Construction of the Bluejack National golf facilities has begun in Montgomery County, and may be ready to open for play by fall 2015.

Media Golf Inc. construction crews have started initial construction on the Bluejack National 18-hole golf course, which is designed by Tiger Woods Design and will be located at the former Blaketree National Golf Club site at 4430 S. FM 1486. Crews are also working to refurbish the course lake and several amenities, Bluejack National principal Casey Paulson said.

With course construction now underway, Bluejack National officials are hopeful to have the course, and a handful of amenities, ready for play by fall 2015, Paulson said.

"We will open our various amenities in sequence over two or three years," Paulson said. "We are focusing on everything right now. From a timing standpoint, the golf course is probably our key focus right now but we are focused on all the amenity areas."

PGA Tour pro Mark O'Meara has been named as the player ambassador for Bluejack National. O'Meara, who lives in Houston, will feature the Bluejack National logo on his golf bag, attend events on behalf of the club and practice at Bluejack National once the club's golf facilities are completed.

In addition to the golf course, Woods will also design The Playground, a short course for serious short-game practice, but accessible to casual family and friend outings.

Other amenities will include The Porch, a place for players to relax after a round of golf; The Fort, which features a bowling alley, movie theater, a game room, a pottery room, a classic American hamburger restaurant, zip lines, an archery range and sports courts; the Blake Fishing Dock; and a golf club, which will feature additional dining options, according to Bluejack National.

"Our goal is to create an environment unlike any other where families and friends can reconnect, enjoy their time together and create lasting memories and traditions they'll cherish for years to come," Paulson said. "Members and guests will have an opportunity to use some of the amenities that we are just getting kicked off [such as] our renovated lake cottage, fishing and some other things that will be ready here in the fall."

The 755-acre development will also include 400 private residences with options ranging from member suites to cottages, Sunday homes, and estate home sites, according to Bluejack National. Larger facilities will also be available for retreats, outings, conferences and entertaining guests.

Paulson said the natural aspects of the property make the Bluejack National development a prime location for golf.

"With its water, trees and natural movement, this is one of the most perfect pieces of property for golf in all of Texas," Paulson said. "After all these months of careful planning, watching it begin to come together is truly exciting.