Project Overview
The CA Board of Directors has approved up to six million dollars to either renovate or replace the clubhouse at Hobbit's Glen Golf Club. The clubhouse is more than 40 years old and is in need of several necessary renovations, as well as some desired enhancements. According to direction from the Board, the design effort will be collaborative, including involvement from stakeholder groups and the community. The H. Chambers Company was hired to perform the architectural and engineering services for the project. After receiving input from the community and the work team, they will present three options to the CA Board of Directors in April 2012: one renovation, one replacement and one at the discretion of the consultant. CA has also established a work team comprised of CA staff, Chambers staff, members of CA's Golf and Greens Advisory Committees and members of the community to provide guidance to CA on the plan and planning process.
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Project Goals
- Engage the community in an inclusive process for the redevelopment of Hobbit's Glen Golf Club Clubhouse.
- Present three options to the CA Board of Directors: one renovation, one replacement and one at the discretion of the consultant.
Project Background
The original clubhouse was constructed in 1967. From historical accounts, the original structure was the result of economic-based compromises; severely reduced in size and grandeur from the originally planned structure. Further, accounts from various persons and organizations refer to the current structure as "temporary." The facility has had several additions to accommodate the changing needs of the community since the initial construction.
Project Timeline - coming soon!
About H. Chambers Company
The H. Chambers Company is a full service architecture and interior design firm that specializes in planning and design of golf and country clubs. Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Baltimore, Md.,Chambers designed its first club, the Baltimore Country Club, in 1945. Today it has worked on hundreds of clubs nationwide and was the recent recipient of top honors for New Clubhouse (Inverness Country Club in Birmingham, Ala.) and Best Remodel /Renovation (Charlotte Country Club in Charlotte, N.C.) from Golf Inc. Magazine. More information on Chambers can be found at ChambersUSA.com.
News:
In December 2011 and January 2012, the project work team, consisting of CA advisory committee members, CA staff and Chambers, an architectural/engineering services firm, has been meeting to develop a plan for improvements to the Hobbit's Glen Golf Club Clubhouse. Work performed to date has included development of the preliminary planning and design considerations; review of existing conditions; site surveying; and early preliminary conceptual options for both renovating and replacing the existing structure.
Upcoming Events:
A series of sit-downs will be held to engage various stakeholders in the redevelopment discussion and allow input on what they'd like to see in the future of the clubhouse. At each meeting a brief presentation will be followed by an opportunity for community participants to share their thoughts on what they'd like to see in the future of the clubhouse.
March 12 - Sit-down with Columbia Community
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Monday, March 12, at 7pm
Amherst House
7251 Eden Brook Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
Past Events:
February 6 - Sit-down with Golfing Community
February 13 - Sit-down with Harper's Choice Village Community
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For More Information
Contact Hobbit's Glen Golf Club at 410-730-5980.