Given both empirical and anecdotal evidence, it’s safe to say that many more people— including many teens and 20-somethings —believe golf is cool. This shift in perception has a lot of positive ramifications for the game, as well as the club and resort industry.
About The Author
Phil Keren
Phil Keren, Senior Editor of Club + Resort Business, joined the staff in April 2022. Prior to coming to C+RB, Phil spent nearly 22 years working as a reporter and an editor for both daily and weekly newspapers. Phil was a reporter for the Akron Beacon Journal and affiliate weekly newspapers covering communities near Akron. He also logged 16 years working as editor of the Cuyahoga Falls News-Press, a weekly publication. While in that role, Phil won awards from the Ohio Newspaper Association for news coverage and editorial writing. Phil is married with three sons. He enjoys playing golf with his sons, running and watching college football. Follow him on Twitter (@Phil Keren) and listen to him on the Club + Resort Talks podcast.
CC of Buffalo Will Host Second Annual Sporting Clays Invitational Nov. 3-4
This year, the number of teams competing has doubled from four to eight. In addition to the squad from the Country Club of Buffalo, there will also be teams from: The Country Club of Brookline in Brookline, Ma.; The Country Club of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y.; Long Vue Club in Verona, Pa.; The Country Club…
Unboxing The Greatest Golf Stories Ever Told from The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc.
Club + Resort Business Senior Editor Phil Keren unboxes a book containing a collection of 30 written pieces about the game of golf. The Greatest Golf Stories Ever Told, edited by Jeff Silverman, offers both non-fiction and fiction writings about golf. Authors featured in this book include Dan Jenkins, Herbert Warren Wind, John Updike, George…
Will Nighttime Golf Catch On?
Have you ever teed it up under the lights? I played nighttime golf once with a group of friends many years ago and enjoyed it, but heading out to the fairways after the sun goes down has always struck me as a niche endeavor. Maybe it’s for a bachelor party or some other type of…
Unboxing the Logan from Wallaroo Hat Co.
Club + Resort Business Senior Editor Phil Keren unboxes the Logan from Wallaroo Hat Co. Wallaroo Hat Co. specializes in making Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF)-protective hats that contain fabric that filters out the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Wallaroo Hat Co. received the Skin Cancer Foundation’s seal of recommendation for adequate sun protection, meaning each style has a…
Home on the (Black Butte) Ranch
This central Oregon property offers abundant recreational opportunities in a gorgeous natural setting at the foot of the Cascade Range.
Power Ranch GC Overhauls Greens, Reworks Bunkers
The putting surfaces at the club in Gilbert, Ariz. were originally constructed as “push-up greens” with material that was already on-site. The new greens that have been installed are expected to last 40 to 50 years and will also help the course preserve a precious resource, according to Shawn Lasher, Marketing Director of Thompson Golf…
Putting Courses Help Spur Interest in Golf
Black Butte Ranch in central Oregon has a 12-hole putting course that was opened in 2020. Shawn McCance, the ranch’s CEO, told C+RB Senior Editor Phil Keren the course gives newcomers a chance to try out an important component of the game.
Farmington CC Helps Members Improve Golf Swings, Physical Fitness
The Charlottesville, Va. club offered a five-week initiative called Fitness to Fairways. The goal was to help members improve their form and add more power to their golf swing. Members can now access an interactive coaching app that will help them develop their skills throughout the season.
Champions Run Offers Energy, Entertainment in ‘The Show’
The Omaha, Neb. club offers a line-up of promotional games, activities and giveaways, which happen in some form or fashion at the pool every day. “Everything we do, it serves a purpose,” says Creative Director Ben Lorenzen. “No matter how crazy it is, it’s to create energy and I think, long-term, it’s to get more…
Florida Club Strives to Create a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach, Fla. is working with the Els For Autism Foundation and Best Buddies International, a pair of organizations that support the training and work placement of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
It’s All Hands On Deck As Firestone CC Hosts 2023 Kaulig Companies Championship
The club in Akron, Ohio is hosting a professional golf tournament for the 70th consecutive year. The Kaulig Companies Championship (formerly known as the Bridgestone Senior Championship) started on the club’s South Course July 13 and will continue through July 16. Jay Walkinshaw, General Manager of Firestone CC, says the PGA Champions Tour coordinates the…
Holiday Art Exhibit Brightens Spirits at Detroit Athletic Club
The Detroit, Mich. club’s Family Activities Club hosted the event giving younger members a chance to show off their artistic talent. “Members have really enjoyed seeing the colorful works of art as they come and go from their workout or athletic classes,” says Lyz Mickley, the club’s Youth & Family Activities Coordinator. Paintings of Santa’s…
Giving Back Makes Admirals Cove Employees Feel Like Champions
Brett Morris, the club’s General Manager and COO, notes that employees in an organization often feel their job is “transactional,” but says Admirals Cove sought to offer more. “We realized that with five generations in the workforce, the commonality amongst them all was a sense of belonging and purpose,” says Morris. “… Giving back to…
This Year’s Great Ideas Center on Generosity, Inclusivity and Creativity
Many of those ideas shared at the Idea Fair in the winter are now showcased here in the 17th Annual Club + Resort Business Ideas Issue. “If you’re a club general manager, I hope you find some inspiration in your peers’ accomplishments, and I hope you enjoy reading the stories as much as I enjoyed…