Blackthorn owners Firestone, Haag and Herbert purchase Signal Point

Published 8:47 am Tuesday, July 3, 2018

SOUTH BEND β€” Tim Firestone, Erik Haag and Joe Hebert, owners of Blackthorn Golf Club, have announced the purchase of Signal Point Club in Niles.

β€œThe purchase of Signal Point fits very well into our portfolio as we grow our golf business as well as our event and food and beverage business. Signal Point, opened in 1963, is a beautiful and historic facility located on the St. Joseph River and lends itself to weddings, corporate events and parties. We look forward to continuing the traditions of Signal Point while at the same time expanding the business opportunities afforded to us.”

Signal Point is located on West River Road in Niles and is the home of the Brandywine High School golf team.

Firestone and Haag, of Aficionado 5 Management, and Herbert, of Aspire Management, also are the owners of the Blarney Hole, located in Toscana Park in Granger, Indiana, as well as Spirited, located in downtown South Bend.