Players Club Course in Indiana Sold

Michael Lunsford, president and owner of WLT Corporation, has announced the sale of The Players Club Golf Course in Yorktown to Ken and Judy Myers and David and Bridget Myers. The ownership change went into effect on March 24.

Lunsford, who owns Coldwell Banker Lunsford Real Estate in Muncie, said of the change, "Since I want to focus solely on my real estate businesses, I've been interested in selling The Players Club. I've been looking for the right opportunity, new owners who will continue to maintain a high level of operation and customer service. The Myers family is the ideal fit – they are local, know the golf course business, they're ‘people people,’ and have plans to improve the course.”

Lunsford added, “David Myers has a degree in biochemistry and is an expert in the technical aspects of course management and maintenance. It was a completely local transaction – Chris Caldwell of Mutual Federal Savings Bank arranged financing."

Ken Myers and his wife Judy, along with son David and his wife Bridget, own and operate Maplewood Golf Club, an 18-hole, 138-acre course along 700 South in Delaware County. They have owned Maplewood since 1993.

Ken and David Myers also own Myers & Son Quality Custom Homes, a builder of high-end custom homes in east-central Indiana. "We're excited about buying The Players Club and serving a new group of Muncie-area golf enthusiasts. The Players Club is a well-designed course with great drainage. Initial plans call for a systematic upgrading of the grasses, with David's goal of eventually converting all fairways to bent grass," said Ken.

The Players Club Golf Course was built in 1990 by Lunsford, J. Roberts Dailey, Joe Allardt and Jay Allardt. The public course is part of the Woodland Trails residential and condominium development.

Designed by Gene Bates, the 18- hole course occupies 141 acres and stretches 6,926 yards from the back tees. The facility features a clubhouse with a pro shop, snack bar, banquet rooms and locker area. The course is also augmented a driving range and practice greens.

The Players Club was chosen as the "Best Golf Course In indiana Under $50 Per Round," in 1998 and 1999. Ball State golf teams call The Players Club their home course, along with Muncie Central High School and Heritage Hall golf teams.

The Players Club has hosted many tournaments over the years, including: the Muncie Central High School Invitationals; IHSAA Golf Regionals; Muscular Dystrophy Tournaments; Chamber Cups; B.S.U. Invitationals; State Amateur Qualifiers; and the IHSAA Girl's State Tournament in 2005. Many corporate, club and church golf outings are held at the Players Club.

David Myers of the ownership change: "For the upcoming golf season, current Players Club membership plans will remain in effect, but we’re working on some innovative ideas for 2007 – for both The Players Club and Maplewood." Perry Dotson is the head professional at The Players Club, and he’s assisted by Matt Heiden. Rhonda Reed will continue to run the pro shop and snack bar.

For more information or a tee time, visit http://www.theplayersclubgolf.com.