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Wesley
Chapel, FL – July 2025 / NewsmakerAlert:
A
transformative $92 million revitalization is currently underway at Saddlebrook
Resort, the iconic 480-acre destination near Tampa, Florida. The expansive
redevelopment is reestablishing the legacy property as a premier haven
for leisure travelers, golf and tennis aficionados, and group events. Acquired
in 2022 by Mast Capital, one
of Florida’s most active real estate development and investment firms,
in partnership with Amzak Capital Management,
the reimagination encompasses a full-scale resort and golf overhaul. With
more than four decades of storied sports heritage, Saddlebrook is poised
for a new era of excellence.
World-renowned
golf course architect Rees Jones
is spearheading a dramatic redesign of Saddlebrook’s historic golf grounds.
The vision: transform the two existing 18-hole layouts—originally designed
by Arnold Palmer—into a versatile 27-hole championship experience. The
three newly conceived nine-hole courses can be rotated in various combinations
to create three distinct 18-hole challenges, each offering a unique playing
experience. The renovation began in late 2024, incorporating six holes
from the former Palmer Course and relocating the driving range closer to
the main resort lobby for improved accessibility. The state-of-the-art
practice facilities now span 13 acres and include a double-sided driving
range extending more than 360 yards, two TifEagle™ bermudagrass putting
greens, and three short-game areas with precision-designed greenside bunkers.
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Jones’
renovation preserves the legacy of the original courses while elevating
them to modern championship standards. All green complexes are being rebuilt
to USGA specifications; bunkers are being reshaped, repositioned, and filled
with new sand; and tee boxes are being added, rebuilt, and laser leveled.
An advanced irrigation and drainage system is also being installed to optimize
turf conditions and long-term sustainability.
Upon
completion, the three nine-hole layouts will converge near the resort’s
redesigned 500,000-gallon Super Pool, creating a cohesive and convenient
golf experience. The three configurations will rotate daily, with course
distances ranging from 6,600 to 7,005 yards and playing to pars of 71 or
72. One course is slated to debut in late 2025, with another to follow
in early 2026. The third is currently open for limited play and will undergo
full renovation in spring/summer 2026.
The
golf transformation is part of a broader masterplan reimagining the entire
resort. Led by acclaimed architecture and design firm EoA
Group, renovations span the full guest experience—from refreshed arrival
and lobby areas to redesigned guestrooms, vibrant new dining concepts,
and fully upgraded event spaces. Outdoor areas, multiple pools, and Saddlebrook’s
more than 40,000-square-feet of meeting space are all being modernized
to meet today’s standards of luxury and functionality.
Beyond
golf, Saddlebrook continues its legacy as a world-class sports training
facility. The resort features 43 tennis courts, eight pickleball courts,
a state-of-the-art fitness center, serene spa, and a forthcoming multi-court
padel complex.
It
remains home to the Saddlebrook
Golf Academy—which has shaped the careers of professionals like K.J.
Choi and Karl Vilips—and the prestigious Hopman Tennis Program and Saddlebrook
Preparatory School, long known for developing elite international athletes.
Notable alumni include Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Martina Hingis, Andy
Roddick, John Isner, Mardy Fish, and James Blake. Current ATP World No.
3 Alexander Zverev has trained at Saddlebrook since the age of 12.
Troon
Golf, the resort and daily fee division of Troon, oversees golf operations
and membership sales and marketing Saddlebrook. For more information on
Saddlebrook Resort, visit www.Saddlebrook.com.
About
Troon
Headquartered
in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related
hospitality management company providing services at 940-plus locations
in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility
for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon
specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs,
estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning
food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage
operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses
and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf,
Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER,
ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality,
Strategy and Design, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional
news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
About
Amzak Capital Management
Founded
in 1979, Amzak Capital Management
is the private investment firm of the Kazma family, bringing over four
decades of operational and investment expertise. With a focus on sustainable
growth and long-term value creation, Amzak serves as a trusted partner
to real estate developers, investment firms, private equity sponsors, and
operators. Amzak specializes in four major sectors—real estate, high yield
debt, industrials, and healthcare. Within those specialties, the firm invests
across the capital structure, including debt, preferred equity, and common
equity.
About
Mast Capital
Founded
in 2006, Mast Capital is a leading,
vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm, driven
by a global vision to transform communities and reshape the real estate
landscape. By seamlessly blending innovative investment strategies with
visionary design, Mast Capital has cultivated a diverse portfolio exceeding
$4 billion in total project capitalization. As one of Florida’s most dynamic
development firms, Mast Capital currently manages twelve active developments
with a substantial future pipeline, spanning residential condominiums,
multifamily developments, luxury hotels, commercial properties, operating
businesses, and land designated for development. In nearly two decades,
Mast Capital’s profound expertise and value-driven approach has uniquely
positioned the firm to adeptly navigate market complexities and identify
untapped investment opportunities. The firm’s unwavering commitment to
excellence and crafting timeless icons, has solidified its reputation as
an industry pioneer, devoted to maximizing investment returns and ensuring
the long-term success of each venture. For more information on Mast Capital’s
portfolio, visit www.MastCapital.com.
About
Saddlebrook Resort
Saddlebrook
Resort is a celebrated destination near Tampa, Florida with a rich
sports legacy that spans more than 40 years. The resort is currently undergoing
an extensive $92 million revitalization that will transform the experience
for vacationers, corporate groups, social gatherings, and aspiring athletes
training at Saddlebrook’s premier facilities. The resort’s expansive meeting
and event spaces with room for up to 1,400, more than 451 upgraded guest
rooms and residential-style suites, and a refreshed pool deck that features
the 500,000-gallon Super Pool will debut alongside new dining experiences,
three interchangeable nine-hole courses by Rees Jones, and more. Saddlebrook’s
480-acres of lush Florida landscaping, which includes 10 miles of walking
trails, is home to the acclaimed Saddlebrook Golf Academy, the Hopman Tennis
Program, the Professional Pickleball Registry and Professional Tennis Registry,
43 tennis courts in a variety of playing surfaces, eight pickleball courts,
a fitness center, a spa, plus a planned multi-court padel area. Tennis
champions such as Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Andy Roddick, Martina Hingis,
and today’s ATP #2 Alex Zverev have all trained at Saddlebrook, alongside
top golfers like Keegan Bradley and K.J. Choi. For more information, please
visit www.Saddlebrook.com.
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Troon
480-477-0506
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