Golf Bikes, Segways, golf boards and “pebble tees” are becoming more of the norm at even the highest-end properties, along with shorter courses and reduced-hole rates. “Just opening the doors and telling people to go play their 18 holes doesn’t work so much anymore,” says the Director of Golf at the Four Seasons Lanai in Hawaii.
Clubs for Sale: Indian Springs GC, Tuscany GC, Seven Lakes CC
Indian Springs, in California’s greater Palm Springs region, is listed for $6 million. Tuscany GC is in the Henderson, Nev. region of Las Vegas that is beginning to experience a real estate recovery. Seven Lakes CC is in West End, N.C. and shares golf course design lineage with the Pinehurst resort.
Properties Look to “Change the Face of Golf”
A report by the New York Times details the efforts by golf properties to make changes that would appeal to younger guests, from course-wide Wi-Fi to miniature putting courses and disc golf.
Billy Casper Golf Announces Prizes in World’s Largest Golf Outing
Prizes for the fourth annual event, which will be held August 11 and benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, will include a trip to the Nike Campus in Beaverton, Ore., a trip to Pinehurst Resort, and tickets to the 2015 PGA Championship.
The Golf Club at Roddy Ranch Latest to Launch “Brown is New Green” Campaign
The Antioch, Calif. property says it is taking extreme measures to conserve water during an historic drought. “If [area] homeowners [have to cut water usage], why shouldn’t golf courses,” says the club’s GM. “We took it upon ourselves to join sides with them and do what’s right.”
Friday Filmfest: Kids’ Golf Trick Shot Makes the Rounds
Initially posted on Pinehurst Resort’s blog and migrating to Twitter to become the Pinehurst, N.C., property’s most popular posting ever, the seven-second video shows two young golfers performing an impressive tandem trick shot.
Pinehurst No. 2 Reopens For Play
After a year-long, $2.5M restoration, the famed Donald Ross course is now ready for the 2014 U.S. Open and “the next 100 years.”
Pinehurst Resort Buys Pit Course
The Dedmans bought the golf course for $1.25 million, according to documents filed in the Moore County Register of Deeds Office.
Website Strategies For Clubs and Resorts
In today’s hyper-connected online society, what does it take to get a property’s website noticed?
Pinehurst Resort Names Brian Fahey as Tournament Director
Pinehurst Resort in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C. has hired Brian Fahey as its new tournament director. Fahey will lead the tournament team in Pinehurst’s five annual North & South Amateur Championships, three U.S. Kids Golf events, all member championships and corporate events.
When it comes to Social Networks, What’s In, What’s Out and What’s Next?
By finding the best ways to use the latest communications platforms, clubs and resorts are exploring new and unique ways of doing business.
Debailleul Named Executive Chef at Pinehurst Resort
A short two months after taking on the position, Pinehurst Resort’s new Executive Chef Thierry Debailleul received an overwhelming standing ovation. That clear and early message of approval came from the more than 500 guests that attended the 20th Anniversary of Pinehurst’s Food and Wine Festival. It was the official debut for Debailleul, who brings…