Bobby Jones Links (BJL), a rapidly expanding club management and development company, is delighted to announce its partnership to manage the semi-private Live Oaks Golf Club in Jackson, Mississippi.
Nestled in a serene, picturesque area northwest of Jackson, Live Oaks spans 130 acres of scenic beauty. Established in 1969 and crafted by John F. Stahl, the club features an 18-hole, par-72 course extending close to 6,600 yards. The fairways meander through a parkland landscape, presenting subtle challenges with uneven lies, angled shots under a canopy of oak trees, and demanding, undulating Bermuda greens.
Live Oaks has evolved into a comprehensive destination, offering amenities like Roosevelt’s restaurant and bar, the elegant Reed House event venue, and the new Bunk House, which can accommodate up to 60 guests. Visitors can enjoy a complete experience of playing, dining, celebrating, and staying without leaving the premises.
BJL’s expertise will drive improvements, including the implementation of a new irrigation system, enhanced agronomy standards, elevated service training, an improved dining experience at Roosevelt’s, and the addition of group accommodation facilities. These upgrades signal a promising new chapter for Live Oaks.
“The late Kyle Morris, the club’s longtime owner, envisioned Live Oaks as a special place within the Jackson community. His wife, Kathryn Merrell, and their two sons are continuing this vision through strategic investments to elevate the club,” stated Amy Buchanan, BJL’s Vice President of Revenue Management. “With golf course enhancements, transforming Roosevelt’s into a more sophisticated dining option for the community, and adding new lodging to complement the renowned wedding venue, Live Oaks is well on its way to realizing Kyle’s aspirations.”
Over the years, Live Oaks has become a cherished community hub, enhanced by its clubhouse, which includes Roosevelt’s with an adjoining bar and lounge. A swimming pool and family-oriented areas further contribute to the club’s welcoming and communal atmosphere.
The Reed House, an exquisite wedding and event venue situated beneath majestic oaks, is a 10,000-square-foot hall featuring an open-air pavilion and ceremony spaces integrated into the natural surroundings. Connected by pathways designed for both beauty and functionality, the venue is equipped to host everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations, offering full bar services and staging for smooth operations. The Bunk House retreat, designed for substantial groups, golf outings, wedding parties, retreats, and corporate events, solidifies the property as a self-contained destination where all needs are met.
“Bobby Jones Links has a proven track record of helping operations like ours enhance the customer experience. We are very optimistic about their ability to guide our staff in elevating service at an excellent venue that guests will want to visit at any time,” said Merrell. “Improving the food quality and service at Roosevelt’s will allow for a stronger community connection and make Live Oaks the exceptional place Kyle always believed it could be.”
BJL plans to further enhance the club’s impact through culture-focused staff training at the Bobby Jones Leadership Center, employing AI-driven business practices, and developing programs for patrons, staff, and golfers. These initiatives aim to foster the growth of the game and unite the community for generations.
Live Oaks Golf Club Enters a Bold New Era Under Bobby Jones Links
Bobby Jones Links (BJL), a leading and rapidly growing club management and development company, is pleased to announce its selection to manage the semi-private Live Oaks Golf Club in Jackson, Mississippi.
Located northwest of Jackson, where urban landscapes transition into a quieter, more pastoral Mississippi heartland, Live Oaks unfolds across 130 scenic acres. Opened in 1969 and designed by John F. Stahl, the club boasts an 18-hole, par-72 layout stretching just under 6,600 yards. Its fairways roll gently through a parkland setting, revealing subtle challenges such as uneven lies, shifting angles beneath the oak canopy, and demanding, undulating Bermuda greens.
From Roosevelt’s restaurant and bar to the elegant Reed House event venue and the new Bunk House, capable of accommodating up to 60 guests, Live Oaks has become a true destination where visitors can play, dine, celebrate, and stay without ever leaving the property.
BJL’s expertise will be evident in various improvements, including the implementation of a new irrigation system, enhanced agronomy standards, elevated service training, an upgraded dining experience at Roosevelt’s, and the addition of group lodging facilities. These enhancements signify an exciting new chapter for Live Oaks.
“The late Kyle Morris, the club’s longtime owner, consistently aimed to make the golf club a special asset to the Jackson community. His wife, Kathryn Merrell, and their two sons are carrying forward this vision through a strategic investment to make the property better than ever,” said Amy Buchanan, BJL’s Vice President of Revenue Management. “With the upgrades to the golf course, transforming Roosevelt’s into a more upscale and versatile dining attraction for the surrounding community, and adding new group accommodations to complement the world-class wedding venue, Live Oaks is well on its way to fulfilling Kyle’s vision.”
Throughout its history, Live Oaks has developed into a communal gathering place, anchored by amenities such as the clubhouse, which houses Roosevelt’s and its adjoining bar and lounge. A swimming pool and family-friendly areas further contribute to the club’s distinctly communal character.
The Reed House, a renowned wedding and event venue built beneath cathedral-like oaks, is a 10,000-square-foot hall featuring an open-air pavilion and ceremony spaces seamlessly integrated into the landscape, all connected by pathways designed for both elegance and practicality. The venue is equipped to handle everything from intimate gatherings to large celebrations, offering bar service and staging capabilities for seamless operations. The Bunk House retreat, designed to host large groups, golf outings, wedding parties, group retreats, and corporate events, transforms the property into a self-contained destination where all necessary amenities are readily available.
“Bobby Jones Links possesses an exceptional history of helping operations like ours elevate the customer experience, so we are extremely optimistic that we are in good hands to help our staff raise the service at an excellent venue that people will want to visit at all times of the day. Enhancing the quality of food offerings and service at Roosevelt’s provides an opportunity for a deeper connection with the community and to make Live Oaks the kind of place Kyle always knew it could be,” Merrell stated.
Over time, BJL will deepen its impact through culture-based staff training at the Bobby Jones Leadership Center, AI-supported business practices, and programs designed for customers, employees, and golfers, thereby building a foundation to grow the game and bring the community closer together for generations to come.
