Golf course properties in the state are dealing with the financial hardship that comes with reduced play, as well as delays to planned course improvements from the wet and cold. Mark Lambert, golf pro at Nansemond River Golf Club in Suffolk, said it helps to look on the bright side: “In some respects, our expenses are down this year because we were closed so much. We were closed 13 days in March, which is a lot.”

Christine R. Pooler, General Manager of Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., and Terra S.H. Waldron, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Desert Highlands Association in Scottsdale, Ariz., were elected as directors for the National Club Association at its semi-annual board meeting. Pooler has 17 years of experience in the club industry while Waldron has more than 29 years of experience in the private club industry.