PGA West, a La Quinta country club where families go a couple of times a year to visit their grandparents, has unveiled plans to give those families plenty of options to escape playing hours of Bunco with grandma – including what they describe as a “drive up movie area for golf carts.”
You can see the golf cart area of Sports Club in the bottom left of this rendering:
Plans also call for bocce ball and pickleball courts, a dog park, a lap pool, and a restaurant and bar – not a terrible idea for the country club, seeing as how the golf course industry isn’t exactly what it used to be.
They expect Sports Club to open in 2018.
Here’s the full press release:
PGA WEST®, one of the world’s most iconic golf and lifestyle communities, has announced plans to build a new 4-acre, multi- generational Sports Club, opening in early 2018.
Heralding a bold new era of innovation, the state-of the-art facility will feature an array of world-class amenities, including a fitness center, spa, a 25-yard lap pool, bocce ball and Petanque courts, a dog park and a drive-up movie area for golf carts. Other exciting features include tennis, pickleball, volleyball and basketball courts, plus a 22-hole putting course, restaurant and a fully stocked open-air bar with fire pit.
“In order to both meet the expectations of our current Members and grow new Membership, PGA WEST® is once again creating the vision for the future and setting itself apart from the competition,” said Jennifer Jenkins, Director of Marketing & Membership Sales. “Unique attractions like the kids splash area and drive-up movie theater will ensure that families enjoy PGA WEST® together for years to come.”
While golf will remain the focal point at PGA WEST®, the new Sports Club will be open throughout the year offering curated programs and activities for all ages and interests. Construction is expected to begin in May.
“My wife and I have enjoyed being Members at PGA WEST® for the past 15 years,” said Dave Balducci. “Now with all of the new amenities planned, our children and grandchildren will love coming to visit us even more. We are extremely excited for this great new addition and look forward to starting new traditions with family and friends.”
