Sports Facilities Companies Expands with New Golf Division and Spirit Golf Acquisition

The Sports Facilities Companies Expands Its Portfolio with a New Golf Division

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), renowned for its influence in managing and developing a wide spectrum of sports and recreation facilities, has officially announced a significant expansion into the golf sector. This expansion comes with the acquisition of Spirit Golf Management, a company celebrated for its expertise in managing municipal golf courses and fostering community-centric golf initiatives. The new Golf Division will enable SFC to further its mission of improving health and providing recreational opportunities across various communities.

Golf: More Than Just a Game

Golf offers a unique platform that nurtures character development and challenges participants of all skill levels. Jason Clement, the Founder and CEO of SFC, expressed that golf has experienced a surge in popularity, with participation expanding across diverse demographic groups over the past decade. He praised Spirit Golf for its reputation in enhancing community welfare through exceptional programming, operational excellence, and a commitment to guest experiences. This acquisition aligns seamlessly with SFC’s overarching objective of promoting the economic and health vitality of the communities it serves.

The Expertise of Spirit Golf Management

Spirit Golf Management is well recognized in the Northeast for its successful operations across public, private, residential, and award-winning municipal golf properties. This acquisition will add approximately ten golf facilities to SFC's management umbrella, which includes popular names like Makefield Highlands Golf Club and Fairways Golf Club. The established team from Spirit, comprised of around 160 full-time and seasonal employees, includes a group of distinguished PGA of America Golf Professionals. Mike Attara, the founder and president of Spirit Golf, will head the new golf division as SFC’s Senior Vice President, while Kevin Beirne joins as Vice President, bringing extensive knowledge and experience in the golf industry.

Strengthening Community Engagement

Attara emphasized the commitment to making golf more accessible and creating welcoming environments for players of all ages. By leveraging SFC's comprehensive resources, Spirit Golf will be able to enhance youth programming and broaden access to golf education across various facilities nationwide. This partnership also intends to integrate golf into the wider sports and recreational frameworks SFC offers, including youth camps and community events designed to introduce young athletes to multiple sporting experiences.

Commitment to Public Sector Partnerships

In 2025, Spirit Golf joined the Certified Partner Program by Greenlight Advisors. This collaboration further strengthens SFC's pledge to support public-sector partners through extensive advisory services, ensuring that municipalities can better enhance their golf management practices. The synergy between Spirit Golf’s operational excellence and SFC’s expansive network positions the combined organization to make substantial contributions to the communities they serve.

About SFC

As a leading resource for the management and development of sports and recreation facilities, SFC provides a turn-key solution to community leaders and developers. Their services encompass every aspect of sports and recreation management, from planning and feasibility studies to full operational management. With an extensive portfolio of over 100 venues and a dedicated workforce of approximately 5,000, SFC is committed to achieving nearly 30 million guest visits annually and generating close to $1 billion in economic impact across its network. For more information, visit SportsFacilities.com.

This strategic acquisition and the establishment of the Golf Division signify an important step in SFC's continued commitment to enriching community experiences through sports and recreation. With the valuable addition of Spirit Golf, the possibilities for engaging and enhancing community wellness through golf are boundless.