Submitted by The Legacy Golf Club

While golf courses are typically some of the most efficient water users, more and more clubs are looking for ways to conserve even more.

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Submitted by Hamilton Golf and Country Club and the Association of Golf Merchandisers

With a 2005 decline in equipment sales due to the new presence of a local off-course retailer, Hamilton Golf and Country Club pro shop staff—led by Leigha Main and Lauren Dimen—introduced past and new strategies to gain back the market share lost in the previous year.

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Submitted by Chenequa Country Club

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 up for their team.

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Submitted by Beach Point Club

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.

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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.

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