Even with nearly 400,000 annual rounds played on Montgomery County, Md.’s nine courses, Jon Lobenstine’s Director of Agronomy role has grown to now include supporting new revenue growth through everything from Footgolf to bourbon tastings and Saturday concerts.
The Thinking Man’s (and Woman’s) GM
All club managers sign up for the job knowing that the constituency they serve will be made up of extremely bright and successful people. But it’s safe to say that no club membership can match the collective brainpower and accomplishments of those who belong to the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C. The private social club…
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.
HNA Holdings Buys 10 Washington Golf Courses for $137.5M
Oki Golf sold its portfolio of golf courses at eight locations across five Puget Sound counties to the Chinese conglomerate, and will continue to manage the facilities. The acquisition includes: The Golf Club at Newcastle, Washington National Golf Club, The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge, Trophy Lake Golf & Casting, Harbour Pointe Golf Club, Golf Club at Hawks Prairie, The Plateau Club, and Indian Summer Golf & Country Club.
Top 10 Lists: Best Foodie Cities and Foodie Resorts
New Haven, Conn. tops Livability.com’s latest list of America’s top food cities; USA Today’s list of “resorts for traveling foodies” has a distinctive Southern flavor.
Bridgestone Golf to Produce College Team Logo Golf Balls
The Covington, Va.-based manufacturer has entered into an agreement with 19 major colleges and universities to produce officially licensed team logo golf balls. Financial terms and length of the agreements with Alabama, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Ohio State, Texas A&M and more, were undisclosed.
Man On a Mission
Golf course superintendents are known for helping their colleagues—but Brian Peters, who oversees three North Carolina properties, also pays it forward with a charity he founded to benefit people with special needs.
So Far, So Good
Golf pros know they can’t win a tournament on Thursday. But if they are being honest, they will tell you they know they can lose it. Getting off to a fast start builds confidence and momentum, provides a bit of breathing room for the inevitable “Oh, S&#@!” hole lurking out there, and increases the odds…
Superintendent Establishes “Adventurers for Special Needs”
Brian Peters, GCSAA Class A regional superintendent for Traditional Golf Properties, started the non-profit charity to help fund schools for special needs children. The charity’s first adventure will be a climb of Mt. Rainier in Washington, with a donation goal of $20,000 in which all proceeds go directly to the cause.
So Far, So Good
Most clubs have stemmed the tide of declining membership ranks, and many managers are talking about an influx of new members. Golf pros know they can’t win a tournament on Thursday. But if they are being honest, they will tell you they know they can lose it. Getting off to a fast start builds confidence…
They’ve Got It Covered
I received many e-mails and calls as soon as the issue came out, from people who wanted to know if this was really a club scene. Of all the covers we’ve had for issues of Club & Resort Business (and believe it or not, we’re going to hit issue #100 in our history later this…
Digital Discussions
Additional Photos: “Design & Renovation Insights Workshops,” “Making Mirabel a Place of Distinction,” “A Place to Call Their Own,” “Delighting in the Details,” Extended Q&A: Chef James Kremer (“Enjoying the View,” ) Floor Plans and Renderings: “Delighting in the Details,” Menus: “Rising Again,” Recipes: Skuna Bay Salmon and Tomato Salad DiscussionsAshley McDonner, Banquet and…
Idea Exchange
Event of the Century Many clubs founded during golf’s original heyday in the U.S. are now nearing milestone anniversaries. These birthdays offer special opportunities to celebrate a club’s traditions and unique standing—but marking the occasion properly and memorably isn’t something that happens overnight. An impressive blueprint for how to stage a once-in-a-lifetime, or at least…
Vote of Confidence
By Joe Barks, Editor Established in 1863 by six officials of the U.S. Treasury Department during the height of the Civil War, the stated objectives behind the formation of The Metropolitan Club of the City of Washington, D.C. included “mutual improvement and social purposes.” With the club on the verge of its 150th anniversary, those…
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…