(RESTON, VA) – The City of Rome (GA) has unanimously voted to extend its partnership with Billy Casper Golf (BCG) for the company to manage Stonebridge Golf Club, one of Golf Digest’s “Top 10 Golf Courses in America Under $55.”
Under BCG management since 2003, innovative programs and special events helped increase annual revenues by nearly 20%. Unique to the area, Stonebridge’s Player Development Program that features free range balls and discounted rates is drawing new golfers by the thousands. Weekly leagues, couples and ladies nights, the Fed-Ex Cup-style “Stonebridge Cup,” and a new junior membership complementing the several popular offerings also contribute to the club’s record satisfaction rating and reputation as the main hot spot for all things golf.
“Billy Casper Golf has created the ultimate, family-friendly atmosphere by relentlessly pushing the bar in service standards,” says Sammy Rich, City Manager of Rome. “Here’s to another prosperous decade of families enjoying the best golf experience in the area.”
“Our work is never done at Stonebridge Golf Club,” says Tony Cianci, Senior Vice President of BCG. “Together with the City, we are investing in this amazing facility to be home to countless, wonderful memories for generations to come.”
City-led projects with contributions from BCG have greatly enhanced Stonebridge’s course conditions. A complete conversion of greens to Champion Bermuda grass has produced the super-smooth putting surfaces while extensive bunker renovations amplified playability and overall appeal.
Stonebridge also introduced FootGolf to rave reviews in 2015. The widely popular golf-soccer hybrid attracted new audiences and created meaningful incremental income for the course.
About Stonebridge Golf Club
Widely popular since opening in 1994, Stonebridge Golf Club’s 18-hole, 6,732-yard, par-72 layout provides golfers with fun and fair challenges. The Arthur Davis design features breathtaking views of the Appalachian Mountains as it meanders through mature Georgia pines and around a tranquil lake.
The comfortable clubhouse is nestled at the foot of Lavender Mountain and looks out at the signature 532-yard, par-5 ninth hole. A fully-stocked pro shop has the latest, brand-name merchandise and equipment while The Stonebridge Grill serves a variety of hot and cold eats, made-to-go sandwiches and snacks.
Open year-round, the expansive, all-grass driving range with fairway bunker and large putting green are perfect for honing golfers’ games.
More information: www.romestonebridge.com, 706.236.5046.
About Billy Casper Golf
Founded more than 25 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, VA with regional offices across America, Billy Casper Golf 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.
In addition to providing management solutions, company highlights include Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group, the in-house golf-sport-lifestyle PR, strategy development, integrated marketing, social media and design firm; BCG Ventures featuring proprietary, innovative programs like the annual “World’s Largest Golf Outing” and Casper Labs, the testing ground for FootGolf, GolfBoard, Billy Casper Digital Network and other programming which drives 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