Constant Poholek, his sister Karen Finocchi and his brother-in-law Elmo Finocchi were the successful bidders at auction for Wentworth Hills Country Club in Plainville, Mass. recently.
In outbidding about 10 others they were able to purchase the troubled, but excellent golf course for $2.1 million. “This is a dream come true. We hope to breathe new life into Wentworth Hills,” said an enthusiastic Poholek after the auction.
The family has owned and operated Heather Hill Country Club in Plainville, a 27-hole layout only two miles from Wentworth Hills, for thirty years. “We hope to put Plainville on the map as a golf destination with two great courses,” added Poholek.
Wentworth Hills had been in financial trouble for many years. It went bankrupt and was auctioned in 2006 for $3.7 million and then closed again due to debt problems before reopening in 2001.
Southern New England Golfer did a glowing review of Wentworth Hills in 2011. The course has velvet bentgrass greens and is a very pretty layout. The 143-acre course is actually located in three towns and two states—Plainville, Wrentham and Cumberland, R.I. It is only two miles from the Wrentham Mall and its rolling terrain and fun holes make it a great place to play golf.
“We will have competitive pricing, are continuing to have the renowned Lafayette House provide all the food and beverage service, will get a new fleet of carts and want to make this a family-owned, family-friendly golf course,” said a proud Poholek.
There are a number of buildings on the property and one may be converted for year round use for indoor golf.
