Already in its 30-year history, The Polo Club of Boca Raton has experienced highs, lows and many changes—and it’s now soaring again, with renewed facilities and a revived management and membership spirit.
Teaming with Success
Energy and enthusiasm levels among club managers and staff are as high as I’ve seen them in ten-plus years. But below the effervescent surface, it’s often not hard to detect some troubling turbulence.
Scorecard On the Best Idea in Golf
There are lessons here that can be applied to any club or golf course that wants to do something similar—and you should, if you’re serious about attracting younger players to the game.
Finely Furnished
Carefully selected (and sometimes custom-designed) indoor furniture can not only enhance a clubhouse’s aesthetic value, but also increase member usage.
Dual Purpose
With 300 cloud-free days a year and soaring temperatures in June through August, Santa Ana Golf Club in Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M., has a new structure that takes advantage of all that sunshine while protecting members from the heat.
Good for the Long Run
A long-standing supplier relationship has helped Pinehurst Resort enjoy worry-free operation for nearly all of its vehicle needs.
Taking It All In
What began as a plan to merely upgrade the member bar grew into a complete transformation of the 114-year-old Canoe Brook Country Club.
Summer Wrap-up
As a final farewell to the summer season, The First Tee of Aiken hosted a Goofy Golf Back-to-School Bash at Houndslake Country Club in Aiken, S.C., on August 29.
Breaking the Molds
Success has come in many forms for some of today’s leading golf instructors, but they’ve all shared one common approach: being open-minded in their search for creative and unique “teaching moments” that can lead to customized solutions.
Native Land
Naturalized areas on golf courses can save man-hours and maintenance costs while adding aesthetic appeal and providing environmental benefits.
Passion Play
From the poster in his office to everything that’s put on plates at the property, Edward Leonard, CMC, has left no doubt from the moment he arrived how he plans to achieve continued success at The Polo Club of Boca Raton.
The Power of Three
Following a formula at The Kansas City Country Club that calls for equal emphasis on membership, staff and facilities has also produced Excellence in Club Management Award recognition for Mark Bado, MCM.
Trio of Lamb
Submitted by Edward Leonard, CMC, Director of Culinary Operations/Executive Chef, The Polo Club of Boca Raton (Fla.)
Eggplant Cannellini
Submitted by Edward Leonard, CMC, Director of Culinary Operations/Executive Chef, The Polo Club of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, Fla.
Chef’s Roasted Chicken
Submitted by Edward Leonard, CMC, Director of Culinary Operations/Executive Chef, The Polo Club of Boca Raton (Fla.)