Concert Golf Partners is expanding its sustainability efforts across its portfolio of more than 40 private clubs through a new partnership with Audubon International, with select properties pursuing environmental certification over the next year.
The sixth course at the Sand Valley resort, its design is based on “common ground” courses and village greens traditionally found in the British Isles and is the first solo design by architect Jim Craig.
GreatLIFE Golf expects to become more active on the acquisition front as it looks for underperforming golf facilities in growing markets, following the company's purchase of River Run Golf Club in Berlin, Maryland.
The Walden Group has acquired Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club in Cave Creek, Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, and Power Ranch Golf Club in Gilbert. Thompson Golf Management will continue to handle operations for all three clubs.
Golf course transactions are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with private clubs, daily-fee facilities, resort properties and multi-course portfolios attracting different types of buyers.
Cabot has officially opened Old Petty, the second golf course at Cabot Highlands in Inverness, Scotland, while also looking ahead to its next phase of growth.