Club + Resort Business Senior Editor Phil Keren discusses examples of country clubs supporting charitable causes and giving back to their community. He’s hoping to find more stories to share during the upcoming holiday season.
A ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity’ at Warren Valley GC
A dedicated group breathes new life into Warren Valley Golf Course, designed by Donald Ross.
Portage CC in Akron, Ohio Hosts PGA HOPE Cup
Portage Country Club in Akron, Ohio hosted the PGA HOPE Cup on Sept. 27. PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is a program that provides free golf lessons to veterans and active duty military service members. Ten teams, each consisting of four veterans and a golf pro, competed in the PGA HOPE Cup, a 9-hole…
Golf’s Coolness Factor Is on the Rise
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.
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…