A few months ago, I introduced the concept of a club culture analysis in my blog post from July. I’ve […]
A few months ago, I introduced the concept of a club culture analysis in my blog post from July. I’ve […]
Like any business, the foundation of a successful club is based on satisfied customers (Members) continuing to purchase products and […]
Among the characteristics prospective members try to assess when joining a private golf or country club is that club’s culture. […]
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It’s old news that our society is divided. We’re divided economically, culturally, socially, racially and politically. To many, such diversity […]
We are living in extraordinary times. Social stresses from Coronavirus, Black Lives Matter and an economic crisis have converged on […]
The world of private clubs has changed. Our fathers and grandfathers joined “the club” for a variety of reasons. Maybe, […]
Having seen numerous clubs from the inside as a consultant, appraiser and member, I’ve often wondered how club leaders, boards […]
Last week, over the Independence Day Holiday, we had occasion to visit New England and spend time with our new […]
Over the years, I’ve observed the interesting dynamic of club cultures and their evolution. When I was a young boy, […]
The culture of any club is critical to its success. Assume that you’re a member or in management of a […]
It’s old news that our grand old game is shrinking. Just last month, we also learned that its participants are […]
Golf in the United States is experiencing a decline in participation. In 2005, according to the National Golf Foundation, there […]
Recently, Golf Property Analysts has been privileged to provide consulting and advisory services to several clubs developing long range plans […]
Choosing the best management for your club or golf course can be a challenge. There are large firms, mid-size firms, […]
Last week, I attended (for the first time in 3 years) the NGCOA Golf Business Conference (GBC) and the PGA […]
Next week the PGA and NGCOA start golf’s “business season” at their concurrent Merchandise Show and Golf Business Conference in […]
Our society likes to measure performance. Who has or makes the most money, the biggest house or who’s the best […]
Generally attributed to Albert Einstein, the definition of insanity is stated as follows: “Insanity is doing the same thing over […]
2022 has been an interesting and challenging year. Though challenged by a volatile situation in Ukraine, resulting inflation and a […]
In the course of our practice, we’ve been privileged to provide valuation and advisory services to a wide variety of […]
As in any election year, the economy takes center stage with considerable talk about inflation, interest rates, fuel prices, unemployment […]
Among the questions I’m frequently asked of late is whether there are still buyers seeking golf properties. While the answer […]
During the past 2+ years, golf has enjoyed a surprising and welcome surge in popularity. Rounds were up in 2020 […]
Like the great tune from the Mamas and Papas from 1966 my recent blog post on why clubs are closed […]
Among the many elements that define the culture of private clubs is each club’s rules. Some clubs are inundated with […]
Last week, after a two year wait and along with several friends I took my son Jack for a golf […]
This month, our series of interviews with some of golf’s movers and shakers focuses on NGCOA CEO, Jay Karen. I […]
Among the most common complaints of members at private clubs is a lack of transparency. Not surprisingly, at investor-owned clubs […]
A few weeks ago, Golf Digest ran an article entitled “The Club Pro Crisis” and talked about the long hours, […]
Ethics, as defined by Dictionary.com, means: “a system of moral principles; or the rules of conduct recognized in respect to […]
As anyone in the club industry is aware, a capable General Manager (GM/COO) is critical to the success of any […]
Steve Graves, and his Creative Golf Marketing firm have assisted numerous clubs in developing sound membership development programs. They’ve been […]
Just this week, my friend, longtime club attorney Dennis Hiller of Greenberg Traurig raised the issue of compaction and I’ve […]
Recently, the following question was raised: “Does the iconic status of a club increase the market value of the club […]
With recent surges in membership and increased revenues, many clubs are considering, developing or implementing master plans for their future. […]
Private clubs are to a great degree a microcosm of the broader society. Like our regions and communities, each has […]
Last Year at this time we all thought COVID would be short-lived and life would be returning to normal as […]
This past weekend, I played golf with a friend who had taken a leave from membership at our club for […]
A challenge we often encounter is the valuation or analysis of a club considering or planning capital improvements. If debt […]