Sports & Recreation

Hanover golf course combats closure rumors

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Going as far as radio ads for public reassurance, the owner of a Hanover golf course is trying to quell rumors of an imminent development on the land – but the developer does have some far-off plans for a project there.

Country club scores PGA tour deal

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The PGA Champions tour is coming back to Richmond after 15 years after the PGA, a local country club and a major corporate sponsor struck a four-year agreement.

Gym chain widens its orbit

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As competition among national gym brands for local memberships heats up, a chain that recently went public is reinforcing its presence here with two new locations.

Namaste, Scott’s Addition

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As the neighborhood lines up apartments, restaurants, breweries and more, a pair of local yoga instructors are stepping onto the scene to bring a new studio to the area.

Gym pumps out another location in Scott’s Addition

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With three gyms open or in the works in the past six months, the national brand’s local franchisee is continuing his sweep of the local market with another spot on the West Broad Street border of Scott’s Addition.

Golf course comeback continues with new clubhouse

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A Hanover County golf club that was bought out of bankruptcy five years ago is hoping to keep its forward momentum going with the addition of a multimillion-dollar clubhouse that will include an event space, pro shop and dining area.

Short Pump gym market seeing orange

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The newest player in the local fitness industry hopes it can win over the minds of Richmonders by focusing on their hearts.

Gym brand fills out old grocery space

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A recent arrival to the Richmond fitness market is in expansion mode once again with its third location this year. It’s latest is taking over a West End building most recently occupied by a Food Lion.

Lifelong golfer tees off fitness studio

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After working out of her home for years, a longtime golfer has rented a small space to grow her fitness business that’s focused on improving performance on the green.