Troon has been selected to manage Bay Creek, a beach and golf community located along Virginia’s Eastern Shore in Cape Charles. Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon, will manage golf and club operations, food & beverage, golf course agronomy, and membership marketing and programming.
Located along the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, Bay Creek features 27 holes of golf, including an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature course, and a 9-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. With four holes on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, eight holes on Old Plantation Creek and several holes framed by sand dunes and large beach bunkers, the Palmer Course is as beautiful as it is challenging. The 7,250-yard course plays to a par of 72 and features smooth A-4 greens and Tifway 419 Bermuda fairways.
The Nicklaus Course is a shot maker’s design with acres of dunes, mature trees, small well-protected greens, and water on several holes. The 9-hole course measures 3,645 yards from the championship tees and is a par 36. The Palmer Course opened in 2001, while the Nicklaus Course debuted in 2006. Both courses are private, but the community retains a resort component, renting homes and allowing guests pay to play.
In addition to 27 holes of award-winning golf, Bay Creek also includes a 350-acre nature preserve, which is a haven for hiking, walking, canoeing, kayaking, and learning about nature, among other amenities.
“We chose to partner with Troon so that we can deliver the best possible experience for our members, guests and employees at Bay Creek,” said Bobby Masters, vice president of lifestyle communities for Preserve Communities. “We recognize the importance of ensuring we have the optimal management structure and resources in place to support our continued growth. With a primary business of professional management of private clubs, Troon Privé’s expertise and vast resources will provide an elevated experience for members and their guests, as well as enhancing the working environment for our employees.”
