Courses

Marriott Golf: Announces that Toftrees Golf Club in State College, Pa., will participate in the Fairway Furloughs military golf program. The program provides active, reserve and retired military personnel benefits at 28 Marriott Golf courses throughout the Unites States.

Rick Jacobson: Design firm completes the first phase of a master plan renovation of the 27-hole Ibaraki Kokusai Golf Club in Japan.

The Concession Golf Club: Announces that enhancements to the Bradenton, Fla., course that began in April are complete. The improvements include the addition of five new teeing grounds, removal of palmetto trees and foliage, and modification of a few bunkers.

Schmidt-Curley Design: Opens three more courses at China’s Mission Hills Resort Haikou – Lava Fields, Meadow Links and The Preserve. “We were given carte blanche to create playing experiences inspired by our globe trotting,” said Brian Curley. “Deep reverence for golf history coupled with our passion for pushing the course-design envelope is on full display.”

Jennings Mill Country Club: Introduces a new introductory membership that is available to the local Athens, Ga., community. The private club will extend new members a 12-month membership for $2,400 or $200 per month.

Marriott Golf: Announces that Falcon’s Fire Golf Club, located in Kissimmee, Fla., will participate in the Fairway Furloughs military golf program. The program provides active, reserve and retired military personnel benefits at 28 Marriott Golf courses throughout the Unites States.

Pound Ridge Golf Club: Partners with Castle on the Hudson to offer advance tee time rates for the New York course.

Schmidt-Curley Design: Opens three more courses at China’s Mission Hills Resort Haikou – Lava Fields, Meadow Links and The Preserve. “We were given carte blanche to create playing experiences inspired by our globe trotting,” said Brian Curley. “Deep reverence for golf history coupled with our passion for pushing the course-design envelope is on full display.”

Marriott Golf: Announces that Falcon’s Fire Golf Club, located in Kissimmee, Fla., will participate in the Fairway Furloughs military golf program. The program provides active, reserve and retired military personnel benefits at 28 Marriott Golf courses throughout the Unites States.

OB Sports Golf Management: Reports that nine of its courses at eight facilities were ranked in Golf Magazine’s Best Courses Near You state listings.

The Old American Golf Club: Course record of 2-under-par 69 was shot by K.J. Choi on Sept. 17. The club is located in The Colony, Texas, and opened earlier this month.

St. Johns Golf and Country Club: To host the Golf Channel Amateur Tour National Championships, Sept. 21-29.

St. Johns Golf and Country Club: To host the Golf Channel Amateur Tour National Championships, Sept. 21-29.

The Sanctuary Golf Club: Hosted its first South Florida PGA Junior Tour event this weekend. The club is located on Sanibel Island, Fla.

Kaua’i Visitors Bureau: Reports on Jack Nicklaus’ recent visit to review renovations to Kaua’i Lagoons Golf Club, which will be expanded to 27 holes when finished.