County commissioners have directed the Parks and Recreation Department to scale down proposals for upgrading the Stuart, Fla. property’s 36-hole course and to plan for only a “modest” new clubhouse and pro shop. The course now does under 60,000 rounds annually, less than half its peak at the beginning of the millennium, and lost over…
The Florida Club to Reopen March 10
The Stuart, Fla., property closed 10 months ago to give the 22-year-old course a facelift, but plans were delayed in September when Hurricane Irma hit. The property opted to expand the project’s scope and rearrange the signature 16th hole as a peninsula green. The Florida Club in Stuart, Fla., re-opens March 10 after closing more…
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…
North River GC to be Auctioned July 20
Jack Neargarder has owned the Stuart, Fla., property since 2014 with business partner Jack Eckenrode, and has decided to sell due to Eckenrode’s death earlier this month. In the past few years, the partners have updated the golf course, purchased new maintenance equipment, installed a new pump station, and put a new roof on the…
Peacock + Lewis Earns Multiple Design Excellence Awards
The recognition from the South Florida chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers included projects at Sailfish Point (Best Clubhouse), Grey Oaks CC, The Breakers, PGA National and the Els Center for Excellence
Road Safe
Sailfish Point Golf Club’s golf cart driving test has resulted in an 85% drop in reported golf cart incidents since it rolled out four years ago.
Keeping Up with the Kids
To encourage out-of-town families to get involved at Sailfish Point Golf Club, the Stuart, Fla., property put together a youth “jingle bell triathlon.”
Proposals Presented to Revive Former Ocean Palm GC
The 34-acre property in Flagler Beach, Fla. has been unused and overgrown for seven years, but now is seen as better-suited for revival because of its potential as a nine-hole course. Pine Lakes GC, Indigo Lakes GC and Flagler Golf Management have presented plans to the city’s Alternative Use Committee.
Nicklaus Real Estate Company Expands to Assist Private Clubs
Golden Bear Realty, founded and directed by Jack Nicklaus’ son Michael, has partnered with Mariner Sands CC and the Loxahatchee Club to oversee all real estate operations through its Club Community Division.
Willoughby GC Unveils Renovated Golf Course
After being closed for seven months, the refurbished championship golf course at the Stuart, Fla., club has a new irrigation system and regrassed tees, fairways and approaches. The $2.5 million project wraps up the club’s three-year capital improvement plan, which included a renovated clubhouse and locker rooms.