The cover photo shows The Keep at McLemore, one of Contineo Group’s successful projects. It’s excellent to see the recent positive trends in the U.S. golf course industry. In 2024, we observed a decrease in course closures and an increase in new course openings, signaling a strong and growing future. This positive shift underscores the […]
Category Archives: Golf Course
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Jan
Jan
The cover photo shows Brentwood Country Club’s course, one of Contineo Group’s successful projects. By their nature, golf courses are often located on large areas of land, sometimes in relatively remote locations. A resulting issue is that the distance from a municipal sewer system may make connection too costly. Fortunately, there are cost-effective wastewater treatment […]
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McLemore Resort Named #1 Best Trip in 2025 Georgia Official State Travel Guide
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Jan
Jan
We are thrilled to announce that McLemore Resort has been honored as the #1 Best Trip in the 2025 Georgia Official State Travel Guide by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Perched atop Lookout Mountain in Rising Fawn, Georgia, McLemore Resort offers a luxurious retreat with breathtaking views, world-class amenities, and a variety of activities […]
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Dec
Dec
The cover photo shows Richland Country Club’s course, one of Contineo Group’s success projects. Timber harvesting may often seem like a process that is destructive of the natural environment, but it actually has a number of ecological benefits. When responsible timbering is done properly, it can improve the health of the forest and the ecosystem. […]
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Nov
Nov
The cover photo shows Big Canoe Golf Course, one of Contineo Group’s successful projects. While the fire risk associated with a golf course isn’t necessarily higher than average, many courses are located in somewhat remote locations that can mean increased response times for fire-fighting equipment. There is an essential need to protect employees, guests and […]
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Nov
Nov
Changes in weather patterns and a growing demand for water have created significant challenges for golf courses. Reliance on municipal water supplies and wells is no longer a sustainable strategy for meeting the water requirements. Considering alternative irrigation water sources for golf courses has become an integral part of planning and ongoing maintenance. As early […]
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Oct
Oct
Ask any of our team members here at Contineo Group to share the most rewarding aspect of their work, and every one will likely mention the satisfaction of a job well done. That means that when one of our projects is featured in a major publication, we are truly ecstatic! Our clients tell us how […]
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Jun
Regardless of whether you’ve already found a great piece of land for a golf course or are searching for the ideal location, there is a lot of due diligence involved. In particular, there are a number of environmental factors that golf course developers must consider before a plan can move forward. The Golf Course Development […]
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May
Land entitlements are an essential consideration to address early in the golf course permitting process. They encompass all of the necessary approvals and permits required. These make any development project a reality, and golf courses are no exception. While some permits and regulations are recognizable on a national level, many are specific to state or […]