Rob Thomas

Naples Lakes Country Club in Naples, Fla., has completed a transformative $2.2 million renovation of its Turf Care Center, reinforcing the club’s commitment to golf course excellence, operational efficiency, and environmental stewardship. The multi-phase project, which began in January 2023 and concluded this past May, addressed critical infrastructure issues and elevated working conditions for the course maintenance team.

Golf course agronomy is facing pressures on multiple fronts, from labor availability to environmental expectations to tighter budgets. In response, superintendents are turning to new technologies and turfgrass strategies that promise to ease the load. Over the next 5 to 10 years, experts predict automation, sharper resource management, and resilient grasses will reshape course maintenance.

Lakewood Country Club in Westlake, Ohio, is entering a bold new chapter in its storied history. With the completion of a $6 million renovation, the club has restored its A.W. Tillinghast-designed golf course to its original architectural brilliance, modernized to meet the demands of today’s game while honoring the strategic elegance of its past. Spearheaded by course architect Keith Foster, the project is more than just a physical upgrade. It’s a cultural and strategic reawakening.