In a return to community-based ownership for the private club, NorthRiver Yacht Club in Tuscaloosa has been sold to a group of local investors.

According to a report from the Tuscaloosa Patch, the investors include Joe Gillis, Chris Mobley, Miller Mobley, Kenny Short, and Andy Turner.

The group has experience with local development, having previously established the Captain’s Club on Lake Tuscaloosa, which sits within the NorthRiver community.

Despite the ownership transfer, the club’s management structure will remain consistent.

Troon, a firm that has overseen the club since 2017, will continue to handle daily operations and management. Troon Vice President of Operations David Stinson told the Patch that the company looks forward to continuing its role and described NorthRiver Yacht Club as “a jewel of Tuscaloosa.”

Founded in 1978 by Tuscaloosa businessman Jack Warner, NorthRiver Yacht Club has long been known for its recreational and social offerings. Its facilities include championship-level golf, tennis, pickleball, aquatics, dining, fitness amenities, and a busy calendar of events.

In a statement shared with the news outlet, Andy Turner, speaking on behalf of the new ownership group, said they plan to honor the traditions of the club while making investments that will improve the club long into the future.

Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].