“The name change is about the evolution of the club’s personality and character; we have grown to be so much more than a golf club,” said Rick Burkardt, General Manager of the Dublin, Ohio club, which is home to an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. A $2.1 million clubhouse transformation, new fitness center and expanded…
Weston Hills CC, Chateau Elan GC Come Under New Management
Arcis Golf has assumed operation of Weston Hills, located outside of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Fla., and Troon Golf has been selected to manage Chateau Elan in Braselton, Ga. Arcis Golf has assumed operation of Weston Hills Country Club, a private-membership country club located outside of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Fla. Weston Hills has…
Chambers Adds Florida Office
The Bonita Springs, Fla. location will be the Baltimore, Md.-based private club planning and design firm’s fifth office. Executive Vice President Skip Avery will lead the new office’s activity. Chambers, the Baltimore, Md.-based private club planning and design firm, has continued its expansion with the addition of its fifth office, located in Bonita Springs, Fla.…
Heath (Texas) G&YC Selects KemperSports
The management firm will oversee all operations of the new club, which will be part of a 787-acre lakefront, master-planned, resort-style community on Lake Ray Hubbard northeast of Dallas. The Heath G&YC clubhouse is scheduled to open this summer, with the 27-hole championship golf course, designed by Roy Bechtol, opening for play in the fall…
Presidency Doesn’t Provide Boost in Golf Income for Trump
The Trump Organization’s golf courses made $67 million less for Donald Trump in his first year as President than before he took office, his latest financial disclosure filings revealed. The biggest hit, 35%, came from Trump National Doral in Miami, Fla., and Trump National outside Washington, D.C. also generated 27% less income for the President. In all, 14 of the 17 Trump Organization golf properties generated less for the President than during the previous year.
Days That Pay Off Year-Round
Dressing up standard “Demo Days” with special features and benefits can add up to a win-win-win for all involved: equipment manufacturers, members and other attendees, and the clubs that host the events.
Adoba Industries Makes Offer on Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
The eco-hotel operator is the next in line to purchase the Copper Harbor, Mich., property after a previous potential buyer withdrew its offer last week. If the sale goes through, the company plans to add nine more holes to the golf course and renovate the hotel. The Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in Copper Harbor, Mich., is still…
ClubCorp Stockholders Approve Acquisition
The transaction for the management firm’s acquisition by an affiliate of certain investment funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC, was expected to close on or about September 18th after its approval at a special stockholders meeting a day earlier. Upon the closing, stockholders will be entitled to receive $17.12 per share in cash.
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Plans $70M Renovation
The Austin, Texas property plans to begin work on the project this fall, with completion set for 2019. The first phase will demolish a parking garage, event pavilion and pro shop, while the second phase will build a new hotel tower, conference center, restaurant, and event lawn. The 309-room Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa…
Report: ClubCorp Deal Could “Breathe Life” into Industry
A report by the Dallas Morning News considers whether Apollo Global Management’s $1.1 billion acquisition of the Dallas-based owner/operator of clubs could be a positive for the industry, with Jay Karen, CEO of the NGCOA, noting that, “A company would not invest so heavily if there was not a bright spot.” As C&RB reported on…
Trinity Forest GC Adds Texas State Open as “Dry Run” Event
The new club in the Dallas area will host the tournament in August 2017 as a warmup for hosting the 2018 AT&T Byron Nelson championship on its Coore-Crenshaw course.
18 Club Managers Earn CCM Designation
The Certified Club Manager designation indicates that a member of the Club Managers Association of America has completed a rigorous course of study and training, and shows a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management.
Widow Files Suit Against The GC of Dallas After Vehicle Crash
In the lawsuit, Cindy King, widow of Thomas Jungerberg, is seeking $1 million in damages, holding the Dallas club partially liable for over-serving alcohol to Erin Barrington, who allegedly initiated a five-vehicle pileup that killed Jungerberg. The suit alleges the club continued to serve Barrington drinks even though she was intoxicated.
Publications List Most Exclusive Private Clubs
Finance blog Insider Monkey published a list of the most exclusive private clubs in the country, including The Union Club of New York, Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C., and The California Club in Los Angeles, while Haute Living narrowed its focus to the top clubs in Dallas, with Dallas Country Club topping the list.
Texas Making Mark As Hub of Golf Course Projects
Trinity Forest and Bluejack National are garnering global attention for the state, while projects at Maridoe GC and Squaw Creek GC are also of note.