Golf, Networking, and Social Events A Hit With Competitors and Corporate Partners
DALLAS, TX (FEB. 29, 2024) — The Florida A&M University (Division 1), Miles College (Division 2), and Howard University (women) golf teams emerged victorious in the inaugural HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Collegiate Golf Championship, presented by Arcis Golf.
The Club at Weston Hills in Weston, Fla.—which is owned and operated by Arcis Golf—was the setting for the three-day event, held Feb. 24-26, which also featured numerous networking and social events. The competition was held on The Players Course, one of two magnificent, 18-hole golf courses created by world-renowned designer Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
Marcus Taylor of Florida A&M University captured the men’s individual title (Division 1), finishing -4 (70-71-71=212), sealing the victory on the second playoff hole over Drew Walker of North Carolina A&T (70-70-72=212). The Division 2 men’s individual title went to Jaden Saunders of Savannah State University, who finished at +1 (70-72-75=217). Howard University’s Kendall Jackson took the women’s individual competition with a three-round score of -1, racking up rounds of 70-74-71=215.
The 16 colleges and universities that participated were: Savannah State University, Virginia State University, Livingstone College, Johnson C. Smith University, Howard University, Florida A & M University, North Carolina Central University, Alabama State University, Delaware State University, Winston Salem State University, Chicago State University, Texas Southern University, North Carolina A & T University, Miles College, Prairie View A & M University, and Alabama A & M University.
The three-round tournament was contested in a team, stroke-play format. Results follow:
Men’s Team – Division 1
Florida A&M (+12)
North Carolina Central (+14)
North Carolina A&T (+20)
Men’s Team – Division 2
*Miles College (+44)
Livingston College (+48)
Savannah State (+49)
* Won in a two-hole playoff.
Women’s Team
Howard University (+47)
Delaware State (+78)
Alabama State (+100)
Full results may be found at https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/4663643
“We are incredibly proud and pleased to host the first of what we expect will become a recurring fixture on the collegiate golf scene,” said Blake Walker, Founder and CEO, Arcis Golf. “Arcis is committed to inclusiveness, and this tournament exemplifies how we can grow the sport for all audiences, while helping the student-athletes learn more about the industry and the business of golf.”
The schedule also allowed time for networking and social interactions among the athletes, coaches, and corporate representatives.
Leonard Smooth, President of the Black College Golf Coaches Association (BCGCA) and Head Coach of Miles College, said, “The inaugural Arcis HBCU Championship was an amazing experience and a first-class event for our student athletes. I, and all of our coaches, look forward to this amazing partnership as we continue to grow this championship.”
Arcis Golf—the second largest owner and operator of private, resort, and daily fee golf facilities in the United States —provides ongoing opportunities for HBCU golfers to practice and hone their skills at approximately 70 clubs across the country. This ensures HBCU student-athletes have dedicated places to practice and play beyond the tournament schedule and/or their collegiate home courses.
Arcis Golf’s Director, Inclusion and Equity Linnet Carty, said, “Through our many events and initiatives, Arcis Golf continues to support access and career opportunities in the golf lifestyle business. This was an incredible event for these student athletes, and we look forward to providing best-in-class experiences for years to come.”
To learn more about Arcis Golf, visit www.arcisgolf.com.
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About Arcis Golf
Arcis Golf is the premier operator of approximately 70 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 enhance the golf and country club lifestyle to a level of excellence designed to exceed the needs and expectations of family, friends, co-workers, and guests of all ages.
Arcis Golf is also known for innovative management, with a best-in-class leadership team that is reinventing the modern club experience, making it more relevant to the lifestyles of today’s consumers. The company is committed to enhancing service levels, amenities, and programming to broaden the appeal for members and guests at all its properties. Headquarters: 8343 Douglas Ave, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75225. Phone: (214) 722-6000. Website: www.arcisgolf.com
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The Club at Weston Hills to Host Inaugural Tournament for Top-Level Collegiate Golfers
DALLAS, TX (FEB. 23, 2024) — The inaugural Arcis HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Collegiate Golf Championship is set for February 24–26, 2024 at The Club at Weston Hills in Weston, Florida. The event will showcase 17 HBCU men’s and women’s golf teams in three rounds of competition.
As important as the high-level tournament play, participants will also have opportunities for social interaction and career development with peers, sponsors, and business leaders. The three-day tournament will also include gourmet dining experiences and entertainment.
“This inaugural collegiate competition holds significant importance for us. Hosting this event reflects a strategic underpinning of our company because our collective success depends on making the game of golf, on-course experiences, supplier relationships, and careers more inclusive,” said Blake Walker, Founder and CEO, Arcis Golf. “We are grateful for the support from our event sponsors and volunteers to help make this a memorable championship tournament for the participating HBCUs and their student-athletes.”
Event sponsors include UKG/Great Places to Work, Skins and Pins, Ahead, Corkcicle, Golf Genius, PUMA, Toro, Under Armour, Golf Galaxy, Winner’s Award Group, as well as golf associations—LPGA, USGA, and AJGA—and countless in-kind contributors.
Arcis Golf—the second largest owner and operator of private, resort and daily fee golf facilities in the United States—provides ongoing opportunities for HBCU golfers to practice and hone their skills at approximately 70 clubs across the country. This ensures HBCU student-athletes have dedicated places to practice and play beyond the tournament schedule and/or their collegiate home courses.
The Club at Weston Hills, which is owned and operated by Arcis Golf, is home to two magnificent 18-hole golf courses created by world-renowned designer Robert Trent Jones, Jr., of which The Players Course will be utilized for the Arcis HBCU Collegiate Golf Championship. No stranger to high-level competition, the club has hosted the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic (1992-1995), the Dan Marino Celebrity Invitational (1992- 2001), the LPGA Chrysler Plymouth Tournament of Champions (1997), and continues to host various USGA qualifying events.
“Arcis Golf is committed to inclusiveness in all its operations and this tournament exemplifies how we can grow the sport for all audiences to help them learn more about the industry and the business of golf,” said Linnet Carty, Corporate Director of Inclusion & Equity, Arcis Golf. “Providing access for these HBCU student-athletes to practice and play on any of Arcis’ private and daily fee courses further demonstrates that commitment.”
Among the firm’s other corporate social responsibility initiatives are golf and hospitality Career Exploration events, Chamber of Commerce inclusion events, and Youth Club in Hand events. The company supports the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance, Women in Golf Foundation Inc., the Original Tee Golf Classic, and conducts an annual “Round Up for Els for Autism” campaign on behalf of the Els for Autism Foundation.
An industry leader in providing inventive programming and unrivaled lifestyle amenities that complement exceptional golf offerings, Arcis Golf has invested more than $100 million in the past four years on property upgrades, new amenities, personnel, training, and systems to create extraordinary experiences and forge emotional connections with members and guests. The company has received numerous honors, including a National Golf Foundation “2023 Top 100 Businesses in Golf.”
To learn more about Arcis Golf, visit www.arcisgolf.com.
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About Arcis Golf
Arcis Golf is the premier operator of approximately 70 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 enhance the golf and country club lifestyle to a level of excellence designed to exceed the needs and expectations of family, friends, co-workers, and guests of all ages.
Arcis Golf is also known for innovative management, with a best-in-class leadership team that is reinventing the modern club experience, making it more relevant to the lifestyles of today’s consumers. The company is committed to enhancing service levels, amenities, and programming to broaden the appeal for members and guests at all its properties. Headquarters: 13727 Noel Road, Ste. 1000, Dallas, TX 75240. Phone: (214) 722-6000. Website: www.arcisgolf.com
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Rossa Kitchen and Patio Emerges as Newest Neighborhood Favorite
SCOTTSDALE (FEB. 5, 2024) — The newest dining mecca in the Valley of the Sun is located at an already popular venue—McDowell Mountain Golf Club. Rossa Kitchen and Patio is the club’s hip, new neighborhood restaurant, and it’s quickly gaining a reputation for great pizzas, an expansive menu, and a selection of exceptional cocktails.
Food and drink offerings get even better paired with the equally enticing vibe, indoor/outdoor dining, a large see-through fireplace, and sweeping views of Camelback Mountain. Guests can also enjoy the bustling show of the bar and new, open-air, wood-fired Neapolitan red pizza oven all the while savoring the aromas of fresh-baked Italian specialties, their dough perfected through a proprietary fermenting process.
The restaurant’s contemporary approach to American and Italian cooking reimagines time-honored classics such as homemade pizzas, with unusual, signature creations such as Tito Cracked Pepper (vodka sauce, cracked pepper, mozzarella, parmigiana, Reggiano and prosciutto) or the Ooey Gooey (mac & cheese, mozzarella, smoked bacon and caramelized onion). Other menu items include tossed salads, crafted handhelds like burrata & coppa, shareables, balanced bites, main courses, and desserts. The full menu is also available for “to go” orders, in particular the pizza…perfect for your home gathering.
Rossa’s beverage selections are built around crafty cocktails, Italian and American spirits, wine, and aperitifs. Among the signature recipes are the Prosciutto-Washed Old Fashioned; The Dutton (Yellowstone Bourbon, lemonade, passion fruit and club soda); and the Limoncello Collins.
Great food and atmosphere are complemented by elevated levels of service from a knowledgeable, high-energy staff. The recent transformation of the dining spaces and bar also includes an outdoor game area, where lively cornhole and other games are frequently in play.
McDowell Mountain Golf Club hosts ongoing public events that include entertainment, food and beverages, and the gathering of community—from wine dinners and mixology classes, themed food nights, club fittings, and ladies nine and wine to name a few. A calendar of events may be found on the club website.
Located in the shadows of the McDowell Mountains and set in the heart of the native Sonoran Desert, McDowell Mountain Golf Club is a premier public golf course in Scottsdale, Arizona. The course stretches to 7,118 yards and delivers a visually stunning and challenging experience that that keep golfers coming back for more.
Owned by Arcis Golf, the second largest owner and operator of private, resort and daily fee facilities in the United States, McDowell Mountain Golf Club is one of the company’s 13 properties in the greater Phoenix area, including 3 private and 10 daily fee clubs. Grayhawk Golf Club, located in Scottsdale, was acquired by Arcis in June 2023. The company also offers several frequent-play subscription options for golfers through its Arcis Players’ Programs at nine of its Phoenix-area daily fee facilities, including McDowell Mountain Golf Club.
“Our club portfolio footprint in the greater Phoenix area is inclusive and accessible to all types and levels of golfers,” said Blake Walker, Founder and CEO, Arcis Golf. “Beyond the golf courses, though, we are cultivating a community of people who enjoy coming together to share a meal or beverage with friends, family, and business associates. McDowell Mountain delivers on all fronts.”
McDowell Mountain Golf Club is also now home to Silver Spoon, a classic Airstream trailer serving grab-and-go food and beverages and located at the turn for golfers to enjoy. Silver Spoon will also be utilized for club events and special programming, such as whiskey tastings, arts and entertainment, and golf clinics, as well as signature events exclusive to Arcis Players’ Prime members.
The club’s new executive chef, Randy Bennett, is a big believer in creating an environment that brings the community together at McDowell Mountain. “A dining experience is more than just the food – it’s the staff, the drinks, the service, and the ambiance. These pieces should come together to help you feel welcome and to provide an amazing experience.”
An industry leader in providing inventive programming and unrivaled lifestyle amenities that complement exceptional golf offerings, Arcis Golf has invested more than $100 million in the past four years on property upgrades, new amenities, personnel, training, and systems to create extraordinary experiences and forge emotional connections with members and guests. The company has received numerous honors, including a National Golf Foundation “2023 Top 100 Businesses in Golf.”
To learn more about Arcis Golf, visit www.arcisgolf.com.
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About Arcis Golf
Arcis Golf is the premier operator of approximately 70 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 enhance the golf and country club lifestyle to a level of excellence designed to exceed the needs and expectations of family, friends, co-workers, and guests of all ages.
Arcis Golf is also known for innovative management, with a best-in-class leadership team that is reinventing the modern club experience, making it more relevant to the lifestyles of today’s consumers. The company is committed to enhancing service levels, amenities, and programming to broaden the appeal for members and guests at all its properties. Headquarters: 13727 Noel Road, Ste. 1000, Dallas, TX 75240. Phone: (214) 722-6000. Website: www.arcisgolf.com
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Company Embraces Programs and Opportunities to Bring More People to Golf
DALLAS (JAN. 25, 2024) — Arcis Golf, the second largest owner and operator of private, resort and daily fee facilities in the United States, is honored to continue its financial, course and program support of the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) in 2024. This will be the sixth consecutive year of partnership support. Making golf accessible to a broad cross section of audiences has been one of Arcis’ core tenets since its founding nearly a decade ago.
The USAGA, which brings inclusion to the disabled through the game of golf, now has 47-member support organizations across North America and the world. A cornerstone of the USAGA’s mission is spreading the joy of golf to 20 million adaptive individuals interested in learning the game, including veterans and children with special needs.
“Growing the game for diverse audiences is in our company’s DNA,” said Blake Walker, Founder and CEO of Dallas-based Arcis Golf. “The United States Adaptive Golf Alliance is an ideal partner that helps attract more people to golf, as well as bring the game of golf to them. Through our network of clubs and program support, we provide the USAGA and other organizations a platform to build the connections necessary to continue to serve their constituencies.”
In 2023, the USAGA delivered nearly 5,000 adaptive golf lessons in its headquarters’ state of Illinois and impacted over 40,000 other golfers through its member organizations. The USAGA added several new member organizations last year, including the Golf Association of Philadelphia, I GOT THIS Foundation, Japan Disabled Golf Association, Northern Ohio Golf Association, Operation Homeland Honor, The Cairns Cup, U.S. Seated Golfers Association, and the Chicago District Golf Association.
As in the past, Arcis will offer in-person golf instruction to people of all abilities, regardless of their current health, physical, mental, sensory coping, and well-being status. The company sponsors adaptive golf clinics at no cost to participants at several of its facilities, including Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, Tamarack Golf Club, and Eagle Brook Country Club in Illinois. Across the country, PGA professionals within the Arcis Golf portfolio work with adaptive golfers to build confidence and utilize golf as therapy in their lives through inclusion.
“We are grateful to have the support of Arcis Golf,” said Jonathan L. Snyder, Executive Director, U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance. “This is an exciting time for our organization and for adaptive golfers, with programs developing across the globe. Our partnership proves more vital than ever. Together with Arcis, we look forward to creating a more inclusive environment in the game of golf.”
Arcis Golf also has made solo rider carts available to adaptive golfers at select facilities in Phoenix, Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago, and Los Angeles and opens its facilities for instructional opportunities for the adaptive community who want to learn to play the game.
“Arcis Golf is committed to inclusiveness in all its operations and our commitment to the USAGA exemplifies how we can grow the sport for all audiences to help them learn and enjoy the game,” said Linnet Carty, the company’s Corporate Director of Inclusion & Equity.
Among the firm’s other corporate social responsibility initiatives are golf and hospitality Career Exploration Events, Chamber of Commerce inclusion events, and Youth Club in Hand events. The company supports the Arcis HBCU Collegiate Golf Championship, Women In Golf Foundation Inc., the Arizona Chamber of Commerce Budweiser Shootout, and conducts an annual “Round Up for Els for Autism” campaign on behalf of the Els for Autism Foundation.
An industry leader in providing inventive direction and unrivaled lifestyle amenities that complement exceptional playing experiences, Arcis Golf focuses its resources on creating extraordinary experiences and forging emotional connections with members and guests. The company has received numerous honors, including a National Golf Foundation “2023 Top 100 Businesses in Golf.”
To learn more about Arcis Golf, visit www.arcisgolf.com. To learn more about the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance, visit www.usaga.org.
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About Arcis Golf
Arcis Golf is a premier owner and operator of golf facilities and has a portfolio of nearly 70 public and private golf clubs in the United States. An industry leader, Arcis Golf continues to transform its portfolio of golf clubs into inclusive, lifestyle hubs with dynamic programming and unrivaled amenities that complement diverse playing experiences. Arcis Golf properties enhance the golf and country club lifestyle to a level of excellence designed to exceed the needs and expectations of family, friends, co-workers, and guests of all ages. The company is noted for innovative management, with a best-in-class leadership team that is reinventing the modern club experience. Headquarters: 8343 Douglas Avenue, Ste. 200, Dallas, TX 75225. Phone: (214) 722-6000. Website: arcisgolf.com.
About the United States Adaptive Golf Alliance
The USAGA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to bringing inclusion to individuals with disabilities through the game of golf. The USAGA delivers real world, evidence based, live golf training to all people with disabilities, regardless of current health, physical, mental, sensory coping, and well-being status. The USAGA consists of 40 member organizations throughout the United States helping spread Adaptive Golf to the 20 million individuals interested in learning. Programs are focused on teaching, playing, and competing. www.usaga.org
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