Club + Resort Business

Upon arrival at Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne, N.J., crews encountered a fully involved structure fire with potential risks posed by a nearby fuel storage tank and a large container holding hazardous materials. The fire resulted in no injuries being reported and the main facilities of the club remained unaffected.

The recent announcement of operational changes at Champions Landing in Emporia, Kan., has raised questions about the future of the property and related projects, including the proposed Emporia Recreation Facility. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the venue, the Recreation Center Steering Committee remains committed to its plans, regardless of developments at Champions Landing.

Palm Springs, Calif., is evaluating a $100,000 funding transfer to assist with cleanup efforts at the city-owned Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort, which sustained significant damage from late-summer storms.

A new study reveals that private clubs generate $32.6 billion in direct revenue, employ 573,000 workers, and contribute to a $157 billion total economic footprint, positioning them as vital economic drivers at both local and national levels.

The renovation at the Foundry Golf Club in Powhatan, Va., will focus on improving course conditioning, restoring bunkers, and updating key features to ensure the course remains both visually stunning and strategically challenging.

The ambitious project at Wildcreek Golf Course in Sparks, Nev., includes the construction of a new driving range, a revamped nine-hole championship course, and upgrades to the existing nine-hole executive course.

The golf legend recently visited the future site of Bluejack Ranch in Aledo, Texas, where he is set to design an 18-hole championship golf course. Bluejack Ranch is being developed by the team behind Bluejack National, a successful residential golf community in the Houston area.

Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester, Pa., has been acquired by Concert Golf Partners, marking the national operator’s second acquisition in the Philadelphia region since July. Based in Lake Mary, Fla., Concert Golf continues to expand its portfolio of private golf clubs, with Penn Oaks becoming its fourth property in Greater Philadelphia.

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Achieving the Certified Club Manager designation is no small feat. For siblings Ben St. John, CCM, Director of Technology at Rock Barn Country Club & Spa (Conover, NC) and Statesville Country Club (Statesville, NC), and Bria Argrett, CCM, General Manager of Statesville CC, the journey was as much about personal growth as it was about professional achievement.