The Club Management Association of America also awarded the Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship to seven aspiring Certified Club Managers. Recipients of this scholarship receive support with the costs associated with attending the required curriculum, the Certification Review Course and other CCM associated fees.
Utility Vehicles Are the ‘Heart’ of the Golf Course Fleet
From their role in renovation projects to everyday use, utility vehicles are the lifeblood of golf course maintenance efforts.
Tartan Fields GC Rebrands as The Club at Tartan Fields
“The name change is about the evolution of the club’s personality and character; we have grown to be so much more than a golf club,” said Rick Burkardt, General Manager of the Dublin, Ohio club, which is home to an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. A $2.1 million clubhouse transformation, new fitness center and expanded…
Ohio Town’s Mayor Proposes Buying Raintree CC for $3.3M
The Mayor of Green, Ohio has worked out a nonbinding purchase agreement for the property with its owner and will introduce legislation to city council to acquire the 145-acre site. Mayor Gerard Neugebauer said his main goal isn’t to get the city into the municipal golf club business, but to preserve the property as green…
Columbus (Ohio) CC’s All-Encompassing Renovation is Highlighted
The 125-year-old club in Ohio’s capital city has completed a two-year, $4.5 million renovation of its Donald Ross golf course while also adding amenities, activities and programming to appeal to a younger and more family-oriented demographic. Seventy-five new members, with an average age of 39, joined last year. An article and photo slideshow in…
New Certified Club Managers Announced
Thirty-eight club management professionals have achieved the CCM designation after completing the required course of study and training and demonstrating a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management.
Columbus, Ohio Golf Courses Focus on Conservation
Golf properties in the city are monitoring their use of herbicides and planting more flora to attract pollinators. At the Airport Golf Course, 14 acres are being restored as a natural prairie, and a stream-restoration project with no-spray areas is finished at Raymond Memorial Golf Course, where crews are removing invasive species such as pear…
Golf Course Renovation Roundup
Properties in various stages of golf course renovations include Union League National Golf Club, formerly Sand Barrens Golf Club, in Swainton, N.J., Columbus (Ohio) Country Club, Kenwood Country Club in Dublin, Ohio, Lakeside Golf Club in Burbank, Calif., and Kapalua Golf in Maui, Hawaii. Golf course renovation projects are in various phases, from early planning…
Just Keep Swimming
Pool programming that suits members’ changing needs is the best way to ensure that the most family-friendly amenity lives up to expectations.
Omaha CC, Saucon Valley CC Land Senior Opens
When the 2021 tournament returns to the Nebraska club, which also hosted it in 2013, it will tie the record for fastest return of a Senior Open. The 2022 tournament will be a record third for Saucon Valley CC and will coincide with the Bethlehem, Pa. club’s 100th anniversary. The United States Golf Association…
Nicklaus Design to Renovate Florida State University’s Don Veller Seminole GC
The 55-year-old property in Tallahassee, Fla. that serves as the home course for FSU’s men’s and women’s golf teams has not had any major upgrades in more than 10 years. The Nicklaus family has many athletic and academic ties to the school. The only other Nicklaus Design course in northwest Florida is at Bay Point Golf & Tennis Club in Panama City.
Brookside G&CC Begins $2.25M Renovation
Members of the Columbus, Ohio facility recently approved the strategic plan, the scope of which will touch on all areas of the club. The golf course and pool will be updated, while the clubhouse will see renovations to its dining areas, including the introduction of a new casual pub.
Establishing a Secure Connection
When used thoughtfully, digital modes of communication enhance and elevate a club’s culture while helping to solidify social bonds.
Economic Impact of U.S. Senior Open at Scioto CC Estimated at $15M
HNS Sports Group, which managed the tournament, held August 11-15 at the Columbus, Ohio property, said the event is expected to be a financial boon for the region. The company projected that 80,000 to 100,000 people turned out throughout the week, supporting local hotels, retailers and restaurants.
Highlight Reel
As many club properties focus on showcasing the social benefits of joining a club, Columbus (Ohio) Country Club has turned to film to tell the stories of its members.