Fyre Lake Golf is gaining new ownership under a partnership between local family businessmen Larry Whitty, President of Happy Joe's, and Mike Thoms, former co-owner of Thoms Proestler Company. The golf operation will continue as is until a liquor license can be obtained by the new ownership.
Located in Sherrard, Illinois, Fyre Lake Golf's lush grass covers expansive greens. With eighteen holes along stunning Fyre Lake, the Nicklaus-designed golf course bodes a picturesque golfers paradise ten miles south of the Quad Cities.
The golf course includes a fully-stocked clubhouse with food and beverage, as well as league play and memberships drawing in a 150-mile area. We will be honoring catering on the course and especially the Island Green with great opportunities for weddings and private events.
Corporate sponsorships for the tee box are available to those that are interested. Please contact Fyre Lake Golf.
Both the Whitty and Thoms families have been successful business operators around the Midwest and this local area for many years. Happy Joe's has been a successful family business for over 4 decades. With 53 locations and continual expansion, Happy Joe's is a promising local company and President Larry Whitty is ready to expand their business skills into other management endeavors.
Mike Thoms, former owner ofTPC/PFS (Performance Food Service), a growing food distribution service supply company located in the Quad Cities, has now ventured into development. Thoms plans to continue investing and developing in the region.
Together they are bringing their careful stability and positive news to Fyre Lake. The new partnership takes over ownership of the real estate on June 2nd and the operations when the liquor license is issued to the new operators. "There has been a lot of groundwork laid before now that didn't have the chance to see its way to fruition and we intend to see it through," stated Larry Whitty, President of Happy Joe's.
Currently, the new team's main goal for the course is to provide a positive, stimulating transition of ownership for golfers and local residents. The golf course, already in impeccable condition, will only improve under new ownership. The business team's long-term plans for Fyre Lake Golf include :
Greens to rival the best in the area.
Implementing meticulous upkeep of the course.
Clubhouse enhancements.
Building a catering and special events venue like no other.
Drawing golfers from 150 mile radius.
Creating a stimulating golf environment for the community.
The Whitty-Thoms partnership hopes that their planned actions will create an updated bustling venue that matches the grand courses. Both entrepreneurs are excited to become contributing neighbors of the Sherrard community. They hope to tum Fyre Lake Golf Course into a trophy in the small community and create lasting relationships with local residents. There is an interest in seeking investors to assist the current owner (who recently bought the lots at a sheriffs sale) in lot development surrounding the golf course.
An open house is scheduled for Sunday, June 28th , 3pm. You're invited to come and see what we have to offer. A $40 contribution to the Happy Joe's Kids Foundation will allow you to play 18 holes of golf (including a Cat1), a buffet dinner, and beverages. Private tours can also be arranged for those who would like a special viewing of the grounds. Whitty and Thoms will be on site to visit with guests.
Whitty and Thoms encourage interested residents to visit Frye Lake Golf Course during its peak summer months to help welcome in a new era of high quality management to a high quality course.
