The vote for the club to host the event, which debuted in 2018, fell short of the 66 percent required and led to some “mixed emotions” and reported divisiveness among the membership as a result of the outcome. Had it been approved, CCR would have become the the only club in America to host a…
Eisenhower GC’s $5M Renovation Will Include Eliminating All Bunkers
The project will keep the 50-year-old Crownsville, Md. property, which is now owned by Anne Arundel (Md.) County and managed by Billy Casper Golf, closed until the spring of 2020. Planned improvements include a new clubhouse, new bentgrass greens, a new short-game practice area, an expanded driving range, a creek restoration, a new double-row irrigation…
Baltusrol GC Lands 2029 PGA Championship
It will be the third time the Springfield, N.J. club has hosted the major tournament. It was also announced that Baltusrol will host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2023. The PGA of America announced on June 29th that Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J. will host the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2023…
Front and Center
More club properties are investing in prominent fitness facilities with the latest amenities that meet the needs of wellness-minded members.
Superintendent Donates Kidney to Colleague from “Competitive” Club
Scott Dodson of Park Country Club in Williamsville, N.Y. and Brian Conn of Transit Valley CC in East Amherst, N.Y. are both recovering well after a transplant operation, which was needed after Dodson’s congenital condition had deteriorated to leave him with just 7 percent kidney function.
River Oaks CC’s Executive Chef Charles Carroll Co-Authors “The Recipe”
The two-time presenter at the Chef to Chef Conference and eight-time participant in the Culinary Olympics wrote the book, described as “a story of loss, love and the ingredients of greatness,” with best-selling author John David Mann.
Irondequoit CC Raises Concerns Over Special Olympics Facility
Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y., is planning to build the new athletic training center less than 100 yards from the club’s fairway. Club members are worried about noise, lighting and drainage, and have established a committee to work with the college on the issues. In partnership with the Special Olympics, Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y.,…
Wegmans to Sell Golf Balls As Father’s Day Promotion
The supermarket chain with 92 locations in six Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states is venturing into sports-gear merchandising with a promotion that will offer OnCore Golf’s ELIXR™ tour ball at a special price for those with a Shoppers Club card.
Southern Hills CC’s Jonathan Moosmiller Selected to Join Master Chefs’ Institute
The Executive Chef of the Tulsa, Okla. club is one of only 67 Certified Master Chefs in the United States. As an Associate of the Temecula, Calif.-based Master Chefs’ Institute, he will help the organization preserve the highest standards of culinary excellence through extensive testing of food, equipment and beverage products.
Group Effort
Executive Chef Adam Minicucci draws on lessons learned from his mentors as he imparts skills and values to his team at The Country Club of North Carolina.
Watered Down
Superintendents nationwide have scaled back water usage while showing that the playability and conditioning of their golf courses can still thrive.
Rochester, N.Y., Hopeful About Golf Stabilization, Growth
Golf facilities in the region have reacted to the unstable industry by promoting league play on public and semi-private courses, and have slashed budgets, cut back on course maintenance, and reduced fees in an effort to attract and retain new members.
Racquet Restoration
When The Country Club of Rochester (N.Y.) completed an update of its three paddle courts as part of an ongoing facility-wide $6 million renovation, it welcomed members and guests to watch nationally ranked platform tennis athletes face off in an exhibition match.
The PGA of America, Oak Hill CC Plan Major Announcement
Rumors have circulated for weeks that the 2023 PGA Championship will be held at the Rochester, N.Y., club, which would make it the 11th major tournament at club. An official announcement is scheduled to be made at the property on September 9.
Genesee Valley Club Celebrates Grand Reopening
Through a $3.6 million capital improvement project, the city club in Rochester, N.Y. has added a new casual dining space and new pub and lounge, enhanced the fitness center with a two-story addition that includes a group exercise studio, expanded the kitchen and opened new rooms for child-watching, young children and teens.