Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
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Drive Shack Inc. (and with its subsidiaries, “Drive Shack Inc.” or the “Company”), is a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses. On December 28, 2016, the Company changed its name from Newcastle Investment Corp. to Drive Shack Inc. in connection with its transformation to a leisure and entertainment company. The Company, a Maryland corporation, was formed in 2002, and its common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “DS.”
Drive Shack Inc. conducts its business through the following segments: (i) Traditional Golf properties, (ii) Entertainment Golf venues, (iii) Debt Investments and (iv) corporate. For a further discussion of the reportable segments, see Note 4.
Drive Shack Inc.’s Traditional Golf business is one of the largest owners and operators of golf properties in the United States. As of December 31, 2016, the Company owned, leased or managed 78 properties across 13 states. Additionally, the Company plans to open a chain of next-generation Entertainment Golf venues across the United States and internationally which combine golf, competition, dining and fun. Drive Shack Inc. plans to monetize the remaining loans and securities in its Debt Investments segment as part of the transformation to a leisure and entertainment company.
On February 23, 2017, the Company revoked its election to be treated as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), effective January 1, 2017. The Company operated in a manner intended to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes through December 31, 2016. See Note 15 for additional information on our REIT status.