Spring Creek G&CC’s new poolside snack bar has proved to be the most popular, and profitable, aspect of its pool facility renovation. There’s nothing better on hot summer days than lounging poolside and enjoying a pool deck—and that enjoyment is significantly increased when there’s a snack bar nearby. And as dining has become a bigger…
Smaller- Scale Madison Stacking Chair with Hidden Flex Back
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Yamaha UMAX™ Rally
Features: Comfort— With luxurious bucket seats from Yamaha’s Viking® utility Side-by-Side, an automotive-style dash, and s spacious window for entry/egress, you’ve got all the comfort you need to get through any heavy-duty job. Genuine— Equipped with Yamaha Genuine wide fender flares and front brush guards that are specifically designed for the Rally. Plus, it’s easy…
John Deere GPS Precision Sprayer
Features: • Operators can now utilize AutoTrac features • Individual nozzle control • Automated documentation of spray events • Simplified operator inputs that reduce operator fatigue • Ability to designate “no-spray zones” and a remote diagnostic capability, to ensure quick resolution to questions John Deere Golf & Sports http://www.johndeere.com/golf
Fairbanks Ranch CC Installs First Robot Golf Club “Member”
The Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. property introduced the robotic “honorary member” on September 23rd at an event for club members. The Rob-OT can be programmed with the characteristics of a player’s swing and demonstrate the physics necessary to consistently hit good shots, increase accuracy and distance. On September 23rd, Fairbanks Ranch Country Club of Rancho…
Henderson (Ky.) Gets Creative to Find Management Firm for Revived Players Club
City officials had been weighing multiple proposals to manage the defunct golf course that it is buying and renaming but found them all to have faults. After the city suggested that some of the firms making bids form a partnership, a deal was struck through which K&J Course Management will manage the maintenance and operation…
Destination Hotels Disputes Discrimination Claims at La Cantera
The parent company of the San Antonio property, which has been sued by the EEOC on behalf of resort employees for allegedly creating a hostile environment for Hispanic workers, issued a statement refuting the allegations. The statement pointed out that half of the complainants in the EEOC filing are still employees of the resort, and…
Barnsley Resort Partners with High Adventure Company to Revamp Shooting Grounds
The Adairsville, Ga. property has employed the help of Certified Wildlife Biologist John Burrell and his High Adventure Company to revamp the shooting experience at the 3,000-acre estate. The new shooting grounds feature upland bird hunting and a clay shooting experience, specializing in both wingshooting and sporting clays. Barnsley Resort of Adairsville, Ga. has partnered…
More Clubs Serve Up Healthier Dishes from Their Kitchens
As more golfers and members move away from steak-and-potato entrees, club chefs are fielding more requests for healthier menu options. Clubs are also offering more seafood and locally sourced seasonal food options in response to member preferences and changing membership demographics. Servers at the Bala Golf Club in Philadelphia were the first to see the…
Southampton (N.Y.) Wants to Take Back Road from Shinnecock Hills GC
For a number of years, the club that hosted the 2018 U.S. Open has blocked off a stretch of road that was once used as a town road with barricades and signs, and used it as a private driveway. Shinnecock Hills officials claim the town signed ownership of that section of the road over to…
Wanakah CC Unveils Renovated Course
The 119-year-old Hamburg, N.Y. property recently completed extensive drainage and irrigation work, added tees, expanded greens, rebuilt and repositioned bunkers, recontoured fairways and removed approximately 500 trees to enhance the course’s views of Lake Erie. The club’s hosting of the New York State Mid-Amateur September 28-30 marks its first major state tournament since 1999. Wanakah…
La Cantera Resort & Spa Sued Over ‘English-Only’ Policy
The San Antonio property is facing charges for allegedly creating a hostile working environment for its Hispanic employees. Court documents said one manager used an ethnic slur when addressing employees in the banquet department and that at least two dozen Spanish speakers were barred from speaking Spanish, while employees of other nationalities were allowed to…
Longleaf Executive GC Set to Open in The Villages, Fla.
The nine-hole executive golf course will open its doors on September 29th. The grand opening includes the opening of two large practice greens—one for pitching and one for putting. “It’s a nice combination of great golf for your more experienced golfer and also for your beginners,” says Golf Operations Manager Todd Basso. Finishing touches are…
Westlake, Ohio Considers Redesign Options for Meadowood GC
The city has received proposals for the property, which has been steadily losing money and rounds, from a group that includes golf pro, course owner and television/radio host Jimmy Hanlin. One proposal includes the construction of a nine-hole course and indoor-outdoor practice facility, and a second proposal would involve the construction of a new 18-hole…
Fox Hills GC to Reveal 12 New Holes on September 29
The Watford City, N.D. property is set to unveil the first part of its course renovation with an event for donors and invited guests. Construction of the remaining six holes, along with a new practice facility, is currently scheduled to begin in the spring of 2019. Fox Hills Golf Couse in Watford City, N.D. will reveal…