The National features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Kansas City native Tom Watson, and The Deuce also has an 18-hole course. While the two properties have been linked by ownership and proximity, ClubCorp will bring a more connected membership package. Members of the two clubs will now have access to reciprocal benefits at more…
Saint Andrew’s GC to Host Historic Collegiate Golf Match
The Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. club will celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the first collegiate golf match played in the United States—Columbia vs. Yale. Originally contested at the Ardsley Country Club (then known as the Ardsley Casino), Yale easily captured that match 35–0. “The Saint Andrews Golf Club is the perfect setting to host such an event,”…
Club People on the Move: October 7-20
Recent industry hires and promotions include new General Managers at Delaire Country Club in Delray Beach, Fla.; The Golf Club at Moffett Field in Mountain View, Calif.; and Needham (Mass.) Golf Club; an Assistant General Manager at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa.; a new Director of Food & Beverage at Sawgrass Country Club in…
Private Clubs Benefit Many Through Charitable Donations
Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Ariz. has reached $8.6 million in local donations to the Mayo Clinic of Arizona and HonorHealth Research Institute through its Desert Mountain CARE community-wide giving program. Mizner Country Club in Delray Beach, Fla. contributed to Food for the Poor to support and assist Haitian families with the short- and long-term needs…
Northstar Technologies Acquires MiEnterprise
With the addition of MiClub, Northstar expands its platform offering to service and support clubs of all types and geographies. It will now also offer the MiScore App, golfer scorecard and GPS application to its existing club client members globally.
Unboxing X Scape Knit Low Shoes from Deckers X Lab
The X-SCAPE Knit’s construction is unlike any other to come from Deckers X Lab. The upper is a single piece of eco-conscious Sorona® yarn fabric that is as easy on the eyes as it is comfortable surrounding the feet. With or without socks, the breathable knit fabric eliminates pressure points while simultaneously fitting to your…
Sureshot—PINLOC 6000iM Laser Rangefinder
Features: • Scan Mode: which allows you to receive real-time distances as you scan the terrain and horizon • PINLOC Mode: which once locked onto your target, will display the distance on screen for 15 seconds • PRIORITY LOC: which ignores background objects and will prioritise focal points to ensure you have measured the right…
How Can Clubs Ensure Golf Cart Tires are in Proper Condition?
Your tires are the part of your cart actually touching the ground, so you want to make sure they’re operating at their absolute best. Start by making sure that they’re properly inflated. Check your handbook or the side of the tire to see the proper pressure range. Aim for the middle of the outlined range.
New Balance—Fresh Foam PaceSL BOA
Features: • Two new colorways—black with red highlights and grey with orange highlights • Available on November 1, 2021 • Combines a new Fresh Foam midsole with the BOA Fit System to deliver the ultimate walking shoe for golfers • Secure fit, perimeter stability and comfort in every step • Weight: 11 oz. • Sizes:…
How Can Clubs Troubleshoot Golf Cart Engine Issues?
Engine issues on golf carts may send it to a repair shop, but there are some simple solutions clubs can use if the cart won’t start.
Clubs Announce Management-Firm Appointments
Sparrows Point (Md.) Country Club chose Up To Par to manage golf operations, food-and-beverage services, event sales and provide marketing support; The Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek in Naples, Fla. selected Troon Privé to oversee club operations; and the City of New York tabbed Bobby Jones Links as the new operator of Ferry Point Links…
Fire Damages Athletic Center at Oklahoma City G&CC
Fire crews responded to a call on the morning of October 13th, where flames and smoke could be seen at the Nichols Hills, Okla. club’s facility. People who were inside when the fire started got out safely. A smoking transformer was cited as the cause.
Unboxing Volley Tequila Seltzer
Your members deserve something unique and fresh. Volley Tequila Seltzer, the first clean tequila seltzer, has committed to even cleaner cans with the introduction of a distinctive foil topper. Whether grabbing a chilled Volley can from the cooler or pouring one out on the rocks, flipping the can (the “Volley Flip”) before serving activates the…
Homeowners Association Purchases Arizona National GC
The Sabino Springs Homeowners Association acquired the Tucson, Ariz. property from Romspen Arizona National LLC. The development was designed with an emphasis on preservation and animal protection, and almost half of the property is designated to remain undeveloped. “Now having the guidance of Sabino Springs with their property in focus as well, we are confident…
GCSAA to Survey Superintendents for Updated Water-Use Data
To collect the data, an in-depth questionnaire will be e-mailed to superintendents at approximately 14,000 facilities. “Environmental data is the backbone of all of our advocacy efforts. Science and data should drive policymaking decisions affecting golf facilities,” said Chava McKeel, Director of Government Affairs for GCSAA. Results will be announced in 2022 and compared against numbers…