The Green, Ohio public facility includes a 400-seat-capacity event center and full-service banquet capabilities in addition to its 18-hole golf course and full practice area. Billy Casper Golf also announced completion of a $300,000 course renovation at St. Johns Golf & Country Club in St. Augustine, Fla.
Lake Tahoe Resorts Look to Become Year-Round Recreation Destinations
Flat lift-ticket sales for skiing, along with growing concerns about the effect of climate change on winter weather, have revived interest in developing summer activities as additional revenue streams and a solution to employee-retention issues. Weddings and adventure activities are being promoted more heavily for the warmer months. With flat lift-ticket sales across the ski…
Chefs React Angrily After California’s Ban on Foie Gras is Upheld
Animal-rights activists originally pushed the ban through in 2004, but appeals have kept the dish on menus in the state, and it will continue to be served while further appeals may take the issue as high as the U.S. Supreme Court. California chefs are staying firm in their resolve to meet customer demand for the dish, while wondering why much more serious threats such as assault rifles or hunger and homelessness aren’t being addressed by legislators and activists.
Trump Unlikely to Have “Home Course Advantage,” Analysis Shows
The Republican nominee currently trails Hillary Clinton in all six states where he owns golf courses, CBS News reported. Only two of Trump’s 12 U.S. courses are in counties that did not deliver a plurality for Barack Obama in 2012.
Field Set for 2015 PGA Junior League Golf Championship
Eight all-star teams from clubs and facilities in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma and South Carolina have advanced to the finals, which will be held November 5th through 8th at the Walt Disney Resort’s Palm Course in Orlando.
The Country Club of Brookline Reported Close to Landing 2022 U.S. Open
The Brookline Board of Selectment voted to execute a letter of intent for the 2022 event and appointed a town administrator to form a team to negotiate with the USGA, with a deadline of October 31. The storied Massachusetts course has hosted 16 national championships in its 122-year history, but hasn’t had a U.S. Open since 1988.
California Restaurants Find Ways to Balance Minimum-Wage Increase
After the minimum hourly wage jumped from $8 to $9 on July 1, operators developed new cost and pricing strategies and adopted other economies and techniques to help maintain acceptable profit margins in a way that wouldn’t risk losing customers.
Readers Come to Clubs’ Defense On Property Tax Issue
In response to a Los Angeles Times op-ed piece, one man who said he’s “never belonged to any country club” said he still felt preserving green space and quality of life is more important than “taxing [clubs] to death.” A member of Wilshire CC in Los Angeles said the club’s tax relief is warranted because of how many people it has steadily employed over the years.
The Bay Club Company Acquired by Group That Includes Management Team
The San Francisco-based company formerly known as Western Athletic Clubs operates “lifestyle campuses” and seeks to “bridge [the] gap between fitness and hospitality.” It was sold by an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, LCC.
Taking F&B to New Heights
Planning a culinary event incorporating local produce may center on vegetables—but in the case of the “Dinner on the Roof” event held by Blackhawk Country Club in Madison, Wis., the affair was anything but garden-variety. The menu for Blackhawk CC’s dinner featured locally grown produce, and all but the steaks were prepared “sul tetto” (on…
Fit For a Queen
Palatial spas have become a hallmark of high-end resorts—but clubs of all shapes and sizes can learn a design tip or two from these luxurious wellness centers. By Pamela Brill, Contributing Editor What golfer couldn’t benefit from a post-links massage, or a weary traveler from a rejuvenating yoga session? In-house spas and treatment rooms have…
A Lyrical Quality
Center Club’s thoughtful tabletop décor showcases attention to the finest detail. By Diana Mirel, Contributing Editor The design inspiration for the clubhouse renovation at Center Club, a ClubCorp property in Costa Mesa, Calif., was found just around the corner at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The clubhouse décor revolves around a musical theme, which…
A CLUB & RESORT BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Sunday, March 10 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Arrival/Registration 6 p.m. Opening reception and sit-down, plated dinner. Welcoming remarks and sponsor recognition: Dan Ramella, President, C&RB Keynote Address: Reports of Fine Dining’s Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated (and Other Myths About Club Cuisine) Presented by: Jeff McFadden, CCM, General Manager, The Union League, Philadelphia, Pa. Monday,…
Digital Discussions
John Beurskens, CMP, Assistant GM/Membership Director of Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club in Farmingdale, N.J., posed this question to the group: Who has had a local country club competitor eliminate its entry fee, and how have you combated this? “If your competitor is giving it away, you are already winning the fight. Look, clubs…
Putting The Prairie Club on the Map
A well-coordinated strategy has led members and guests from all corners of the country to discover “the Plains truth.” By Joe Barks, Editor The global economy and World Wide Web were supposed to have ended provincialism, and made everyone aware of all parts of the planet, long ago. But Patrick Kilbride, PGA Head Golf Professional…