In 2018, President Trump signed the Farm Bill, which changed the classification of hemp from a controlled substance to an agricultural product. Since then, CBD products have been popping up everywhere. In our industry, golfers are turning to CBD products to help them with their game and recovery. We’ve seen PGA TOUR players chewing CBD…
Club + Resort Talks Features Brian Hawthorne, Executive Director of Golf Operations at Wynn Golf Club on the Las Vegas Strip
On this episode of Club + Resort Talks, we chat with Brian Hawthorne, Executive Director of Golf Operations at Wynn Golf Club on the Las Vegas Strip. Brian discusses the reasons behind closing the golf course and then its triumphant return—being re-imagined by golf course architect Tom Fazio. Reaction from golfers has been great and…
Club + Resort Talks Features Dr. Michael Hurdzan, Golf Course Architect
On this episode of Club + Resort Talks, we chat with golf course architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan, who has written a number of books and has his fingerprints on some very well-known courses such as Erin Hills, Scioto CC and The Philadelphia Cricket Club, to name a few. He’s also one of only a handful…
Club + Resort Talks Features Golf Photographer, Social Media Influencer Patrick Koenig
On this episode of Club + Resort Talks, we chat with Patrick Koenig … You may know Patrick from his golf course photography, or the nationwide trip he took in a golf-equipped RV to raise money for the First Tee of Greater Seattle. He’s also working with Medterra to raise awareness for many benefits of…
Club + Resort Talks Features Golf Course Architect Tripp Davis
On this episode of Club + Resort Talks we chat with Golf Course Architect Tripp Davis. We’ll touch upon everything from his days as a collegiate golfer at the University of Oklahoma to his work on the innovative practice facility at OU. What design trends have hurt the golf industry and what’s the future of…
Club + Resort Talks Features Colby Newman, Executive Chef of Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
In this episode of Club and Resort Talks, Club + Resort Chef’s editor, Joanna DeChellis, chats with Colby Newman, Executive Chef of Grosse Pointe Yacht Club about the evolution of dining at GPYC as well as about how self-care has helped Newman let go to grow as a chef and a person.
Club + Resort Talks Features Garrett Powell, Assistant Golf Professional at Shoal Creek and a Contestant on The Bachelorette
On this episode of Club + Resort Talks, Rob Thomas, Associate Editor at Club + Resort Business, chats with Garrett Powell, Assistant Golf Professional at Shoal Creek in Alabama. For fans of the incredibly popular show, The Bachelorette, you may know him better as Garrett P., a contestant on Season 15. Was he prepared to…
Club + Resort Talks Features Tim Recher, Director of Clubhouse Operations, Quail West G&CC
In this episode of Club and Resort Talks, Club + Resort Chef’s Editor, Joanna DeChellis, chats with Tim Recher, Director of Clubhouse Operations at Quail West Golf and Country Club, about his unique career path, his work ethic and what it takes to be a member of the 2020 U.S. Culinary Olympic team.
Club + Resort Talks Features Ned Welc, Principal at GSI Executive Search Ethos
In this episode of Club + Resort Talks, Club + Resort Business Associate Editor Rob Thomas chats with Ned Welc, a principal at GSI Executive Search Ethos. Ned walks listeners through three very important things search committees look at when interviewing candidates for high-level club positions. Grab a pen and some paper and take notes.
Club + Resort Talks Features Jonathan McClain, Executive Chef of Los Angeles’ Jonathan Club
In this episode of Club and Resort Talks, Club + Resort Chef’s editor, Joanna DeChellis, chats with Jason McClain, Executive Chef of the Jonathan Club, about why and how he became a chef, the impact he’s had on the club over the past decade and what he looks for in new hires.
Club + Resort Talks Features David Shultz, CEO and Founder of NextLinks
On this episode of Club + Resort Talks, we chat with David Shultz, CEO and Founder of NextLinks. Dave and his team are further “gamifying” the game of golf by providing a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the sport. Find out how your club can monetize under-utilized space and further engage with your membership.…
Club + Resort Talks Features Scott Harmelink, PGA, Director of Golf at Green Valley and Floyd Park golf courses in Sioux City, Iowa
In this episode of Club and Resort Talks we chat with Scott Harmelink about how he turned a basic driving range into the place to be in Sioux City, Iowa. With some imagination and in-house labor, Green Valley’s range is now host to entertaining evenings with music, prizes and a boost in F&B—attracting both Millennials…
Club + Resort Talks Features Brian Oar, Golf Course Photographer
How many times have you visited a golf course’s website and were underwhelmed by the images? For me … often. In this episode, we discuss what makes for a great image of a golf course and how Brain Oar works with courses to make their marketing images pop.
Club + Resort Talks Features Anne Stryhn, Assistant General Manager at the Country Club of Virginia
Club + Resort Business has officially launched the Club + Resort Talks podcast with the first guest being Anne Stryhn, Assistant General Manager at the Country Club of Virginia (CCV) in Richmond. CCV is very active in the Idea Fair at the annual Club Management Association of America conference and provided a wealth of…