Homeowners at Copper Mill buy golf course from developer

The Homeowners Association of Copper Mill Golf Community in Zachary today announced that it has formed a definitive agreement to purchase the golf course from developer Ross Bruce for $1.2 million. While golfers there need not worry about changes in memberships, tee times, or course coupons, future changes envisioned include a new clubhouse and a new golf pro shop, says Homeowners Association President James Maughan. “The ultimate goal with the clubhouse is to provide an area for golfers to accommodate all of their needs, and then also to provide an area for club members and homeowners to dine and meet, with the goal of being more community-oriented,” Maughan says. The homeowners association has not yet determined whether it will enter into a partnership with a national chain or a private group to manage the pro shop, he says, but it will be receiving and reviewing proposals from homeowners. The hope is to complete the clubhouse within a year, Maughan says. The golf course is currently a semi-private facility, but the homeowners association may eventually pursue a move to go private. “We intend to continue to go in that direction [semi-private], but there’s discussion about the ultimate goal of going to private,” Maughan says. The homeowners association has negotiated the purchase during the past few months, and the acquisition is expected to be finalized in the current quarter. —Rachel Alexander