Among the most impactful improvements a club can make to attract new members is to reinvent their pool complex. Because these projects have spurred significant growth in membership and engagement among young members and families, we’ve labeled it the “gateway amenity.” If a club is
A good starting point is to first check to see that the committees you have are important. Club bylaws typically specify five to seven essential committees, but many clubs will have 10 or more. It is often the case that the ones that are additional
The decision on the best management for a club rests squarely on the shoulders of the members and the board. A membership that is closely aligned with the club’s mission and is truly dedicated to it, will have many members willing to serve. They will
Just under 400 managers responded to the Pulse Survey asking a variety of questions about governance, management and policies. Below are some of the highlights from the results: BOARDS Average Board Size: 11 Sevety-five percent of respondents feel the size of their board is about
Committees can be a blessing or a curse in the scheme of private club governance and management. When they step over the boundary from advisors to managers, it is disruptive, frustrating and a waste of resources. On the other hand, the absence of this front-line
Members want their club to be a safe and secure environment. Are you prepared to provide it? On a recent tour of private city and country clubs in Bogota, Colombia, security personnel and procedures were a palpable part of the experience. When entering the wonderful
To answer your question fully would take more space than allotted here, but I’ll address a part of it because the club industry has so much riding on its ability to attract a fair share of millennials. Beyond the obvious issues like making your club
McMahon Group conducted a Pulse Survey earlier this year to learn about issues and trends related to golf in private clubs. There were a total of 329 responses to the survey. Below are highlights from the report, which had 329 responses. GOLF FACILITIES & PROGRAMS
In the golf industry there seems to be a plethora of ideas on how to enhance the game of golf. Most of them may not stand the test of time, however, the industry is persistent in finding alternative playing styles for the game, i.e., foot-golf,
The fact that Donald Trump owns more golf courses than any president in United States history should be positive for the industry. If he and the increased number of Republicans in all levels of government act in concert with their limited government values, individual clubs