The Atkins Group, owner of the Urbana, Ill. property since its opening in 2000, closed the course in January and has been evaluating options to redevelop the land. Donating the course to the university is a possibility.
The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) and the Atkins Group are exploring opportunities to continue operation of the Stone Creek Golf Club, the two entities announced jointly, Illinois Athletics reported. This could include the Atkins Group donating the golf course and related real estate to the University of Illinois.
Stone Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course located on approximately 190 acres in southeast Urbana. The Atkins Group, owner of Stone Creek since its opening in 2000, closed the course in January after 20 years of operation and has been evaluating options to redevelop the property, Illinois Athletics reported. Stone Creek served as the home course of the Fighting Illini men’s and women’s golf programs for many years, up until its recent closing.
DIA and the Atkins Group have opened discussions with the City of Urbana and have plans to consult with the nearly 200 homeowners who occupy the neighborhoods developed by the Atkins Group in and around the golf course, Illinois Athletics reported. The parties hope to reach some resolution on a potential partnership or transfer of Stone Creek in the coming weeks. More details will be announced as they become available.
The Atkins Group is an Urbana-based real estate development firm founded by Susie Atkins and her late husband, Clint, Illinois Athletics reported. The Atkins family has been long-time supporters of Fighting Illini Athletics. A lead gift from the family allowed for construction of the Atkins Tennis Center in 1991.
The Atkins family was an original lessor of the Founders’ Suites in Memorial Stadium following its renovation in 2008, Illinois Athletics reported. Most recently, in November 2018, Susie Atkins pledged a $3 million gift that made possible the new Susan and Clint Atkins Baseball Training Center, to open in late 2021.
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