The Union League of Philadelphia takes great pride in taking calculated risks and blazing the trail in the club industry. Never one to rest on its laurels, the club embraces change and always looks to the future with one goal in mind: to add the
The industry debate over how much a club should budget to maintain its golf course seems never-ending, and that’s understandable. The course consumes a significant portion of the cash required to run a club and it is also one of the most visible and member-impacting
Tough economic times can bring out the best and the worst in people. While everyone would like to believe that all employees act ethically and responsibly all of the time, fraud does happen. Clubs should take a closer look at their fraud insurance and take
What have private clubs always offered their members? Excellent golf, tennis, yachting or athletic facilities. Fine dining. Fitness centers. Attentive, personalized service. A sense of luxury and particular social standing. In the last few decades, those core offerings have remained fairly consistent. But, today’s private
Four years ago, Onion Creek Golf Club in Austin, Texas, took a chance on an idea: Convert the snack bar adjacent to the golf shop into a fitness area. “Members in their late 50s wanted an athletic area,” David Woods, the club’s general manager, said