Golf pros know they can’t win a tournament on Thursday. But if they are being honest, they will tell you they know they can lose it. Getting off to a fast start builds confidence and momentum, provides a bit of breathing room for the inevitable “Oh, S&#@!” hole lurking out there, and increases the odds…
Digital Discussions
Barbara McAuliffe, Marketing and Communications Consultant at Denehy Club Thinking Partners, posed this question to the group: “Does anyone have a program in place to reward members for member referrals? If so, what programs have you had success with, and what were the results?” “Most new member referrals come from members who have joined in…
So Far, So Good
Most clubs have stemmed the tide of declining membership ranks, and many managers are talking about an influx of new members. Golf pros know they can’t win a tournament on Thursday. But if they are being honest, they will tell you they know they can lose it. Getting off to a fast start builds confidence…
Night of Honors
On a sparkling Saturday night, thirty-four stories above downtown San Diego, 130 of the country’s most accomplished club managers and their guests enjoyed panoramic views of the city from the picture windows of the University Club Atop Symphony Towers. The stars were also out inside the impressive ClubCorp setting on February 9th, as the 2012…
Keeping Pace with Change at The Country Club of Virginia
Combining always-sharp visions of how to get members engaged with consistent delivery of what keeps them coming back has kept this property at the forefront of the industry for over 100 years. As in many top service organizations, the ongoing training and direction of the staff of The Country Club of Virginia (CCV), located…
Good Ideas, Revisited
Committees should seek out problems, craft solutions, and then recommend their ideas to the Board for action—nothing more. We know all of you read Club & Resort Business cover to cover, but just in case you missed any issues, I thought I’d restate some of the best ideas I’ve seen in the last year. Club…
Taking It to Extremes
Golf course superintendents are going on the attack in their ongoing battles with the increasingly capricious—and catastrophic—whims displayed by Mother Nature. By Betsy Gilliland, Contributing Editor During last summer’s extended drought, surface temperatures of dormant bluegrass in non-irrigated rough areas registered 126º when taken with an infrared thermometer at Rolling Meadows GC in Fond du…
Making the Most of the Middle
Superintendents’ ability to select and use their maintenance equipment effectively often hinges on their relationships with local dealers and distributors that serve as manufacturers’ go-betweens for sales and service. By Betsy Gilliland, Contributing Editor SUMMING IT UP Strong relationships with local equipment dealers and distributors help superintendents build trust with national manufacturers and brands. To…
Making Mirabel a Place of Distinction
To stand out in a crowded field, this Scottsdale club has found the right spots to offer a little bit more—and a little bit less. By Joe Barks, Editor For an 11-year-old, Mirabel has seen a lot of the club world—and already has a pretty mature attitude about what it wants to be. After coming…
Land of Plenty
With plentiful natural resources, including ranch-raised USDA beef, local produce and a robust wine region, Greenhorn Creek Resort and CAMPS Restaurant appeal to locals, members and tourists to keep the rural destination bustling. By Brandi Shaffer, Associate Editor Greenhorn Creek Resort, in the heart of Sierra Nevada Gold Country in Angels Camp, Calif., has what…
ONLINE EXTRAS
More Photos: Fitness centers at Worthington Hills CC, Bellevue Club, Pleasant Valley CC and Bent Tree CC (“The Right Fit,” pg. 21); Porter’s Pub at Bowes Creek CC (“A Pub Above,” pg. 26); Greenhorn Creek Resort’s golf course and grounds (“Land of Plenty,” pg. 28); Chef John Zeggert’s pumpkin carvings (“Carving a Special Niche,” pg.…
Digital Discussions
Darcy Bodiker, Catering Manager at Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs, Fla., posed this question to the group: Most of our members are retired and over the age of 60. I’m trying to come up with some great events/entertainment for next season and wanted to know: What were your most favorable events recently? “We ran…
Star of the Show
Savvy club managers quickly learn there’s plenty of expertise within their memberships that they can draw on to help them make good decisions when running their clubs. Normally, this means availing yourself of counsel that attorneys or executives in insurance, construction and other businesses can provide on personnel or facilities issues. But when your club…
Pieces of Work
To set an exciting new tone for your property, make sure your furniture is up to the task. While everything from fixtures and finishes to window treatments and flooring will give a clubhouse its own singular style, furniture is what sets the tone of the space. Providing a double dose of comfort and style, furniture…
Back on Solid Ground
New leadership, activities and an exciting new spirit have made The Club at Mediterra a player again. By Joe Barks, Editor As the weather began to cool last year and the leaves began to turn, they started to make their way to their club in southwest Florida from points throughout the North and other parts…