Missouri’s Woods Fort Golf Club to Unveil New Clubhouse and Horizon Center After Fire Destroys Facility in 2024 – PR.com

Troy,
MO,
February
10,
2025
–(PR.com)– Woods
Fort
Golf
Club
is
proud
to
reveal
its
newly
redesigned
and
rebuilt
clubhouse,
pro
shop,
and
Horizon
Center,
a
special
event
space.
The
development
marks
a
significant
milestone
for
the
golf
club
following
a
devastating
electrical
fire
that
destroyed
the
original
clubhouse
nearly
a
year
ago.
The
new
clubhouse
is
expected
to
be
completed
this
spring.

On
March
3,
2024,
a
fire
swept
through
the
Woods
Fort
Golf
clubhouse,
causing
millions
in
damage.
The
building,
which
housed
a
restaurant,
commercial
kitchen,
bar,
special
event
room,
golf
pro
shop
and
cart
garage,
was
a
total
loss.
Club
employees
sifted
through
the
ashes
in
the
aftermath.
“It
was
shocking,
terrifying.
I’m
so,
so
grateful
that
no
one
was
hurt,”
said
Lucy
Hughes,
President
of
Walters
Golf
Management.

Along
with
Woods
Fort
owners,
the
Thompson
and
Geeding
families,
Hughes
was
determined
to
rebuild,
and
the
group
turned
the
tragedy
into
an
opportunity
to
build
something
new
and
exciting.
“We
dusted
ourselves
off,
regrouped
and
pushed
forward.
Can’t
keep
us
down
long,”
she
remarked.

Hughes
tapped
into
her
35
years
of
experience
in
clubhouse
and
venue
design
and
construction,
having
previously
designed
five
different
clubhouses
and
special
event
facilities
including
Innsbrook
Resort
and
Bogey
Hills.
Woods
Fort
owners,
Hughes,
and
their
hospitality
team
worked
alongside
Baalman
Architects
and
Martin
General
Contractors
to
breathe
life
into
the
new
building
design.
“There
is
nothing
like
this
in
our
area.
The
amount
of
thought
and
care
put
into
this
rebuild
has
been
incredible.
Everyone
has
worked
together
to
create
something
extra
special.”

The
clubhouse
building,
in
its
entirety,
will
be
enlarged
over
5,000
sq
ft
and
The
Horizon
Center
at
Woods
Fort
is
a
highlight
of
the
rebuild,
offering
a
versatile
space
for
events
for
up
to
160
guests.
It
is
ideal
for
weddings,
receptions,
corporate
gatherings,
private
parties,
rehearsal
dinners
and
more.

Key
features
of
the
new
Horizon
Center
include:
Increased
Capacity:
The
Horizon
Room
can
seat
up
to
160
people
comfortably,
using
the
grand
room,
with
the
option
of
adding
the
private
deck
and
patio.
Refined
Design:
The
room
boasts
an
elevated,
modern
aesthetic,
enhanced
by
a
stately
stone
wall
and
sophisticated
neutral
color
scheme.
Private
Bar
&
Deck
Areas:
A
dedicated
bar
in
the
grand
room
ensures
seamless
service.
The
Horizon
Center
also
offers
an
expansive
deck
(seating
up
to
130
guests)
overlooking
the
golf
course
and
rolling
hills
at
Woods
Fort.
In-House
Catering:
A
full-service
culinary
team
led
by
Woods
Fort’s
executive
chef
offers
a
variety
of
dining
styles
and
menu
selections
–
something
for
every
taste.
Gluten-free
and
vegetarian/vegan
options
available.

“The
Horizon
Center
and
clubhouse
are
testaments
to
our
owners’
commitment
to
providing
exceptional
guest
experiences
–
whether
you’re
playing
golf
or
planning
a
special
gathering.
Guests
will
be
‘wowed’
from
the
minute
they
walk
in
the
front
door,”
said
Jamie
Wilmes,
Woods
Fort’s
Clubhouse
Manager.

The
commercial
kitchen
was
custom-designed
by
Lucy
Hughes,
Executive
Chef
Heather
Cooper
and
their
team.
The
kitchen
was
built
to
serve
both
large-scale
catered
events
as
well
as
the
day-to-day
orders
of
golfers
and
walk-in
dining
guests.
The
team
has
added
double-stacked
ovens,
state-of-the-art
flat
grills,
and
even
a
quick-cooking
pizza
oven.
“It’s
truly
the
Cadillac
of
kitchens,”
laughed
chef
Cooper.

The
grand
foyer
has
been
expanded
to
include
a
light,
bright
entryway,
soft
seating,
cocktail
tables,
a
coat
check
office,
restrooms
and
more.
Accessibility
has
been
made
a
priority,
with
ease
of
ingress
and
egress
for
guests
of
all
abilities.
Going
in
further,
guests
can
have
a
separate,
private
experience
in
the
Horizon
Room,
or
enter
the
newly
expanded,
upscale
restaurant
and
bar
area.
The
menu
will
include
options
for
all
appetites
and
tastes.
In
the
bar
area,
guests
can
watch
their
favorite
St.
Louis
area
teams
on
75”
TVs
and
sip
on
their
favorite
beer,
wine
or
cocktails.
The
restaurant,
bar
and
event
spaces
are
expected
to
be
ready
to
open
by
the
end
of
April
this
year.

The
owners
and
management
team
anticipate
that
the
new
Clubhouse
bottom
level
which
houses
the
new
Woods
Fort
Pro
Shop,
bar,
golf
simulator
room,
and
enclosed
cart
garage
will
be
open
at
the
end
of
March.
The
Pro
Shop
will
feature
three
bays
of
digital
golf
simulators,
where
players
can
work
on
perfecting
their
technique,
stance
and
swing.
With
sleek
and
comfortable
lounge
area
seating
with
a
full
bar,
golfers
can
play
–
even
when
the
weather
is
not
optimal
for
outdoor
play.
The
indoor,
fully
enclosed
garage
for
the
brand
new
fleet
of
the
latest
GPS-enabled
Club
Car
golf
carts
ensures
they
are
in
tip-top
condition
for
a
day
on
the
course.

Those
interested
in
hosting
an
event
at
Woods
Fort
–
whether
it’s
at
The
Barn,
The
Horizon
Center
or
on
the
patio
are
invited
to
tour
the
facilities
during
the
“Barn-a-palooza”
Event
Showcase
on
Sunday,
March
9,
2025.
All
events
booked
within
72
hours
of
this
event
will
receive
$700
off
the
facility
fee
and
a
free
appetizer
for
their
event.
Dates
are
filling
up
quickly,
so
guests
should
inquire
about
bookings
as
early
as
possible
to
secure
the
desired
date.

For
more
information
or
to
inquire
about
hosting
an
event,
please
contact
Jamie
Wilmes,
jwilmes@woodsfortgolf.com
or
call
636.528.0400.

About
Woods
Fort
Golf
Club
Woods
Fort
Golf
Club
is
a
premier
golf
destination
in
Troy,
Mo.,
in
Lincoln
County.
Opened
in
1994,
the
redesigned
club
features
an
18-hole
championship
public
golf
course,
an
expanded,
new
pro
shop
and
golf
simulator
room,
a
full-service
bar
and
restaurant,
and
a
special
event
venue.
Woods
Fort
also
features
The
Barn
at
Woods
Fort,
the
largest
special
event
venue
in
Lincoln
County.