July 2018
From the CEO
Pinehurst Gives Permission
For the second year in a row, I survived the “buddies golf trip” to the Pinehurst area of North Carolina with 11 other guys looking to have fun and spend money. What could go wrong?
Cover Stories and Features
Hashtag fun at #miniDunes
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes turned its practice space into popular short course.
Finding the Right Path
John Cunningham uses his own experience to guide employees to discover the job right for them.
The New Privileges of Membership
Amenity-drive recapitalization is positioning private clubs for a bright future.
Meet the Decision Makers
Women make up 40 percent of all new players in golf; they are also leading in the industry.
Case Studies
You might want to rephrase that
Famed restaurateur Danny Meyer says, “Service is the technical delivery of a product. Hospitality is how the delivery of that product makes its recipient feel.”
Riding the Wave
With Nashville a red-hot destination right now, Hermitage Golf Course is reaping the benefits while also securing its future.
Campaigning for Buy In
When The Valley Club proposed radical changes to its golf courseís design, senior leaders launched a proactive campaign to sell the idea to members.
Shuttle Meadow’s Players Hit the Road
Women golfers at a Connecticut private club have caught the travel bug.
Industry News and Trends
Leveraging Intangibles: Soft-side Investments Add Up
Every day, businesses lose money by not understanding or leveraging their investments. When one considers the financials of organizations, it is clear that significant portions of those investments are not captured in financial statements
2 Questions, 2 Operators
2 Questions, 2 Operators