New owners have big plans for new-look Spring Lakes Golf Club By Michael Hayakawa 39 | Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, June 9, 2016 mhayakawa@yrmg.com Spring Lakes Golf Club is undergoing a major rebranding. Within that master plan, Bob Lean would like to see erased the negative stigma once associated with Stouffville's 54-hole private course he calls the largest private club in North America. Recently taking on the reins as the club's chief executive officer and managing partner and still serving as club professional, Lean has incorporated several initiatives to make Spring Lakes an enticing place to play. "Things are going off the charts. We've got a lot going on and it's all great," he said. While citing their fairways and greens are in immaculate playing condition, Lean has taken immediate steps to bolster the club's social amenities. That was an aspect which sorely needed an upgrade, he said after negotiations had been ongoing over the last five months to purchase the 800-acre facility for an undisclosed amount from Beth Frost. Among the immediate and noticeable changes that have begun is the paving of the parking lot. Lean said they're attempting to change the atmosphere by opening the bar. Those entering will notice a big screen TV now in place and patrons can enter wearing golf shoes, which was a faux pas in the past. To upgrade their food and beverage menu, Lean said they've brought in a new chef in Graham Gallagher from Unionville. "In the past there were a lot of rules in place. What was missing was the social aspect and we want to make it an attractive place to be for the members and their guests," he said. Additional renovations are also being carried out in the clubhouse pro-shop, locker room areas along with the washroom facilities on the course. Former members can rejoin and have initiation fees waived and the annual fee will be prorated, Lean said, while new members can expect a reduced initiation fee to $2,000, for anyone who joins in June. While Spring Lakes was at one time purchased in 1989 for close to $90 million before that group defaulted and the Frost family repurchased the course in 1994, Lean said this time around the club is in solid hands and with no fear of being sold to developers. For details, log on to springlakesgolf.com The Store That Makes You Smile! Visit Us At The Unionville Festival This Weekend! Electric Scooters, ATV's, Bikes and More! reg. g. $1795 795 50CC Gas Scooters 60 Volt Electric in the crate Scooter reg. $1595 $ $ 699 6KU Track Bikes reg. $679 Sale 995 World's Smartest Helmet Sale No License! No Plate! No Insurance Required! (While supplies last) Fold$It Electric Bikes reg. 1495 ATA-110 - H1 reg. $1295 $ 795 Sale $ 539 Sale $ 1095 NOW HIRING! 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