Randy Ruder of the Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. will head the Club Management Association of America as its new Chairman. Mark Bado of Myers Park CC will be Vice Chairman and Brian Kroh of John’s Island Club will be Secretary-Treasurer.
Merion GC to Host U.S. Amateur in 2026
It will mark a record 20th time that the Ardmore, Pa. club has staged a USGA Championship, and its seventh Amateur, also a record. The event will coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
More Clubs Serve Up Healthier Dishes from Their Kitchens
As more golfers and members move away from steak-and-potato entrees, club chefs are fielding more requests for healthier menu options. Clubs are also offering more seafood and locally sourced seasonal food options in response to member preferences and changing membership demographics. Servers at the Bala Golf Club in Philadelphia were the first to see the…
MemberInsight Expands Industry Reach
The automated member survey and benchmarking tool that was introduced a year ago is now being used by 30 private club and resort properties in the U.S. and Canada to help improve both member and employee satisfaction. MemberInsight, an automated member survey and benchmarking tool that was introduced a year ago (http://clubandresortbusiness.com/2017/05/memberinsight-now-available-clubs/), is now being…
New Certified Club Managers Announced
Thirty-eight club management professionals have achieved the CCM designation after completing the required course of study and training and demonstrating a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management.
New CMAA Officers and Board Announced
Bobby Crifasi of New Orleans CC has been elected as President of the Club Managers Association of America for 2018, Randall Ruder of the Beach Point Club will be this year’s Vice President, and Mark Bado of Myers Park CC will be Secretary-Treasurer. Four Board members were elected or re-elected as Directors, with five others continuing to serve.
Seven Club Managers Earn CCE Designation
The Certified Club Executive status augments the Certified Club Manager designation and recognizes managers who have shown the ability to serve successfully as the most senior manager in a club.
Locking It In
Locker rooms for men and women can be updated in a myriad of ways—from simply rearranging the space to doing a complete top-to-bottom overhaul.
The Golf Club at Roddy Ranch Latest to Launch “Brown is New Green” Campaign
The Antioch, Calif. property says it is taking extreme measures to conserve water during an historic drought. “If [area] homeowners [have to cut water usage], why shouldn’t golf courses,” says the club’s GM. “We took it upon ourselves to join sides with them and do what’s right.”
CMAA Names 100 New Certified Club Managers
The CCM designation indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous course of study and training, and shows a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management. The two classes are the final group of managers to earn their CCM under the Club Managers Association of America’s previous requirements, as new requirements became effective following the first administered CCM exam in January 2014.
Philadelphia Cricket Club to Host 2015 PGA Pro National Championship
The 48th PGA Professional National Championship, presented by Club Car, Mercedes-Benz and OMEGA, will be held June 21-24, 2015 at the Philadelphia club. A field of 312 will compete on the club’s Wissahickon and Militia Hill golf courses.
Strictly Ballroom
From business gatherings to weddings, club ballrooms must be both neutral and elegant enough to handle events of all kinds.
The Best of the Best
A Q&A with Kevin Vitale, GM/COO of Baltusrol Golf Club and Chairman of the Selection Committee for the Excellence in Club Management Awards, about the process that leads to the industry’s most prestigious recognition.