Nick Schreiber knew what he was looking for, theoretically, on his 50 or so trips to scope land within a six-hour drive of Charleston, S.C. Sandy soil was a must. Hills were good. Interesting potential turns, attractive topography, somewhere a course or three could roll
This blueprint is a tool for club leaders (both management and board members) to evaluate our clubs’ policies and procedures to create programs and guidelines to hire the best staff and offer opportunities for advancement, to ensure a vibrant membership group, find vendors who follow
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the National Club Association (NCA) developed talking points and a DEI blueprint as a guide for clubs to use in their own DEI efforts. These documents are a starting point for clubs and should be considered, customized
Spring and summer days bring golfers flocking to club courses to enjoy the game, time with friends and a few hours outdoors. But for years, there’s been a challenge: Those golfers are overwhelmingly male. Bringing women to the game and keeping them playing continues to
Chrissie Bennett grew up cooking with her Jamaican-American family but never went to culinary school or considered a job in the kitchen until her mom lit a bit of a flame under her. “The sous chef at Winged Foot Golf Club had a friend who
This article is an excerpt from “The Culture of Golf,”by Lawrence A. Hirsh, CRE, MAI, SGA, president of Golf Property Analysts. The book covers many of under-discussed, yet prominent, facets of golf culture that impact the game’s health. The book is available at golfprop.com/the-culture-of-golf/ and
As clubs look to attract and cultivate the next generation of board members, there are many factors to take into consideration. The very best volunteer leadership candidates often don’t raise their hands or jump to be considered for the positions. Those who are eager to
The resurgence of golf play during the pandemic is by now old news. Rounds are up. Off-course golf activity is up. Avid golfers, casual golfers, new golfers—everyone is getting in on the fun. This is happening after a nearly two-decade-long period of sluggishness. The National
As a continuation of the National Club Association’s (NCA’s) efforts to provide private club leaders with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) resources and insight to better lead and serve their clubs, NCA has worked with Heather Kim Degenhardt-Stifanic, a founder of the inclusion and diversity-focused
Developed by IIICONIC. 1. Clarify Your Purpose Why are you doing this? What is your motivation? What are the benefits and the desired outcomes you want? Agree on a shared understanding of what diversity, equity and inclusion means to you. Obtain buy-in from all stakeholders.