Editor-in-Chief Rob Thomas explores the “Seven Deadly Sins” and “Seven Capital Virtues” of covering the club and resort industry.

Editor-in-Chief Rob Thomas has visited Nemacolin twice … 10 years apart … and the reimagined property is striking. As a golfer, the most notable change was the addition of Shepherd’s Rock, the second Pete Dye course on property, but it doesn’t stop there.

Editor-in-Chief Rob Thomas may have missed the Racquets Wave, but millions of others have been swept up in the resurgence of racquet sports—from tennis to pickleball to padel. The Directors’ Club is ensuring the professionals overseeing the sport(s) are well equipped and supported.

Welcome to our 18th annual Ideas issue! This is always my favorite issue to put together because it highlights the myriad things clubs are doing across the country to enhance member experience and create a stronger sense of community. This year, the five articles I compiled present various strategies that clubs have implemented to foster…

The municipal golf universe is larger and healthier than ever, serving as an essential component of the sport’s landscape.

In a perfect world, autographs are for kids, pushcarts were never part of a shady plan, and tee times are available at an affordable price … from the intended “dealer.”

Leading by example is a powerful way for a club to inspire other golf courses to become more environmentally conscious. While there isn’t a blueprint to follow, there are several strategies a club can employ to encourage others to follow suit.

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.

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.

Attending industry conferences offers myriad benefits that can significantly impact your career—from gaining knowledge or expanding your network, to rejuvenating your perspective.

Maintenance equipment, shooting ranges, parties and pickleball have all drawn complaints from neighboring properties. Whether it is new technology, additional landscaping or increased courtesy and consideration, the industry is diligently striving to offer its members the hottest amenities and services, while remaining good neighbors.

The leaves are changing and golf season is wrapping up across much of the country. Soon snowbirds will be returning to Florida and Arizona and the club seasons will ramp up in those spots.

Because of the increased demands, clubs have poured millions of dollars into renovations and additions to not only retain their current members, but also attract new members.

Artificial Intelligence has its place in the world, but it remains a developing product. There’s still no substitute for reading what some of the industry’s experts have to say on various topics.

While summers used to last forever and time seemed to stop while I was sitting in a classroom, one of life’s great ironies is that time goes by at warp speed as we get older. It’s important that we report on remodeling projects and clubs changing management, but let’s slide in some light reading, too.