As a capital planning advisor to hundreds of clubs over the course of my career, one of the most common characteristics among clubs functioning reactively is a failure to understand their club’s capital requirements and how to properly fund them. Those clubs typically lack a forward-looking capital plan, and as a result they are saddled with an accumulation of
A national initiative to help raise money for deserving local charities, ClubsHelp, fosters the connections of industry organizations, bringing together golf course owners, club managers, golf course architects and golf professionals to form a powerful network. ClubsHelp has earned the support of legends Jack Nicklaus and Ernie Els as
During our search and consulting assignments we are often asked to advise the club on compensation packages, either to formulate an attractive package for a new manager or to evaluate whether their current manager’s compensation is keeping up with the market. In either case, clubs should regularly
What criteria do you use to make the most significant personal and professional decisions in your life? If you’re interested in finding out, pull out your phone and text the following question to three people with whom you work closely: “What would you say is my personal leadership
What’s the secret to providing exceptional service in your locker rooms? Aspiration and knowledge. First, the team in locker rooms must want to provide the best service possible to members and guests. Put another way, no strategy, no matter how well written, will change a thing in any work situation
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R–Ala.) was born in Camden, Arkansas and went to college at Southern Arkansas University as a two-sport athlete. While best known for football, Tuberville also played two years on the golf team for the SAU Muleriders. Among his many accomplishments and honors,
Part Five in a Series on Club Philanthropy The series on Club Philanthropy has addressed a number of different types of methods in which clubs have established foundations for numerous charitable purposes. These range from art and library foundations to preservation foundations to foundations established
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a common sight at private clubs across the United States. It’s not unusual to see a Tesla or two sprinkled throughout a club’s parking lot and as the world’s automakers ramp up EV development, electric cars and trucks will become even more common.
We are now 10 months into a new administration and a new congressional session. After spending much of the first few months addressing COVID-19 relief, Congress has shifted gears and is focused on legislation aimed at bringing Democratic priorities to life. Among those priorities are
Like a private club does with its golf course or clubhouse, associations also look to see if what will make them successful in the future is to go back to what made it successful initially. We see the countless stories of clubs restoring their clubhouses