Four years after massive fire, Oakland Hills unveils new clubhouse
Oakland Hills officials formally unveiled the new, 110,000-square-foot clubhouse Monday, more than four years after a fire destroyed the original.
Bloomfield Township — More than four years after a massive fire ripped through and destroyed one of the most historic and recognizable buildings in golf, Oakland Hills Country Club's new clubhouse is finally and officially open to the membership. Club officials formally unveiled the new, 110,000-square-foot clubhouse Monday, with a guided tour for members of the local and national media. "The clubhouse was not simply rebuilt, it was reimagined," Marc D.
Ray, Oakland Hills' general manager and COO, said Monday. "Today is not just a reopening. Today is a renewal.
" The new clubhouse, built to be a replica of the old clubhouse, down to the 10 stately white pillars on the veranda, but with updated amenities and infrastructure, cost more than $100 million and was paid in part by a large insurance payout as well as through membership assessments. "This clubhouse reflects the membership’s deep pride in Oakland Hills, honoring our iconic history while boldly investing in a future worthy of it," Ray said this month. "It is a testament to the commitment of our members and ensures that Oakland Hills remains among the most distinguished and enduring private clubs in the world.
" The new clubhouse, visible from all throughout the grounds of the historic South Course, features a two-level men's locker room, a bigger women's locker room, three kitchens, ballrooms, dining rooms, a cigar room, outdoor balconies, lounges and more. The new clubhouse has a hall of history, with artifacts from the club's storied past — many of which were saved by quick-acting firefighters and club staff during the Feb. 17, 2022, fire.