By a resounding member vote of 81 percent in favor, a new membership program is now in place at the prestigious Desert Mountain Club and community in Scottsdale, Ariz. In 2020, Desert Mountain Club experienced a record number of membership sales, welcoming more than 200 new members across all categories, including Full Golf, Seven Golf […]
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Pinehurst No. 2 again No. 1 in North Carolina golf course ranking
Pinehurst No. 2 – the masterpiece of legendary golf course architect Donald Ross – has once again secured the top spot as the best golf course in the state as determined by the North Carolina Golf Panel. Among the top 10, the Dogwood Course at The Country Club of North Carolina rose from fifth to […]
Dougherty Leads new team at Manchester (VT) Country Club
The Manchester (VT) Country Club, a private club and one of southern Vermont’s premier golf courses, has named Michelle Dougherty, CCM, as general manager/COO. Dougherty brings more than 20 years of club management experience and headlines a new team at Manchester that includes Head PGA Golf Professional Peter Weatherby, Executive Chef David Dukeshire and Tennis […]
Hanse-renovated Lower Course at Baltusrol Golf Club reopening in May
After a year-long restoration led by renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse, the Lower Course at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J., will reopen to members in May 2021. The Lower Course has already hosted 10 major championships – four 4 U.S. Opens, three U.S. Amateurs, two PGA Championships, and one U.S. Women’s Open […]
McConnell Golf’s 2021 tournament schedule includes PGA Tour, college and junior events
McConnell Golf has released its 2021 tournament schedule that includes events on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Atlantic Coat Conference, American Junior Golf Association and state golf associations from North and South Carolina and Tennessee. “We are excited to host several of these events this spring and summer that were canceled in 2020 due […]
Historic Kenwood CC being restored to its Golden Age glory
The 36-hole Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati plans has a June 2021 grand re-opening for its Kendale Course, a Golden Age layout where Dublin, Ohio-based Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design has completed a comprehensive $5 million renovation. Ground was broken in the Autumn of 2019, following three years of preparations and master planning. The renovated […]
South Carolina Golf? Go Upstate to Cherokee Valley Course and Club
Cherokee Valley Course and Club, Upstate South Carolina’s premier family club and mountain golf destination, has released its golf packages for 2021 featuring stay-and-plays at its onsite cottages and the historic Westin Poinsett in downtown Greenville. Cherokee Valley’s cottage collection features three elegantly appointed homes on the golf course. Each is equipped with four bed-and-bath […]
Dormie Network pledges more than $4.8M to charitable organizations
In the second year of its giving initiative, Dormie Network has pledged to donate more than $4.8 million of in-kind support to nonprofit organizations across the nation. The national network of private destination golf clubs says it will leverage in-kind donations to support golf tournament fundraisers and gala events held by and benefiting nonprofits […]
West Bay Club in Estero, Fl., completes first phase of renovation project
The West Bay Club, an 868-acre luxury community in Estero, Fla., has the first phase of a planned $12 million-plus renovation project as the club recently unveiled its expanded and redesigned golf clubhouse. Improvements focused on enhancing the member and guest experience. Phase Two of the improvement project is currently underway and includes updating […]