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Private Florida golf club completes $9 million course renovation

admin — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:28:23 +0000

Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida, has recently completed a nine-month, $9 million renovation of its golf course. The project was led by Gordon Lewis, the original architect of the 24-year-old private course.

The renovation focused on Colonial’s greens. Lewis installed 21 new USGA-specification greens – the 18 for the course plus three practice greens, each grassed with new TifEagle Bermuda. The work also included a new irrigation system, a reduction in bunkers by 20 and a total re-grass of tees, fairways and rough with Bimini Bermuda. Crews also lifted and re-established waste areas that previously held water during the summer. A new 650-foot bulkhead was installed around the 18^th green, and more than 400 trees and 20,000 landscaping plants were added.

“The renovation has transformed the course into something truly exceptional,” Colonial Country Club board president Dan Casciano said in a media release announcing completion of the renovation. “It is better than ever and raises the bar for the member experience across the entire club. This is a milestone we are proud of and one our members will feel every time they tee it up.”

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Scottish golf course near Loch Ness on sale for $2 million

admin — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:52:24 +0000

Kristy Dorsey
| Special for Golfweek/Newsquest

A nine-hole golf course on the outskirts of Loch Ness in Scotland has come to the market at offers over $2 million.

Established in 1993 by Peter and Jessie Masheter, the course is known for being well-kept amid impressive scenery. The property also comes with four self-catering holiday cottages and two agricultural fields with associated barns and workshops.

Aigas Golf Course in Beauly currently offers adult memberships for just over $400, with season tickets coming in at $50. Nine-hole green fees start from $13 and adult green fees start from $27.

The course has served as a base for the Aigas Golf Club since it was formed in 1994, but generates the majority of its revenues from visitors’ fees.

According to the listing with Bell Ingram, the current owners are prepared to support new proprietors with training “to ensure a seamless handover.”

There is also a clubhouse and practice area.

According to the Aigas website, the par-33 parkland course was designed by professional golfer Bill Mitchell and “has matured beautifully over the past 25 years.”

“Under the care of our dedicated greenkeeping team, the course remains impeccably manicured, promising a challenging yet rewarding game for all skill levels,” it continues.

“As a testament to our commitment to excellence, guests at Aigas Holiday Cottages enjoy a 50% discount on green fees.”

The Coach House, Pond View, Old Dairy and Old Stable cottages are located at different areas of the site and are said by Bell Ingram to be trading profitably. Currently trading from March to November, the realtors suggest there is scope to increase revenues by opening the cottages year-round to take advantage of winter trade and demand for short breaks.

All have use of a laundry room and games room. There is also a communal garden and BBQ area with outdoor seating, plus dedicated parking.

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Massachusetts golf course sold for $25 million to solar energy developer

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:01:24 +0000

As a solar energy site, the land will be taxed at a higher rate, which could generate up to $280,000 in new revenue for the community.

The Maplegate Country Club, an 18-hole public golf course in Franklin and Bellingham, Massachusetts, has been sold for nearly $25 million and will be converted into a solar field, according to a press release from the company that brokered the deal.

According to Wrentham-based American Commercial Real Estate, a private solar energy developer has acquired the 140-acre site for $24,837,920. While the buyer was not named in the release, the Worcester Business Journal identified it as San Francisco-based NextGrid Inc. The deal was completed on Dec. 30.

The new property owner plans to convert the golf course into a pair of 15-megawatt solar photovoltaic systems, which would make it one of the largest solar installations in the state, American Commercial Real Estate officials said in the release. The solar array will provide energy to 6,000 income-eligible households through various community programs, saving more than $30 million in energy costs throughout the life of the contracts, according to the release.

“This project represents a major investment in renewable energy across Massachusetts and reflects the growing role of private capital in supporting sustainable infrastructure,” said American Commercial Real Estate Vice President Joseph Evans, in a statement. “The transaction required careful navigation of permitting processes across Franklin and Bellingham, and extensive coordination with municipal boards and stakeholders throughout the region. Attempts to reach Evans for further comment were unsuccessful.

According to the release, the development will be a financial benefit to Franklin. The country club was taxed under Chapter 61B, which provides tax incentives for land used for recreational purposes. But as a solar energy site, it will be taxed at a higher rate, which could generate up to $280,000 in new tax revenue for Franklin.

Franklin Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said the sale will likely benefit both Franklin and Bellingham with additional tax revenue.

“It’s kind of a win-win as we move forward,” said Hellen. “For both Bellingham and Franklin, we will see some property tax revenue from it, and it’s going to supply energy for 6,000 low-income households. Any way we can help out families is good.”

Maplegate Country Club has been in operation since 1988

The country club has been open since 1988, owned and operated by the French family, Hellen said.

“I want to acknowledge the history of the French family and recognize the many decades that site was a golf course,” he said. “I know many golfers will be disappointed by it closing.”

Dusty Burke, president American Commercial Real Estate, said the new project shows how something like this can benefit a community in different ways.

“This sale marks an exciting new chapter for Franklin, both environmentally and economically,” Burke said in a statement. “It shows how large-scale solar projects can benefit municipalities in meaningful ways, creating a long-lasting impact for the local economy while contributing to our clean energy future.”

Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com. For up-to-date news, follow him on X @Norman_MillerMW or on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanMillerJournalist.

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