WYCLIFFE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB IN WELLINGTON, FL COMPLETES $18.2 MILLION CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION PLAN
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA; December 17, 2019 – Wycliffe Golf & Country Club in Wellington, FL unveiled its $18.2 million dollar renovation project to the membership just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Club served over 1,000 meals that day and showcased the new contemporary spaces like “The Cliffe” (bar and lobby lounge) and “Flavours” (formal restaurant) receiving rave reviews from both members and their guests. The project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget with maximized engagement from the membership along the way.
Not only was the Club’s food & beverage programming improved by the addition of the aforementioned spaces, but with a phased approach, a refreshed spa & fitness center, ballroom, driving range & short game area as well as an outdoor event pavilion, were all revealed earlier in the year. “We embarked on this construction journey in May 2018 with a rolling renovation style project,” explains Rob Martin, General Manager and COO of Wycliffe. “The phasing and construction schedule was extremely complex, but well executed by our operational team to deliver high quality member service, in a time where most clubs would have limited services and cut back. We experienced 5% growth in utilization, which is not the norm while completing a project this size. We can really attribute this to the logistical planning and execution that limited the inconvenience factor for our members during the heavy construction periods.”
Martin continues, “The main key metric of success in our project was the communication strategy. With all the moving parts, we had to be deliberate and very detailed and specific about communications. The frequency, mediums and content were all put together with the right professional team to ensure members were in the know.”
“This improvement plan was a win-win for everyone. With financing at historical lows, we were able to provide a financing plan for our members that will have little to no impact on current payments,” said Doug Lipman, past President and current Treasurer of the Board of Directors.
Because of the health of the project and a prudent approach to project management expenses, there was a great deal of added value included in the finished product. Martin explained, “The value add to this project was tremendous! We added a new roof to the almost 100,000 sq. ft. building, major HVAC upgrades, and the beautiful water feature in the lobby – all of which were not in the original plan.”
But that’s not all that was completed throughout the construction journey. While under construction for those 18 months, Wycliffe successfully merged with its homeowner’s association, resulting in $1M in efficiencies annually, as well as a streamlined and simplified governance structure. They were also able to complete a thorough branding study to differentiate themselves in the market and highlight who they are, with brand-new contemporary facilities and programming.
“Our great team of community volunteers partnered with professionals to give us a new look that exceeded our expectations. We’re celebrating 30 years with a fresh contemporary club that fits our vibrant lifestyle,” said Susan Brenner, President of Wycliffe’s Board of Directors.
Design partners for this project include Mouw Construction, Glidden Spina + Partners, Larson/Nichols Design, WGI and CBRE.
Renovation Video: https://youtu.be/scG9qzk5dmY
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About Wycliffe Golf & Country Club:
Located in Wellington, Florida, Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, is a slice of paradise that offers luxury resort style living in a private golf community real estate property. Members enjoy the amenities of two championship golf courses, 15 Har-Tru tennis courts, five pools, pickleball and bocce courts, a newly renovated full-service spa, fitness and wellness center, personal trainers, exceptional casual and fine dining, plus expansive social events and programs, including Audubon International accreditation and partnership. Wycliffe Golf & Country Club has been recognized as one of the Healthiest Country Clubs in the nation and also awarded the prestigious Distinguished Gold Club of the World award, as determined by the annual Distinguished Clubs of the World award program conducted by BoardRoom magazine, one of the most respected trade publications serving private clubs. Wycliffe is minutes away from the equestrian epicenter of Wellington; world class polo and championship show jumping. For more information about Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, private events, real estate sales and membership, please call 561- 964-9200 or visit http://www.wycliffecc.com.