Warminster Township has greenlit a $25 million project to build a new clubhouse at Five Ponds Golf Club, aiming to modernize one of Bucks County’s flagship municipal golf facilities.
The project will be led by Spirit Golf Management, a division of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), which manages the public course for the township.
Plans for the new 27,000-square-foot facility include an event space capable of seating up to 250 guests for banquets, weddings, parties and local gatherings. The clubhouse will also house a 1,400-square-foot pro shop, a bar and grill, multiple commercial kitchens, and covered outdoor patio spaces designed for both dining and private events.
One of the project’s highlights will be an indoor teaching studio featuring four golf simulators and private seating. The space will support recreational play, special events, advanced club fitting and year-round instruction led by PGA Professionals.
Golf operations are expected to continue throughout construction, with tee times, league play, golf instruction and player-development programs remaining available. A temporary tented hospitality space, supported by a bar and kitchen trailer, will provide food-and-beverage service for golfers, practice-facility patrons and outing participants during the project.
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“This new clubhouse represents a major investment into the future of Five Ponds Golf Club and the community we proudly serve,” said Kenneth Hayes, chairman of the Warminster Township Board of Supervisors. “We are creating a modern, welcoming destination that will elevate the experience for golfers, families, and visitors while strengthening Five Ponds as a premier recreational and community asset.”
Municipal golf continues to play an increasingly important role in making the game accessible to local communities. According to the National Golf Foundation, the number of municipally owned and operated golf courses has increased by 7% since 2006. At the beginning of 2026, nearly 3,000 municipal golf courses were operating at more than 2,600 facilities—the highest totals on record.
Five Ponds features an 18-hole championship course highlighted by five water hazards, a signature par-3 17th hole, and a full-service practice facility with a three-hole short course. The facility’s Spirit Golf Academy currently serves over 200 youth golfers annually through its junior development program.
“This project reflects our shared commitment with Warminster Township to enhance an already exceptional municipal golf facility,” said Mike Attara, president, Spirit Golf Management. “The new clubhouse will expand the ways Five Ponds serves golfers and the broader community while positioning the facility for long-term success.”
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