Crittenden's
GolfInc. Magazine Names Tobacco Road
Clubhouse - "Best in America."
Set
on the site of a former tobacco farm, this
simple farmhouse design with its cedar
siding, red tin roof and stone porches bids
everyone a warm and "homey" welcome. Once
inside, an open floor plan consists of a pro
shop, dining area, deli, conference room and
upstairs loft. This layout provides a clear
view of the first and 10th tees,
18th green, and the cart staging
area while allowing an efficient traffic
flow throughout the clubhouse. Adding to the
site’s rustic warmth and historical value
are pine plank floors "reclaimed" from old
tobacco barns, an open stone fireplace
vented by a 1946 tobacco curer with a
two-story double flue and antique
furnishings and farm implements in the
overall décor.
Comments: This project was a victory
for developers on a limited budget,
according to our judges. The
4,128-square-foot facility cost nearly
$400,000 to
construct, not including interiors.
"This really shows that the little guy can
come in and do something creative," one
judge noted.
Architect Amy Stevens made maximum use of
minimum space to create an environment that
is cozy, but covers a lot of bases. Judges
noted that the facility immediately welcomes
guests into its central "gathering room"
rather than an entryway. It then lures
guests into the pro shop and deli areas that
face the central area. The clubhouse tucks
away its offices upstairs, surrounding a
cathedral ceiling. The layout also makes it
easy for a small staff to monitor the
clubhouse and its surrounding tees, greens
and practice areas.
Judges thought the interiors were a fun mix
of local nostalgia, gathered from antiques
shops and auctions. They also noted that
while the clubhouse breaks some rules, that
was part of its charm. Unbeknownst to our
judges, this was Stevens’ first clubhouse
design. She concentrates primarily on
designing homes, which may add to its
comfortable feel.
That’s exactly what the club wanted, says
director of golf Joe Gay.
"It’s the kind of place where people love to
sit on the porch, drink beer and eat peanuts
after a round," he said.
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