The Naples, Fla., property features two 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf courses, a 27,000-sq. ft. clubhouse with three dining rooms, private member locker rooms and lounge areas, and a golf shop. The semi-private club has 260 golf members and is home to the Impact Zone Golf Academy which offers private lessons, multi-day golf schools and junior camps.
Trump’s Taxes, Property Valuation Present “Contrasting Figures”
According to the Washington Post, Donald Trump reported in his May filing to the Federal Election Commission that eight of his 10 golf courses were worth tens of millions of dollars, as his attorneys have pressed local tax officials to value the properties at a fraction of those amounts. The numbers add to the mystery surrounding Trump’s personal finances, which have emerged as a campaign issue as he has refused to release his tax returns.
Golf Course Communities Appeal to Non-Golfers in Tennessee
At The Grove, a community being developed around a Greg Norman signature golf course in College Grove, Tenn., only 40% of residents are golfers, but non-golfers still find the community’s amenities appealing, including pools, tennis offerings, social activities, a clubhouse, and green space.
McConnell Golf Signs Lease Agreement with Raleigh Golf Association
The 27-hole public facility is the second-oldest course in the Raleigh, N.C. area and becomes the first non-private operation in McConnell’s portfolio. Creation of a McConnell Golf Training Center is planned as part of the 10-year lease arrangement.
Troon Adds Rio Mar CC and German Club to Portfolio
The Rio Mar property in Puerto Rico is adjacent to the El Yunque rainforest and has two courses designed by Greg Norman and Tom and George Fazio. The contract with Golf Club Pfalz is Troon’s first in Germany.
Florida Golf Courses Balance Tradition, Evolution
Management at golf courses and clubs are balancing the needs and wants of current members with the necessity of bringing new members, particularly Millennials, on board, by relaxing dress codes to a degree, allowing music played at a reasonable volume, and even encouraging a “rowdier” atmosphere during tournaments.
$14 Billion Lifestyle Resort Planned for Western North Carolina
Jerry Pospisil, a former Disney executive, is overseeing the revival of a planned development in the shadow of Great Smoky Mountain National Park that would include three signature golf courses and a 16,000-sq. ft. spa.
KemperSports to Manage Desert Rose GC, Vidanta Golf Properties
Desert Rose in Las Vegas will be re-branded with a new name and logo, and feature a renovated golf course and 4,400-sq. ft. clubhouse. KemperSports will also oversee Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Peñasco and Riviera Maya in Mexico.
Greg Norman to “Play a Major Role” in Adirondack Club and Resort
The development company run by Norman will invest in the 6,200-acre project in Tupper Lake, N.Y. “This is one of the last great places with a magnificent history, culture, art, world-class outdoor activities and centuries of charm,” Norman said in a statement.
Water-Use Paradox for Palm Springs-Area Courses Highlighted
The more than 120 golf courses in Southern California’s Coachella Valley have a rare luxury because of a huge underground aquifer that makes water cheap and plentiful, while other properties in the state must deal with a devastating drought. Superintendents still want to develop long-term conservation strategies, but pressure from residents, and in some case legal requirements, are forcing them to keep properties lush.
$30M Redevelopment of Shuttered Makaha Resort Planned
Demolition of the West Oahu, Hawaii property’s structures is planned this month, with the clubhouse remaining intact and Greg Norman handling the redesign of the course.
Consumer Website Lists Best Golf Courses Near Busy Airports
Options for getting in a quick round before catching a flight in Atlanta, L.A. and New York aren’t great, GolfAdvisor.com says, but many other major hubs offer experiences that will go beyond the thrill of trying to get off a good shot under the roar of low-flying jets.
Kohlberg & Company Gains Majority Share of Troon
The private equity firm replaces Starwood Capital and Goldman Sachs as the management firm’s majority shareholders. Troon Founder Dana Garmany will remain as Chairman/CEO and the largest individual stockholder. Greg Norman’s Great White Shark Enterprises is also part of the new investor group.
Royal Melbourne CC Starts Practice Facility Upgrade
Enhancements at the Long Grove, Ill. property will include a new 4,200-sq.-ft. green, greenside bunker, and additional fairway and rough turf to allow for longer approach shots. The project is scheduled to be completed by July 15.
Billy Casper Golf Merges with Kitson & Partners Clubs
The two firms are merging under the BCG name, adding 13 golf courses, country clubs and resorts to its portfolio. BCG will assume K&P Clubs management and consulting contracts, while K&P Clubs employees based at golf courses will retain their current positions.