Couples will be shuttled to 10 of the management firm’s country clubs and luxury venues across the Dallas area, all in one day. After the tour, participants will have a chance to win a wedding valued at $10,000.
The New Breed of Club
They go by many different names and often go out of their way to avoid the “club” label altogether. But post-recession realities have combined with the transition to Millennials and the undeniable influence of Topgolf to spawn a host of new concepts that are redefining the industry. There is no clubhouse; instead, there’s a “base…
Brookhaven CC Debuts High-Tech “Drive Zone”
The ClubCorp property in Farmers Branch, Texas, is ramping up the driving-range experience with the interactive amenity that debuted the week of June 18 and features putting greens, an outdoor lounge, and a full-service menu, and will be open to the public and available for event rentals. “Alternative entertainment like the Drive Zone involves golf,…
Top 50 Kids’ Teachers Of 2017 Named by U.S. Kids Golf
The recognition program for the world’s most outstanding youth instructors is dominated by golf staff professionals at U. S. club and resort properties, including 15 who achieved Master Kids Teacher status for now having made the Top 50 list three times. All of the winners will be recognized with a special presentation on January 24th at the PGA Show.
Brookhaven (Miss.) CC Opens Laney’s Bar and Grill
The property’s previous restaurant, Porches of Brookhaven, closed its doors on January 1 after parting amicably with the operator. The new pub-style restaurant, which has a new menu and revamped bar, is now open and will introduce itself to the public through a lunchtime buffet on January 7. The new year brought a big change…
Days That Pay Off Year-Round
Dressing up standard “Demo Days” with special features and benefits can add up to a win-win-win for all involved: equipment manufacturers, members and other attendees, and the clubs that host the events.
Under New Ownership, Brookhaven (Miss.) CC Adds Restaurant
Porches, which has another location in Wesson, Miss., will serve hearty, Southern dishes with a full bar, and will open to the public on February 2. “I think it’s a Godsend that we have Porches coming,” said co-owner Ricky Salyer. “Our goal is to make Brookhaven Country Club great again.”
Good To-Go
After Brookhaven CC’s pool reinvented its poolside snack bar, traffic quadrupled.
Heavy Hitters
Properties that invest in their tennis facilities are netting positive results from surging interest in the sport among players of all ages.
A More Inviting Gateway
As clubs refocus on junior programs as a key to golf’s long-term health, they’re realizing broader payoffs by bringing in families who will use the full range of club services and amenities.
Greens Renovation on Deck for Brookhaven CC
The private, Farmers Branch, Texas club will bring new and expanded greens and an updated irrigation system to The Champions Course, which will be closed during construction until August.
CAMP What-a-Success
An engaging youth camp program can make your property the place to be this summer for kids-and their parents.
How ClubCorp is Defining the Market…Again
Bolstered by fresh energy and funds from its new owner (KSL Capital Partners), dramatic change-strategic, physical, and cultural-is sweeping through the 150-plus properties rn by the company that’s credited with creating the model for the private club business.