The C+RB Library

A hiring announcement gives us the clean version, with the new title, the new club and a paragraph that neatly summarizes everything that came before it. But careers are rarely that neat.

Medinah Country Club has decades of experience to learn what happens when a private club temporarily becomes the center of the golf world.

Someone asked me a question today that I initially thought would be easy to answer: What titles, exactly, should we categorize as club management?

As part of its membership application process, Desert Mountain Club (Scottsdale, Ariz.) contacts a candidate’s current or former club and asks, "If this person applied to your club again, would you accept them?"

Aberdeen Golf & Country Club (Boynton Beach, Fla.) announced a $77 million renovation this week. Aberdeen says the entire project has been structured so members will not be subject to a capital assessment.

How one simple idea turned a club newsletter into a summer-long, interactive member engagement experience.

Learn how two club technology leaders support every member touchpoint from inquiries and onboarding to reservations, communications and every visit that follows.

Why knowing what comes next matters more than trying to do everything at once.

Time has become one of a club’s toughest competitors.

What was once a collection of outsourced services and shared responsibilities has become a strategic function that touches nearly every department.

Why The Club at Mediterra believes clubs should design for changing member expectations.

Lawrence McFadden, CMC, HoF, believes that professional reputation is built gradually and tested constantly.

The Club at Olde Cypress’s Melissa Hansen explains why consistency defines a strong brand.

Why our parent company’s new name reflects the future of Club + Resort Business.

What Christie Paich focused on first at Sunset Ridge and why building one team became her top priority during her first 18 months.

Boca West Country Club and Bonita Bay Club share the planning frameworks that guide major capital investments. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Kipp Johnson is leading Sahalee Country Club through dramatic changes during his first season as GM.

When asked how department heads contribute to culture, Emily Roeckle, Director of People and Culture at Hunters Run Country Club, offered a concise answer.

Most clubs are extremely intentional about the experience members have once they are on the property. Increasingly, however, the experiences members have before they join are becoming just as important.

The new ownership group of Useppa Island Club established a governance model designed to protect the island's long-term future.

How do you get members to use the club more often? Brookfield CC has an answer.

The Engagement Summit is returning to Chicago with an expanded agenda shaped by attendee feedback.

Club leaders dive into what is working on their current renovation projects and the thinking behind them.

The 2026 Engagement Summit speaker lineup features leaders from Ocean Reef Club, Desert Mountain, Hampton Golf, Invited Clubs, and more. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Country Club at Castle Pines is trying to make the business side of club life easier for members to understand. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The City Club of Baton Rouge built a daily membership habit around breakfast and relationships. ‌ ‌ ‌

Desert Mountain Club's "Bark Park" has evolved into one of its strongest drivers of member connection.

Alfredo C. Hildebrandt explains why he pursued his CCM and what changed once he did.

One GM weighs in on what that shift says about how members read, decide, and experience your club’s dining program.

Membership, marketing and communications leaders will gather October 5–6 in Chicago to share strategies for growth and engagement.

New projects are shaping how frequently members use the club and how central it becomes to their routines. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

A common thread in this week’s top stories: Clubs are expanding, evolving, and thinking ahead.

April is now upon us, and with it comes warmer weather, rain showers, and a taste of summer just in sight. As the season shifts, so does our mix of trending stories.

Wellness programming at the Country Club of Charleston reflects a broader industry shift.

The last full week of March brought stories focused on familiar topics like renovations, leadership changes, rebranding projects and more.

Structured programs are helping clubs like TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm engage families and strengthen the membership pipeline. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

This week’s top stories place a big emphasis on hearing from leaders within the club and resort industry.

Hampton Hall Club builds long-term stability through clear financial structure. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

This week’s top stories highlight the release of the March 2026 digital issue, major course and clubhouse renovations, and innovative employee wellness initiatives across the club and resort industry.

The top stories of this week revolve around similar themes like renovations and leadership moves, but also feature a new theme—branding.

This week's top stories show reader engagement continue to center on renovation projects, new amenity investments, and leadership moves.

A year into the role, Holly Farrell, CCM, is focused on culture, governance, and follow-through.

This week’s most-read stories focus on culture, renovation, and leadership moves—another reminder that readers value learning what their peers are doing in the industry.

The most-read stories of this week follow a similar pattern we’ve been seeing the past few months: Leadership changes, new clubs, industry moves, and renovations dominate readership.

A look at padel as racquets programs mature.

The first week of February is in the books, and reader interest in new clubs and resorts, leadership changes, and industry insights remains consistent.

Sawgrass CC’s Stefan Brunt on the realities of the GM seat.

GM Jim Clay outlines the work underway to align operations, service, and strategy across two properties.

Druid Hills focused on consistency and alignment to prevent its long-range plan from resetting.

Martis Camp’s Tahoe shoreline acquisition prioritizes continuity while longer-term decisions are evaluated.

How cross-department collaboration at Lakewood Country Club shapes consistency, service, and culture.

Taken together, the 12 Days of Clubmas showed how clubs rely on thoughtful scheduling, cross-department cooperation, and experienced teams to sustain momentum through the busiest stretch of the year.

What Green Bay Country Club gets right about winter, families, and clubhouse life.

As clubs place greater emphasis on family engagement, youth are increasingly being recognized as members whose experience shapes retention, culture, and long-term value.

A small gesture from Lakewood Country Club that says you belong here from day one.

Over the next dozen days, we’ll publish a collection of short, reported stories that look at how clubs across the country approach the holiday season across food and beverage, golf and racquets, family programming, and member experience.

A grounded look at navigating tension with a board member.

This week, readers zeroed in on ownership changes, communication strategy, and the mechanics of member engagement.

Shadow Wood’s paced approach shows why small touchpoints matter.

While most people settle into celebrations, you’re leading teams, covering shifts, juggling expectations, and making the season feel smooth for your members and their guests.

Renovations, reopenings, long-range planning, and leadership shifts drove the highest clicks.

How Corning CC interprets small shifts in usage to guide programming and planning.

And the pieces your peers clicked on most.

Clubs are rethinking their ranges and short courses to boost play, connection, and member engagement.

Golf, racquets, dining, and operations—each story reflects disciplined progress across every part of the club.

At Cullasaja Club, PlateCraft showed how the Chef’s Table can deepen member connection and inspire stronger culinary programs.

Lakewood CC’s GM Alfredo Hildebrandt shares a reminder that great leaders shape people.

How Greg Surine turned everyday updates into real member engagement.

A quiet philosophy guides one of golf’s most enduring clubs.

Health and wellness are shaping how members eat, move, and spend their time.

Clear expectations, empowered leaders, and constant communication form the backbone of Palmetto Bluff’s success.

Clubs are turning their focus to the spaces and systems that strengthen daily operations.

Lessons from the Engagement Summit and a fresh look at Forsyth CC’s approach.

Proactive outreach with students pays off, says Christopher Hampton, GM/COO.

Why fresh ideas and calm leadership matter when the calendar is packed.

Golf, membership marketing, and culinary leaders show where digital tools are making an impact.

Walking golf, fine dining, and caddies shape the Michigan club’s identity.