Some clubs are discovering that the success of their wine programs doesn’t have to hinge on charging prices that look like they include someone’s personal airfare to have the bottles delivered directly from Europe or other sources. “Pricing on wine at [our] club has changed the past few years,” says Randall Ruder, General Manager of the Beach Point Club in [...]
The Chenequa Country Club in Hartland, Wis. (suburban Milwaukee) bridges the generation gap each year with a “Chenequa Ryder Cup” competition that pits Senior players (over 55) against Juniors (under 55). The event runs over two days, reports the club’s Michael Paddock, with designated captains for each side selecting the pairings. Every player receives a special shirt that is made [...]
Stone Ridge Golf Club’s par-four signature 18th hole proves to be a challenge for golfers and a promotional victory for management.Photo courtesy of Stone Ridge Golf Clubwww.stoneridgegolfclub.org Stone Ridge Golf Club, a semi-private golf club located in Bowling Green, Ohio, has started a unique promotion where the words “free golf” actually mean good things for the operator. The club is [...]
Courtney McDonough, Merchandising Manager, kicks of Spring with a successful shoe sale.Photo courtesy of Wayzata Country Club “What woman doesn’t love a new pair of shoes?” asks Courtney McDonough, the Merchandising Manager at Wayzata (Minn.) Country Club, who recently organized a shoe sale during the club’s women’s 9- and 18-hole opening brunch. “Our focus was a ‘kick off’ to Spring—putting [...]
Ideas Index • Ideas for improving golf and retail revenues • Ideas for Bringing new efficiencies and quality to golf course and facilities development/maintenance • ideas for Widening the reach of recreational and fitness activities • Ideas for Taking full advantage of available technology • Ideas for Creatively marketing and expanding memberships • Ideas for Effectively addressing design and renovation [...]
Ideas Index • Ideas for improving golf and retail revenues • Ideas for Bringing new efficiencies and quality to golf course and facilities development/maintenance • ideas for Widening the reach of recreational and fitness activities • Ideas for Taking full advantage of available technology • Ideas for Creatively marketing and expanding memberships • Ideas for Effectively addressing design and renovation [...]
Ideas Index • Ideas for improving golf and retail revenues • Ideas for Bringing new efficiencies and quality to golf course and facilities development/maintenance • ideas for Widening the reach of recreational and fitness activities • Ideas for Taking full advantage of available technology • Ideas for Creatively marketing and expanding memberships • Ideas for Effectively addressing design and renovation [...]
Ideas Index • Ideas for improving golf and retail revenues • Ideas for Bringing new efficiencies and quality to golf course and facilities development/maintenance • ideas for Widening the reach of recreational and fitness activities • Ideas for Taking full advantage of available technology • Ideas for Creatively marketing and expanding memberships • Ideas for Effectively addressing design and renovation [...]
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