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.
Tiger Woods Commits to Be Lead Designer of Chicago’s Jackson Park/South Side Project
The ambitious $30 million renovation of two public golf course facilities on Chicago’s South Side is designed to attract a major tournament to the city while also creating a new attraction for growing the game through youth and public participation. As part of the effort, a new nonprofit Chicago Parks Golf Alliance fundraising organization is being formed.
John Deere Classic Helps to Raise $6.32M for Local and Regional Charities in 2013
Increased tournament revenues and a matching grant from the John Deere Foundation allowed a double bonus on collected pledges among 464 charities in the Quad Cities (Illinois and Iowa) region. It was the second straight year that the event raised more than $6 million.
Golf’s Impact on U.S. Economy Highlighted in CNN Report
The $67 million in prize money that will be made available through the FedEx Cup playoffs “reflects how the industry is battling back from recession…and contributing more than you might think to help boost what is still a fragile U.S. economy,” the network said. President Obama’s passion for the game is also helping to revive interest and participation, it was noted.
Cherry Hills CC to host 2014 BMW Championship
This is the first time Cherry Hills will host a PGA Tour event since the 1985 PGA Championship.