The latest collection of stunts by trick-shot artists the Bryan Bros. was filmed at the Alabama course and features amazing shots using basketballs, footballs and baseball gloves, in addition to plenty of golf balls.
Poor Choices of Words (Theirs, and Others’) Put Michael Jordan, Lindsay Graham and Bruce Jenner in Club-Related News
The basketball star said President Obama’s golf game is in the toilet; the South Carolina Senator and possible Presidential candidate is under fire for a remark about “white men in male-only clubs”; and the Olympic decathlete is reportedly being harassed while trying to play golf at his club.
Sharp Park GC Switches to Recycled Water
The San Francisco municipal course, which features an historic Alister MacKenzie design and has been part of environmental controversies that have threatened its closing, will no longer use the area’s primary source of drinking water for irrigation.
Merged Virginia Clubs Decide to Once Again Go Their Separate Ways
Less than two years after Lake Chesdin GC and Meadowbrook CC were combined into a multi-location club, they will now go back to operating independently. Members are being given a choice of which club they want to stay with.
Troon to Manage Blackstone CC and Centennial GC
The management firm also announced a partnership with Aviara GC at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, Calif.
All By Myself
Even with today’s increased focus on family and social activities, casual settings and relaxed rules, we shouldn’t forsake those who might just want to be left alone.
Registration Opens for CMAA 88th World Conference and Club Business Expo
The 2015 Club Managers Association of America event, which is scheduled to run from March 8-12, will be held at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Bob Ford to Host SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio
The head professional for Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club and Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Fla., will focus on amateur golf and showcase the country’s best non-professional players on the show, which debuts in January.
Sawgrass CC Completes East Nine Restoration
The second phase of a three-year Master Golf Course restoration has been completed at the Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., property, and the East Nine is reopening October 30.
Toscana CC to Add Eight New Holes
When the Indian Wells, Calif., property was developed in 2003, only the North Course’s front nine holes and 18th hole were built. The project is filling in the remaining holes, aiming for a November 2015 opening.
City-Owned Whispering Pines GC to be Operated by Atlantic Golf
The Myrtle Beach, S.C., property will be under new management by October 31. Long range plans for the property include updates to the clubhouse and cart barn, and upgrading the irrigation system.
Vitamix® XL®
- Offers power and precision to maximize serving abilities and expand menu offerings
- Engineered to reduce prep time and improve staff efficiency without compromising the artistry of a dish, resulting in labor and time savings
- Variable speed control dial and pulse function provide further flexibility and creativity
Vitamix
1-800-4DRINK4
www.vitamix.com
Making a Splash at Big Cedar Lodge Resort
With a cascade of activity, the Missouri property has become a full-amenity destination while also enhancing its distinctive Ozark experience.
Chef Peter Timmins, CMC, Dies at 57
The Executive Chef of The Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Fla., leaves behind a legacy as a culinary mentor from his 40-year career. He was scheduled to present at the 2015 Chef to Chef Conference.
The Heritage Club Opens FootGolf Course
The Wake Forest, N.C., property now offers the “up and coming sport as a way for families and friends to enjoy our award-winning golf course, even if they aren’t avid golfers.”