BJL will continue to oversee operations at upscale municipal club near Atlanta
ALPHARETTA, GA – Bobby Jones Links (BJL), the golf industry’s leading client-centric, boutique management company, announced that, after a successful history of managing Acworth, Georgia’s Cobblestone Golf Course for 21 years, it has renewed the contract through 2034. The upscale, highly ranked municipal golf course lies on the shores of Lake Acworth. It’s a beautifully conditioned course that features an excellent golf academy, practice area, and clubhouse.
“This is a real honor for us and a testament to our commitment to Cobblestone Golf Course for all these years,” said Whitney Crouse, a Founding Partner of Bobby Jones Links. “To have someone trust us for what will be 30 years is really remarkable. It’s a huge honor and a testament to a highly successful working relationship.”
Opened in 1993 and owned by Cobb County, Cobblestone Golf Course is considered one of America’s premier municipal courses – hosting 60,000 rounds annually. The facility was fully renovated in 2010, and most recently, the clubhouse was expanded, and new practice areas were constructed in 2021.
“We owe a great deal of the success and scaled growth of Cobblestone Golf Course over the past two decades to the leadership and expertise that has been delivered by the Bobby Jones Links team,” said Michael Brantley, director of Cobb PARKS, a branch of the Cobb County Government, under the jurisdiction of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. “We are proud to move forward into another decade of trusting BJL in their proven approach to golf course operations.”
The par-71 Ken Dye design offers challenging topography and spectacular views, with seven holes along the lake’s edge. The course is also home to many junior camps, golf leagues, and golf outings. And its newly expanded restaurant offers golfers and outings a great post-round experience. Cobblestone has received many awards and accolades over the years including a Golf Digest four-star rating, a spot on GOLF Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” list, and Golfweek’s 14th best public course in Georgia.
“While it is not unusual for a governmental authority to build and operate a golf course, it is rare for them to build one of Cobblestone’s caliber. It is a remarkable design and great fun to play,” said Steve Willy, a Founding Partner of Bobby Jones Links. “This is why it is one of Georgia’s most popular public courses.”
According to Crouse, the key to keeping the property thriving at a high level is “hiring the right people and giving them access to business resources, tools, marketing, savings, training, and accounting that they wouldn’t have on their own,” he said. “Our role is to support the club’s associates. Although we guide the ship, they can steer along with us, and they have all the tools they need to do it. It’s our hands-on style and not a big box management company approach that’s the differentiator. Cobblestone Golf Course is one of Cobb County’s most prized recreational assets, and with that comes the responsibility to ensure it always remains a spectacular experience for its golfers.”
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About Cobblestone Golf Course
Located on the banks of Lake Acworth in Acworth, Georgia, Cobblestone Golf Course has been a long-standing favorite of Metro-Atlanta golfers. Owned by Cobb County and operated by Bobby Jones Links, Cobblestone is one of the most popular public courses in North Atlanta.
Cobblestone opened in 1993, was fully renovated in 2010, and most recently the clubhouse was expanded and new practice areas were constructed in 2021. Offering fantastic Champion Bermuda greens, white sand bunkers and a lakefront Ken Dye design, Cobblestone has racked up awards and accolades over the years. These awards include a Four-Star rating by Golf Digest, a spot on the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” by Golf Magazine, and “Best Municipal Courses in The US” by Golfweek.
About Bobby Jones Links
Bobby Jones Links is a privately owned club management company offering hands-on, turnkey operations management and advisory services to select daily fee, private and semi-private clubs. Based in Atlanta with an office in Naples, Fla., the company supports over 30 properties in eleven states, including Bobby Jones Golf Course, Hope Valley Country Club, and Travis Pointe Country Club. Visit www.bobbyjoneslinks.com to learn how Bobby Jones Links makes a difference for their clients and associates.
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