Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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ClubCorp Partners with RXR to Operate and Manage Historic Engineers Country Club
Posted: December 29, 2021 in Chains
ROSLYN HARBOR, N.Y. - Officials with ClubCorp and RXR announced a unique partnership in which ClubCorp, a leading operator of golf and country clubs throughout North America, will handle the day-to-day operations of the historic Engineers Country Club, as RXR advances the construction of 92 residential condominiums on 18-acres, while showcasing this legendary club as the centerpiece of this planned community. This new partnership signals the beginning of RXR’s and ClubCorp’s expanded relationship that could potentially include other similar opportunities. Read More...
ClubCorp names Jim Berra Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
Posted: November 18, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp has announced that Jim Berra will join the World Leader in Private Clubs as Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer to lead ClubCorp's marketing and innovation efforts across their unmatched portfolio of private clubs. In this newly created role, Berra will oversee the full suite of marketing capabilities, including brand strategy, communications, social and digital media, Web development, consumer insights and product innovation. Read More...
Peter Kent Hired as ClubCorp’s Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth
Posted: November 10, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs – has announced Peter Kent, known in the industry for his global sales and business development efforts, has joined as its new Chief Commercial Officer focused on continuing the company’s innovative efforts to drive revenue. Read More...
ClubCorp Acquires National Golf Club of Kansas City and “the Deuce”
Posted: October 21, 2021 in Chains
KANSAS CITY, MO - ClubCorp officials announced it has acquired and will now own and operate the National Golf Club of Kansas City and the adjacent club, "the Deuce," building on the traditions established by the Illig and Patterson families while bringing ClubCorp’s unique ClubLife lifestyle experiences to the members both on and off the National Club’s legendary fairways. Read More...
ClubCorp Partners with All Access GTE to Launch ClubLife Excursions
Posted: October 13, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Following Collin Morikawa’s victory at the British Open, fans and viewers were able to witness Royal St. Georges and what makes traveling the globe to play different types of golf courses while experiencing new cultures so unique to the sport of golf. ClubLife Excursions powered by All Access, a new partnership between ClubCorp and All Access GTE, gives members of ClubCorp Clubs personalized journeys to play Royal St. George and a host of other worldwide bucket-list venues. Read More...
PGA TOUR Champions Announces ClubCorp Classic
Posted: August 25, 2021 in Chains
IRVING, TX - PGA TOUR Champions and ClubCorp officials have announced the debut of an exciting new tournament joining the biggest names in golf with the biggest names in sports and entertainment at the ClubCorp Classic at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas from April 22 - 24, 2022. The four-year agreement in place through 2025 will showcase the very best on the PGA TOUR Champions alongside celebrities, as well as a truly unique amateur competition that will bring ClubCorp members inside the ropes to compete in the action. Read More...
ClubCorp and University of Utah Partner to Develop Premier Stadium Club
Posted: July 29, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - University of Utah fans, faculty and the Salt Lake City community will soon have another way to cheer on the Utes: ClubCorp - the World Leader in Private Clubs - and the University of Utah have teamed up to introduce U Club. The club will be a year-round private club at Rice-Eccles Stadium opening in the fall of 2021. U Club will offer premium dining, event and meeting spaces, engaging programming and game-day celebrations designed to bring fans, faculty, alumni and the business community together. Read More...
ClubCorp Names New BigShots Golf Chief Operating Officer
Posted: July 15, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp — The World Leader in Private Clubs — has appointed TJ Schier as Chief Operating Officer of BigShots Golf, its growing, cutting-edge golf and entertainment concept that features games for all ages, elevated dining and a unique, tech-driven experience. Read More...
ClubCorp Charity Classic Generates More Than $1.4 Million for Charity Through Challenging 2020
Posted: March 31, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs – continued its tradition of providing impact in the markets where its clubs call home by generating more than $1.4 million through its Charity Classic events. While the total dollar amount is certainly impressive, especially given the challenges of 2020, the stories of the impact in the communities that ClubCorp calls home are an inspiring reminder of the good that can be generated through membership organizations that take the extra steps to give back. Read More...
ClubCorp Announces Kamaiu Johnson as Ambassador of New ClubLife Gateway Program
Posted: February 10, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Kamaiu Johnson, who is making his first career PGA TOUR start at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, has a story of perseverance and determination. Now, Johnson’s role as ambassador of the ClubLife Gateway program will include being available to the teen participants for advice both on and off the course, sharing his story with ClubCorp leadership and also to work with mentors in the program to better understand how they can help guide the paths of these driven young people. Read More...
ClubCorp Expands Role of Top Executive, Names Robert Morse as President
Posted: September 10, 2020 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs – announces that Robert Morse has been promoted to the role of President, adding to his current title of Chief Operating Officer. In his expanded role, Morse will provide strategic leadership over all day-to-day club operations with a continued focus on elevating the total member experience through improved quality in products, service and programming. Read More...
ClubCorp Celebrates Graduating Members, Employees with Virtual Graduation Celebration Featuring Keynote Speaker Retired Four-Star General Martin Dempsey
Posted: June 15, 2020 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs – celebrated the accomplishments of its graduating members with a virtual 2020 graduation ceremony complete with a keynote commencement address – “When Disruption Becomes Destiny” – by retired four-star General Martin Dempsey. The celebration, which included a virtual yearbook of member and employee graduates, was moderated by ClubCorp CEO, David Pillsbury, with Dempsey speaking to the graduates about the unique challenges and opportunities they face during this unprecedented moment in history. Read More...
ClubCorp Partners with American Red Cross and Other Regional Blood Donation Organizations to Encourage Blood Donations
Posted: April 24, 2020 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs – announces a new partnership with the American Red Cross and other regional blood donation organizations, hosting member blood drives in over 50 clubs, in 14 states across the country, and the list is growing. The Red Cross needs the help of blood donors to maintain a sufficient blood supply for the weeks and months to come. Read More...
ClubCorp and University of Arizona Athletics Department Partner to Open New Stadium Club
Posted: February 27, 2020 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs – and The University of Arizona Athletics Department announce plans to open the Arizona Sands Club, a year-round private member club in Arizona Stadium. The Arizona Sands Club, slated to open its doors August 1, 2020, will serve as a gathering and dining spot for alumni, faculty and staff, and the Tucson professional, civic and social community, a valuable addition for the game day experience. Read More...
ClubLife Management Selected to Manage The Golf Club at South River
Posted: February 19, 2020 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubLife Management, the full-service management division sponsored by ClubCorp, announces it has been selected by The Brick Companies, a privately held company based in Edgewater, Maryland, that owns, develops and manages commercial, residential and recreational properties, to manage The Golf Club at South River, a luxury lifestyle, family friendly club just minutes from downtown Annapolis. Read More...
ClubCorp Appoints Andrew Lacko Chief Financial Officer
Posted: December 5, 2019 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp - The World Leader in Private Clubs has announced the appointment of Andrew Lacko as Chief Financial Officer. Lacko joins ClubCorp from Minneapolis-based Regis Corporation, a publicly traded leader in the haircare industry, whose primary business is franchising, owning and operating technology enabled hair salons where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since July 2017. Read More...
Seville Golf & Country Club Transforms to Lifestyle Sport Resort
Posted: November 27, 2019 in Chains
GILBERT, AZ - Seville Golf & Country Club, a member of the ClubCorp family, announces the completion of an extensive multi-million-dollar reinvention project transforming the club to a lifestyle sport resort with new and upgraded Sports Club, Sports Zone and Hydra Waterpark, plus stylish new dining, social and entertainment features, all designed to enhance the club experience for every member of the family. Read More...
ClubCorp Acquires Seven Golf and Country Clubs from Toll Golf
Posted: October 31, 2019 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs – announces it has acquired seven premier lifestyle golf clubs in residential communities located on the East Coast from Toll Golf, the golf and country club division of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. The clubs, which offer a variety of lifestyle amenities such as upscale, resort-style golf, tennis, fitness, aquatics, sports and dining, include... Read More...
USTA & ClubCorp Join Forces to Further Tennis Participation in the United States
Posted: September 19, 2019 in Chains, Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and ClubCorp have announced a strategic alliance that brings together one of the largest tennis operators in the nation and the national governing body for tennis in the United States. Through this alliance, both parties will combine resources to continue growing the sport of tennis, with particular focus on attracting younger players. Read More...
ClubLife Management Selected to Oversee Operations of Historic Chicago-Area Midlothian Country Club
Posted: May 13, 2019 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubLife Management, a full-service management division sponsored by ClubCorp, announces it has been chosen to oversee operations of Midlothian Country Club, one of the Chicago area’s most celebrated private lifestyle golf and country clubs. Read More...
