Members of Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, Pa, received an e-mail on April 15thfrom Concert Golf Chairman Peter Nanula that said his company had entered into discussions with ClubCorp to acquire 16 of Concert’s clubs, including Philmont, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report. Nanula and a ClubCorp spokesperson would not comment further when contacted about the message.
Life Time Fitness to Replace Two Houston Tennis Clubs
The national fitness chain is planning a major reconstruction of The Houston City Club to convert it into an 89,000-sq. ft. fitness facility after it closes this summer. The company also plans to begin operations in the Galleria Tennis & Athletic Club by April 13.
University Club of Jacksonville (Fla.) to Close After 48 Years
The ClubCorp-operated facility will close its doors on December 20, noting that the closure is a business decision. Three local clubs, Deercreek Country Club, Marsh Creek Country Club and Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club, are offering preferred memberships to University Club members.