Marine & Lawn Hotels and Resorts, an AJ Capital Partners brand, made news recently with its acquisition of some major hotel properties, at some of the most prestigious golf courses in the world.
With their addition of the Greywalls Hotel next to Muirfield in Scotland, Marine & Lawn added another hotel property in the United Kingdom next to one of the top golf courses in the world. They also are making their way into the United States by acquiring the Mid Pines Inn and Pine Needles Lodge in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
GULLANE, SCOTLAND – JULY 10: Vijay Singh of Fiji and his caddy take an impromptu lunch after 9 holes of their practice round on the 10th tee in front of the Greywalls Hotel as a preview for the 2013 Open Championship at Muirfield on July 10, 2013 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/R&A via Getty Images)
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With the acquisition of these properties, Marine & Lawn is now up to eight properties worldwide in its portfolio, all situated next to some of the greatest golf courses in the world. “These acquisitions represent a pivotal milestone for Marine & Lawn,” said Ben Weprin, Founder of Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, CEO and Founder of AJ Capital Partners.
Weprin went on to add, “Since launching the brand in 2019, our ambition has always been to honor golf’s most legendary locales with world-class hospitality. The addition of these iconic properties – each with deep roots in golf’s history – allows us to bring that vision to life on both sides of the Atlantic.”
Greywalls Hotel Acquisition
Situated right behind the 10th tee box at Muirfield, home of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, the Greywalls Hotel is an Edwardian estate steeped in history. Designed in 1901 by Sir Edwin Lutyens, over decades, the property has served as a retreat for royals, golf enthusiasts and world travelers. The property features world renowned gardens by landscape designer Gertrude Jekyll.
Privately owned by the Weaver family since 1926, the property has recently been entrusted to Marine & Lawn to keep the Greywalls Hotel tradition alive. Through the relationship with the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, guests of Greywalls will enjoy access to Muirfield, the sixteen-time host of the Open Championship and currently ranked in the top 10 courses in the world by Golf Digest.
GULLANE, UNITED KINGDOM – AUGUST 31: The par 4, 18th hole and the clubhouse behind the green at The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers at Muirfield on August 31, in Gullane, Lothian, Scotland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Marine & Lawn plans to do a renovation to the Greywalls Hotel, reimagining the interiors, food and beverage program, and the overall guest experience. Preserving the estate’s connection to Muirfield and its architectural legacy are important to Marine & Lawn as it adds another property in Scotland’s “Golf Coast.”
Mid Pines Inn & Pine Needles Lodge
For Marine & Lawn’s first expansion into the United States market, they have acquired two properties in the famed Pinehurst region of North Carolina.
In Southern Pines, North Carolina, the Mid Pines Inn and Pine Needles Lodge are both properties from the 1920’s, situated along Donald Ross designed courses that are steeped in history.
Both hotels will undergo extensive restorations by AJ Capital’s design team and will feature fully renovated guestrooms, new dining concepts, and updated public spaces. As part of the acquisition, guests at both hotels will receive priority access and curated golf packages in one of the premier and most famous golf locations in the country.
SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 05: Minjee Lee of Australia plays her tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 05, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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