GreatLIFE Golf acquired two clubs at the beginning of 2024 — Sapona Golf & Swim Club in Lexington, North Carolina and Country Club of Mount Dora in Mount Dora, Florida.
This story was first reported by Golf Inc. magazine.
They are the company’s first acquisitions since the Brown Golf/GreatLIFE merger and bring their portfolio to 55 golf courses across nine states.
“The merger between Brown Golf and GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness happened in September of 2022,” said John Brown, CEO of GreatLIFE Golf. “Since that point we’ve been looking diligently for appealing investment opportunities. Sapona Golf & Swim Club and Country Club of Mount Dora were both unique, creative opportunities that took time to put together, but we couldn’t be happier with our new ownership.”
Sapona Golf & Swim Club was purchased from the members of the club on January 16 and will operate as a semi-private facility. GreatLIFE has scheduled major improvements to the championship style course, which features a double green on holes 9 and 18.
The club has already begun the process of removing more than 200 trees to open expansive views from the clubhouse’s back patio. The club will also feature a brand-new indoor golf entertainment space using Trackman technology for both club members as well as the public.
Country Club of Mount Dora was purchased from a private owner on February 28 and will also function as a semi-private facility. The first improvement planned for the course is a new irrigation pump station and pump house. Additionally, the property will go through a complete upgrade and beautification of the golf course.
“This was a unique purchase in which we worked with the community to complete this acquisition,” Brown said. “We are excited to develop a unique community feel with the 800+ homes around the Country Club of Mount Dora and the connecting golf cart community of Lakes of Mount Dora, which features 1300+ homes.”