Sleepy Ridge excites Orem
The 40,000-square-foot facility is touted to be one of the largest in the state and will include executive offices, a workout room, spa, lockers and reception area for weddings and golf banquets with cart storage in the basement. It will have more reception space than the clubhouse at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.
Ceremonies, which will include city officials, kicks off at noon. The public is welcome.
Designed to capture the classic features of St. Andrews in Scotland and the clubhouse at Whistling Straights in Wisconsin, according to golf course operator, Golden Holt, who partnered with Keith Holdaway on the facility designed by Kent Harris. Construction will be by Miller Construction.
The clubhouse is due for completion by November.
"We have commitments for leases on half the offices in the second floor," said Holt.
Sleepy Ridge, entering its third season, grossed $1.2 million in golf revenue last year and is debt free thanks to a unique agreement with Orem city. The course is on city land but Holt operates the course and carries the burden of upkeep on his own while his operation is rent free for 39 years at which time the property reverts back to the city.
"I believe this is a great way for Orem city to provide a resort golf facility for its residents and the great thing is taxpayers don't have to pay for it," said Holt.
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Recent comments
thanks for reinforcing the typical don't think before you talk...
re:finally | April 7, 2008 at 10:24 p.m.
But what about the smell????
I should clarify --- the golf course...
Kevin | April 7, 2008 at 4:59 p.m.
But what about the smell????
Kevin | April 7, 2008 at 4:55 p.m.
