Looks like things are moving again on Traditions.
http://sports.tamu.edu/press/pressRelease.php?PRID=5332
Jack Nicklaus II: Traditions Moving Forward
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, October 2, 2002
COLLEGE STATION, Texas- Jack Nicklaus II, co-designer of the Traditions Club at Texas A&M golf course, walked the course on Wednesday, fine-tuning the design before construction equipment for the project arrives at the site within the week.
"There's no question that we have a great team in place with the Melrose Corporation and Troon Golf," said Nicklaus, who designed the course along with his father, the legendary Jack Nicklaus. "We've had a great working relationship with Melrose for several years. They've always gotten the job done nicely and on time."
Nicklaus said the driving range should be completed by next summer to allow the A&M golf teams to begin practicing at the facility, while the course should be ready to play by the fall of 2003.
"We are thrilled," A&M men's golf coach J.T. Higgins said after walking the course with Nicklaus and A&M women's coach Jeanne Sutherland "I was especially excited to hear his ideas on the practice area. We will have a golf course and a practice facility that will rival any team in the Big 12 Conference and maybe the country. This will be phenomenal."
"It was fun to walk with Jack and listen to his vision for Traditions," Sutherland said. "Everyone involved is committed to making this a fantastic facility."
The Traditions Club is located five miles from the campus of Texas A&M University on 225 acres in neighboring Bryan. The Traditions Club will consist of an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II designed signature golf course, a campus style clubhouse complex comprised of a pro shop, dining area, club lounge and locker rooms. In addition to the clubhouse, a Lifestyle Center featuring a spa, fitness and wellness center are planned based upon overall utilization and future membership sales.
Troon Golf of Scottsdale, Arizona will manage the Traditions Club. Troon Golf is one of several Strategic Partners on the University Clubs by Melrose team, and one of the country's finest private club operators. Troon Golf facilities have become synonymous with superior golf worldwide. Golf members at the Traditions Club will have full access to the Troon Advantage program, making available all other participating Troon facilities across the country and around the world.
Construction of the Traditions Club golf course, clubhouse and cottages will be done by the Weitz Company of Des Moines, Iowa. Weitz is one of the country's largest and most successful construction companies. Over the years, Weitz has earned a reputation as an innovative company with the tenacity and financial strength to venture into unchartered territory and succeed.
Bruce Downing of the Boulder, Colorado based firm of Downing, Thorpe and James (DTJ) is designing the initial architectural concepts for the clubhouse and Founder Cottages.
DTJ has been responsible for some of the finest clubhouse designs across the country. The residential portion of this project, University Ranch, is under the direction of Jordan Signature Properties of Bryan, Texas. Jordan Signature Properties is a division of the C.F. Jordan Company, one of the country's largest commercial developers.
The Melrose Company is a recreational community and club development company with active projects in Colorado, Utah,Oklahoma, Georgia, Indiana and Texas. The company is one of the largest and most active recreational and residential community developer in country. Since its founding in 1984, the Melrose Company has created from raw land over $500,000,000 in homesites and memberships
http://sports.tamu.edu/press/pressRelease.php?PRID=5332
Jack Nicklaus II: Traditions Moving Forward
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, October 2, 2002
COLLEGE STATION, Texas- Jack Nicklaus II, co-designer of the Traditions Club at Texas A&M golf course, walked the course on Wednesday, fine-tuning the design before construction equipment for the project arrives at the site within the week.
"There's no question that we have a great team in place with the Melrose Corporation and Troon Golf," said Nicklaus, who designed the course along with his father, the legendary Jack Nicklaus. "We've had a great working relationship with Melrose for several years. They've always gotten the job done nicely and on time."
Nicklaus said the driving range should be completed by next summer to allow the A&M golf teams to begin practicing at the facility, while the course should be ready to play by the fall of 2003.
"We are thrilled," A&M men's golf coach J.T. Higgins said after walking the course with Nicklaus and A&M women's coach Jeanne Sutherland "I was especially excited to hear his ideas on the practice area. We will have a golf course and a practice facility that will rival any team in the Big 12 Conference and maybe the country. This will be phenomenal."
"It was fun to walk with Jack and listen to his vision for Traditions," Sutherland said. "Everyone involved is committed to making this a fantastic facility."
The Traditions Club is located five miles from the campus of Texas A&M University on 225 acres in neighboring Bryan. The Traditions Club will consist of an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II designed signature golf course, a campus style clubhouse complex comprised of a pro shop, dining area, club lounge and locker rooms. In addition to the clubhouse, a Lifestyle Center featuring a spa, fitness and wellness center are planned based upon overall utilization and future membership sales.
Troon Golf of Scottsdale, Arizona will manage the Traditions Club. Troon Golf is one of several Strategic Partners on the University Clubs by Melrose team, and one of the country's finest private club operators. Troon Golf facilities have become synonymous with superior golf worldwide. Golf members at the Traditions Club will have full access to the Troon Advantage program, making available all other participating Troon facilities across the country and around the world.
Construction of the Traditions Club golf course, clubhouse and cottages will be done by the Weitz Company of Des Moines, Iowa. Weitz is one of the country's largest and most successful construction companies. Over the years, Weitz has earned a reputation as an innovative company with the tenacity and financial strength to venture into unchartered territory and succeed.
Bruce Downing of the Boulder, Colorado based firm of Downing, Thorpe and James (DTJ) is designing the initial architectural concepts for the clubhouse and Founder Cottages.
DTJ has been responsible for some of the finest clubhouse designs across the country. The residential portion of this project, University Ranch, is under the direction of Jordan Signature Properties of Bryan, Texas. Jordan Signature Properties is a division of the C.F. Jordan Company, one of the country's largest commercial developers.
The Melrose Company is a recreational community and club development company with active projects in Colorado, Utah,Oklahoma, Georgia, Indiana and Texas. The company is one of the largest and most active recreational and residential community developer in country. Since its founding in 1984, the Melrose Company has created from raw land over $500,000,000 in homesites and memberships