(WILMINGTON, DE) – The City of Wilmington’s Rock Manor Golf Course – managed by Billy Casper Golf (“BCG”) – has opened its renovated, circa-1921, stone-façade clubhouse, the final piece of a major course and property overhaul completed over the past two years.
Restored to retain the flavor of its original structure, with the distinctive stone fireplace preserved as the centerpiece, Rock Manor’s clubhouse includes a fully-stocked pro shop with brand-name golf clubs, apparel and other merchandise. The grille room and separate pub provide comfortable dining for golfers and non-golfers. For golf tournaments, weddings and other social engagements, a new outing pavilion cements Rock Manor as a premium events destination.
After a two-year closing for extensive renovation, the course – established in 1921 and located just off Route I-95 in Wilmington, DE – has been lengthened from 5,779 yards to an 18-hole, 6,403-yard championship design by renowned golf-course architect Lester George. Rock Manor now boasts new tee boxes, bunkers and fairways in addition to a state-of-the-art irrigation system for top playing conditions all season.
“We’re excited the final piece of Rock Manor’s re-birth is complete,” says Steve Brady, General Manager of Rock Manor. “It’s pleasing to deliver a top-notch clubhouse to the community, along with a golf course that is receiving rave reviews from golfers across the region.”
“The opening of the clubhouse further accentuates Rock Manor as a true asset for the city and its citizens,” says James M. Baker, Mayor of the City of Wilmington. “It’s rewarding to know that the comfort of the clubhouse will serve as a venue for memorable social experiences.”
In partnership with the City of Wilmington, BCG oversaw the facility enhancements and is directing all aspects of golf course and property maintenance, staffing and training, clubhouse operations (food and beverage, merchandising, etc.), golf instruction, marketing and public relations, special events and financial management.
Rock Manor’s practice area features a 20,000 square-foot, natural-grass, lighted driving range; a putting green; and chipping area and bunkers. An expansive golf- instruction program – led by Clark Gregory, Rock Manor’s Director of Instruction – includes a partnership with The First Tee of Delaware for youth education programs promoting character development and life-enhancing values through golf.
For more information about Rock Manor, visit www.rockmanorgolf.com or call 302.295.1400.
About Billy Casper Golf
Headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, Billy Casper Golf was co-founded by Robert Morris and Peter Hill in 1989 along with professional golf legend Billy Casper, the Masters and two-time U.S. Open winner who ranks seventh all-time with 51 PGA Tour wins. The company manages 96 golf courses in 23 states, the District of Columbia and Costa Rica. Combined with Buffalo Communications, the golf-lifestyle PR division of BCG, 24 of their courses were honored in the recent Golfweek’s “America’s Best” state-by-state rankings.
For more information about Billy Casper Golf, visit www.billycaspergolf.com or call 703.761.1444.
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