The National Golf Foundation in February released a report examining the demographics of the game in 2023. One finding is that golf is gradually becoming more diverse.
From Island Greens to Sandy Shores: Exploring Hospitality Careers in the Caribbean
While the differences may seem plentiful and obvious, much is the same between working in the Caribbean and U.S.
Today’s Clubs Offer an Experience That is Not Your Pop’s Pro Shop
The retail destinations at Watersound Club in Inlet Beach, Fla.; Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor in Lake Suzy, Fla.; Marrakesh Country Club in Palm Desert, Calif.; High Point (N.C.) Country Club; and Minocqua (Wis.) Country Club offer more than just club fittings and racquet stringing.
Behind the Scenes of Taking Golf Trips With Members
As any club professional can tell you, there’s a lot more that goes into member trips than scheduling a few tee times and making dinner reservations.
Replicating Real Pressure in Practice Has Arrived
Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.), interviews Bryan O’Reilly, the CEO and Co-Founder of Skill Money Games, to learn how individuals can engage in real-money golf challenges based on their skill level.
CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo Heads to Vegas This Week
The 2024 Club Management Association of America (CMAA) World Conference and Club Business Expo will happen in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., from March 4-8. The annual event gives club professionals a chance to participate in educational experiences, networking events, interactive forums, and to learn about the latest innovations.…
Model Clubs: A Glimpse Into Timeless Clubhouses
The clubhouses at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; The Club at Mediterra in Naples, Fla.; and Newport Beach (Calif.) Country Club preserve elegance and offer a point in time where past and present coexist.
Leaders in Membership and Marketing Transforming the Game with Evolutionary Excellence, Innovative Ideas, and Age-Inclusive Strategies
Members and prospective members are treated to something special from the Membership/Marketing teams at The Country Club of Virginia in Richmond, Va.; The Club at Olde Cypress in Naples, Fla.; and Champions Run in Omaha, Neb.
Meet the Model Club Honorees Setting the Standard in Racquets Programs and Facilities
BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta, Ga.; and Philadelphia (Pa.) Cricket Club rule the court in this 2024 initiative.
Club Patios Earn Model Club Recognition
The patios at Bay Harbor (Mich.) Yacht Club; Shadow Wood Country Club in Estero, Fla.; and The Club at the Dunes; Naples, Fla. provide stellar outdoor entertainment space for their members and guests.
Top Pro Shops Earn Model Club Recognition
The pro shops at the Atlanta (Ga.) Athletic Club; University of Texas Golf Club in Austin, Texas; and The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, Ga. have garnered industry honors by catering to their members and guests.
Club + Resort Business Will Showcase Top Country Clubs With New Program
A new year means the start of something new here at Club + Resort Business. With the February issue, we are kicking off C+RB‘s Model Club program. Our staff has selected three clubs in each of five categories: Pro Shops; Patios; Racquets; Membership & Marketing; and Clubhouses. C+RB will spend the rest of 2024 shining…
Racquet Operations:
Adjusting on the Fly
Taylor Newman, Director of Operations at Chevy Chase Club in Chevy Chase, Md., says planning is important so there is a baseline for what the clinic or event will look like in a perfect scenario, however it is important to learn how to adjust when there is a need to veer from the plan.
What Off-Season? Private Club Staff Continues to Work
When the membership is quieter and the number of tee times per day dips, that’s when the staff at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club in Gold Canyon, Ariz. kicks it into overdrive. General Manager Mark Gurnow shares some of the club’s recent updates.
Get Off to a Better Start in 2024
Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., says your students should understand their game, have a plan, list their goals, and stick to the process that teachers develop.