TWO THINGS that we shouldn’t talk about, right? Wrong. As Ryan Fournier profoundly said, “Being taught to avoid talking about politics and religion has led to a lack of understanding of politics and religion. What we should have been taught is how to have a
FOR THE CLUB community, 2020 has been a year only Charles Dickens could love: the best of times and the worst of times. We’ve faced a complex set of issues that have shown us there are no blanket statements or simple answers. Golf and country
PRIVATE CLUBS in the United States have provided a venue to commune since the late 19th century. At that time, captains of industry, and those who sought similar status, would join elite clubs. A Rockefeller, Roosevelt, Astor or Vanderbilt might be seen sharing a conversation
IT WAS A SCRIPT YOU COULDN’T WRITE. As the number one and number two players in the world were staring each other down, battling it out for the coveted BMW Championship on the first playoff hole, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm approached the green, both
Today, with the COVID-19 crisis affecting all organizations and, in particular, the social commerce of society, clubs are faced with a new challenge. The social and economic supports of a robust economy are eroded. How clubs react to the challenge, the decisions they make, and
As discussed in the first article in this series, many clubs have established or are beginning to consider establishing a club-related foundation. The impetus for creating a foundation may be a member’s interest in making a substantial contribution (and receiving a tax deduction), a desire
This is the third and final article on member loyalty based on a research partnership between the National Club Association and researchers at Iowa State University. If you’ve read the first two articles in this series, you already know that member loyalty is arguably the
CLUB BENCHMARKING has been monitoring and reporting on the impact of COVID-19 on the club industry since shutdowns began in March. Findings below are based on data gathered through the CB Strategic Monthly Dashboard. With restrictions still in place on weddings, banquets and golf outings,
Perspective, innovation and focus will be the key to navigating 2021 club budgets. For board leaders willing to embrace the change, the COVID-19 crisis could be the catalyst for a much-needed course correction that will strengthen their clubs and the industry as a whole. After
While across the globe the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten people’s health, well-being and livelihood, golf has seen a big resurgence at almost all levels. Call it a “renaissance” or “resurgence” or whatever you like, but the fact of the matter is golf’s participation is