Responding to a request from several United States senators to suspend planned events at properties owned by the Republican presidential candidate, the United States Golf Association said it has not changed its position for holding the 2017 tournament at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.
Calming the Winds
The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents has earned accolades for its tireless efforts in government advocacy. By Betsy Gilliland, Contributing Editor This year, the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents (CAGCS) won the 2013 Excellence in Government Relations Award from the national Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) for its persistent advocacy on…
Escape from New York
Popular new “resort” touches in its renovated and expanded North Complex have positioned Scarsdale GC for an exciting new era. By Joe Barks, Editor The directions posted on the club website for how to get to Scarsdale Golf Club are as helpful for what they tell travelers NOT to do (in all capital letters,…
City Clubs Rising
A host of successful new strategies for long-term growth is leading a market rebound for business, dining and athletic clubs. When the downturn put a damper on both corporate and individual spending, city clubs were challenged more than any others to stay relevant and provide value. To confront that challenge, many in the market segment—which…
City Clubs RISING
A host of successful new strategies for long-term growth is leading a market rebound for business, dining and athletic clubs. When the downturn put a damper on both corporate and individual spending, city clubs were challenged more than any others to stay relevant and provide value. To confront that challenge, many in the market segment—which…
Making Recipes Work On A Grand Scale
Great ideas-including recipes- for buffets and events that will wow your members and guests.
Club & Resort News
Lake of Isles, a 36-hole Rees Jones-designed golf club in North Stonington, Conn., was scheduled to open its private course April 19 and its Resort Course on May 21. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and located adjacent to Foxwoods Resort Casino, the two courses wind their way through 900 acres of wooded Connecticut…
People in the News
The new Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) officers, elected at the CMAA show in New Orleans Feb. 27-March 3, are as follows: President, Bill Wagner, CCM, General Manager, Rivera CC, Coral Gables, Fla.; Vice President, Burton Ward, CCM, General Manager, Century CC, Purchase, N.Y.; Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Carroll, CCM, General Manager, White Bear Yacht Club,…