Acquisition of Northeast-based golf management company expands municipal course expertise and community-focused programming nationwide
CLEARWATER, Fla., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), the nation's leading resource for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities, today announced the acquisition of Spirit Golf Management, a Northeast-based golf management company. The deal establishes SFC's new Golf Division, with Spirit Golf continuing to operate under its existing brand.
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