Members only. The sign is clear and direct in its simple insistence. This establishment—its grounds, the clubhouse, the exciting party now underway—is for the benefit of members only. In this article, we consider how the clubhouse itself has often embodied the exclusivity that attaches to
In the fall of 2016, McMahon Group conducted a Pulse Survey on facilities in private clubs to learn about what is being offered and where the industry is trending. Thank you to the 387 clubs that responded to this survey and provided great information about
The clubhouse is the heart of the club. It is where members gather, socialize, participate in numerous club events and activities, as well as relax. Today, clubhouses offer more amenities that cater to an increasingly diverse guest and member makeup and demands. To keep up,
Energy conservation and responsible environmental design for club facilities and operations are an important responsibility for our club world (as it is in all aspects of society today). As we read in the macro perspective, a large majority of Americans as well as many influential
Private clubs are inextricably connected to the nation’s history. From the country’s founding in which patriots exercised their freedom to associate, to today’s historic golf courses and clubs that are heralded more than a century after their construction, clubs represent a significant part of the
The Challenge: In a medium-sized market, Odessa sought to achieve sufficient scale to continue to offer a premium club experience and to keep pace with the market’s shifting needs and wants. Located in the oil-rich region of Texas known as the Permian Basin, Odessa Country
Rick Ladendorf is the founder of Prevo Health Solutions, a club wellness consulting firm that helps clubs integrate health and wellness into their cultures and recognizes those that excel in this lifestyle dimension in its America’s Healthiest Certification program and annual Top Ten Healthiest Clubs
The financial crisis that rocked the world economy in 2008 was especially devastating for the real estate market, with builders, developers and many others with a stake in the construction industry suffering losses of such magnitude that bankruptcy and exit often appeared the only feasible
Jonathan Club, located in southern California has both a Town Club situated in the bustling urban core of Los Angeles, and a Beach Club that is bathed in the sunlight and gentle Pacific breezes of Santa Monica. The San Andreas fault-line may lurk beneath the
The wellness movement is fusing science, technology, medicine and lifestyle modifications to promote a holistic approach to a better quality of life. Club members are eagerly seeking a plethora of practical and integrated approaches to their wellness. These approaches are now customized to individuals’ fitness