The Jacksonville, Fla., club will embark on a three-phase project that will start with clubhouse dining options, for both a casual restaurant and its banquet facilities. Phase Two will re-grass the golf course, address drainage and redesign the fifth hole. The final phase will renovate the fitness/tennis building and add a year-round, ultra-casual dining facility…
Vasari CC Announces $6.1M ‘Renaissance Project’
The Bonita Springs, Fla. property will expand both its upper- and lower-level dining options. An 1,800-sq.-ft covered terrace with roll-down side enclosures and heaters, to protect against inclement weather, will be added on the lower level, while a 1,000-sq.-ft expansion of the upper-level kitchen will allow the kitchen staff to improve food-delivery times and execute…
LedgeRock GC Readies for Renovation
The golf course architect firm of Rees Jones—who originally designed the course—returns to Berks County, Pa. to manage the process as area native Zach Halvonik assumes the role of the club’s Head Golf Professional. Alan FitzGerald, the only course superintendent LedgeRock has ever had, will oversee the effort using in-house construction crews.
Kensington G&CC Completes Phase of $3.5M Renovation
Renovated tennis courts and a new pickleball complex are part of an overall renovation at the North Naples, Fla. property that will also include a 150-seat outdoor-dining area, a full kitchen, bar and firepit. There are also plans to add two bocce ball courts and a pavilion.
Texas Rangers GC Opens Following $24M Renovation
Formerly Chester Ditto GC, the course at the Arlington, Texas property has been rerouted by architect John Colligan and includes improved turf, new water features, cart paths, new bunkering, and a new fleet of GPS-enabled golf carts. The clubhouse is under construction, with a scheduled opening in 2020.
West Bay Club Reopens Course Following $4M Renovation
Architects Dana Fry and Jason Straka used months of shot-tracking data to enhance their design plan for the Estero, Fla. property. Five acres of turf were converted to native areas without affecting the speed of play, grass mounds were lowered around the course to improve playability and course maintenance, and all 18 green complexes were…
Bonita Bay Club Plans $6.6M Bay Island Course Renovation
The Bonita Springs, Fla., club plans to restore all greens, bunkers and fairways close to their original Arthur Hills plan, while injecting some newer approaches into the design.
Course Renovations Hit Various Stages for N.Y., Va. and Fla. Clubs
The Powelton Club in Newburg, N.Y., has planned a bunker renovation to restore Devereaux Emmet’s original vision; Poplar Grove Golf Club near Lynchburg, Va., is on pace to complete a $3M renovation that includes an expansive tree-clearing project and restoration of the historic Manor House; and the West Bay Club in Estero, Fla., has reopened…
City Council Approves $13.5M Renovation of Memorial Park GC
Plans call for construction to be completed at the Houston public course by November 1, which would have it open for about a year prior to the 2020 Houston Open, in accordance with PGA Tour guidelines for hosting an event. But some are expressing concern about the project’s accelerated schedule and the maintenance needs it…
Amelia Island Club Breaks Ground on $10M Renovation
The first phase of the Florida club’s 10-year strategic plan will expand the interior of its Ocean Clubhouse by 7,000 sq. ft., to create space for a new multi-purpose room, expanded casual dining, a second-story balcony and overlook, and an expanded poolside dining and bar area.
Boca Lago CC Nears Completion of Major Enhancement Project
The reconfigured dining room of the Boca Raton, Fla. property has been opened up to accommodate seating for up to 375 guests, including a dance floor and stage. The clubhouse has also been reconfigured to maximize the views of the recently renovated golf course, as well as lakes on the property and the swimming pool,…
Troy (Ohio) Investing $1.2M into Miami Shores GC Upgrades
Renovation work that will be done over the winter includes upgrades to the kitchen and concessions, restroom facilities, HVAC and mechanical systems, roof and siding, and landscaping, In addition, the pro shop is being relocated, the outside patio is expanding and a new driving range is being built.
Oklahoma City G&CC Prepares for Major Course Renovation
Tripp Davis and Associates will restore the Maxwell/MacKenzie-designed course to its original layout, including reshaped tees and contoured greens. A completely new irrigation and pumping system is also being planned. The course will close for construction this winter, with plans for a limited reopening in December 2019 and full play in the spring of 2020.…
Bayberry Hills GC Completes $2M Course Renovation
Following the two-year project led by Tim Gerrish, the property on Cape Cod in Yarmouth, Mass. now stretches to nearly 7,300 yards and features redesigned bunkers, widened playing corridors and enhanced greens surrounds. New grass species and native areas were introduced to greatly reduce fertilizer and water use and maintenance costs, and some 3,000 trees…
Knowing the Score
When Dedham (Mass.) Country and Polo Club (DCPC) renovated its golf course from mid-September 2017 to late May 2018, the membership closely monitored the progress of the project. And that’s just the way the club’s staff wanted it. In fact, they gave the members the means to do it. The DCPC staff devised a “renovation…