Clubhouse renovations at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, home of the PGA Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge, are expected to begin within days.
With a construction price tag of almost $32 million, the “North Building” project calls for “an addition to the existing three-level main clubhouse building,” according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. The addition will be three levels, the filing stated.
Scottsdale, Arizona’s PHX Architecture — which played a role in designing the remodel of The Lodge at Pebble Beach’s 50-year Club XIX Restaurant — is the design firm listed on the filing.
On its website, Colonial describes its plans for the 27,900-square-foot building as the clubhouse’s first major renovation since it burned down in 1958. The club, in conjunction with PHX Architecture, said that it will work to retain its historic features while updating gathering spaces and existing infrastructure and technology.
According to the filing, the North Building will include the pro shop, offices, and three dining venues. Construction is scheduled for completion on May 26 — Memorial Day weekend.
A spokesperson for Colonial did not respond to questions about the project by press time.
Meanwhile, Colonial is also undergoing a $20 million restoration of the historic course where Ben Hogan won five tournaments, and Phil Mickelson, Zach Johnson, Kenny Perry, Nick Price, Julius Boros, Billy Casper, Lee Trevino, Corey Pavin, and Bruce Lietzke won two apiece.
Colonial has hosted the Charles Schwab Challenge since 1946. Known as the Colonial National Invitational until 2019, it is the longest-running PGA tournament and draws over 15,000 visitors and 3 million viewers each May. Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo won the event last May.
The club was founded by Marvin Leonard in 1936 with 100 members and claims to be the only club to have hosted a Men’s U.S. Open in 1941, a Women’s U.S. Open in 1991, and The Players Championship in 1975.
