The San Francisco-based company, formerly known as Western Athletic Clubs, was acquired from York Capital Management and minority investors. The Bay Club Company, which markets itself as operating “urban sports resorts” and “lifestyle campuses” that “bridge the gap between fitness and hospitality,” acquired three California country clubs in the past two years. Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts…

Wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who was Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target during his 10 years with the Green Bay Packers and is now with the Oakland Raiders, still conducts his charity golf tournament at a nine-hole, sand-green course in his hometown of Leonardville, Kan. While courses with sand greens are easier and less costly to maintain,…

The San Francisco-based luxury health club operator has continued its shift into “active lifestyle” properties with the acquisition of the Manhattan Beach, Calif. club. The sale follows The Bay Club’s purchase in 2016 of Fairbanks Ranch Country Club and The Golf Club at Boulder Ridge.