Creating a sustainable, green business model often has people scratching their heads and struggling with the concept. As the public increasingly equates “green” with “good,” clubs often feel pressured to hop on the sustainability bandwagon. Whether going green is worth the effort, and whether it
Golf course architects are working with their clients to design and renovate courses that are shorter and less expensive to construct and maintain, so said several American Society of Golf Course Architect (ASGCA) members during a recent panel led by ASGCA President Erik Larsen. “Extreme
Sustainability is not just being “green.” Sustainability is a practice in which human and environmental resources are managed in a socially responsible way. More than a buzzword, sustainability is quickly becoming an eco-friendly routine that realizes value for your club and boosts your bottom line.
Developing a sound approach to environmental management often begins with a look at the environmental, health and safety risks that may arise from many typical club operations. From the siting, layout and construction of golf courses and maintenance facilities to the wide-ranging club operations,
Maintaining and continuing to improve club facilities is a continual challenge for every club. Falling behind in the reinvestment in the key aspects of a private club can seriously affect membership retention and usage. Also, it will have a dampening influence on a club’s ability
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
Energy issues, environmental conservation, global warming, and “going green” are buzz words and budding concerns most business owners can’t escape these days. And private clubs are no exception. In fact, in recent years energy conservation has become a critical issue with most clubs. In addition