February, 2006

February, 2006
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Club Features

  • Making Families a Tradition at The Country Club of Mobile
    Stability among both its membership and staff has formed a solid foundation for growth and innovation at this century-plus club.

    Food & Beverage

  • Wine & Nine
    Wine programs aren't just "fringy" events anymore— they've become vital to all aspects of club and resort activities.

    Course & Grounds

  • Mission: Control
    From planning to shutdown to reopening, superintendents are vital to ensuring that failure does not become an option for course renovations.

    Exterior Design

  • A True Sense of Belonging
    The Golf Club at Lansdowne's members previously shared a resort's amenities, but now have a place of their own to call home.

    Pro Shop

  • Make Them Eye It Before They Buy It
    Point-of-purchase displays and materials now being made available can help meet several retailing challenges—provided they're used correctly.

    Recreation & Fitness

  • Making a Splash
    As pools continue to grow as an attraction for members and guests alike, clubs and resorts must find ways to refresh their offerings without getting soaked.

    Today's Manager

  • A Real Sales Job
    Membership Director, the fastest-growing position in clubs, is frequently filled with people from outside the industry. Meet two of this "new breed."

    Technology

  • POSitive Reinforcement
    Whether they've integrated their point-of-sale systems or not, these club managers say they can't ever imagine choosing to do business with chits again.

    New Products

  • A Site for More Eyes
    Member participation in club activities is way up—and the cost of getting the word out way down—through a new Web-based strategy at Plantation G&CC.