To beautify a redesigned patio area, updating a surrounding landscape is a natural next step. Deciding what (and when) to plant can help to simplify maintenance and upkeep needs, while adding to the aesthetics of a club’s outdoor facilities. When determining which plants will thrive best in a patio setting, consider low-maintenance choices that work…
GM/Head Pro Takes Ohio Club from Near Bankruptcy to Prosperity in Five Years
Jordan Lawson took over Wildwood GC when it was struggling to make weekly payroll, but now membership is up and improvements continue. To meet a tight budget, many projects are completed by in-house staff and members, saving thousands of dollars. A renovated clubhouse is proving to be a “game changer” in attracting more events and…
The Sagamore Club Completes $1.4M in Improvements
Clubhouse improvements at the Noblesville, Ind., property focused primarily on expansion of the bar and patio area, while on the golf course, 84 bunkers were renovated using Capillary Concrete. The Sagamore Club in Noblesville, Ind., has announced the completion of $1.4 million in clubhouse and course renovations. Since opening in 2003, Sagamore has been a…
Thinking Outside the (Clubhouse) Box with Outdoor Furnishings
Outdoor furnishings are getting a makeover, as clubs dress up their al fresco dining and poolside hot spots. Post-game cocktails or a quick bite after a swim now mean more than good eats— they also mean good seats. As club and resort properties designate more capital to facility-wide improvements, they’re turning their attention to their…
Deck Destroyed, Transformed into Patio at Grand View Lodge
Last July, a storm felled 150 trees at the Nisswa, Minn., property and heavily damaged a deck. The resort began construction in November on a new, two-tiered outdoor dining venue called On the Rocks that expands dining capacity and has been a hit among guests. For the past three years, July in Minnesota has brought…
Opening the Door
Decks and patios welcome guests and members to your outdoor space in a new (and profitable) way.
Texacraft Scandia Crossweave Collection
- Comfortable and durable with an elegant contemporary design
- The strength of the double-wrapped cross-woven strap makes Scandia perfect for high-use settings
- The frame is created from heavy-walled, radius-edge oval aluminum extrusion
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Out We Go
For longer parts of the day and throughout more of the year, patios and outdoor dining venues are providing vibrant gathering areas for members and guests. There’s something about the great outdoors that brings people together. Outdoor patios and dining venues are natural gathering spaces that have quickly become must-have amenities at club and resort…
Patios Designed with Purpose
Great design can pave the way to appealing and populated outdoor space.
Setting the Bar
Aesthetically please decor will attract members and guests to bar areas-but service and efficiency count, too.