Plans for a new golf center featuring a driving range along with restaurants and retail spaces are moving forward after approval from Colleyville's Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioners approved the plans in a 6-1 vote during a Nov. 9 meeting. Commissioner David Ebert voted against approval. He cited concerns for the facility's driving range lighting, which could be on as late as midnight, according to the developer's current operations plans.
At a glance
The Gateway Grove development would be located on the southwest corner of Colleyville Boulevard and John McCain Road. It will include a driving range, pitch and putt, a training and wellness facility, retail, office space and restaurants, according to city documents.
Wes Hoblit, senior consultant with Masterplan Consultants, presented the project during the commissioner meeting. He said the developer has met with a national sports retailer to lease in the main wellness area, but plans have not been formally announced. Part of the office space will be reserved for the internal Gateway Grove team, but the rest of the space will be for lease.
Memberships will be available for golfers, but the facility will be public, Hoblit said.
Some context
Meeting attendees in support of the development said the proposed golf facility is better than developments that have been previously proposed for the land.
In 2025, a luxury resort-style hotel was proposed for the site off SH 26. Initial plans for the site included 120 hotel rooms, two pools, a parking garage and a retail village. The purchase-sale agreement was transferred to Lone Star Blackjack Oak LLC, the golf facility developer, after city council approval in September.
Lone Star Blackjack Oak is sponsored by professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau.
Attendees who spoke against the development shared concerns for traffic, lighting and noise being made until midnight.
The facility is expected to operate 7 days a week with the restaurants and driving ranges being open until midnight. Hoblit explained hours of operation could change from a business standpoint depending on the amount of customers seen during later hours.
Looking ahead
Plans for Gateway Grove must be approved by Colleyville City Council before being final. The first hearing for the project is expected on Dec. 1, according to city documents.
