Bill Jankowski, General Manager of Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Md. says each new season is an opportunity to implement new employee training, make improvements to the employee onboarding process, and educate the team on the latest and greatest private club best practices and industry trends.

Mediterra, a 1,700-acre, gated, master-planned community in idyllic North Naples, Fla., was the first private golf club to be awarded the Audubon Silver Sanctuary Recognition.

The racquets industry is conservatively expected to grow nationally 200% over the next five years. George Laffey, Racquets Director at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, Mass., has seen success by building a family culture where the entire family is utilizing the racquets facilities.

Mike Cornell, Director of Instruction at Champions Run in Omaha, Neb., Scott Reilly, Head Golf Professional at Philadelphia Country Club, and Al Peterson III, Director of Golf at Field Club of Omaha in Omaha, Neb., tell Senior Editor Phil Keren that they see plenty of new golfers interested in learning the game when a new…

A renovation that touched everything from dining and clubhouse aesthetics to swimming, racquets and golf has Rockrimmon Country Club in Stamford, Conn. offering something for every member.

Clubs are appealing to their burgeoning family memberships with spaces reserved exclusively for younger age groups.

Take-out sales are not quite as high as during the peak of the pandemic, but clubs are still experiencing a lift in to-go orders. 

The Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. club’s facility encompasses 9,000 sq. ft. of upstairs fitness and workout facilities, as well as dedicated pilates and indoor group exercise studios, physical therapy, health-conscious indoor and outdoor dining venues, a racquet shop, a children’s play area, locker rooms, and a full-service spa/salon.

Paul Koojoolian, General Manager at the Palo Alto, Calif. property, says his club — including the wellness center — operates with the family in mind. “We consciously design all our programming with the entire family in mind, from the toddler to the great-grandparent,” Koojoolian says.

Oakridge Wellness Center (OWC) at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, Ga. features five large pools and 105 pieces of workout and wellness equipment. ”We want our club and our wellness operations to be an indispensable part of our members’ lives,” says Gary Lorfano, the club’s Director of Membership, Marketing and Communications.

The Delray Beach, Fla. facility was named Club + Resort Business’s 2023 Top Ranked Fitness and Wellness Center. “At Addison Reserve, we continue to expand our fitness and wellness programming to ensure the inclusion of all our members,” says Michael J. McCarthy, CEO and General Manager. “As our membership is enjoying younger members, we are…

The Bonita Springs, Fla. club has nearly 20,000 sq. ft. of space dedicated to fitness operations and a cafe that serves made-to-order salads, bowls and wraps, fresh-squeezed juices, smoothies, and other grab-and-go options for members and guests.

Refreshed patios are popping up in clubs everywhere, adding a sense of permanence to outdoor setups.

Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.), interviewed Brad Mason, owner of WhyGolf, to discuss ways club professionals can help their members improve their games.

It goes without saying that it’s a good sign to have the largest growth at the youngest levels. Today’s juniors are tomorrow’s dues-paying members.