Using data gleaned from Form 990s reported for 2015 and 2016, the Houston Business Journal published a report on “Houston’s Wealthiest Non-Profit Country Clubs,” followed by one headlined “Here’s How Much Local Nonprofit Country Clubs Pay Their General Managers.” The Houston Business Journal has published a series of reports, based on research into Form…
Top 50 Kids’ Teachers Of 2017 Named by U.S. Kids Golf
The recognition program for the world’s most outstanding youth instructors is dominated by golf staff professionals at U. S. club and resort properties, including 15 who achieved Master Kids Teacher status for now having made the Top 50 list three times. All of the winners will be recognized with a special presentation on January 24th at the PGA Show.
Broken Sound Club’s Shannon Easter Leads Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards
The maintenance director and environmental consultant at the Boca Raton, Fla. property has been selected as the Overall and National Private recipient of the annual awards that recognize superintendents and their golf courses for overall excellence and best management practices. Alex Stuedemann of TPC Deere Run (Public Course) and Ken Nice of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort (Resort Course) were also selected for national recognition.
Paul Levy Elected as PGA of America’s New President
The executive with the Sunrise Company is also the CEO/General Manager of Toscana CC in Indian Wells, Calif. He will be the organization’s 40th President. Former LPGA Tour player Suzy Whaley is the new Vice President and Jim Richerson, General Manager & Group Director of Golf for Kohler Co.’s Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run properties, is the new Secretary.
Royal Oaks CC Awards Youth Scholarships
The Vancouver, Wash., property has selected two recipients of its Scholar Golf Athlete Program, which gives them membership privileges at the golf course for the duration of their high school golf participation.
The Right Fit
Successful fitness programming stays in step with fitness trends, while balancing the needs of members with smart investments.
PING Names Top 100 National Club Fitters of the Year
As part of a new program, the Phoenix-based golf club manufacturer is citing “Authorized PING Fitters who have demonstrated the highest commitment to custom-fitting and the promotion of its benefits to golfers of all abilities.” The first list of honorees includes many country clubs and courses from across the country.
Heating Up for the Holidays
Proper planning, smart execution and a can-do attitude are must-haves to ensure happy returns from the hectic end-of-year season.
The Right Fit
To keep pace with the demands of amenityseeking members, clubs are transforming their bare-bones fitness centers into defined, polished hubs of popular activity. By Diana Mirel, Contributing Editor Making fitness a priority has helped many clubs and resorts thrive despite the economic challenges facing the hospitality industry. Fitness facilities are a way to extend amenities…
Fit for Life
Through well-managed expectations and thoughtful program implementation, Royal Oaks CC has built its new fitness center for the long haul. Expecting instant and dramatic results from weight-loss or bodybuilding programs inevitably leads to disappointment, after those initial, full-of-anticipation looks in the mirror reveal that all of the extra pounds haven’t magically vanished, or the biceps…
Registrations Filling Up for C&RB Design & Renovation Workshops
Limited space remains for one-day seminars on renovation and expansion projects at Congressional Country Club and Royal Oaks Country Club. Both seminars qualify for CMI Workshop credits.
Two More Workshops Scheduled for C&RB Design & Renovation Insights Series
Renovation and expansion projects at Congressional Country Club and Royal Oaks Country Club will be featured in one-day seminars held on October 24 and November 7. Both seminars qualify for CMI Workshop credits.
David Dearstyne Named Executive Chef at Royal Oaks CC
David Dearstyne joins Royal Oaks Country Club, Dallas, Texas as Executive Chef following the club’s recently completed $20M capital improvement project. Dearstyne’s previous experiences include Executive Chef, Executive Sous and Chef/Proprietor with Bentwater Yacht & Country Club, Conroe, Texas, Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, Ga. and Dearstyne’s Bistro and Dearstyne’s Bistro & Catering Charlotte/Matthews, N.C.
Royal Oaks CC Names David Altemus as GM, Jim Phenicie as Director of Instruction
David Altemus was recently named General Manager at Royal Oaks Country Club, Houston, Texas. With Royal Oaks Country Club since inception in 1999, Altemus has played an instrumental role at the Club and previously served as Director of Golf and the Assistant General Manager from 1999 – 2004. Royal Oaks CC also announced the…
Wined and Dined with Style
Wine rooms and wine cellars offer members and guests a unique dining experience, while boosting a property’s appeal.