(RESTON, VA) – New Castle County (DE) and the City of Jacksonville (FL) have extended their partnerships with Billy Casper Golf (BCG) to manage area favorites Delcastle Golf Course and Bent Creek Golf Course, respectively.
Directing Delcastle operations since 2009, BCG successes include:
An innovative “Independence Membership” program featuring unlimited golf, discount guest fees and merchandise, and preferred rates at six nearby courses.
A new PowerTee and Range Express system adds to appeal of the driving range while enhancements to the miniature golf course are increasing popularity and revenue. Moreover, significant bunker renovation and tree removal projects, as well as new maintenance equipment, a state-of-the-art irrigation system and energy-efficient pump station (installed later this year) add to overall appearance and playability.
Delcastle has evolved into the county’s largest “ladies league” with 115 members and a bi-weekly Women on Course event series hosting 200 women for golf and networking activities. The 2014 “Delcastle Junior League” welcomed 40 juniors in its first year leading to the creation of men’s and senior’s leagues.
“Delcastle Golf Course is the hot spot for all things golf in the greater Wilmington area,” says Robert Merrill, Program Manager of the Department of Special Services for New Castle County. “We are excited about the future as the Billy Casper Golf team is continuously improving every facet of the facility and operation.”
Under BCG management since 2005, BCG successes at Bent Creek include:
Cart path, bunker and tee box renovations, as well as practice area lighting improvements, have contributed to a record number of rounds played. There have been more than 500 FootGolf rounds since the widely popular golf-soccer game was introduced by BCG last September.
“Bent Creek is the municipal golf course of choice,” says Claire Stine, Parks Finance Manager for the City of Jacksonville. “The Billy Casper Golf team has groomed the course into the best shape ever and our repeat business is at an all-time high.”
“Champion Cards” and “Legend Cards” are rewarding frequent golfers with free rounds, unlimited range balls and discounts on golf instruction and merchandise. Special events like “Wednesday Night Scrambles,” “The Super 9 Special” and “Night Golf” are each drawing hundreds of players.
About Delcastle Golf Course
Considered one of the finest public golf facilities in Wilmington, DE, Delcastle features rolling hills, wide fairways and large, bent grass greens. Opened in 1971, the 18-hole, 6,625-yard, par-72, Ed Ault design is an entertaining challenge for golfers of all skill levels with four sets of tees and a wide variety of short and long par 3s, 4s and 5s.
Adjacent to the course is the comprehensive Delcastle Learning Center with a lighted driving range consisting of 40 new, automated tee mats and two large grass tees. The renovated mini golf is fun for the entire family with undulated holes, waterfalls, ponds and other obstacles.
The spacious clubhouse includes a fully-stocked golf shop with brand-name merchandise and a peaceful patio overlooking the first tee. The Delcastle Restaurant is ideal for social outings, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a country club atmosphere.
More information: www.delcastlegc.com, 302.998.9505.
About Bent Creek Golf Course
Seventeen miles west of Jacksonville, Bent Creek Golf Course has long enjoyed the reputation as the area’s premier public course. Opened in 1989, the 6,620-yard, par-71 layout provides memorable golf experiences for northeast Florida residents and visitors. Set amid towering pines, Bent Creek features creeks and considerable mounding. Wide fairways provide safe landing areas while fast and true Bermuda-grass greens present the area’s best putting surfaces.
A lighted practice facility with a driving range, putting green and the Bent Creek Golf Academy has grown in popularity. The clubhouse contains a pro shop and the 19th Hole Restaurant with a picturesque patio bar that serves breakfast and lunch.
More information: www.golfbentcreek.com, 904.779.0800.
About Billy Casper Golf
Founded more than 20 years ago in cooperation with the late golf legend Billy Casper, the company is the largest owner-operator of golf courses, country clubs and resorts in the U.S. with more than 150 properties in 29 states. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia with regional offices across America, BCG specializes in course and property maintenance, staffing and training, clubhouse operations, food-and-beverage, merchandising, golf instruction, marketing and public relations, special events and financial management.
Company highlights include BCG Spectrum, BCG Private and BCG Select management solutions; Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group, the in-house golf-sport-lifestyle PR, strategy development, integrated marketing, social media and design firm; BCG Ventures featuring proprietary, innovate programs like the annual “World’s Largest Golf Outing,” Women on Course and Casper Labs, the testing ground for FootGolf, GolfBoard, Billy Casper Digital network and other programming which drive engagement.
More information: www.billycaspergolf.com, 703.761.1444.
Contact:
Andy DeKeuster
Billy Casper Golf / Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group
703.891.3324
adekeuster@billycaspergolf.com
