Famed course architect David McLay Kidd will lead the design and construction of Dormie Network’s private golf course, GrayBull, in the Nebraska Sandhills. McLay Kidd, known for his design projects that include Bandon Dunes, Mammoth Dunes at Sand Valley, Nanea Golf Club, and The Castle Course at St. Andrews Links, brings the creative brilliance and […]
Category: Golf Courses
Disney’s Magnolia Course Getting Its Most Extensive Renovation
Walt Disney World’s famed Magnolia Golf Course is undergoing the most extensive redesign in its 51-year history. Located across from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the course was designed by Joe Lee and is aptly named for its more than 1,500 magnolia trees. With tee boxes ranging from 5,127 to 7,516 yards from […]
Streamsong Resort Unveils Layout for Coore and Crenshaw Design’s “The Chain”
Streamsong Golf Resort fourth course will be called “The Chain.’’ The newly released layout by the legendary design team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw (Coore & Crenshaw Design) shows six- and 12-hole loops, with the first tees a short walking distance from the Lodge at Streamsong. The Chain gets its name from the […]
Brenton Rice Named GM at New Black Desert Resort Golf Course
Black Desert Resort Golf Course, a new Tom Weiskopf-design currently under development in Ivins, Utah, has named Brenton Rice as general manager, Ken Yates as golf course superintendent, and Jordan Rhodes as assistant golf course superintendent. The 18-hole facility, set amid ancient black lava fields of Southern Utah, is now in the grow-in phase, with […]
Best of Southwest Florida at La Playa Beach & Golf Resort in Naples
For those looking for the best of the beach and greens in Southwest Florida, La Playa Beach & Golf Resort is the ideal destination. One of the few Naples area resorts located directly on the beach, La Playa features 189 guest rooms and eight suites; a 4,500 square foot SpaTerre with salon and spa […]
Claire’s Course Reversable Putting Course Opens at Silvies Valley Ranch
Claire’s Course has officially opened at Silvies Valley Ranch in Seneca, Oregon.. Touted as the first 18-hole reversible putting course in the world (designed by Dan Hixson), the course is free for all guests at Silvies. Guests can become one of “Claire’s Champions” by playing the entire course – all 36 holes – in […]
Florida’s Historic Belleair CC West Course Planning for November Reopening Following Renovation
Belleair Country Club, one of the oldest golf clubs in Florida, plans to re-open in mid-November following a massive restoration of its historic West Course by Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design. Coincidentally, it’s all happening just as the club, located near Tampa, celebrates its 125th anniversary. The original six holes of the West Course were […]
Wild Dunes Resort Names Nico Scherman as New GM
Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms, S.C., has named Nico Scherman as General Manager. Scherman will be responsible for managing the resort’s day-to-day success and overseeing all operational aspects of the 1,600-acre property, including everything from marketing to resort operations. “We’re beyond excited to welcome Nico to lead the team,” said Robb Walker, Managing […]
Cowan-Dewar Secures Financing to Help Fund Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida
Real Estate Investment Trust VICI Properties Inc., announced today that it has entered into a delayed draw term loan facility for up to $120 million and a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Cabot. Proceeds will be used to fund Cabot’s property-wide transformation of Cabot Citrus Farms (World Woods Golf Club) in Brooksville, FL., with the […]
New Agreement Brings Toptracer Technology to KemperSports Golf Properties
Toptracer, a technology division of Topgolf Entertainment Group, has signed a partnership deal with KemperSports, As part of the partnership, Toptracer will provide its technology, in providing engaging experiences for golfers of all ages to KemperSports clients and its portfolio of more than 120 facilities nationwide. Toptracer will work individually with the facilities in KemperSports’ […]