The new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course State Park features more than 13,000 square feet in an expanded clubhouse with a covered terrace, snack bar, retail shop and cart storage space all in one integrated facility.

Former U.S. Congressman Bob Clement welcomes the audience to dedication for the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011. The course was named in honor of Cong. Clement’s father, former Tennessee Governor Frank Clement of Dickson.

Tennessee State Parks Golf Director Jim Webb describes the environmental leadership demonstrated by many of the courses on the Tennessee Golf Trail during the dedication of the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011

Tennessee Golf Foundation President Dick Horton shares his appreciation for the significant impact of TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke on the game of golf in Tennessee during the dedication of the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011.

TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke shares his gratitude for the project team that designed and built the new golf shop at Montgomery Bell State Park. The new golf shop was funded in Fiscal Year 2006-2007, and is located in a wooded cove just off the first tee. It was designed to complement its natural surroundings and the tradition of Civilian Conservation Corps architecture. It replaces an outdated building, which was demolished to make room for the new facility.

Assistant Commissioner Andy Lyon announces that the new facility will be named in honor of TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke during the dedication of the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011.

Assistant Commissioners Andy Lyon and Mike Carlton recognize TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke during the dedication of the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011.

TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke thanks the audience for the recognition honor during the dedication of the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011.

Assistant Commissioner Mike Carlton, Former U.S. Congressman Bob Clement, TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke and Assistant Commissioner Andy Lyon cut the ribbon on the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011.

JJ Perdue, Robert Qualey, Michael Emrick, Jim Fyke, Dick Horton and Jim Webb in front of the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011.

Commissioner Fyke and Tennessee Golf Trail Team at dedication for the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at the Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011. (l-r) Andy Lyon, TN State Parks Asst. Commissioner for Hospitality Services; Preston Maxey, Head Golf Professional, Pickwick Landing State Park;Kelvin Burgin, Head Golf Professional, Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain State Park; Billy Maxwell, Head Golf Professional, Fall Creek Falls State Park; TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke; Matt Daniels, Head Golf Professional, Bear Trace at Tims Ford; Darrell Hartsfield, Head Golf Professional, Montgomery Bell State Park; Keith Hickman, Head Golf Professional, Paris Landing State Park; Mark Houser, Head Golf Professional, Warriors Path State Park; Robin Boyer, Head Golf Professional, Bear Trace at Harrison Bay; and Jim Webb, Golf Director, Tennessee State Parks.

TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke and Former U.S. Congressman Bob Clement before the dedication of the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011

TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke and State Parks Golf Director Jim before the dedication of the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011.

State Parks Golf Director Jim Webb discusses the expanded retail area with Montgomery Bell Golf Administrative Associate Kellie Hosie before the dedication of the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course on January 7, 2011.

The covered veranda of the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course can seat more than 130

Grill and snack bar area of the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course can seat more than 40.

TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke (with shoes) shows Dick Horton, Billy Maxwell and Philisa Bennett the new retail display sections in the new James H. Fyke Golf Shop at Montgomery Bell’s Frank G. Clement Golf Course.

TDEC Commissioner Jim Fyke with the recognition plaque at Montgomery Bell State Park that honors his eight years of services for the State of Tennessee, including five year as TDEC Commissioner (2005-2011). The plaque salutes Commissioner Fyke’s commitment to Tennessee State Parks and his career-long leadership for parks, people and outdoor recreation in Tennessee.