Data center developer buys golf course next to massive Oracle construction site
News ClipCrain's Detroit·Saline, Oscoda County, MI·8/19/2026
A data center developer has acquired the Rustic Glen Golf Club, which is adjacent to a large Oracle data center construction site in Saline Township, Michigan. The acquired land is next to "The Barn" data center, a facility being developed by Related Companies and Oracle for use by OpenAI.
announcement
OracleOpenAI
Data center developer Related Companies has acquired the Rustic Glen Golf Club, a property located adjacent to the massive Oracle data center construction site in Saline Township, Michigan. The acquired golf course is next to "The Barn" data center, which is a controversial hyperscale facility under development by Related Companies and Oracle. The data center is intended for use by artificial intelligence firm OpenAI.