Some from outside the club industry might not understand the urgency that was felt to expend so much energy on getting a golf course playable or a clubhouse functional after such catastrophic events. But to those closer to the business, the efforts spoke to why clubs are vital pieces of social fabric.
Bogey Hills CC’s Rebuilt Clubhouse Exceeds Member Needs Following Fire
After recovering from a devastating fire in record time, Bogey Hills CC is already posting big new scores.
Clubhouse at National Golf Links of America Damaged in Fire
The rooftop of the building at the Southampton, N.Y., property caught fire on April 18, possibly ignited by a spark from a worker’s saw and exacerbated by winds. Damage was limited to a single story on one side of the clubhouse, but club officials did not comment. The clubhouse at National Golf Links of America…
Friday Filmfest: Bogey Hills CC Bounces Back After Fire
In February 2017, the three-story, wooden clubhouse at the St. Charles, Mo., property was destroyed in a fire, but the club is busy rebuilding, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for the new facility on May 14. Bogey Hills Country Club in St. Charles, Mo., is getting close to re-opening with a new clubhouse, just over…
Fire Heavily Damages Eastern Shore Y&CC
The cause of the fire at the Melfa, Va., facility is under investigation. Nine fire companies responded to the blaze, and fought it using water from the club’s nearby swimming pool and a pond. A fire that broke out late December 22 at the Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club in Melfa, Va., left the club’s…
Tapatio Springs Resort to Replace Scorched Clubhouse
The Boerne, Texas resort’s clubhouse was destroyed in a fire on November 4, and the owners plan to rebuild the facility “better and bigger,” with replacement costs estimated at $5 million. The golf course, pool and fitness club have re-opened to members, but will remain closed to the public for the foreseeable future. Members of…
Fire Destroys Clubhouse at Tapatio Springs Resort
Five fire departments fought the blaze at the Boerne, Texas property, which is co-owned by country music singer George Strait. Patrons were evacuating the structure when crews arrived on November 4, and while there were no injuries, the building is a total loss. On November 4, fire consumed the clubhouse at Tapatio Springs Hill Country…
Cobbs Creek GC Unveils New Clubhouse
A fire destroyed the Philadelphia club’s historic clubhouse in January 2016 and the public club recently unveiled its new facility, featuring a fully stock golf shop, food and bar area, and a television. After Cobbs Creek Golf Club in Philadelphia lost its historic clubhouse to fire last year, players and staff at the Billy Casper Golf-managed…
Accounting for Loss
Bogey Hills CC is on a fast track to recovery from a devastating clubhouse fire. Along the way, its owners have learned valuable lessons about sound insurance practices that every club should follow.
Cause of Blaze at Reddeman Farms GC Undetermined
Nine fire departments responded to the fire at the Chelsea, Mich., property on August 26, which destroyed the banquet hall. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was called to assist Michigan State Police with the investigation, and was unable to determine the cause, but said there was no evidence of a criminal act. Nine fire…
Texas, Ohio Golf Course Buildings Destroyed by Fires
The clubhouse at Valley International Country Club in Brownsville, Texas was completely destroyed on May 13, and officials said the building’s built-up roof fueled the fire. In Grafton, Ohio, an overnight fire on May 11 destroyed a maintenance building at the Carlisle Golf Club, and the cause is unknown.
Charlevoix (Mich.) CC to Close As It Plans to Rebuild
On June 18 last year, a fire destroyed half of the property’s clubhouse. The club will close for the remainder of this year on March 10, while it finalizes plans to rebuild, with hopes of returning to full operations in spring 2018.
Extensive Smoke Damage Closes Clubhouse at Canoa Ranch GC
A small blaze in the clubhouse at the Green Valley, Ariz., club produced enough smoke and water damage to keep the facility closed until as late as June 1. The club will have cost estimates for the repairs by mid-January, but General Manager Mike Cochran predicted “it will be an expensive restoration.”
Fire Guts Clubhouse at David City (Neb.) GC
The level of damage to the structure, which serves as the golf clubhouse and houses the Par IV restaurant, is making it difficult for the state fire marshal to investigate the cause of the fire. The club had recently invested $35,000 in a wrap-around deck made of cedar and updated the interior and kitchen.
Fire at Sussex Pines CC Under Investigation
Five fire departments responded to the blaze at the Georgetown, Del., property, which engulfed and destroyed a maintenance structure that housed lawn and turf equipment. No injuries were reported, and damage to the structure and equipment has been estimated at $75,000.