The York, Pa., property includes an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Edmund Ault in 1971 and a 6,220-sq. ft. clubhouse with seating for 60 and a grille/snack bar area. The listing price is $1.65 million. The owners of Honey Run Golf Course in York, Pa., have engaged Golf Property Analysts of Conshohocken, Pa., to…
Incident at York, Pa. Golf Club Draws Larger Spotlight
A Pennsylvania State Senator has now called for an investigation by the state’s Human Relations Commission into the incident at Grandview GC, where police were called after club officials told a group of African-American women that they were playing their rounds too slowly. The incident has also resulted in a similarly named club in Pittsburgh receiving threatening phone calls and negative online messages, and prompted national commentary about the level of racial inclusion in the golf industry.
Grandview GC Apologizes for Calling Cops on Black Members
The York, Pa., club has apologized for calling police on a group of black female golfers for allegedly playing too slowly and refusing requests to leave the course. The property owner offered to meet with the group, but one of the women, Sandra Thompson, said, “There needs to be something more substantial to understand they don’t…
Former Springwood GC Set to Reopen as Bridgewater GC
The rebranded York, Pa., club will be part of a new Bridgewater Community and will feature a newly redesigned and renovated nine-hole course. The developer, Keystone Custom Homes, has contracted with Bridgewater Golf Club and Daniel Baker, PGA, to manage the golf operations, and with a local restaurant operator to run the clubhouse and dining…
Bunker Project, Facility Renovation Underway at Regents’ Glen CC
Rodney Krebs bought and reopened the York, Pa., property last year for $5 million. Now more than 60 bunkers on the golf course are being re-shaped, lined and filled with white sand. The Box Hill Mansion, built in 1929, and the RG Grill, which features casual fine dining with indoor and patio seating, are also being updated on the property.
Ron Jaworski Golf Focuses on Hospitality, Weddings
The former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and ESPN football analyst says his golf philosophy is “to give people good conditions, great service, an ice-cold beer and be affordable.” Jaworski’s Valleybrook facility in Blackwood, N.J., will host 92 weddings this year, with 74 planned for Running Deer in Pittsgrove, N.J.
Springwood GC Builds Two Replacement Holes
In order to accommodate the first phase of a subdivision that is due to break ground later this year, the York, Pa., club rebuilt two of its holes, which it unveiled for public play on April 11. Future phases could cause the course to eventually merge into one 27-hole facility with neighboring Heritage Hills Golf Resort.
Open Air
While updated patios are rarely the sole focus of club renovations, they can provide supplemental social space as a surprising and welcome bonus.
Seven CMAA Members Earn CCM Designation
The Certified Club Manager designation, which was established in 1965, is the cornerstone of the Club Managers Association of America’s member recognition program, requiring six year of membership, education commitments, local chapter activity, and a passing grade on the exam.
Owner Plans to Sell Grandview GC
Doug Barton recently attempted to auction off the York, Pa., property, but had no takers. He is seeking a buyer to continue operating the golf course, which includes a pro shop, restaurant, banquet center and outdoor pavilion, and notes that it faces no major financial problems.
Renovations Announced for Downingtown (Pa.) CC
The club in suburban Philadelphia was acquired by Ron Jaworski Golf and other partners earlier this year. Updates will include new interior treatments and furnishings for the ballroom and pre-function space.
Out Door Country Club Unveils First Part of $2.35M Facelift
The York, Pa. club cut the ribbon for a reopening of its 19th Hole dining venue, which has been renamed “Bistro of the Green” and given a full-service kitchen. An irrigation system upgrade and new practice green were also part of phase one. The project’s second phase will improve greens and introduce a year-round practice facility.
Onward and Upward
From the “dish pit” to dual responsibilities as Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage Operations, Gregory Mummert has been part of the Country Club of York’s culinary scene for 32 years—and both he, and the club’s members, have been rewarded by his dedication to the cause.
Roasted Farm-Stand Salad
C&RB CLUB RECIPE Roasted Farm-Stand Salad Chef’s Note: This satisfying fall-inspired salad has a great look and is the perfect way to take advantage of the bounties that your local farmer is sure to have on hand. If you can’t find the apricot-infused white balsamic vinegar, you could flame off a little apricot brandy and…
Crab Royale with corn-crusted tomatoes and poppy-seed dressing
C&RB CLUB RECIPE Crab Royale with corn-crusted tomatoes and poppy-seed dressing Chef’s Note: This twist on one of our club’s long-standing favorites replaces toast points with corn-crusted, farm-fresh tomatoes and is freshened up with local hydro greens tossed in our sweet poppy seed dressing, which has become an absolute go-to for our membership (it is…