Peyton and Eli Manning build a golf resort portfolio following their NFL careers

Former NFL star quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning have established a notable presence in the golf and hospitality industry through strategic investments with Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners. Guided by their older brother, Cooper Manning, who serves as Senior Managing Director for Investor Relations, the Manning family has backed the acquisition and redevelopment of several prominent golf hotels and properties across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the United States.

The St. Andrews Connection and the Rusacks Hotel

The family’s hospitality investments gained international visibility during the 150th Open Championship at the Old Course in St. Andrews in July 2022. During the tournament, Peyton and Eli Manning observed play from a balcony at the Rusacks Hotel, situated along Pilmour Links.

AJ Capital Partners acquired the historic property in 2019 when it was dated and in need of renovation. The firm subsequently modernized and expanded the building. The updated hotel now features 120 guest rooms, two new restaurants, and a rooftop terrace and bar that complements the established One Under Bar.

“As investors, we wanted to check and see if all of this actually existed,” Peyton Manning remarked regarding the project.

Expanding the Marine & Lawn Portfolio

Operating under the “Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts” brand, the partnership between the Mannings and AJ Capital has acquired several additional historic properties located near major links courses:

Peyton and Eli Manning invest in golf hotels with AJ Capital Partners

Marine Hotel: Located at the West Links of North Berwick across the Firth of Forth.
Marine Ayrshire: Situated along the coast near Royal Troon.
Slieve Donard: Positioned near the fairways of Royal County Down in Newcastle, Northern Ireland.
Dornoch Station: Located near the first fairway of Royal Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands.
The Adelphi: Situated in Portrush, reopened ahead of the Open Championship 2025.
Greywalls: An estate bordering the links of Muirfield in East Lothian, Scotland.

Recent Acquisitions in North Carolina

The investment group expanded its portfolio into the United States with the acquisition of the Mid Pines Inn and the Pine Needles Lodge. Both hotel properties are situated in North Carolina near Pinehurst Resort and its renowned Course No. 2, where Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw are currently completing the resort’s eleventh course.

Beyond property development, both Peyton and Eli Manning have maintained a visible presence in competitive golf entertainment. Peyton Manning previously competed in television golf exhibitions, including two appearances in “The Match” series alongside Tiger Woods in May 2020 and alongside basketball player Stephen Curry in November 2020.