They go by many different names and often go out of their way to avoid the “club” label altogether. But post-recession realities have combined with the transition to Millennials and the undeniable influence of Topgolf to spawn a host of new concepts that are redefining the industry. There is no clubhouse; instead, there’s a “base…
Knowing the Score
When Dedham (Mass.) Country and Polo Club (DCPC) renovated its golf course from mid-September 2017 to late May 2018, the membership closely monitored the progress of the project. And that’s just the way the club’s staff wanted it. In fact, they gave the members the means to do it. The DCPC staff devised a “renovation…
U.S. Women’s Open To Stay at Trump Property, USGA Says
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.
The Most Important Words I Didn’t Write
If we want new members, more play, and a better club atmosphere, then we have to match our codes against the preferences of the 21st century. The best, most important editorial for the club industry in years wasn’t written by me. On page 128 of the June issue of Golf Digest, Bob Carney has written…
Blank Canvas
The Tent Pavilion at Bradford Country Club in Haverhill, Mass., is a casually elegant space that is easily customized for events from golf outings to weddings. By Diana Mirel, Contributing Editor When the Murphy family purchased Bradford Country Club in Haverhill, Mass., two years ago, one of its goals was to improve the club’s event…
Making Recipes Work On A Grand Scale
Great ideas-including recipes- for buffets and events that will wow your members and guests.
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,…