This is the latest installment of a weekly Tee To Green feature in which we check in via email with Central Oregon golf facilities for an offseason update. This week we contacted Joey Pickavance, head golf professional at Pronghorn Club near Bend.

Pickavance came to Pronghorn in 2010 as an instructor, left for the Seattle area in 2011 and returned in 2012 as the club’s head professional. This is what he had to say about the current business of golf and about Pronghorn, a high-end resort northeast of Bend:

Q: How was business in 2013?

A: 2013 was a great year for Pronghorn. Resort and local play on our Nicklaus Signature course were both up and we also experienced increases in resort stays, property sales and memberships.

Q: Were any changes of note made to the facility during the last year?

A: We didn’t have any major changes to the facility last year. Our primary focus was on planning for the new developments that will occur in 2014 and 2015.

Q: Are any changes and/or improvements to the facility scheduled for 2014?

A: We are looking forward to the construction of our 105-room Huntington Lodge and the concurrent expansion of our spa facilities, both scheduled to open in the spring of 2015. In addition, we are transforming an island on our Fazio golf course into a unique wedding and event venue that will open this summer.

Q: After a recession that began in 2007, how have your golf operations changed in recent years?

A: We continue to emphasize a high level of service and exceptional conditioning, and have learned how to be more efficient in realizing these objectives.

Q: Are the local golf facilities doing enough to attract and foster local play? If not, what more can be done?

A: There are a number of opportunities for locals to play a wide variety of golf courses throughout Central Oregon. We participate in the Central Oregon Golf Trail, which provides special offers for local players and will continue to provide values for local residents via twilight rates and through seasonal opportunities to experience Pronghorn.

— Reporter: 541-617-7868,zhall@bendbulletin.com.