The sale of the Holly Springs, N.C. club includes provisions to pay off all club debt, freeze member dues rates, inject nearly $1 million into capital projects at the club and bar any future assessments on the membership. The Club at 12 Oaks is the centerpiece amenity of the 912-acre 12 Oaks community, which includes…
Talks for ClubCorp to Acquire Concert Golf Properties Reported
Members of Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pa, received an e-mail on April 15thfrom Concert Golf Chairman Peter Nanula that said his company had entered into discussions with ClubCorp to acquire 16 of Concert’s clubs, including Philmont, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report. Nanula and a ClubCorp spokesperson would not comment further when contacted about the message.
Breaking News
Digital newsletters allow clubs to disseminate information with greater speed and ease than ever before, all at a minimal expense. The challenge is getting members to actually read it.
Breaking News
Through its Kids Newscast, Champions Run is spreading the word about its youth events by putting kids front and center.
White Manor CC Members to Vote on Proposed Sale to Concert Golf
The membership of the Malvern, Pa. club received an electronic invitation to take part in a vote on Friday, December 16, according to a local newspaper’s report. Since news of a possible sale began to circulate, several locally based parties have also come forward as potential buyers, the report said.
From the Inside
High-tech indoor golf practice and teaching facilities allow members of all abilities to see the game in a new light.
Getting Back On Track at MacGregor Downs CC
The recent sale of the Cary, N.C., property has produced a new formula for success: Owners invest, professional managers operate, and members enjoy the club.
Cultivating Effective Turf Strategies
Club and resort properties are improving the conditions and playability of their golf courses with major regrassing projects.
Town of Cary, N.C. Relaxes Noise Rules for Golf Courses
Mowers and other lawn maintenance equipment will now be able to start at 7 a.m. on weekends during the fall and winter, two hours earlier than a previous ordinance, and at 6 a.m. in the spring and summer. The issue became controversial after a resident claimed he was harassed for speaking out against the change, a charge that Prestonwood CC denied.
Resident Claims Harassment Over Golf Course Noise Issue
An ordinance in Cary, N.C., that would allow golf courses to begin mowing as early as 6 a.m. is being considered by the town council, but resident Bob Butler says he has been harassed for speaking out against the proposal.
John Deere Golf, First Tee Set Careers on Course Schedule for 2015
The program, which provides hands-on experience and leadership skills for teenage participants to help them prepare for a career in golf course management, includes “shadowing” opportunities with superintendents around PGA Tour events.
No Grown Ups Allowed
In response to member and guest requests, more club and resort properties are introducing a new generation of kiddie zones.
MacGregor Downs CC Maps Out Enhancement Program
Under the ownership of Concert Golf Partners, the Cary, N.C., property will update the on-course irrigation system, add decks for outdoor dining, and enhance amenities on Lake MacGregor, while adding a corporate membership opportunity.
MacGregor Downs CC Sold to Concert Golf Partners
The Cary, N.C., club’s board of directors opted to sell the 200-acre golf club for an undisclosed amount when it became apparent that the member-owned property would need to undergo costly capital improvements. Newport Beach, Calif.-based Concert Golf Partners purchased the property, noting that it will keep the club private and will be a long-term investor in the property.
Prestonwood CC Opens Golf Learning Center
The golf learning, practice and club-fitting facility includes indoor and outdoor bays, a grass teaching area tee box, and a host of high-tech teaching aids.