When a man wielding a sword attempted to rob a store in Moses Lake, Wash., the 89-year-old owner used a golf club to strike the suspect.
Local Tax Increases Take Toll on Clubs
Moorpark (Calif.) CC dodged a bullet when its city council voted to reject a golf tax initiative that would financially cripple the golf course. But the owner of Liverpool (N.Y.) Public G&CC is planning to sell his family’s property in response to school and property tax increases.
Alpine CC Under New Management
Troon will provide management services for the Cranston, R.I., private club, which now offers an 18-hole championship golf course, pro shop, bag room, private locker rooms, indoor and outdoor dining, and swimming pools.
Restaurant at GEAA GC Gets Makeover
With a new owner, name, and approach, the Family Bar & Banquet at the Pittsfield, Mass., club plans to expand hours and host a variety of gatherings.
Mare Island GC Sold for $2.1M
Local ownership group Konmer Venture, LLC, closed the deal on the Vallejo, Calif., property May 29, with plans to transform it into a tourist and business attraction, including a hotel, 5,000-sq. ft. restaurant, and event space.
Minor’s Ready-to-Use Sauces
- Brush on chops, ribs, and fish, and grill for mouth-watering taste
- Efficient, ready-to-use sauces are perfect for glazing, dipping, and mixing
- Available in several shelf-stable options, such as Honey Citrus Pepper, Creole and Bourbon; and two refrigerated options, Garlic Herb and Lemon Wine
Minor’s
1-800-243-8822
www.flavormeansbusiness.com
All According to Plan
Steady leadership and direction has helped Tamarack CC stay on course in the demanding New York metro market for 85 years.
Jonas Club Software Announces Partnership with CSI globalVCard
The integration will allow Jonas users to automate payments with a virtual card electronic payments solution
CMAA Names 15 New Certified Chief Executives
The CCE designation augments the Certified Club Manager certification and identifies club managers who have shown the ability to successfully serve as the most senior manager in a club.
Owners of Fianna Hills CC Say They’re Moving Forward, Appoint New GM
The Fort Smith, Ark. club looked to have an uncertain future after exploring a sale to a local developer. But in a letter to members, a co-owner admitted that was a mistake and said it was time to “stand up and shake off the dust.” Gary Carmack, previously the club’s Director of Financial Services, was named the new General Manager, replacing the other co-owner who had served in that role but is now on medical leave.
Salem CC Lands 2017 U.S. Senior Open
When the tournament was last held in 2001 on the Donald Ross course at the Peabody, Mass. club, history was made when the entire ticket allotment of 25,000 per day sold out one year in advance—something that has never happened since.
LPGA Championship to Become KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
The PGA of America and LPGA will hold the first KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, designed to “continue the rich tradition of the LPGA Championship” at Westchester CC in Rye, N.Y., from June 8-14, 2015, with a $3.5 million purse.
Fifthroom 20′ Vinyl Dodecagon Gazebo
- 20′ Vinyl Dodecagon Gazebo shown with 2 x 2 decorative spindle railings
- Equipped with straight posts, standard braces, and cupola
- Available in multiple sizes, materials, and styles
Fifthroom
888-293-2339
www.fifthroom.com
Breaking (and Baking) Bread
Table bread is expensive and a good bit of it gets thrown away. Flour and yeast are ten times cheaper than quality bread. There are not many make vs. buy scenarios with a gap like that. But baking bread is cool, especially if you can do it well.
CMAA Names Honor Society Members
The Club Managers Association of America has named 18 new members to the Honor Society, which is open to club managers who have achieved 400 additional credits beyond the Certified Club Manager designation.