The public course has a rich history through its original design by A. W. Tillinghast and as the site of Sam Snead’s 1949 PGA Championship win. But it has been operating at a loss for most years since 2000 and the county Board of Supervisors no longer wants to proceed with $300,000 of planned renovations, choosing instead to consider bringing in outside management or repurposing the acreage.
Local Group Pushes to Restore Belmont GC
Henrico, Va., resident Bert Clark is working with the county to find a way to update the A.W. Tillinghast-designed golf course, which is in need of bunker repairs. The county recently canceled its request for proposals for the work due to a lack of bids, but is “taking a second look” at updating the property.…
Locked and Loaded
Men’s and women’s locker rooms are solidifying their status as an essential component of a club’s overall design.