Harai to oversee all club, clubhouse and golf course operations
Aldie, Virginia – July 12, 2011 – Creighton Farms, an exclusive gated residential golf community in Northern Virginia, is pleased to announce the hiring of Attila Harai as The Club’s General Manager. Harai’s many accomplishments include serving for the last 13 years here in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, the last five of which as the General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at The Army and Navy Club.
A naturalized U.S. citizen of Hungarian descent who was born in Romania, Mr. Harai has an extensive background in club and hospitality management including several Restaurant Manager positions in the D.C. area at venues such as the Old Ebbitt Grill; the D.C. Coast Restaurant and Clyde’s at Mark Center in Alexandria. He has also served as Food and Beverage Director at the Hotel Lombardy and the International Monetary Fund.
Prior to coming to Creighton Farms, Harai directed all day-to-day operations at The Army and Navy Club, including the club’s three dining outlets, its banquet and athletic facilities, and its 32 guest rooms, while overseeing a staff of 100 and a resident and non-resident membership of 6,500.
David Southworth, President and CEO of Southworth Development, an affiliate of which is the owner of Creighton Farms, called Mr. Harai’s appointment “another major step forward for Creighton Farms.” He added, “We are in the midst of taking some crucial measures to grow our community at Creighton Farms and we feel Attila Harai is the right person to lead us in this endeavor. His standing within the Greater Washington D.C. area and his knowledge of the industry are impressive.”
A graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, Mr. Harai speaks 7 languages and is an active member of the Club Managers Association of America. His many responsibilities at Creighton Farms will include overseeing final construction and the grand opening of the new 30,000-square-foot Clubhouse , hosting several upcoming golf events including the Southworth Senior PGA Professional National Championship in October, as well as the day-to-day club and hospitality operations at The Club at Creighton Farms.
“I am looking forward to leading this community into the future. Creighton Farms has every amenity a private resort-styled community could offer, including a spectacular 18-Hole Signature Jack Nicklaus Golf Course.” said Harai. “Considering the commitment Southworth Development has made to Creighton Farms, I viewed this opportunity too irresistible to turn down. I have no doubt that Creighton Farms will become one of the most prominent gated developments in the country. ”
Creighton Farms
Creighton Farms is an exclusive residential golf community located in Virginia’s prestigious Loudoun County. Situated just 30 miles west of Washington, D.C, Creighton Farms occupies 964 acres of gently rolling topography that typifies Virginia’s historic hunt country. This luxurious single-family residential community combines the area’s rich history with the elegance of world-class amenities and custom-crafted estate and villa residences. The property is divided into four distinct neighborhoods: The Legacy Homes, The Enclave, The Manor Homes, and Nicklaus Village, where a home is soon to be built for golf legend Jack Nicklaus. Eighteen stunning golf holes designed by Nicklaus form the centerpiece of this spectacular 184-estate home gated community. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at Creighton Farms was named one of the ‘Best New Courses in 2008’ by Golf Digest, Golfweek and Travel + Leisure Golf-one of only two private courses in the world to be recognized by all three publications in 2008. Creighton Farms is owned and operated by an affiliate of Southworth Development LLC of Newton, Massachusetts.
Southworth Development
Southworth Development specializes in the creation of residential resort and hospitality-branded real estate communities. Founded by David Southworth, the company has grown to become one of the industry’s great success stories. During his career, Southworth has developed over $1 billion in golf and hospitality projects. Today, Southworth Development is recognized as a leader in the field, known for its stability, credibility and for offering great value.
In 1992, Southworth was one of the founders of Willowbend Development and served as its President & CEO. Over the ensuing fourteen years, Willowbend developed its namesake community located on Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, as well as The Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort & Country Club in Puerto Rico, the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, Arizona and Liberty National, an exclusive golf club and residential community, located adjacent to the Statue of Liberty on New York Bay in Jersey City, New Jersey.
In 2005, Southworth Development was formed, and David Southworth continued to develop award-winning golf and resort communities, beginning with Machrihanish Dunes on the west coast of Scotland. Opening in the summer of 2009, Machrihanish Dunes, which has been called “The World’s Most Natural Golf Course,” consists of a U.K. Top-100 David McLay Kidd-designed seaside links course, two historic Scottish hotels now being restored to their former glory, luxurious fractional ownership golf cottages, a spa, and a number of casual and fine dining venues.
In 2006, Southworth Development took another step forward when Joe Deitch, a longtime close friend of David Southworth, joined the company as a co-owner and visionary partner. Deitch’s passion for the business and his many talents have helped create an organization that’s unique in the real estate development world – a veritable “dream team” of professionals from many different disciplines. As the Founder and Chairman of Commonwealth Financial Network, the nation’s largest privately owned, independent broker/dealer firm with over $50 billion in management, Deitch’s financial acumen is well known. And his personal commitment to the ideals of quality, community and integrity reinforces all that Southworth stands for.
Also in 2006, Southworth purchased a controlling interest in Meredith Bay, a remarkable new 600-unit gated community and marina on New Hampshire’s famed Lake Winnipesaukee, and assumed the role of developer and managing partner.
In 2008, PGA Village – The Bahamas was announced. This community sits on a 1,906-acre oceanfront site on Cat Island and when completed will consist of 36 holes of oceanfront championship golf, a PGA Learning Center and Historical Center, a five-star boutique hotel, casino, residential/retail village and over 1,500 residential units.
Also in 2008, Southworth purchased Renaissance Golf Club, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, the first Brian Silva Signature Golf Course, and the 2006 Runner-Up in Golf Inc.’s Private Club
In March of 2009, the company acquired Creighton Farms, a 964-acre, luxury residential golf community located just outside of Washington D.C. in Aldie, Virginia. Creighton Farms features four distinct neighborhoods of luxury estate homes and villas, along with a private club that’s highlighted by its Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, recognized as one of the ‘Best New Courses in 2008’ by Golf Digest, Golf Magazine and Travel + Leisure Golf – one of only two private courses in the world to be recognized by all three publications that year. It was also recognized by Golfweek as one of the nations “Best New Courses” for 2009.
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Contact:
Nancy Powers
npowers@southworthdevelopment.com
508.548.4969
