(LONGWOOD, FL) – Billy Casper Golf (BCG) – owner and operator of more than 120 golf courses, country clubs and resorts – has been selected to manage the upscale private Alaqua Country Club in Longwood, FL, near Orlando.
The engagement increases BCG’s portfolio to 11 courses in Florida and 18 in the Southeast.
BCG will oversee all aspects of member amenities, operations, golf course and property maintenance, sales, marketing and public relations, staffing and training, merchandising, restaurant and banquet activities, financial management, golf instruction and special events.
Known as one of the premier gated communities in Orlando, Alaqua has luxury estate homes designed for private lifestyles and entertaining guests.
“Billy Casper Golf has a proven track record of greatly enhancing member satisfaction and quality of amenities offered,” says John Ritenour, Owner of Alaqua. “The company’s steady leadership will continue to strengthen Alaqua’s performance and enhance the lifestyle members and residents seek and deserve.”
“Alaqua is a wonderful addition to the Billy Casper Golf family,” says Peter Hill, Chairman and CEO of BCG. “The course conditions, overwhelming natural beauty and sense of community are truly impressive.”
BCG will enroll Alaqua in the Audubon International “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” program, ensuring high standards protecting the environment and preserving the natural heritage of golf. Participating courses see increased efficiencies in maintenance, energy, water, pesticides, fertilizer, equipment wear and labor.
Designed by Hall-of-Famer Gary Player, the par 72, 6,662-yard course – host to numerous U.S. Open Qualifiers – plays through challenging terrain, mature foliage and lakes. The adjoining Wekiva River Buffer Conservation Area creates an abundance of natural beauty, a haven for wildlife, and a serene escape for members.
With elevated tees up to 55 feet, the enjoyable course tests golfers of all handicaps and is a shot-makers delight. The signature par-3, No. 13 hole plays 177-yards from the back tees and requires the golfer to land a green surrounded by wetlands on the right and lake on the left. The dramatic elevated tee is sure to rankle the nerves of even the most experienced players.
Expansive practice facilities with driving range, putting green, chipping area and sand bunker ensure golfers hone their game between rounds. PGA-certified instruction is also popular.
The new and intimate 14,000 square-foot clubhouse is consistent with the architecture of surrounding luxury estate homes. It includes a fully-stocked pro shop, bag storage, locker rooms, well-appointed fitness center, dining room and bar facility for casual and fine dining, private dining room, conference room, and lanai dining overlooking the No. 9 green. Elegant banquet facilities make Alaqua the perfect place for corporate outings, weddings and other social engagements.
For more information: www.alaquacc.com , 407.333.2582.
About Billy Casper Golf
Widely respected as a high-performance owner-operator of more than 120 golf courses, country clubs and resorts, Billy Casper Golf holds the second largest domestic portfolio. The company provides turnkey club management for public-agency and private owners, developers and investors. Founded more than 20 years ago in cooperation with golf legend Billy Casper, the firm is headquartered in Vienna, VA with regional offices strategically convenient to courses’ locales.
Industry leaders and media praise the company’s best-of-breed infrastructure that shows clients favorable returns on investments. Billy Casper Golf’s economies of scale make and save money for courses while delivering personal touches to golfers and club members.
Buffalo Communications – a division of Billy Casper Golf – is the global public relations, branding and marketing-communications firm. In addition to creating and implementing programs for Billy Casper Golf courses, Buffalo represents many of golf’s top brands (products, resorts, destinations and communities) worldwide.
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Contact:
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Billy Casper Golf / Buffalo Communications
703.891.3324
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