Braemar Country Club Breaks Ground For New Fitness Center

TARZANA, Calif., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Braemar Country Club, a member of the ClubCorp family of clubs, broke ground July 22 on its new 4,600-square-foot fitness facility. The fitness center, slated to open in early 2011, will feature a group exercise studio, premier cardio and strength-training equipment, and training staff. Braemar's golf and tennis members will receive complimentary access to the fitness center.

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In addition to the fitness center, the multi-million-dollar renovation project includes a remodel of the clubhouse's bar, grill, and dining area including the addition of an outdoor terrace with fire pits, and renovation of the club's banquet facilities.

Members of the Braemar Board of Governors, along with Los Angeles City Councilman Dennis Zine; Jim Oliver, ClubCorp regional vice president; Bryan Elliott, KSL Capital Partners; Mike Nix, general manager, Mike Rotlo, president of TG Construction, the general contractors for the project; and several other club representatives gathered to break ground on the new fitness center and tour the upstairs dining area for a "before" look at the areas to be renovated.

"We are incredibly excited to celebrate the commencement of these significant improvements to the club," said Nix. "Not only will they add an extra value for our members but will further establish Braemar as the heart of the community where families and friends can gather in their home-away-from-home."

About Braemar Country Club

Braemar Country Club, located in Tarzana, California, nestled high in the Santa Monica Mountains just outside of Los Angeles, is a private country club offering amenities, activities, and events for the entire family. The luxurious Braemar clubhouse, with a marble entryway and floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of the Santa Susana and San Gabriel mountains, features a main dining room, six private dining rooms, and full-service locker rooms. Amenities at the club also include two Ted Robinson-designed 18-hole golf courses, 20 tennis courts, and two swimming pools.

About ClubCorp

Dallas-based ClubCorp, Inc. is The World Leader in Private Clubs. Since its founding in 1957, ClubCorp has operated with the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of its members. ClubCorp owns or operates a network of more than 150 golf and country clubs, business clubs, sports clubs, and resorts that serve nearly 400,000 members with more than 16,000 dedicated employees. ClubCorp properties include Firestone Country Club (Akron, Ohio); Barton Creek Resort & Spa (Austin, Texas); Mission Hills Country Club (Rancho Mirage, California); Capital Club Beijing; and Metropolitan Club Chicago. For more information, visit clubcorp.com.

SOURCE ClubCorp Inc.