The Owensboro, Ky. club, which is transitioning from private to semi-private, had not had its own on-site pro shop for 30 years. It is now the site of “Popcorn’s Golf Shop,” operated by a popular local “wheeler and dealer” who developed the business as a second career. “The members are tickled to death that I’m…
How to Pay for a $2.5M Irrigation System: More Homes
The owner of an Idaho golf course claims to have put “hundreds of thousands of dollars” into repairs of the failing irrigation system. He proposes an elaborate private-public partnership to build homes on the property to help recoup costs.
$10M Brookshire GC Project Nears Completion
Work at the property that is now owned by the city of Carmel, Ind. and that is being funded by a municipal bond includes a new 20,000-sq. ft. clubhouse with pro shop, and a new pool house and pool. The clubhouse also includes meeting rooms for private events, including one that can accommodate up to…
North Palm Beach (Fla.) CC Clubhouse Construction Underway
The new $18 million, 37,000 square foot clubhouse will include a community room/banquet facility, restaurant, pro shop, locker rooms and storage for golf carts. The new clubhouse will overlook the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, which was redesigned in 2006. North Palm Beach Country Club’s new 37,000-square-foot clubhouse is beginning to take shape. Work began…
Gleneagles GC Set to Open New Clubhouse
The $7 million project for the 19,000-sq. ft. building at the Twinsburg, Ohio property has been more than a decade in the making. The new clubhouse includes a restaurant and bar, banquet facilities, pro shop, snack room and golf cart storage and maintenance area. Pieces of older buildings from the town have been incorporated into…
Bear’s Paw CC to Build New $11M Clubhouse
The Naples, Fla. property announced that demolition of its 34-year-old clubhouse has begun. The property will construct a new, $11 million building that is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2019. The club also announced plans to expand its fitness center. Bear’s Paw Country Club in Naples, Fla., the first Jack Nicklaus Signature golf…
Sellout Performers
Some of the most valuable members of properties’ golf staffs have nothing to do with playing the game—but plenty to do with maximizing the sales power of the pro shop.
Hooking a Big One
The fishing-focused pro shop at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch’s new Outfitter Center suits member needs in both style and function.
Shops That Pop
On-site sales outlets are expanding and redefining their retailing approach, to broaden the appeal and reach of a club’s brand.
A Fine Reflection
The award-winning design of the pro shop at Conway Farms GC supports the property’s golf pedigree and showcases its clean, modern style.
Golf Datatech Unveils June Golf Apparel Market Reports
Research firm captures mid-year men’s & women’s golf apparel sales, showing a significant increase in all categories, and across all channels.
The Retail Tradeoff
Increasingly, golf shops at club and resort properties are expanding their inventory to reflect a much broader retailing perspective.
Golf Datatech Unveils June Golf Apparel Market Reports
Orlando, Fla.-based Golf Datatech, LLC, an independent research firm for consumer, trade and retail golf trends and performance, recently unveiled the June Golf Apparel Market Reports, marking six consecutive months of complete reports that are now available for subscribers from January until June, 2010. These reports, which capture retail sales data from both on course…
Designing Effective Retail Space
Retail options at clubs and resorts are expanding into more specialized shops that mimic commercial retail environments.
Covering All the Angles
Pro shops sales hinge on good design that creates open and unimpeded access so customers can come in, find the merchandise they seek, and go back on their way.