Course of the Week

Rees Jones heads $1M bunker renovation at Kentucky course

March 10, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Griffin Gate Golf Club, a Marriott Golf-managed facility in Lexington, Ky., has broken ground on a $1 million bunker renovation project along with a complete greens complex refinement. Renowned golf architect Rees Jones, the original Griffin Gate designer, will direct the project. The project is ...

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Silver Creek Valley CC begins improvements, selects new GM and COO

March 4, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Silver Creek Valley Country Club in San Jose, Calif., has begun its multimillion dollar improvement plan and has selected a new general manager (GM) and chief operating officer (COO). Silver Creek’s improvement plan will inject $5.1 million in facility refurbishments and upgrades into the 22-year-old club. A major focus ...

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Troon Golf to restore Capital Canyon Club in Arizona

March 2, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Troon Golf has been selected to restore Capital Canyon Club, formerly known as Hassayampa Golf Club, in Prescott, Ariz. Capital Canyon Club is nestled amongst Ponderosa pines and rock outcroppings and is one of the state’s original golf courses. The nearly century-old ...

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River Oaks CC’s renovation begins sod installation

February 10, 2015 By Grant Gannon

Last month marked the beginning of grassing to complete the renovation of the River Oaks Country Club golf course in Houston. Architects Tom and Logan Fazio are in charge of the complete renovation of the 18-hole golf course. The renovation ...

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Construction on Tennessee golf community to begin this year

February 9, 2015 By Joelle Harms

The construction of “WindRiver: A Lakefront and Golf Community” in Lenoir City, Tenn., is scheduled to begin this year. Developer Joe Ayres acquired the community, which already has some infrastructure, in June 2012. KemperSports is set to manage the 18-hole Bob Cupp-designed championship course. Capital improvements ...

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Ohiya Casino Resort to open Tatanka Golf Club this year

January 26, 2015 By Joelle Harms

The Ohiya Casino Resort of the Santee Sioux Nation is developing Tatanka Golf Club, which is scheduled to open this year. “Tatanka” is a Lakota word that translates to “buffalo.” Golf course designer Paul Albanese has designed the club. Seeding of ...

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