Nick Price and Tom Fazio were retained by the city of Boca Raton, Fla., to redesign the former Ocean Breeze golf course. New facility will feature an 18-hole course, an 11-hole par-three course, a putting green, and a new clubhouse and training center.
Broken Sound Club Plans $30M Transformation
A contemporary reimagination of the Boca Raton, Fla. property’s clubhouse will add dining options and increase amenities, all designed to reflect and enhance the distinctive member experience of “enjoying a life well-lived,” according to COO/GM John Crean.
Jack Nicklaus to Visit Myrtle Beach Area for Club Anniversaries
The golf legend will mark the 30thanniversaries of two properties in the Grand Strand region with Nicklaus-designed courses: Pawleys Plantation G&CC and the Long Bay Club. Scheduled events include meeting with boys and girls from The First Tee of Coastal Carolinas and a question-and-answer session moderated by former PGA of America President Gary Schaal. …
Self-Sustaining Courses in Palm Beach County (Fla.) Earn Upgrades
The county will reinvest $4.6 million generated by the facilities themselves back into four courses. Osprey Point GC, which has grown to 95,000 annual rounds, will get the largest chunk ($3.2M) for new maintenance equipment, a larger clubhouse and a restaurant. It’s a common scene in Palm Beach County, Fla.—and elsewhere—to see a golf course close…
Boca Lago CC Nears Completion of Total Course Renovation
The redevelopment of the South, East and West nines of the Boca Raton, Fla. property is scheduled to be unveiled in November. The $9 million project involves a full revitalization of the course infrastructure, including a new irrigation and pump system, as well as redesigned and returfed greens, repositioned bunkering and a major expansion of…
Stronger Rules Passed for Maintenance of Closed Florida Courses
Owners of abandoned or inactive courses where construction or development hasn’t yet started must now contain the weeds and mow the grass to seven inches on the first 25 feet from the property line and to 18 inches on the remainder of the land. Waste accumulations, yard trash, debris, or uncultivated vegetation that could be…
Community Ideas Sought to Make New Boca National CG “World Class”
The design team hired to create a new golf course for the Boca Raton, Fla. club, which shut its doors in 2016 after being known as Ocean Breeze GC, is holding public hearings to get ideas for how to make it a destination property. If all goes as planned, the course will be ready for…
Design Plans for New Boca Raton, Fla. Course Move Forward
An initial contract was scheduled to be signed on July 18th with Price Fazio Design to start the assessment process for the redesign of the former private Ocean Breeze golf course, which was bought by the city and will be renamed Boca National Golf Club when it reopens as a public venue. At least three public…
St. Andrews CC Enters Final Phase of $25M Renovation Plan
The final phase at the Boca Raton, Fla., property includes $4 million in enhancements to the free-standing Tennis and Fitness Center, adding a new mind-body studio, virtual reality spin room, and expansive tennis shop. Construction is expected to be completed by November 2018. The final phase of a $25 million improvement plan is underway at St.…
Top-Tier Nonprofit Golf Clubs See 11% Increase in Revenue
A report by The Business Journals found that nonprofit country clubs with at least $10 million in annual revenue saw combined revenue rising over the past three years, while membership dues were up 6% and cash on hand increased by 14%. The Business Journals analyzed federal employment data for 449 U.S. counties and found that…
Course Designers Named for Boca National GC
Professional golfer Nick Price and architect Tom Fazio II secured the approval from the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District for the renovation of the highly anticipated public course being created from the former Ocean Breeze Golf Club. Fifteen firms submitted bids for the project that has an $18 million budget, including those associated with Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones and Arnold Palmer.
Private Club Amenities Offered in Southern Florida Resorts
Properties such as Boca Raton (Fla.) Resort and Club, The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., and the Delray Beach (Fla.) Marriott each offer high-end amenities and extensive concierge service at boutique hotels within the larger resort properties. “It’s like having a yacht on a battleship,’’ said Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. By this fall,…
Boca Woods CC Approves $14.5M Renovation
Members of the Boca Raton, Fla., property voted in favor of building a two-story fitness center and spa situated above a first-level golf cart storage site. The remodel includes a new porte cochere, main lobby, meeting rooms, offices, and member activity areas, with work expected to take place over three years. The membership of Boca…
St. Andrews CC Sees Boost in Home Sales
In the past three years, the Boca Raton, Fla., club has reported over 150 homes sold, with the club’s overall member age now averaging at 60. The facility is undergoing a $25 million improvement plan, including a new spa building that is expected to open in spring 2018. Over the past three years, St. Andrews…
Decision on New Palm Beach Private Club Delayed Again
Michael Bickford, a resident of the tony Florida city, wants to open a club similar to exclusive London private clubs such as Annabel’s and 5 Hertford Street. He provided requested documents regarding traffic arrangements, but a Town Council vote was still delayed because some members felt more information is needed about noise, hours of operation and the club’s attendance capacity. Some Palm Beach residents have expressed concern that the club would turn the streets around the proposed location “into a parking lot,” but supporters say it’s a better alternative than restaurants, because members would be vetted and more familiar with the area.