The projects at the Naples, Fla. club included resurfacing all 18 greens of the golf course with TifEagle Bermuda, installing a new subsurface drainage system, transforming the golf shop, and enhancing upstairs interiors of the 34,000-sq. ft. clubhouse, including modernizing dining and ballroom spaces with new lighting and flooring.
The Club at Olde Cypress in Naples, Fla. will reopen its remastered P.B. Dye-designed golf course and 34,000-sq. ft. updated clubhouse in November, following a multi-million-dollar investment in the club by owner STOCK Development.
The expansive golf course project entailed the resurfacing of all 18 greens, practice green and chipping area with TifEagle Bermuda; enlarging, leveling and re-grassing tee boxes with Bimini Bermuda; installation of a new subsurface drainage system for rapid expulsion of excess water, and new high-performance, artificial turf stations on the driving range for use when the grass tees are closed. To complete the project, the course’s 98 bunkers will be refreshed with new edging, contouring and sand.
“Golf’s popularity has soared over the past 18 months, and now our course is fully updated and ready to accommodate our golf members, who are among the most avid players in the Naples market,” said Joe Conforti, Olde Cypress’ Director of Golf.
“Director of Golf Course Maintenance Brad Haynes and his team have been instrumental in restoring our outstanding P.B. Dye design to its original grandeur,” Conforti added.
Inside Olde Cypress’ clubhouse, Soco Interiors has transformed the golf shop, welcome area and offices with a contemporary palette of crisp whites, sophisticated grays and layered neutrals with accents of deep blue. The woodwork is painted a cool gray and blends perfectly with new silver and wood-accented pendant lighting and a modern sphere-shaped chandelier. Countertops are adorned with sleek Calacatta stone tops, and display areas for clothing and shoes create a neutral backdrop for displaying the latest fashion trends.
“Our staff and vendor-partners have been amazing throughout this transformative project, and we believe the members and prospective members are really going to love it,” said General Manager Ken Lanigan. “We’re excited to unveil the changes this fall and feel like we’re well-positioned for future growth and prosperity.”
In addition to the golf shop, the upstairs interiors of the clubhouse have also been enhanced and refined. New artwork and accessories throughout mix colorful, contemporary pieces with unique textural elements. The dining and ballroom spaces have been modernized with new lighting and flooring. The library has a lighter look, with painted wood architectural details that contrast vividly with the fresh white walls.
“The golf course remastering and clubhouse updates honor Olde Cypress’ legacy, while elevating the experience for members of this exclusive club,” said Brian Stock, CEO of STOCK Development. “The multimillion-dollar investment represents the club’s continued commitment to unparalleled service and member experiences.”
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