Arcis Golf has acquired three nationally recognized clubs:
- The Country Club of the South (Johns Creek, Georgia) has a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. This is the very first Jack Nicklaus Signature course, opened in 1987.
- The Manor Golf & Country Club (Alpharetta, Georgia): The Manor Golf Course, a remarkable creation by Tom Watson, proudly stands as one of the 16 exceptional courses worldwide bearing his signature. It is a Distinguished Club of America.
- White Columns Country Club (Milton, Georgia) has a Tom Fazio-designed masterpiece golf course.
In a noteworthy turn of events, Blake Walker’s company, Arcis Golf, proudly acquired the clubs once operated by his former employer, ClubCorp (now Invited).
He served as the Chief Acquisitions and Development Officer at ClubCorp.
Walker left ClubCorp to launch Arcis Golf in 2013. The Dallas-based private golf club leader reported over $754 million in annual revenue in May 2024.
Blake Walker, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Arcis Golf, explains:
“The Country Club of the South, The Manor Golf & Country Club, and White Columns Country Club fit perfectly into our strategy of owning and operating premier properties in key expansion markets, underscoring our unwavering commitment to growing the game of golf and creating transformative lifestyle experiences.
We look forward to investing in capital improvements and bringing our family-centric, lifestyle-driven model to these clubs as we continue to address the wide-ranging needs of our diverse consumer base and provide an open and inclusive experience.”
Arcis Golf plans to make substantial investments in enhancements to golf courses and lifestyle amenities at its three clubs.
This acquisition marks Arcis Golf‘s 18th club purchase in the past three years, resulting in the ownership of 54 holes across three clubs in the Atlanta area.
Arcis Golf‘s national portfolio includes notable facilities such as
- The Woodlands Country Club in Houston, Texas;
- Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia;
- Cowboys Golf Club in Dallas, Texas;
- Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona; and
- The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge in Seattle, Washington.
The clubs under Arcis Golf have successfully hosted high-profile competitions, including events on
- the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour,
- the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and NCAA Division I Championships.
Over the past four years, Arcis Golf has invested more than $150 million in property upgrades, new amenities, personnel, training, and systems to enhance member and guest experiences and to cultivate emotional connections with them.
The Company has earned several accolades, including recognition on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.