Bobby Jones Links is now managing The Club at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow, OK., property known for its upscale lifestyle amenities and premier surrounding master-planned community.
Since its opening in 1989 on land that was once a working cattle ranch owned by L.S. Robson, grandfather of the property’s Developer, Founder and President Joe Robson, The Club at Forest Ridge has served as the centerpiece of the flourishing Forest Ridge master-planned community.
“We are honored to be selected to manage The Club at Forest Ridge, one of the most desirable and dynamic golf and lifestyle clubs and communities in greater Tulsa,” said Doug Hellman, Bobby Jones Links Chief Development Officer. “This is the ideal club for Ray Whitlock, our director of culinary experiences and Vice President of Experiences, Allyson Kahl Darling to leverage their expertise in elevating an already-attractive member experience and making Forest Ridge an unmatched culture and value proposition for Oklahomans looking for the ultimate golfing and leisure membership or residential opportunity.”
The Club at Forest Ridge features a Randy Heckenkemper-designed cgolf course, two clubhouses, Southern style dining, an exclusive private social club called The Ridge Club (featuring a state-of-the-art fitness facility, resort-style pool, six lighted tennis courts, pickleball, and private member events), and luxury leisure amenities throughout the property.
“Clubs thrive off of the member experience and that’s a bar we constantly strive to raise at Forest Ridge and something we’ve always prioritized. So, with Bobby Jones Links managing the club, we’re excited about elevating the standards with behind-the-scenes operations, creative programming and expert staff training to continue to make this club the premier golf and lifestyle destination in the region,” said Davis Robson, Vice President of Development, The Robson Companies. “We’re excited to have BJL here to implement best practices and to bring an infusion of excitement and creativity into the day-to-day, week-to-week member experience. Things like elevated culinary and cocktail offerings to events and programming can make every visit to Forest Ridge a special occasion.”
The Ridge Club has an under-construction indoor, climate-controlled Racquet Sports Pavilion – complete with two indoor tennis courts and four indoor pickleball courts and operations by Cliff Drysdale Tennis. The Forest Ridge residential enclave, includes with homes constructed by many of Oklahoma’s top builders, a 10-mile trail system, private lakes, and pristine parks, along with access to golf and dining at The Club at Forest Ridge.
“Getting to know how the Robson family and the team at Forest Ridge think and envision the enrichment – and even expansion – of Forest Ridge puts our team in a great position to succeed and implement training and programming to bring the club an unparalleled member experience,” Hellman said.
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