Arcis Golf, the second largest owner and operator of golf facilities in the United States, has acquired Champions Retreat Golf Club near Augusta, Georgia. Arcis Golf assumed operations on October 13. With this acquisition—Arcis Golf’s first in Georgia—the company expands its presence to 14 states.
Champions Retreat, a 27-hole private club located just 15 miles from Augusta, brings together the creativity of three icons of the game, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player. Each designer sculpted nine signature holes of championship golf — Bluff (Nicklaus), Creek (Player) and Island (Palmer) — set among 365 acres of Georgia pines and wetlands along the Savannah River. Champions Retreat is the only property in the world with individually designed courses by the “Big Three.”
“The exceptional facility, courses and amenities add a new dimension to our differentiated collection of private, daily fee and resort properties. We are uniquely positioned to offer best-in-class golf and innovative programming and content that appeal to the entire family,” said Blake Walker, founder and CEO of Arcis Golf. “Champions Retreat directly aligns with our strategy of owning and operating preeminent properties and our unwavering commitment to grow the game of golf and transformational lifestyle experiences.”
The club offers four-to-eight-bedroom cottages, each with a chef’s kitchen and spacious entertainment areas for a family getaway or a golf trip with friends.
Hospitality options include the Grille House, centered on Southern flair, and Bluff Overlook, an intimate gathering spot with expansive views from a wraparound deck. The Barn—a 10,000-square-foot member and event venue—serves as the central gathering spot for club events and is a preferred location for family celebrations, weddings or business gatherings.
Along with paying homage to golf’s greats, Champions Retreat supports the game’s future by hosting the first two rounds of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur held every year in late March and early April, which the club has done since the event’s inception in 2019. The final round of the tournament is played at Augusta National Golf Club.
