By creating bigger and better all-purpose space, clubs are turning their golf instruction and practice centers into top-notch facilities that attract more members and make important community connections.
Warming Up Al Fresco Dining
Park Country Club in Williamsville, N.Y., has invested in an igloo dining concept for the winter months. “We were trying to create a safe, ‘ICEolated’ experience for membership as the warm weather faded. When COVID hit, it made perfect sense to provide an opportunity for folks to eat outside in an isolated environment, with…
Club Dining is Poised for the Comeback
While the pandemic has delayed their full rollout, these clubs have already seen signs of how their recent revamping of casual-dining venues will pay off when a la carte service kicks back into high gear.
Top Innovators for 2020: Youth + Family Programs
Club + Resort Business’ Second Annual Awards recognize Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, N.J. for its extensive programming that caters to its youngest members. From the Family Day BBQ and “Trunk or Treat” to a 1950s sock hop with milkshakes, fries, hot dogs and soda pop; a luau with a pig roast and hula dancers; and a…
Top Innovators for 2020: Staff Motivation
Club + Resort Business’ Second Annual Awards recognize Forsyth Country Club in Winston-Salem, N.C. for promoting a positive workplace environment that translates to productivity and a stronger sense of self through comprehensive training, incentives for growth and a general attitude towards employee well-being.
Top Innovators for 2020: Design + Renovation
Club + Resort Business’ Second Annual Awards recognize GreatHorse in Hampden, Mass., which opened a new pool bar in August and went on to serve more than 1,000 pizzas and pour more than 1,500 drinks. “Even with certain restrictions due to COVID, the pool bar amenity has significantly increased our food-and-beverage revenue,” says Marketing and…
Clubs Adapt Locker Rooms to Meet Members’ Changing Needs
Locker rooms are being upgraded to take on this year’s sudden influx in golf traffic with more room for showers, saunas and other features.
Renovated Lobby Ensures Visitors Make a Grand Entrance at Private Kentucky Club
Updating the clubhouse lobby has turned Hunting Creek Country Club in Prospect, Ky. into a showcase-worthy destination.
Designing Club Kitchens from the Inside Out
Upgraded cook and prep spaces are benefitting from extra room and more efficient layouts as they meet the increased demand for outdoor casual dining and takeout/delivery service.
Taking the Long View with Renovation at Oakley CC
Revitalized dining venues and other clubhouse amenities have boosted facility-wide usage at Oakley CC, proving a boon to membership and management.
Clubs Transform Bars to Socialize at a Distance
Bars and pubs are making themselves pandemic-proof, as they re-adjust their layouts to accommodate capacity restrictions and safe service practices.
Renovation Enhances Members’ Experience from Drinks to Dessert at the Governors Club
Popular settings for both casual and upscale dining have led to new levels of success and attest to the value of long-term planning strategies and a focus on member-driven improvements at the Governors Club.
Clubs Meet the Growing Demand for Racquet Sports with Renovated Facilities
The explosion of pickleball and continued steady growth in traditional tennis is driving the need for more efficiently designed and full-service racquet facilities.
Oakley CC Takes the Long View with $8.8M Clubhouse Renovation
Revitalized dining venues and other clubhouse amenities at the Watertown, Mass. club has boosted facility-wide usage, proving a boon to membership and management.
Clubs Cater to Youngest Members with Redesigned Youth Spaces
Clubs are finding a variety of ways, and places, to keep children engaged and entertained as part of all-inclusive settings throughout their properties.