The Sports Facilities Companies announced it has acquired Spirit Golf Management, establishing a new Golf Division as part of its broader expansion into golf and community-based programming.
The acquisition brings Spirit Golf’s portfolio of municipal, public, residential, and private golf facilities into SFC’s national platform. Spirit Golf will continue operating under its existing brand while serving as the foundation for SFC’s golf vertical.
SFC said the deal strengthens its ability to support public-sector partners and integrate golf into its wider ecosystem of youth sports, recreation, and community programming. The company plans to incorporate golf into its nationwide offerings, including youth camps and multi-sport initiatives designed to introduce younger participants to the game.
Spirit Golf currently manages or consults on 10 golf facilities across the Northeast. Several of these properties will transition into full management under SFC’s platform. The transaction also brings approximately 160 full-time and seasonal employees into SFC, including PGA of America Golf Professionals.
As part of the integration, Spirit Golf founder and president Mike Attara will lead the new Golf Division as senior vice president, alongside Kevin Beirne as vice president. SFC emphasized that the leadership team will play a key role in scaling golf operations and programming nationwide.
The companies highlighted Spirit Golf’s expertise in municipal golf operations, youth player development, and community-focused initiatives as central to the strategic rationale for the deal. SFC also plans to expand the Spirit Golf Academy model across its facilities, integrating structured instruction and player development programs into its broader network.
The acquisition reflects SFC’s broader strategy to expand beyond traditional sports facility management into golf, leveraging rising participation trends and increasing demand for accessible, community-oriented programming.
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“Golf has a unique way of building character and challenging every participant, no matter the ability level. Participation has exploded over the last decade in every measurable demographic. Spirit Golf has built an extraordinary reputation of improving communities through best-in-class programming, strong operations, and optimal guest experience. Their approach aligns with our mission to improve the health and economic vitality of the communities we serve. With Spirit Golf inside the SFC Network, we are expanding our ability to support public-sector partners while introducing golf into our broader ecosystem of youth sport and recreation experiences.”
Jason Clement, Founder And CEO, The Sports Facilities Companies
“Mike and Kevin bring deep golf expertise to SFC, and this partnership positions us to better serve the communities we partner with while adding meaningful operational and business resources to Spirit’s portfolio. At SFC, we win with people, and the Spirit team makes us better.”
Eric Sullivan, Partner, The Sports Facilities Companies
“Our focus has always been to make golf more accessible while creating welcoming environments for players of all ages. Our standard of excellence in operations, teaching & coaching, event management, community engagement, and customer service aligns perfectly with SFC’s mission. Through SFC’s network, we have additional resources allowing us to expand youth programming and integrate the Spirit Golf Academy model to off course facilities nationwide.”
Mike Attara, Founder And President, Spirit Golf Management
