New York – The development of Liberty National Golf Club is scheduled to be completed July 4, 2006. The club was conceptualized with the goal of attracting major events such as the U.S. Open, PGA Championship and Ryder Cup to the Big Apple for the first time.
The exclusive course represents a $129-million investment by Willowbend Development LLC in partnership with The Applied Cos. Liberty National sits on the western shore of New York Bay in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
Tom Kite and Bob Cupp designed the 18-hole championship course (7,400 yards, par 70).
Liberty National also will offer its members extensive golf practice and instruction facilities, including a 320-yard double-ended grass tee range, putting and chipping greens and an indoor/outdoor video teaching studio.
The 50,000-square-foot clubhouse will feature the culinary delights of Manhattan restaurateur Tom Colicchio. Plans include a grille restaurant with a martini/wine bar for members. Client entertainment or member parties can be hosted in the private dining and meeting rooms. The clubhouse also will provide locker facilities, private lounges, message rooms and an attentive staff to members and guests.
Additional highlights of Liberty National Golf Club include sub air technology that will keep greens heated year round, and invitation-only memberships for individuals and corporations, including a select group of founder members.
