A timely strategic shift has helped the Bozeman, Mont., club rebrand and redefine its role as a facility focused on families.
Shock Value
Situations involving human failings can also require swift and well-measured crisis-management responses—and can spiral into disastrous consequences if not handled properly.
An American Publisher in London
In London clubs, dress codes are rigidly enforced. Since they, too, have membership marketing issues, they may have to revisit this.
Breaking the Cycle
Michael Wheeler, PGA, has created “Alleys to Fairways,” a program that seeks to help juvenile offenders turn their lives around through golf.
That Sinking Feeling…
What to do when your next crisis hits.
Guiding Lights
To help give local ninth-graders early guidance as they began high school, Catawba Island Club in Port Clinton, Ohio highlighted its food and beverage program in a local business career showcase.
Patty Power
Few foods are as beloved by Americans as the burger—and with ground meat, black beans or even shrimp, chefs keep finding creative new ways to hold burgers’ prominent and popular positions on club and resort menus.
The High Plains’ Hidden Gem
Bill Bieck didn’t think he’d stay too long after helping to establish Heritage Hills GC in 1981—but 34 years later, he’s directed a renovation to reinforce the strong reputation of the popular semi-private Nebraska property.
A Proper Place to Practice
Offering a high-tech golf facility can convince beginners to take the plunge—and allow seasoned players to fine-tune their games.
100 Years Young
To help the club celebrate its centennial in proper style, Lawrence CC’s course and grounds department has combined new technology with sound agronomics, while paying homage to the past.
Reaching Higher Ground
A golf course in one of Virginia’s oldest counties has taken cues from the past to shape its destiny— and is looking to its course maintenance team to help ensure a bright future. By Betsy Gilliland, Contributing Editor With a neoclassical Rees Jones design that fits the lay of the land—high ground and little water—The…
The Right Fit
To keep pace with the demands of amenityseeking members, clubs are transforming their bare-bones fitness centers into defined, polished hubs of popular activity. By Diana Mirel, Contributing Editor Making fitness a priority has helped many clubs and resorts thrive despite the economic challenges facing the hospitality industry. Fitness facilities are a way to extend amenities…