Tom Hoch Design to create masterplan for major Tulsa Country Club renovation

With more than 250 projects to its credit in the golf industry and hundreds of others in recreation and hospitality, Tom Hoch Design was selected for its ability to create memorable, engaging spaces; its revenue-based design model, which bolsters both golf shop and food and beverage top lines; and its unique club survey that gathers data from subject and peer golf clubs to build a branding platform for future growth.

The Tom Hoch Design masterplan for Tulsa Country Club encompasses the clubhouse interior, exterior and site immediately surrounding the building footprint. The components will be tied together via a timeless Frank Lloyd Wright "Prairie School" architectural motif characterized by low, horizontal lines and hipped roofs that blend with the landscape.

"Tom Hoch Design brings a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge to the project," says Jason Fiscus, Tulsa Country Club general manager. "Tom and his staff have the ability to look at the entire picture, balancing historical sensitivities with existing and future needs. The firm has a proven track record of designing clubhouses that stand the test of time and enhance key revenue centers that are integral to the economic viability of the club."

"We are honored to help build on the 100-year legacy of this Tulsa landmark, and excited to begin the process of developing and implementing a masterplan that will more accurately reflect the changing lifestyles of members at Tulsa Country Club," says Tom Hoch, president of Tom Hoch Design. "The fully-integrated master plan will position Tulsa Country Club for its next century of growth and prosperity."

The masterplan calls for the clubhouse to be reconfigured into three functional sections connected by a pedestrian gallery and themed transitions. The dining section includes family dining areas with views of the golf course and Tulsa skyline in the distance, a full-service bar, men's lounge and grill, kitchen and finishing kitchen, and new "rotunda lounge" with views of the golf course and practice area.

The banquet section will house four banquet rooms, a board room, wait staff station, library lounge and reception area. The fitness section -- modeled after a "luxury resort spa experience" -- includes an exercise room with state-of-the-art weight and cardio equipment, an aerobics/yoga room, steam room, and men's and women's lounges and locker rooms. The golf shop will be relocated to a more central location in proximity to the clubhouse entrance to provide better access and visibility.

The Tulsa Country Club is located just west of downtown in the city's gently rolling hills. It opened in 1908, recently celebrated its 100^th anniversary, and has hosted more USGA-sanctioned events than any other course in Oklahoma. The original, A.W. Tillinghast-designed golf course is being remodeled by Rees Jones, the legendary golf course architect with a long history of working with U.S. Open venues.