Michael McCarthy, ECM, CEO and general manager of Addison Reserve Country Club (ARCC) in Delray Beach, Fla., says that when he arrived at the club in 2007 he quickly recognized that the membership at the club was forward-thinking. That same year, the club opened a
Located outside of Boston, Wellesley is a 350-year old college town dotted with proud old trees, handsome pre-World War II architecture, stately colonial homes, restored Victorian estates and beautifully understated Arts and Crafts bungalows. Real estate is expensive, the schools are nationally ranked, and the
Natural disasters can wreak havoc anytime and anywhere. Clubs are particularly vulnerable to these disasters, which cause tremendous damage to the club campus and its facilities, club members’ homes and the homes of staff. The National Club Association surveyed clubs across the country that have
Butler is a 200-year-old Western Pennsylvania city 35 miles from Pittsburgh. It is home to 14,000 residents who relish the small-town vibe and proximity to a thriving metropolis. Since the early 1800s, Butler has been home to many family-owned farms and has a diversified economic
MANY GOLF CLUBS today face the decision of when to renovate their golf course. There may be some specific circumstances that confront the daily maintenance and presentation of the golf course. The board of directors, management and members may have various opinions on how the golf
To walk the streets of downtown St. Louis is to encounter many signs of a bygone era. Rich deposits of limestone along the Mississippi River helped to make the St. Louis region the epicenter for brick production and their subsequent distribution throughout a growing nation.
IN THIS ISSUE of Club Director, we look at successful club and golf course renovation projects that attract and delight members. Over the past decade some clubs implemented capital projects to update amenities and facilities; however, with a much stronger economy, clubs are investing in new renovations in
Renovations and new capital projects can mean growing your footprint, adding unique upgrades and shifting strategies to attract and engage members. With proper planning the process can produce fantastic facilities, the likes of which are showcased on the following pages. Club Director invited several key
While expensive initially, capital projects and renovations can give a significant boost to your club’s bottom line in the long run. Peacock + Lewis Architects and Planners has a strong history of creating amenities that not only give members more memorable experiences and reasons to
How can a successful and storied club add a basic amenity that had been missing for 120 years of its existence? The Woman’s Athletic Club of Chicago on one of Chicago’s major avenues had a long and distinguished history by virtue not only of its