Capital City Country Club Attracts Billionaire Investor

Planned upgrades aim to transform Tallahassee's historic golf course into a regional destination.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:04am

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The Capital City Country Club in Tallahassee, Florida has reached a deal to sell the property to a billionaire investor who plans to invest tens of millions of dollars into upgrading the golf course and facilities. The ambitious plan includes creating a world-class golf course, hosting national tournaments, and enhancing the property's historic character and natural setting near the state capitol.

Why it matters

This investment represents a significant bet on Tallahassee's future, signaling the city's potential to attract major development and transform its identity beyond just being a government town. While not everyone may embrace the private club model, the project aims to elevate Tallahassee's profile and provide new sources of community pride and economic opportunity.

The details

Under the deal, the Capital City Country Club will sell the property to a billionaire investor who plans to invest tens of millions of dollars into upgrading the golf course and facilities. The ambitious plan includes creating a world-class golf course, hosting national tournaments including collegiate events with the Florida A&M University golf team, and enhancing the property's historic character and natural setting near the state capitol. The club has committed to preserving the land as a golf course, protecting an unmarked cemetery of Black slaves, and funding meaningful improvements.

  • The Capital City Country Club voted to sell the property to the billionaire investor in 2026.
  • The planned upgrades and improvements are expected to take several years to complete.

The players

Capital City Country Club

A historic golf club in Tallahassee, Florida that has served the community for decades.

Billionaire Investor

An unnamed billionaire, reportedly the owner of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, who is purchasing the Capital City Country Club property and plans to invest tens of millions of dollars into upgrading the facilities.

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What they’re saying

“I support this effort because I want my kids to grow up in a city that embraces opportunity. I want them to find more reasons to be proud of where they are from and to have reasons to stay connected to it. I want them to see a place we love reach its full potential.”

— Jay Revell, Past President, Capital City Country Club

“Saying yes to this vision at Capital City also sends a signal beyond our city limits. It shows that Tallahassee is ready for thoughtful growth and meaningful investment. If we become more open to ambitious ideas and, yes, nice things, more will follow.”

— Jay Revell, Past President, Capital City Country Club

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This investment in the Capital City Country Club represents a significant opportunity for Tallahassee to transform its identity and attract further development, but it also raises questions about accessibility and the role of private clubs in shaping a city's future.