Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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ORGANIZATION
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
ORGANIZATION
ORGANIZATION
Drive Shack Inc., which is referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, together as Drive Shack Inc. or the Company, is an owner and operator of golf-related leisure and “eatertainment” venues focused on bringing people together through competitive socializing. The Company, a Maryland corporation, was formed in 2002, and its common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “DS.”
The Company conducts its business through the following segments: (i) Entertainment Golf venues, (ii) Traditional Golf properties and (iii) corporate. For a further discussion of the reportable segments, see Note 4.

The Company opened its first Entertainment Golf venue in Orlando, Florida, in April 2018. During the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company briefly closed this venue to retrofit with Generation 2.0 enhancements, including new ball tracking technology, enhanced gaming and a redesigned outfield to provide a more engaging guest experience.

During the second half of 2019, the Company opened three Generation 2.0 core Entertainment Golf venues in Raleigh, North Carolina; Richmond, Virginia and West Palm Beach, Florida.
The Company's Traditional Golf business is one of the largest operators of golf properties in the United States. As of December 31, 2019, the Company owned, leased or managed 59 properties across 9 states.
The corporate segment consists primarily of securities and other investments and executive management.