The Boston, Mass.-based provider of business-intelligence tools and services for the club industry will now offer a capital reserve planning service under the banner, “Capital Reserve Studies powered by Club Benchmarking.” The addition of the new division “advances our mission of delivering insight that helps clubs make informed financial decisions,” said Jim Butler, CCM, the former CEO of Grey Oaks CC who became Club Benchmarking’s new Chief Executive Officer in November.
CMAA Announces 30 New CCMs
Established in 1965, the Certified Club Manager designation is achieved by a club management professional who has completed specified education requirements, attended at least one World Conference on Club Management, maintained activity within their local chapter, and passed the CCM Exam. The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) has announced that 30 club management professionals…
Eagle Creek GC Reopens Course After Irma Recovery
The Naples, Fla. property had over 1,500 trees come down after the hurricane hit in September, disrupting completion of the final stages of $2 million in golf course enhancements that were made over a three-year period. Even with the storm’s disruption, however, the club reports that it is still fielding strong interest from prospective property owners, members and renters.
Friday Filmfest: Escaped Lizard Captured at TwinEagles Club
Poseidon, a five-year-old Asian water lizard, escaped his enclosure, which had been damaged by Hurricane Irma, three weeks ago. After being notified by the Naples, Fla., club’s employees of sightings, owner Kevin Hennings captured the reptile using frozen chicken. After escaping his enclosure three weeks ago, Poseidon, the five-year-old Asian water lizard was reunited with his owner,…
Champions GC Steps Up to Host U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship
After Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, Fla., was ravaged by Hurricane Irma, the Houston, Texas club stepped in to be the site of the USGA event, which begins November 11. Champions Golf Club sustained 30 inches of rain from Hurricane Harvey in August, but the water subsided quickly. When Hurricane Irma ravaged Florida in…
South Carolina, Florida Courses Up and Running After Hurricane Irma
While most golf properties are now open or reopening within the next week, the front nine and pump house are submerged in saltwater at Country Club of Charleston (S.C.), while TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., saw 18 inches of rain and 200 downed trees, and Worthington Golf Club in Bonita Springs, Fla., is 60%…
Golf Properties Report on Post-Hurricane Cleanup
Many properties in Florida, including The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, The River Club and Legacy Golf Club in Bradenton, and Crosswinds GC in Savannah, Ga., have reopened following minimal damage from Hurricane Irma. The Wilderness at Lake Jackson (Texas) showed creative thinking in preparation for Hurricane Harvey by positioning its equipment on elevated points…
USGA Postpones Women’s Mid-Amateur at Quail Creek CC
Heavy rain in August had already affected preparations for the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at the Naples, Fla., property, which was scheduled for October 7-12, but Hurricane Irma ultimately forced the tournament to be postponed. No rescheduled date has yet been established. The first United States Golf Association event in Collier County will have to…
Comfort Zones
Updating interior furnishings is the icing on the cake for extensive renovations and redesigns at club and resort properties. Take a seat and lend an ear: Creating a comfortable space that is conducive to socializing and extended visits has become a must for any club or resort property. While newly expanded facilities are important for…
$8M Renovation Underway at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort
The Naples, Fla., property’s updates will be unveiled in the fall, including new guestrooms in the Gulf Tower, a redesigned lobby, and a new look for its Baleen restaurant. The current renovation is part of a property-wide refresh, as the resort recently completed a $60 million project in December 2016. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort…
The Club at Mediterra Plans $12M Clubhouse Expansion
Members have approved the project, which will see the first phase of work in summer 2018 and the second in summer 2019. The project will add 23,895 sq. ft. to the clubhouse and renovate 7,164 sq. ft. of existing space, adding an outdoor covered dining area, expanding the ballroom, and upgrading and expanding the lower level for staff needs.
CMAA Announces 25 New CCMs
In order to receive the Club Managers Association of America’s Certified Club Manager designation, one must complete education requirements, attend at least one World Conference on Club Management, maintain activity within their local chapter, and pass an exam.
Eagle Creek G&CC Begins Golf Course Renovation
The $800,000 project at the Naples, Fla., property began on May 15 and is expected to be complete by mid-October. Over 50 acres of rough will be replaced using Celebration grass, major drainage systems will be installed, bunkers will be updated, landing areas on fairways and approaches will be reshaped, and cart paths will be updated.
The Club at Cordillera Earns Troon’s “Facility of the Year”
The Edwards, Colo., property earned the honor through Troon’s annual awards. Brian Kelley of Manchester Country Club in Bedford, N.H., won “General Manager of the Year” and Jeff Cathey of Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Fla., earned “Superintendent of the Year.”
Norman, Dye Courses in Florida Set for Overhauls
The Greg Norman-designed Black Course at Tiburon GC at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. has been closed until November for a complete “remastering.” In Estero, Fla., members of the West Bay Club have approved a $4 million renovation of the Pete Dye-designed championship course; the project will begin in April 2018, with expected completion by November 2018.