Some sales and tidbits you may have missed over the past week if you don't read local news (in order from largest to least likelihood of happening):Bristol Oaks (Kenosha, WI): Sold to the owners of Muskego Lakes, so seems like it will remain open if nothing else. Rumors of the creation of a Lawrence Packard Golf Trail are false and exist entirely within this joke.
https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/business/bristol-oaks-wisconsin-golf-course-sold/article_16235aec-e968-11ef-9cac-47b63008f3a6.htmlBethany (Bethany, MO): The municipality’s parks department has taken over operations of the otherwise-public local course.
https://www.bethanyclipper.com/headlines/bethany-parks-department-takes-over-golf-course/Wyckoff (Holyoke, MA): A buyer has purchased the Donald Ross course with intention to maintain it as a private country club. Club amenity improvement expected but no course updates to expect.
https://www.gazettenet.com/Wyckoff-Country-Club-acquired-for-2-8-million-59485437Scott Schreiner Municipal (Kerrville, TX): The city approved a further $111k for the already approved $4 million renovation plans to occur at the near century-old muni.
https://dailytimes.com/news/council-approves-111k-change-for-golf-course-updates/article_db0be866-e976-11ef-8d91-63940ad2d0b3.htmlSlievenamon (Tipperary, Ireland): Inland club in southeast Ireland will close, citing both poor business and dues owed to cheap distance memberships via Golf Ireland. In other words…poor business.
https://www.bunkered.co.uk/golf-news/golf-course-closes-after-dispute-with-governing-body/Bear’s Best (Las Vegas): The recently sold Bear’s Best will remain a golf course…albeit a private one. I’ve heard rumors that new ownership plans on spending a significant amount to adapt the course…considering co-owner Andrew Pascal was formerly COO of Wynn, you can imagine. Have since heard from a smoking man that Jackson-Kahn is handling the work.
https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/summerlin-golf-course-to-become-private-club-after-sale-3306536/Woodhaven (Fort Worth): City council approved the rezoning of the former club for mixed-use, which will allow for an 18-hole par three course. Kemper Sports is in discussions to handle this portion of the project.
Woodhaven Golf Course redevelopment plan earns go-ahead from Fort Worth leaders | Fort Worth ReportFeddinch Mains (St. Andrews): You likely heard but the long-delayed Feddinch Mains project finally received approval, despite objections to its private-private nature in the St. Andrews atmosphere. D.J. Russell of RAW Design will pick up where Tom Weiskopf left off(?)
https://www.the-messenger.com/dawson_springs_progress/news/article_2254a3d0-c3f1-5673-8a35-ce7525de1d34.htmlPennyrile (Dawson Springs, KY): After suggestions that the state park holding might close in the near future, signs suggest that the course will continue…for now.
https://www.the-messenger.com/dawson_springs_progress/news/article_2254a3d0-c3f1-5673-8a35-ce7525de1d34.htmlGene Torres Golf Course (Las Vegas, NM): NM Highlands University is looking to spruce up its course by way of adding residential and retail across the property. Better that than let Jeff Brauer’s recent-ish work go to waste.
NMHU presents plan to overhaul golf course | Local News | lasvegasoptic.comAbbey Hotel (Birmingham, UK): A developer won over aggressive outcry against a plan that would park at least a few homes on a portion of the Abbey Hotel golf course, an ‘80s Donald Steel design.
The Economist tells me a lot about greenbelt conservatism so I won’t comment.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/developer-wins-appeal-over-golf-course-homes-plan/ar-AA1zhRWz?ocid=finance-verthp-feedsOrlando Mystery Project: The owner of the Long & Scott Farms, north of Orlando, told local news that he’s planning on selling to a developer who plans a 266 acres of residences and 289 acres of golf.
https://www.wesh.com/article/farmer-sell-700-acres-lake-county-golf-course-oriented-development/63833324