I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — Robin Shelton, CCM, PGA Master Professional and General Manager of Newport Beach Country Club, says recruiting and retaining good employees is the most important thing any club manager will do. Great employees make…
Unboxing Frank Works Tennis Shoes
More than 50 million Americans play tennis and/or pickleball and most complain their court shoes are too stiff, lack cushioning, and even hurt their feet. So, Frank Works created The One – a comfortable sneaker that delivers the comfort of a running shoe with the support and function of a court shoe. 100% CUSTOMIZABLE FIT…
Thursday Three for April 11
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — Raychel Reed, Marketing Manager at Champions Run in Omaha, Neb., describes the exciting journey to kick off the 2023 summer season with a “Summer Open Video,” a strategy that not only excited members…
Club People on the Move: March 28-April 10
Recent industry hires and promotions include new General Managers/COOs at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood, Ill., The Venice (Fla.) Golf and Country Club, and Shenorock Shore Club in Rye, N.Y.; a new Director of Golf at Suncadia in Cle Elum, Wash.; a new Director of Racquets at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.; and…
Unboxing the TW-S Golf Balls From Honma Golf
Honma Golf introduced an innovative trio of golf ball models to the North American market and your members may be interested in testing them out. The new TW-X and TW-S golf balls deliver top-tier ball speed, spin and overall performance, while the D1 ball packs distance, forgiveness and durability at a price point and reliability…
A ‘Rising Tide’ Can Lift Golf Course Environmental Sustainability
Leading by example is a powerful way for a club to inspire other golf courses to become more environmentally conscious. While there isn’t a blueprint to follow, there are several strategies a club can employ to encourage others to follow suit.
Thursday Three for March 28
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — George Laffey, a veteran racquets professional, believes “the power of consistency, when understood and utilized, is truly a simple and special concept that all club and resort leaders should be implementing” in their…
Unboxing the Golfman Hoodie From Ashworth Golf
The resurgent Ashworth Golf Apparel Brand introduced the “insanely soft & stylish” Golfman Hoodie. Revered by passionate players since the Company’s debut in 1987, Ashworth, the original, authentic golf apparel brand, is once again invigorating a golf apparel market led by an innovative line-up of clothing engineered with proprietary fabrics that blend high-end natural yarns…
Club People on the Move: March 14-27
Recent industry hires and promotions include new General Manager/COOs at Green Tree Country Club in Midland, Texas, Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio, and Delray Beach (Fla.) Club; a new Assistant General Manager at Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla.; and new Directors of People & Culture at Colleton River Club in Bluffton, S.C.…
Thursday Three for March 21
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — For Bria Argrett, CCM General Manager at Statesville (N.C.) Country Club, a quest for the coveted Certified Club Manager designation began in 2017 when she officially became a member of the CMAA. Over…
Unboxing Royal Wine for Passover
The festival of Passover starts April 22 – 30, an eight-day holiday celebrating the Israelites’ Exodus from Egyptian slavery. The most important event in Jewish history is marked by eating a festive meal with matzah, telling the Passover story (Seder) and drinking four cups of wine. And, when you have four cups to get through…
Thursday Three for March 14
I’m Rob Thomas with Club + Resort Business and this is your weekly Thursday Three. What’s happening on clubandresortbusiness.com? No. 1 — While the differences may seem plentiful and obvious, much is the same between working in the Caribbean and U.S. This article stemmed from my visit to Jamaica for the Annie’s Revenge Pro-Am. Let…
From Island Greens to Sandy Shores: Exploring Hospitality Careers in the Caribbean
While the differences may seem plentiful and obvious, much is the same between working in the Caribbean and U.S.
Club People on the Move: Feb. 29-March 13
Recent industry hires and promotions include new General Managers at Berkeley Hills Country Club in Duluth, Ga., Crow Valley Golf Club in Davenport, Iowa, and The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo.; new Head Golf Professionals at Country Club of the Rockies in Edwards, Colo. and Newton (N.J.) Country Club; and a new Director of Membership…
Unboxing the X Tour Proto RS Golf Shoes From PAYNTR Golf
Check out the new X Tour Proto RS golf shoes from PAYNTR Golf. The X Tour Proto RS features a full grain leather upper that provides all day comfort, water resistance, and durable support. The full waterproof and breathable membrane is fused to the lining and sealed with midsole bottom gasket. The TPU Outsole, with…