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,
Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., has a rich history, three world-renowned golf courses, and is notable for, among other things, hosting five major championships and the 2013 Ryder Cup. It’s no surprise then, that the mention of Medinah invokes images of top golfers competing
In 2007, Sarasota Yacht Club (SYC) in Sarasota, Fla., leveled its facility and embarked on an ambitious construction project that would transform the club into a spectacular resort-like destination for boaters and non-boaters alike. The club erected a tent outfitted with a kitchen and restrooms
In 1883, when Atlanta’s Capital City Club (CCC) was founded, one of its first official acts was creating a statement of purpose, which to this day still reads: “A social organization to promote pleasure, kind feeling and general culture of its members.” Matt McKinney, general
The San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) —founded in 1886—has many of the hallmarks of a premier club: A large and engaged membership (about 2,100 members); a talented executive team (headed by GM/COO Terry Anglin, the 2016 Mel Rex Award for Excellence in Club Management) and
Brett Morris, general manager and COO at The Polo Club of Boca Raton, Fla., builds his management philosophy around the member-driven lifestyle of this residential community of more than 1,700 homes and approximately 3,500 members. “What business is there in the world,” he muses, “where
As we look to the future of the private club industry, we see two interconnected issues having the most impact of club success: How clubs are governed? How clubs are managed? Without effective leadership in both areas, clubs will languish and slowly decline.
The makeup of the American population is changing dramatically. In combination with other factors, this means the populous will look and act much differently 20 years from now. Over this period, we will see the millennial generation—roughly 80 million people born between 1980 and 1999—become
McMahon Group conducted their Annual Pulse Survey late last year to gather feedback about topics related to private clubs, ranging from membership trends to human resources to operational issues. Following is a summary of the results from the 445 managers and executives who responded MEMBERSHIP
As private clubs continue to rebound post-recession, competition has increased within the industry. Clubs are tweaking and adding programs and services to retain and recruit members. With that comes increased responsibility to be aware of major trends happening outside of the club. Here are key