Upgrades On the Horizon
for The Falls
One of the golf courses that helped pioneer the upscale daily-fee movement in the Houston area in the late 80s is about to enter a new era. The Falls Resort & Golf Club in New Ulm is undergoing an extensive improvement project that will give the property more “family resort” allure. Owners recently also announced that the golf operation is now managed by the world’s largest golf management company, Troon Golf.
The first phase of revitalization and expansion at The Falls includes a new 1 ¼ acre water recreation area that will feature a splash pad with family-themed play structures, the first portion of a planned 100-unit new condominium development and aesthetic enhancements to the resort entrance. Future plans call for a new fitness center, additional residential subdivisions and renovations to the pro shop, club, and lodging facilities.
“It’s really going to elevate the quality of the golf- and resort-guest experience to have these improvements implemented,” says director of golf Jason Sanders. “To have a golf course this strong receive a major facelift along with the surrounding property is pretty exciting. People are going to be talking about The Falls in a whole new way.”
Nestled in the deep woods halfway between Houston and Austin, The Falls is home to an acclaimed Jay Riviere-Dave Marr 18-hole design known for its quick greens and prevalent water features. The surrounding residential/resort development is also home to the fine-dining Cascades restaurant, a cluster of two-bedroom villas, a small inn for individual or group getaways four lighted tennis courts, two swimming pools and a one-acre fishing pond.
“We are excited to be part of this premier development," says T.L. Spencer, chairman and CEO of Breakaway Development, LLC (a co-owner of The Falls). "The planned renovations and expansion activities combined with the golf management of Troon Golf, will take The Falls resident and guest experience to a new level.”
Troon Golf has built a reputation in the golf industry by working with high-end daily-fee and resort properties and adhering to meticulous standards for service and maintenance. Sanders says golfers will experience a whole new brand of quality golf experience when they play The Falls. “Troon gets it right and they work at properties where they know they can be successful and share a great golf experience with their clientele. We’re honored to be in the Troon family.”