“Thanks to everyone for your support and friendship over the years, and I hope that our paths cross again at some point down the road—I will be the one in shorts, flip-flops and a golf shirt.” -Dan Ramella
Clubs Benefit from Chefs’ Continuing Education
A food-and-beverage New Year’s Resolution that all clubs can keep would be to invest in continuing education for their chefs and enhance the overall member/guest dining experience at their properties.
Every 10 Years
Whatever the budget comes down to, be transparent with the membership and clearly define the reality of the club’s operating and capital needs. The news may not be welcome; however, it’s important to remind everyone that no one ever saved their way to prosperity. Here we go again. As the leaves move from turning colors to falling off the…
Transformation
With discerning members expecting more from their club experience on a constant basis, it will be interesting to observe the next wave of transformation that comes about as a result of smart clubs staying on the move. Will Rogers had it right when he opined, “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get…
Mammoth Success
Mike Keiser and his family members are playing an increasingly influential role in the game of golf. And keeping their glass more than half-full in the process. Is golf’s glass half-full, or half-empty? Readers of the recently released Annual Golf Industry Report from the National Golf Foundation (NGF) will tell you that, despite the ongoing…
Seller Beware
The next club I hear of that solved its membership problem solely with a low cost of entry and reduced monthly fees will be the first one I hear of.
Five Things
Change is progress and we resist it at our peril. Will Rogers famously said, “Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”
Publication Notice
C&RB’s Daily E-News will not publish on Monday, January 1st. The next edition will be published on Tuesday, January 2nd. We thank all of our readers for their interest and support throughout 2017 and will look forward to continuing to provide our daily briefings next year. Have an enjoyable and safe New Year’s holiday weekend, and we’ll see you in 2018!
Disruption
Few think that Topgolf is a threat to the traditional golf club because the experience is so different. But it touches golf, and it has the potential to be disruptive—or to help grow the game.
Publication Notice
C&RB’s Daily E-News will not publish on Thanksgiving Day or on Friday, November 24th. The next edition will be published on Monday, November 27th. The editors extend their best wishes to all of our readers for an enjoyable holiday weekend.
Rising to the Occasion
Not surprisingly, the reports that we’re getting from Texas and Florida clubs just weeks after Harvey and Irma hit are already more about progress than pain.
On My Mind
It is becoming more obvious that the successful club of the future will be a community gathering place that might also happen to have a great golf course.
Covering All Bases
After its experience with other buying groups fell short, Army Navy Country Club found a new partner that has helped it realize widespread savings during a period of significant growth.
What’s the Big Idea?
The club and resort market is highly fragmented and each club has its own DNA. We learned early on that idea-sharing among clubs is a common occurrence.
Staying Power
To address “anemic membership,” Victoria CC offers a referral program that ties new members to existing ones to give both parties permanent dues reductions for as long as they retain their memberships.