, died at the age of 107 on October 27 in Sarasota, Fla. He was the long-time golf professional at Pittsburgh’s Edgemont Country Club and a decorated World War II veteran. McRae, 85, died on October 28. He had caddied at Pinehurst (N.C.) Resort for 75 years,…
Shadows Of Greatness with East Lake GC’s Nick Barrington
Providing great food as part of a great guest experience helps the East Lake culinary team focus on the club’s mission to give back to the community through the East Lake Foundation and other charitable organizations. East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga., and my club, Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., have the immortal…
Sarasota’s Bobby Jones GC Holds Public Forums
In a guest opinion column in the Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune, Golf Course Manager Sue Martin detailed the history of the nearly 100-year-old property, outlined the operating challenges it now faces, and invited “golfers and non-golfers alike” to come to meetings on June 13 and 14 to “continue the community conversation about how to drive Bobby…
Coming Centennial Prompts Makeover at Longmeadow (Mass.) CC
The club will turn 100 in 2022, and is commemorating the event with a $5 million renovation that is removing trees, repairing cart paths, and improving drainage on the golf course. However, the biggest changes will be in the clubhouse, which will be modernized with energy-efficient touches and be made more open and family-friendly with…
E-Z-GO Co-Founder B.F. “Bev” Dolan Dies
Dolan and his brother Billy created the industry’s oldest golf car brand after witnessing Augusta National Golf Club co-founder Bobby Jones ride around in a three-wheeled cart during the 1954 Masters Tournament. Dolan was 90 years old. B.F. “Bev” Dolan, a co-founder of E-Z-GO and a pioneer of the modern golf car industry, died February…
Shuttle Meadow CC Celebrates 100 Years with 100 Holes
The Kensington, Conn., property’s clubhouse features proclamations from the state, town, and the PGA in honor of the 100-year milestone. The golf course also hosted a 100-hole marathon for members on August 14. It can be rare for a local country club to reach the 100-year milestone and still maintain the original look of the…
Cassville (Mo.) GC Celebrates 50 Years
The golf course opened as a nine-hole layout in 1966 and transitioned to 18 holes in 1988, expanding its membership beyond the immediate community. In the late 1990s, the club built a new clubhouse and reaches out to families and the public through events and social activities.
Auction of Masters Tournament Memorabilia Yields Record Sales
The annual auction held on TheGolfAuction.com site included the sale of a Masters flag signed by 34 past Masters champions for a world-record $11,460. The site is now gearing up for its next auction around the U.S. Open and is soliciting submissions to be sold.
East Lake GC to Reverse Course for PGA Tour
The front- and back-nine holes on the iconic Atlanta golf course will be reversed for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, to be held September 21-25. The previous finishing hole for the tournament was a par 3, and will now finish on a par 5.
A Special Oregon Trail
Legendary golfers and prestigious events are integral to the history of Portland Golf Club, which is gearing up for its 100th anniversary—and a course-and-grounds team, led by a superintendent who is well-schooled in tradition, is properly preserving the past while preparing for new chapters to come. By Betsy Gilliland, Contributing Editor The list of legendary…
Ageless and Agile
A “groundbreaking” new golf venue at Atlanta Athletic Club added to its legacy of energy and flexibility.
Poplar Creek CC Finishes Golf Course, Facility Renovations, Changes Name
Poplar Creek Country Club changes name to Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club.
Fresco Named VP, Sales and Marketing for Bobby Jones
Sean Fresco has been promoted to Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Bobby Jones. In his new position, Fresco will manage all aspects of the Bobby Jones business; including Men’s, Women’s, Licensing, International Business and Branding. He will continue to report to Paulette Garafalo, Group President. Sean has been with the Luxury Goods division for…