I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — My January column looks back at the Top 10 articles YOU read on clubandresortbusiness.com in 2023. While a couple can be attributed to catchy headlines, an overriding theme was properties changing hands. Do…
Looking Back at the Top 10 Articles From 2023
Rob Thomas, Editor of Club + Resort Business, checked data to find out what readers of the website consumed over the past 12 months. While some may be explained by a catchy headline, others showed an interest in clubs changing hands.
Club People on the Move: Jan. 11-24
Recent industry hires and promotions include new General Manager/COOs at Lakewood Country Club in Westlake, Ohio, Congress Lake Club in Hartville, Ohio, and The Kittansett Club in Marion, Mass.; new Directors of Golf at Myers Park Country Club in Charlotte, N.C., and Lehigh Country Club in Allentown, Pa.; and a new Director of Racquets at…
Unboxing a Surprise Package From Cleveland Golf
Cleveland Golf sent us a surprise package, so we recorded an unboxing video to share the contents. Let’s look at the new CBX 4 ZipCore Wedges, HALO XL Hy-Woods and Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE golf balls. The new CBX 4 ZipCore Wedges bring premium versatility and elite forgiveness together in a highly refined, sharp-looking design that…
Thursday Three for Jan. 18, 2024
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — Rob Podley writes about “The Art of Member Satisfaction: Where Facts Don’t Always Matter.” In this column, Rob, General Manager of Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla., says personalization of service is…
Unboxing the Draw Board from GolfTrainingAids.com
We just introduced the Power Shift Board from golftrainingaids.com that teaches golfers how to properly shift their weight from the back to the front. Well, now we’ve got a new training aid that teaches your golfers to consistently hit one of the game’s most coveted, powerful, controlled shots — the Draw. Recent studies show that…
Thursday Three for Jan. 11, 2024
What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — Pamela Brill writes about refreshed halfway houses and comfort stations becoming more than just a pitstop for golfers and their guests in our Design + Renovation feature. Do you have something to share about your club? Shoot me an e-mail at [email protected]. No. 2 — Scroll down to…
Club People on the Move: Dec. 28-Jan. 10
Recent industry hires and promotions include new General Managers at La Paloma Country Club in Tucson, Ariz. and Manasquan River Golf Club in Brielle, N.J.; a new Assistant Manager at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass.; new Directors of Golf at Baltimore (Md.) Country Club and Streamsong (Fla.) Golf Resort; and a new Membership Director…
Unboxing the Legacy Love Shoes from Boxto Golf
We’ve got a new golf shoe for you to add to your pro shop … Introducing Boxto. These stylish, innovative shoe designs are complemented by a streamlined supply chain. All Boxto shoes are handcrafted in Leon, Mexico, a city famous for its nearly 500-year-old leatherworking heritage. This proximity to the U.S. and Canada allows for…
Thursday Three for Jan. 4, 2024
What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., says golfers should seek out a specific type of trainer in the offseason. Hint: It has to do with fitness and can help on AND off the course. Do…
Unboxing the Golf Shift Board from GolfTrainingAids.com
The Power Shift Board, a golf swing trainer available at GolfTrainingAids.com, is designed to help your students perfect their weight shift in the golf swing and unlock true power on the course. The Power Shift Board is designed to help golfers of all levels learn proper weight distribution during their golf swing. By standing on…
Thursday Three for Dec. 28, 2023
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — Melanie Stacklie, Training & Project Manager at Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach, Calif., discusses the club’s onboarding program—OCEANS. This program ensures that every new member of the team is well-prepared and…
Industry Conferences are a Gateway to Professional Growth
Attending industry conferences offers myriad benefits that can significantly impact your career—from gaining knowledge or expanding your network, to rejuvenating your perspective.
Club People on the Move: Dec. 14-27
Recent industry hires and promotions include new General Managers at Shady Canyon Golf Club in Irvine, Calif. and Idle Hour Country Club in Lexington, Ky.; new Clubhouse Managers at Ansley Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga., Charlotte (N.C.) Country Club and Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla.; as well as a new Director of…
Thursday Three for Dec. 21, 2023
The weekly Thursday Three lets you know what’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com. No. 1 — Our club feature spotlights Rio Grande Club and Resort, which offers countless comforts in Colorado. The South Fork, Colo. club offers members and guests everything from championship golf and tennis to fishing and horseback riding. Is your club worthy of a…