Celebrating More Than 65 Years of Building Relationships & Enriching Lives
1957
ClubCorp is founded
ClubCorp is founded by Robert H. Dedman Sr. on November 11, and construction begins on Brookhaven Country Club in the Farmers Branch suburb of Dallas. Brookhaven is the first in what will become a collection of more than 200 golf and country clubs, business clubs, sports clubs and alumni clubs operating in 30 states, the District of Columbia and two foreign countries.
1966
The Lancers Club
The Lancers Club, ClubCorp's first business club, opens at the top of the LTV Tower in downtown Dallas. The mission of the Club is to provide fine quality food and first-class service for Members seeking to entertain family, friends and business associates.
1968
The University Club of Jacksonville, FL
The University Club of Jacksonville, FL, ClubCorp's first business and sports club, is built to answer the growing interest in fitness and health by combining a state-of-the-art athletic facility with the ambience and personalized service of a city club.
1981
ClubCorp acquires the legendary Firestone Country Club
ClubCorp acquires the legendary Firestone Country Club in Akron, OH. Firestone Country Club was established in 1929 by Harvey Firestone and hosts the World Golf Championships – NEC Invitational (known today as the Bridgestone Invitational).
1986
Private Clubs magazine is launched
Private Clubs magazine is launched as a vehicle for communicating with Members and reflecting Members' interests and experiences.
1994
ClubCorp develops and opens Capital Club
ClubCorp develops and opens Capital Club in Beijing; and the U.S. Senior Open is conducted at Pinehurst in July.
1996
ClubCorp develops and opens Tower Club
ClubCorp develops and opens Tower Club in Singapore.
1998
Alumni clubs
Alumni clubs Boston College Club and University of Texas Club open.
1999
ClubCorp offers the first Gold program
ClubCorp offers the first Gold program, providing golf and dining benefits with access to a worldwide network – a distinguishing benefit of the ClubCorp model. Business and sports clubs are repositioned as “the office away from the office,” establishing a worldwide network of business and business-sports clubs for Members. ClubCorp purchases 16 golf and country clubs from Cobblestone Golf Group, and hosts one of the most successful U.S. Open Championships in history at Pinehurst.
2002
ClubCorp opens Bear’s Best Las Vegas
ClubCorp opens Bear’s Best Las Vegas, a unique, daily fee golf course concept featuring hole replications of designs by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. The course is the first such project resulting from a 1998 joint venture agreement between ClubCorp and the Nicklaus companies to develop properties together.
2005
ClubCorp hosts the U.S. Open
ClubCorp hosts the U.S. Open at Pinehurst; and University of Massachusetts Club opens.
2006
Supporting a commitment to managing family-friendly clubs
Supporting a commitment to managing family-friendly clubs, ClubCorp and The Clubs of Kingwood, in Houston, introduce one of the first family-friendly golf courses including kids’ golf programs, kid golf cars and four-seater family golf cars. KSL acquires ClubCorp.
2007
ClubCorp holds its inaugural Charity Classic golf and dining event
ClubCorp holds its inaugural Charity Classic golf and dining event, raising in excess of $1.6 million for MDA’s Augie’s Quest and the Employee Partners Care Foundation.
2008
ClubCorp acquires Seville Golf & Country Club
ClubCorp acquires Seville Golf & Country Club in Gilbert, Arizona.
2009
ClubCorp launches the Dallas-Fort Worth Young Executive Membership
ClubCorp launches the Dallas-Fort Worth Young Executive Membership, providing young executives and their families an unprecedented level of access to a network of 10 private clubs across the DFW Metroplex. Mission Hills Country Club, in Rancho Mirage, CA, is recognized as the nation’s finest tennis facility within the USTA’s inaugural Featured Facility Award.
2010
ClubCorp acquires The Country Club of the South
ClubCorp acquires The Country Club of the South in Georgia. The Country Club of the South, with its signature Jack Nicklaus course, further expands the Invited portfolio in the greater Atlanta market. Also in Atlanta, the historic Commerce Club aligns with the One Ninety One Club to form the new renovated and expanded Commerce Club. ClubCorp develops and opens The Texas Tech Club in Lubbock, Texas. Eric Affeldt, president and CEO of ClubCorp, ranks No. 1 on the Golf Inc. “Most Powerful People in Golf” list.
2011
ClubCorp expands in New York
ClubCorp expands in New York (The Hamlet Golf & Country Club, Willow Creek Golf & Country Club and Wind Watch Golf & Country Club) and Washington state (Canterwood Golf & Country Club).
2012
ClubCorp adds Mission Hills Golf Club & Resort
ClubCorp adds Mission Hills Golf Club & Resort in China to its network of properties in its reciprocal access program, expands its club management portfolio with LPGA International and Hollytree Country Club, and acquires Hartefeld National. The iconic Houston Club joins forces with Downtown Clubs of Houston’s Plaza location to form the new Houston Club in a new, renovated location at One Shell Plaza.
2013
ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. becomes a publicly traded company
ClubCorp Holdings, Inc. becomes a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MYCC). Invited expands in Oklahoma (Oak Tree Country Club), New Jersey (Cherry Valley Country Club) and Virginia (Chantilly National Golf and Country Club).
2014
ClubCorp acquires Prestonwood Country Club
ClubCorp acquires Prestonwood Country Club (rebranded as The Clubs of Prestonwood) in Texas, TPC Piper Glen in North Carolina, TPC Michigan and Oro Valley Country Club in Arizona. ClubCorp opens the Baylor Club in Waco, Texas. Eric Affeldt ranked No. 1 on Golf Inc. magazine’s 2014 “Most Powerful People in Golf” list. ClubCorp acquires Sequoia Golf with its portfolio of 50 owned and operated clubs, including the Canongate collection and The Woodlands Country Club.
2015
ClubCorp adds two country clubs in Chicago
ClubCorp adds two country clubs in Chicago with the acquisition of Ravinia Green Country Club and Rolling Green Country Club. ClubCorp completes acquisition of multi-club portfolio including Bermuda Run Country Club just west of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Brookfield Country Club outside of Atlanta, Georgia; Firethorne Country Club near Charlotte, North Carolina; Ford’s Colony Country Club in Williamsburg, Virginia; Temple Hills Country Club outside of Nashville, Tennessee; and Legacy Golf Club near Tampa, Florida (later divested). Eric Affeldt tops Golf Inc.’s 2015 “Most Powerful” list for second year in a row. ClubCorp acquires Bernardo Heights Country Club in San Diego, California.
2016
ClubCorp expands in Jacksonville, FL
ClubCorp expands in Jacksonville, Florida with the acquisition of Marsh Creek Country Club; acquires Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club in Sonoma County, California and Heritage Golf Club near Columbus, Ohio; and announces deal to manage the China-US SkyClub in NY One World Trade Center.
2017
ClubCorp celebrates the 60-year anniversary
ClubCorp celebrates the 60-year anniversary of its founding and expands into two new states with the acquisition of Eagle's Nest Country Club in Phoenix, Maryland and Norbeck Country Club in Rockville, MD, and Medina Golf & Country Club in Medina, Minnesota. Invited also purchases North Hills Country Club in North Hills, Pennsylvania and Oakhurst Golf & Country Club in Clarkson, Michigan. ClubCorp is acquired by certain investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management. Eric Affeldt retires as CEO.
2018
ClubCorp opens The Collective
ClubCorp opens its newest private club concept, The Collective, a high-impact urban club for the mind, body and soul, and continues to drive the golf experience forward by teaming with Full Swing, the leader in sports simulator technology, to provide year-round golf entertainment at six select clubs, and the opening of the new Drive Zone, a new interactive range and outdoor lounge featuring Toptracer Range by Topgolf. ClubCorp acquires The Ridge Club in Sandwich, MA and Brookstone Golf & Country Club in Acworth, GA. Mark Burnett, President and COO, transitions out and David Pillsbury transitions in as the new CEO. ClubCorp announces the introduction of ClubLife Management, a comprehensive management services division for private clubs, destination resorts and premier daily-fee golf courses; and purchases a controlling interest in BigShots Golf, a cutting-edge golf and entertainment company powered by BigShots Golf proprietary technology.
2019
ClubCorp acquires TPC Craig Ranch seven Toll Brothers properties
ClubCorp acquires TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, TX. In addition, seven premier lifestyle golf clubs were acquired from Toll Golf, the golf and country club division of Toll Brothers, Inc. including Belmont Country Club in Ashburn, VA; Dominion Valley Country Club and Regency at Dominion Valley in Haymarket, VA; Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh, NC; Hasentree in Wake Forest, NC; Jupiter Country Club in Jupiter, FL; and Oak Creek Golf Club in Upper Marlboro, MD.
2020
In answer to the worldwide pandemic caused by COVID-19
In answer to the worldwide pandemic caused by COVID-19 and the restrictions on access to clubs and services due to government mandates, Invited introduces #ClubLifeTogether virtual events on social media including cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, craft and etiquette classes, FitLife fitness classes and more. ClubLife MarketPlace, a new virtual shopping experience including vendors from a variety of prominent brands, is offered to Members with preferred pricing.
2021
ClubCorp Teams up with First Tee
ClubCorp teams up with First Tee to create the ClubLife Gateway program at select clubs in North Texas. The program provides young adult participants in First Tee with complimentary Junior Memberships that grant them access to local private clubs and mentors from the business community. PGA Golf Professional Kamaiu Johnson is named ambassador for the program.
2021
ClubCorp acquires The National and The Deuce in Kansas City, MO
ClubCorp acquires The National and The Deuce in Kansas City, MO and Engineers Country Club in Roslyn Harbor, NY, and welcomes the Ken Garff Scholarship Club in Salt Lake City, UT and the University of Virginia Tech Club in Blacksburg, VA to the stadium club family. Clubs around the country host blood drives throughout the year and make ClubCorp the #2 Corporate Sponsor for the American Red Cross.
2021
Engineers Country Club acquisition
Invited acquires the 105-year-old historic club in Roslyn, New York from real estate developer RXR after operating it since 2017. The Club hosted the 1919 PGA Championship and the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1920.
2022
BigShots Golf Aggieland opens in Bryan, TX becoming the 7th location
BigShots Golf opens in the Travis Bryan Midtown Park location in Bryan, Texas. Features include a two-story venue with 60 climate-controlled tee boxes, TrackMan Range technology, a sports bar, private event space, an 18-hole putting course, yard games, and fire pits.
2022
ClubCorp Celebrity Classic
The inaugural ClubCorp Celebrity Classic, the newest and most exciting PGA TOUR Champions tournament, makes its debut in Irving, Texas. The historic Las Colinas Country Club hosts 50 of the biggest names in sports and entertainment playing alongside a legendary field of PGA TOUR Champions Players and 10 Members of Invited clubs.
2022
ClubCorp rebrands to Invited
As part of the exciting tournament week of the inaugural ClubCorp Celebrity Classic, the company launches a new chapter with the announcement of a rebrand. ClubCorp becomes Invited to better align with the company’s spirit of welcoming inclusivity.
2022
The Haven Country Club acquisition
Invited acquires The Haven Country Club in Boylston, Massachusetts. The Haven has played host to some of the most prominent events in the region, including the annual New England PGA Pro-Pro Championship.
2022
BigShots Golf Firestone opens
BigShots Golf opens at the iconic Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio alongside Raymond C. Firestone 9 Public Golf Course. Features include 44 climate-controlled tee boxes with TrackMan Range technology powering virtual golf games for all ages, a sports bar and a private event space.
2022
Jordan Spieth becomes an investor and brand ambassador
Invited welcomes three-time major winner Jordan Spieth to the team as an investor and brand ambassador. With their philanthropic efforts and passions in alignment, Invited works with Jordan to enhance the company and its impact on communities as they continue growing the game, creating magic moments, and enriching even more lives.
April 2023
Invited Celebrity Classic
For the second year, the company hosts the Invited Celebrity Classic presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, an exciting PGA TOUR Champions tournament, at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas. Once again, 40 of the biggest names in sports and entertainment play alongside a legendary field of 78 PGA TOUR Champions Players and 10 Members of Invited clubs.
September 2023
Westlake Country Club Transformation
Westlake Country Club in Austin, Texas, formerly Lost Creek Country Club, unveils the most extensive transformation in the company's history with a new brand and multi-phase project that redefines the entire member experience.
October 2023
Ardea Country Club Reinvention
Formerly East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Oldsmar, Florida, the newly rebranded Ardea Country Club reflects the company’s dedication to providing premier experiences for Members and undergoes a dramatic renovation that secures its position as a premier, family-oriented club.
November 2023
BigShots Golf Sale
Topgolf Callaway acquires the BigShots Golf business from Invited including the BigShots Golf brand, one owned BigShots venue and three franchise venues.
February 2024
Stadium Division Sale
Oak View Group acquires the Invited Stadium Club division including Arizona Sands Club, Baylor Club, Ken Garff University Club, The Texas Tech Club, University Club of Virginia Tech and The Carolina Club.
March 2024
Ford Championship
Seville Golf & Country Club in Gilbert, Arizona hosts some of the world’s finest golfers in the LPGA’s Ford Championship presented by KCC.
April 2024
Invited Celebrity Classic
For the third thrilling year in a row at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas, the company hosts the Invited Celebrity Classic presented by Choctaw Casinos & Resorts. This unique PGA TOUR Champions tournament includes a field of 78 PGA TOUR Champions players, 40 celebrities, and 10 Members of Invited clubs.