Quail West introducing enhanced amenities – Naples Daily News

Submitted by Caffrey & Associates 4:07 a.m. ET Feb. 18, 2017

Enhancements to Quail Wests Preserve golf course have been completed and the course is open for play.(Photo: Picasa)

Stock Developments Quail West community in North Naples is introducing returning residents, club membersand luxury homebuyers to an array of completed amenity enhancements that have further solidified the Quail West Golf & Country Clubs standing as one of Southwest Floridas most preferred club experiences.Budgeted at approximately $30 million, the two-phase member approved and financed enhancement initiative is designed to meet the needs of Quail Wests growing membership and the changing lifestyle characteristics of the communitys members.

The renovation initiative is making Quail Wests 70,000-square-foot clubhouse an even more highly preferred destination while providing residents and members an experience that offers the finest in high-end amenities and services without leavingthe community, including formal and casual dining, a glass enclosed, heated swimming pool, fitness, wellness, golf, tennis, and salon and spa services.

The renovation design is focused on providing an integrated club experience in a single location.The renovation of the clubhouse complex will feature a new 12,000-square-foot dedicated fitness and wellness building; enlarged and redesigned pre-function spaces to enhance the members experience during events; a major enhancement to the casual dining facilities and outdoor dining areas; an Internet Caf with grab and go service; and a complete renovation of the kitchens to improve food preparation and service in all dining venues in the Club.

Renovation of the upstairs banquet kitchen has been completed.Thekitchen renovations are primary aspects of the upgraded clubhouse facility.The fine dining experience has been enhanced by the completion of expanded pre-function space overlooking the indoor glass enclosed pool with a completely new lighted bar with a contemporary glass wall that is reminiscent of restaurants on FifthAvenue South in downtown Naples.The design of the new pre-function space is centered on the undulating shape of the bar and the glass wall that contain moving water and mood lighting.A double-sided fireplace warms the room and allows seating venues for casual conversation in both the pre-function room and the adjacent club room.

The expansion of the second-floor kitchen has enhanced service to both the Mahogany Room formal dining room and to events including 300 to 350 people in the adjacent ballroom.

Work on the redesign of the main lobby entrance has also been completed.Exquisite furnishings are framed by a new fire and water feature in the lobby that creates a memorable impression on members and guests as they enter the Quail West venue.New furnishings and area rugs provide comfort and a consistent look for the lobby and hallway leading to the ballroom.

The two-story dedicated fitness and wellness center building, being built by Gates Construction, will be completed this spring.Gates is also completing associated site improvements to expand parking at the clubhouse complex and redoing four of the Clubs eight tennis courts with new hydro court surfaces and LED lighting.The new fitness and wellness center will promote exercise and wellness classes for membersand will feature dedicated areas for Pilates and spin classes, cardio and weight rooms, and TRX personal training technology.Live and video workouts will be available throughout the year.A glass-enclosed lobby reminiscent of a fine luxury hotel will provide a bright note of welcome to members and their guests.The new fitness and wellness center will connect to the existing glass-enclosed indoor heated pool and to the clubhouse.

The design of the improved clubhouse spaces has been a cooperative effort of Humphrey Rosal Architects, the clubs membership, and Clive Daniel Home.Their design concept is intended to enhance the clubs high-end finishes while incorporating new design elements consistent with the new building additions. The upper floor of the clubhouse has remained more formal with a transitional feel. Phase II renovations are scheduled to commence in summerand will transform the lower floor of the clubhouse.The redesigned lower floor will provide more casual spaces that tie in the traditional elements of the club with a more relaxed casual atmosphere presented by the lower floors corridor that will integrate golf, fitness, tennis, the salon and spa, and casual dining.

As part of the renovation initiative, Quail West is investing approximately $12 million to enhance the playability of its Preserve and Lakes championship golf courses that were designed by Arthur Hills more than two decades ago.The renovations are addressing enhancements to the irrigation systems, green complexes, the adjacent bunker, fringeand grass areas, and fairways.New irrigation technologies are being introduced to embrace best water conservation practices and reduce overall operating costs.The renovation also includes improvements to the golf practice area that is being enlarged.

Renovations to the Preserve Course have been completed and the course reopened in December.Enhancements to the Lakes Course are expected to begin this spring with completion anticipated January2018.Phase II of the initiative to be undertaken and completed next year will include a new golf pro shop that will offer a wider array of golf equipment and apparel selections.

The golf course enhancements are being overseen by J. Drew Rogers, a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects who is highly regarded for his ability to undertake golf course renovation projects.Rogers is familiar with Quail Wests golf courses, having worked directly with Arthur Hills to design two nine-hole layouts that would later comprise the Lakes Course. The Preserve plays to 6,841 yards from the back tees and takes the golfer on a meandering journey through woodland areas. The flags are equipped for laser link distance measurements.

The 7,041-yard Lakes Course offers wide-open vistas across a system of lakes.The fairways and rough are Tiffworth 419 Bermuda grass and the greens are a Champions Bermuda strand.The layout is fairly open and has a links quality to it, although there are numerous water hazards and marsh areas to negotiate.The flags on the Lakes Course are also equipped for laser link distance measurements.

Quail West is east of Interstate 75, one mile south of Bonita Beach Road.Take Exit 116 (Bonita Beach Road) east, turn right on Bonita Grande Driveto Quail Wests main entrance. Visit http://www.QuailWest.com.

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