Multitasking might be something humans struggle with, but the best golf courses and country clubs do it with ease. Offering multiple amenities in addition to golf is a great way to keep members happy and bring in new ones.
This year’s Amenity of the Year competition recognizes the clubs that go above and beyond to satisfy the needs of their members.
The big trends have shifted from pool facilities to things like health and wellness, social spaces, racket sports and golf instruction.
In the Multiple Amenity category, Royal Melbourne Country Club in Long Grove, Illinois, took first place for its top-level pickleball and tennis courts and its Social House, a multi-seasonal building with outdoor firepits and a full kitchen and bar.
Memphis Country Club in Tennessee won top honors in the Racket category for its new state-of-the-art facility. Now, pickleball enthusiasts have a real home instead of a pair of courts striped for play on an old parking lot.
Finally, in the Golf Entertainment & Range category, first place went to The Country Club of Florida. Its new golf learning center creates a fresh and engaging environment that celebrates the club’s legacy while offering opportunities for members to refine their skills.
This year’s judges were Peter Cafaro, senior vice president of JBD JGA Design & Architecture; Bryan Woodward, vice president of operations at Crescent Hotels & Resorts; and Mark Melzer, principal architect at Melzer Deckert & Ruder Architects.
Golf Entertainment & Range
FIRST PLACE
The Country Club of Florida
Village of Golf, Florida
Architect: Peacock + Lewis
Interior Design: Peacock + Lewis
Contractor: Mouw Associates
The new golf learning center at the Country Club of Florida was designed to give members a state-of-the-art facility where they could work on improving their game in a comfortable, social atmosphere. The all-season, climate-controlled, 3,000-square-foot facility has two high-tech hitting bays equipped with swing analysis systems and integrated golf simulators where members can improve their skills with assistance from professional instructors.
The learning center also includes a lounge area with food and beverages. It provides a place for players to unwind, review their performance and socialize with others.
Peacock + Lewis designed the building to integrate with the nearby clubhouse, creating a unified aesthetic so it feels like a natural extension.
The hitting bays are equipped with folding glass doors that open to the outside. Typically…
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