"Ibis is continually updating and making improvements to its infrastructure to assist the members in using the club to the fullest,” said Stephen LoGiudice, Ibis's General Manager/COO. "Ibis is one of the most innovative and competitive clubs in our market place, and we will invest to keep improving on our member experience."
Members will notice the changes as soon as they walk into the Clubhouse Lobby, where a seating area has been created to wait for friends. At the nearby Pub, they added a dedicated kitchen, a new outdoor bar and 30 percent more indoor seating. A new Alcove Bar and lounge has also been built to enjoy a glass of wine in front of the cozy fireplace.
Golf also was at the forefront of the capital improvements, which is only fitting for the only residential community that includes three Nicklaus family-designed courses. The new Golf Equipment and Fitting Center, built on the north driving range, is dedicated for training, equipment demo and fitting along with swing analysis. A new outdoor grill and bar was added by the driving range that allows for grab-and-go orders, pizzas, or outdoor barbeque after the round. Also, 35 percent more retail space was added to the Golf & Lifestyle Shop.
A new Men’s card room was created, adding 40 percent more tables, with a new full-service bar offered in the evening. The Woman’s Lounge added a hair blow-out bar with three service stations. Finally, a new Porte-cochere was added at the CORE to keep members dry while utilizing the valet.
One thing hasn’t changed: Martin Hall, The Club at Ibis’ Director of Golf Instruction for 21 years, continues to provide major exposure for the Club. Hall’s weekly show on Golf Channel, School of Golf, recently surpassed 350 episodes. For perspective, that’s almost 100 more shows than longtime hits such as Cheers (273), Friends (236) and Seinfeld (180).
About The Club at Ibis
Ibis is a secure, gated collection of 33 distinctly different neighborhoods, located on the quiet edge of northern West Palm Beach and just minutes from the heart of the city. It is adjacent to the pristine Grassy Waters Nature Preserve, a 12,000-acre, state-protected preserve, with wildlife, birds, and tropical vegetation. The Clubhouse recently completed a major enhancement and expansion to include three new dining venues and banquet accommodations. Their state-of-the-art Sports Village includes fitness facilities, pools, a 4,500-square-foot spa, and a yoga wall. The 16 court Tennis Center holds friendly tournaments and weekly group play. Golf is center stage and offers 54 holes on three Nicklaus family-designed championship golf courses. Top golf instruction is headed by Martin Hall, ranked by Golf Digest as one of the game’s Top 50 instructors. For more information, call 561.624.8000 or visit www.clubatibis.com.
The Club at Ibis
West Palm Beach, Florida
