Dallas, Texas –Dallas-based Arcis Golf, one of the country’s leading owner-operators of golf courses, has all eight of its Dallas-Fort Worth golf facilities honored by Avid Golfer Magazine in the annual “Best of Public Golf” edition. The magazine recognized golf courses within geographic sections of the Metroplex, as well as in specialty categories that included food, practice facilities, and retail.
With Arcis’ legendary Cowboys Golf Club again earning the title of “Best Overall Golf Club,” Avid Golfer “Best of” awards also went to:
- Bear Creek Golf Club (No. 13 overall in “West” DFW rankings)
- The Golf Club at Fossil Creek (No. 8 overall in “West” DFW rankings)
- Iron Horse Golf Course (No. 14 overall in “West” DFW rankings)
- Lake Park Golf Course (Honorable Mention in “East” DFW rankings)
- Mansfield National Golf Club (Honorable Mention in “West” DFW rankings)
- Plantation Golf Club (Honorable Mention in “East” DFW rankings)
- The Golf Club at Twin Creeks (Honorable Mention in “East” DFW rankings)
Avid Golfer Specialty Awards were bestowed upon:
- Best Overall Food – Cowboys Golf Club
- Best Place To Practice Under the Lights – Lake Park Golf Club
- Best Place for a Deal On A Shirt – Arcis Outlet at Lake Park Golf Club
- Best Burger – “Crushburger” at all Arcis Golf Courses
“This recognition from Avid Golfer Magazine illustrates how our collection of clubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area provides a variety of quality experiences that appeal to a broad spectrum of golfers, both on and off the course,” said Blake Walker, CEO, Arcis Golf. “Having all of our area clubs recognized this year is a testament to our managers and their teams and our reinvestments in these properties.”
Recognized earlier this year on the Inc. 500 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America with a No. 2 rank in the Travel & Hospitality category and a No. 171 overall rank, Arcis Golf has skyrocketed in four years from a small start-up to the second largest owner and operator of U.S. golf facilities. Through strategic acquisitions, Arcis Golf now nearly 60 high-quality private and daily fee facilities positioned in or near major metropolitan areas throughout the United States.
“The talented team we have assembled is finding and implementing new ways to engage our customers, through unrivaled programming and amenities, game-changing technology, and unprecedented experiences,” Walker added.
Additionally, Arcis Golf has built a distinctive portfolio, led by this best-in-class leadership team, that is delivering industry-leading growth. The company’s differentiated approach is reinventing the modern club experience, making it more relevant to today’s consumer lifestyles. Arcis Golf has invested millions of dollars in major capital improvements in its facilities nationwide and has grown to 3,900 employees.
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About Arcis Golf
Arcis Golf is the premier operator of public and private golf clubs in the United States and an industry leader, providing dynamic direction and unrivaled amenities that complement diverse playing experiences. Arcis Golf properties tailor each element of the golf and country club experience to a level of excellence designed to exceed the needs and expectations of family, friends, co-workers, and guests of all ages. Established in March 2013, Arcis Golf is comprised of exclusive private club and daily-fee golf operations. The Arcis Golf portfolio is supported by Arcis Equity Partners, LLC through strategic acquisitions that build and sustain the company’s leadership position in upscale golf and club experiences.
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