From a young age, Christine Pooler knew that service was in her blood. Growing up in Glenwood, Minn., she enjoyed acting as her mother’s caddie on the golf course, shouldering her golf bag around Minnewaska Golf Club. It propelled her desire for a career in
How many times have we found ourselves in a situation where we were “out of the loop” and unaware of a significant social, political or personal event? We all remember such incidents. Usually, they’re simple, humorous lapses, but sometimes, these moments become significant and embarrassing
Some courses are known for the legendary golf played upon them. Others are known for the legendary golfers they produce. For Latrobe Country Club, home course to Arnold Palmer, it is fair to say that the latter is true. But that is not to discount
CAN YOU RECALL the days as a child when you would get really upset because a crayon was broken? For me it was tantamount to my earth shattering. How good would it be to have that as our biggest worry today? However, what did I learn
The National Club Association’s (NCA’s) 2019 National Club Conference was NCA’s biggest and most successful ever. The 16th annual conference was held April 28-30 in Washington, D.C., and featured a full lineup of C-suite level speakers, spectacular social events and numerous networking opportunities. Speakers included
Terra S. H. Waldron, CCM, CCE, ECM, is the chief operating officer of Greensboro Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., and chair of the NCA board of directors. Earning and maintaining her certifications, successfully operating several clubs throughout her 35-year career, and leading several industry organizations
A FEW YEARS AGO, a leader in the private club industry said to me—in neither a good nor bad way, but in a matter of fact way—that he saw me as a dealmaker. Being a “dealmaker” may not have the positive connotation that it once did.
Recently, the National Club Association interviewed Ryan Wilson, CEO & Co-Founder of The Gathering Spot, an Atlanta private club that is rapidly gaining attention around the industry and country. The 28-year-old founded the club in 2015 with the goal to create a community for motivated
2018 was a watershed year for the National Club Association (NCA) and NCA CONNECT, highlighted by reporting on critical advocacy victories and timely articles that informed the industry on its most pressing issues. Take a look back at this past year of NCA CONNECT to learn
FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS, leaders of the private club industry have gathered from across the country at the National Club Association’s (NCA’s) National Club Conference to learn about the most important issues and best governance practices impacting clubs. The Conference presents a unique opportunity for