The type of shot you execute is based on clubface to path relationship, says Matt Kilgariff, Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe (Calif.). The club path in relation to the clubface dictates the direction the ball will curve.

GMs and Racquets Committees are increasingly seeking out candidates who can run a “proper business operation,” says Kainoa Rosa, MBA, CRSE, USPTA, Director of Racquet Sports at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club in Orchid, Fla.

Updated spaces in one of the most popular spots in the club—bar none—abound.

Rob D. Podley, CCM, CAM, General Manager of Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla., says Xillennials, trapped between Generation X and Millennials, bring with them a magical blend of characteristics and experiences that can revolutionize the way clubs are run and managed.

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.

BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., The Oaks Club in Osprey, Fla., and Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Va. round out the Top 5 racquets facilities in the 2023 Top Ranked initiative. 

A large number of racquet offerings, a knowledgeable staff, a commitment to league play, and a strong retail program help make the club stand out among its peers. “We learned to check our ego a long time ago, and do what it takes to make Daniel Island Club a great tennis community,” says Ben Cook,…

The Philadelphia Cricket Club was named C+RB’s 2023 Top Ranked Racquet Facility. The club has two indoor hard tennis courts, nine clay courts, and 18 grass courts, seven paddle courts, 12 pickleball courts, 10 squash courts, and four padel courts. “We take pride in our diverse range of racquet offerings,” says Boris Fetbroyt, the club’s…

Country Club of Virginia member families can buy a babysitter pass for their family for the summer pool season. The pass covers the cost of all visits to the pool by the member child’s babysitter or caretaker. The pass is transferable to any babysitter the family hires, but the babysitter must be accompanying the member…

Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Ala., a cashless facility, sought a way to offer cashless tipping in a format that could be pooled and equally shared amongst the staff scheduled that day. QR Codes leading to a branded landing page allow members to enter their tip amount and provide the club with instant…

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.

While a treadmill and a few free weights tucked away in a secluded room may have qualified as a gym in the past, those days are long gone. 

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…

A pop-up pizza kitchen expanded member dining options, provided another revenue stream and relieved stress on the main dining room during peak service periods, rather than expanding normal a la carte service to unsustainable levels.

One element of a successful player development program is a strong junior program, says Matt Kilgariff, PGA Director of Player Development at The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. “Juniors are the future of golf. Junior programs can bring families together and create a sense of community.”