Extensive $92 Million Renovation Project Underway Across Golf And Resort Grounds
Wesley Chapel, Fla. – A transformative $92 million revitalization is currently underway at Saddlebrook Resort, the iconic 480-acre destination near Tampa, Florida. The expansive redevelopment is reestablishing the legacy property as a premier haven for leisure travelers, golf and tennis aficionados, and group events. Acquired in 2022 by Mast Capital, one of Florida’s most active real estate development and investment firms, in partnership with Amzak Capital Management, the reimagination encompasses a full-scale resort and golf overhaul. With more than four decades of storied sports heritage, Saddlebrook is poised for a new era of excellence.
World-renowned golf course architect Rees Jones is spearheading a dramatic redesign of Saddlebrook’s historic golf grounds. The vision: transform the two existing 18-hole layouts—originally designed by Arnold Palmer—into a versatile 27-hole championship experience. The three newly conceived nine-hole courses can be rotated in various combinations to create three distinct 18-hole challenges, each offering a unique playing experience. The renovation began in late 2024, incorporating six holes from the former Palmer Course and relocating the driving range closer to the main resort lobby for improved accessibility. The state-of-the-art practice facilities now span 13 acres and include a double-sided driving range extending more than 360 yards, two TifEagle™ bermudagrass putting greens, and three short-game areas with precision-designed greenside bunkers.
Jones’ renovation preserves the legacy of the original courses while elevating them to modern championship standards. All green complexes are being rebuilt to USGA specifications; bunkers are being reshaped, repositioned, and filled with new sand; and tee boxes are being added, rebuilt, and laser leveled. An advanced irrigation and drainage system is also being installed to optimize turf conditions and long-term sustainability.
Upon completion, the three nine-hole layouts will converge near the resort’s redesigned 500,000-gallon Super Pool, creating a cohesive and convenient golf experience. The three configurations will rotate daily, with course distances ranging from 6,600 to 7,005 yards and playing to pars of 71 or 72. One course is slated to debut in late 2025, with another to follow in early 2026. The third is currently open for limited play and will undergo full renovation in spring/summer 2026.
The golf transformation is part of a broader masterplan reimagining the entire resort. Led by acclaimed architecture and design firm EoA Group, renovations span the full guest experience—from refreshed arrival and lobby areas to redesigned guestrooms, vibrant new dining concepts, and fully upgraded event spaces. Outdoor areas, multiple pools, and Saddlebrook’s more than 40,000 square feet of meeting space are all being modernized to meet today’s standards of luxury and functionality.
Beyond golf, Saddlebrook continues its legacy as a world-class sports training facility. The resort features 43 tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, serene spa, and a forthcoming multi-court padel complex.
It remains home to the Saddlebrook Golf Academy—which has shaped the careers of professionals like K.J. Choi and Karl Vilips—and the prestigious Hopman Tennis Program and Saddlebrook Preparatory School, long known for developing elite international athletes. Notable alumni include Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Martina Hingis, Andy Roddick, John Isner, Mardy Fish, and James Blake. Current ATP World No. 3 Alexander Zverev has trained at Saddlebrook since the age of 12.
Troon Golf, the resort and daily fee division of Troon, oversees golf operations and membership sales and marketing Saddlebrook. For more information on Saddlebrook Resort, visit www.saddlebrook.com.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 940-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
About Amzak Capital Management
Founded in 1979, Amzak Capital Management is the private investment firm of the Kazma family, bringing over four decades of operational and investment expertise. With a focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation, Amzak serves as a trusted partner to real estate developers, investment firms, private equity sponsors, and operators. Amzak specializes in four major sectors—real estate, high yield debt, industrials, and healthcare. Within those specialties, the firm invests across the capital structure, including debt, preferred equity, and common equity.
About Mast Capital
Founded in 2006, Mast Capital is a leading, vertically integrated real estate investment and development firm, driven by a global vision to transform communities and reshape the real estate landscape. By seamlessly blending innovative investment strategies with visionary design, Mast Capital has cultivated a diverse portfolio exceeding $4 billion in total project capitalization. As one of Florida’s most dynamic development firms, Mast Capital currently manages twelve active developments with a substantial future pipeline, spanning residential condominiums, multifamily developments, luxury hotels, commercial properties, operating businesses, and land designated for development. In nearly two decades, Mast Capital’s profound expertise and value-driven approach has uniquely positioned the firm to adeptly navigate market complexities and identify untapped investment opportunities. The firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence and crafting timeless icons, has solidified its reputation as an industry pioneer, devoted to maximizing investment returns and ensuring the long-term success of each venture. For more information on Mast Capital’s portfolio, visit www.MastCapital.com.
About Saddlebrook Resort
Saddlebrook Resort is a celebrated destination near Tampa, Florida with a rich sports legacy that spans more than 40 years. The resort is currently undergoing an extensive $92 million revitalization that will transform the experience for vacationers, corporate groups, social gatherings, and aspiring athletes training at Saddlebrook’s premier facilities. The resort’s expansive meeting and event spaces with room for up to 1,400, more than 451 upgraded guest rooms and residential-style suites, and a refreshed pool deck that features the 500,000-gallon Super Pool will debut alongside new dining experiences, three interchangeable nine-hole courses by Rees Jones, and more. Saddlebrook’s 480-acres of lush Florida landscaping, which includes 10 miles of walking trails, is home to the acclaimed Saddlebrook Golf Academy, the Hopman Tennis Program, the Professional Pickleball Registry and Professional Tennis Registry, 43 tennis courts in a variety of playing surfaces, eight pickleball courts, a fitness center, a spa, plus a planned multi-court padel area. Tennis champions such as Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Andy Roddick, Martina Hingis, and today’s ATP #2 Alex Zverev have all trained at Saddlebrook, alongside top golfers like Keegan Bradley and K.J. Choi. For more information, please visit https://www.saddlebrook.com.
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