In 1876, William B. Astor Jr., brought what was the largest private yacht in Florida to Jacksonville and established what is today one of the oldest oldest yacht clubs in the country. I certainly did not give that much thought when I joined the board
The Merion Cricket Club (MCC) on Philadelphia’s prestigious Main Line was founded in 1865 and is distinguished for, among other things, being among the country’s oldest private clubs still thriving today. For more than150 years, MCC has been an integral part of the lives of
A core principle of club membership has long been exclusive access to premier facilities. These days, when perceived value is a distinguishing characteristic for clubs and activity preferences are changing dramatically, it is arguable that a club’s physical facilities are more important to their success
ONE OF MANY THINGS I have learned during the master planning process and construction is that effective and timely communication to the membership is vital. Many of my peers have embarked on a facility master plan and we know it can be a challenging process for
Club membership, at its core, has long been about exclusive access to premier facilities. When perceived value is a distinguishing characteristic for clubs and activity preferences are changing dramatically, it is arguable that a club’s physical facilities are more important to their success than ever
While there are many reasons a golf club may decide to make updates and improvements to its course and surroundings, two specifically stand out: making the game more fun and attractive to players, and the natural wear of a course requiring attention. Members of the