Researchers examined the golfing habits of more than 350 CEOs of S&P 1500 companies between 2008 and 2012 who maintained a handicap with the United States Golf Association and found that CEOs who play golf more often were associated with lower average return on assets and lower market capitalization.
Behind the Big Digs (meriware)
Reflecting their elevated professional status, superintendents are now getting in on the ground floor to provide brains, and leadership, for golf course construction and renovation projects. By Betsy Gilliland, Contributing Editor SUMMING IT UP Superintendents now routinely take the lead in course renovation projects—but their higher profiles bring a need for expanded expertise. No two construction projects…
Digital Discussions
Barbara McAuliffe, Marketing and Communications Consultant at Denehy Club Thinking Partners, posed this question to the group: “Does anyone have a program in place to reward members for member referrals? If so, what programs have you had success with, and what were the results?” “Most new member referrals come from members who have joined in…
Digital Discussions
Digital Discussions Josh LeMaster, Chief Operating Officer of Signature Group in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., posed this question to the group: Knowing that Lifetime Memberships will result in a member’s dues stream coming out of the monthly cash flow, what are the group’s positive and negative comments on using Lifetime Memberships to fund long-term capital…
Digital Discussions
Darcy Bodiker, Catering Manager at Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs, Fla., posed this question to the group: Most of our members are retired and over the age of 60. I’m trying to come up with some great events/entertainment for next season and wanted to know: What were your most favorable events recently? “We ran…
Back on Solid Ground
New leadership, activities and an exciting new spirit have made The Club at Mediterra a player again. By Joe Barks, Editor As the weather began to cool last year and the leaves began to turn, they started to make their way to their club in southwest Florida from points throughout the North and other parts…
Behind the Big Digs
Reflecting their elevated professional status, superintendents are now getting in on the ground floor to provide brains, and leadership, for golf course construction and renovation projects. SUMMING IT UP Superintendents now routinely take the lead in course renovation projects—but their higher profiles bring a need for expanded expertise. No two construction projects are alike; each…
Golden Touch
The surname “DiOrio” has an indirect connection to the Italian world for honor. But there is nothing indirect about the sense of honor that Damon DiOrio has always felt, and openly displayed, both for his position as Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte (N.C.) Country Club, and for his chosen profession as a club manager. The…