It’s not uncommon for some club leaders to become visibly disturbed when a member goes against the grain to avoid […]

Among the many challenges for private clubs today is planning for the future.  Private clubs, often being a collection of […]

In recent years, many clubs have embarked on significant capital projects focused on deferred maintenance, facility enhancements or both.  Many […]

As a frequent witness in disputes involving golf property valuation or other economic issues related to golf courses and clubs, […]

Of particular interest to us at Golf Property Analysts recently are community golf courses and clubs, where the golf course […]

Just the other day, I received an email from an industry colleague with the title of “Chief Market Intelligence Officer”.  […]

In an era of declining participation, numerous course closures and the general perception that golf is in decline, I have […]

It often seems as though all golfers are wannabe golf course architects.  It’s one of the many allures of the […]

Observing private and HOA/POA golf and country clubs through the years, I’ve noticed a “dulling of the line” between capital […]

Trees are often a hot button issue on golf courses. Many think trees are a critical element of a quality […]

I grew up at and belonged to a “middle market” club that no longer exists.  I remember often appealing to […]

Among the more interesting aspects of golf and club real estate tax assessments are the different perspectives often taken by […]

This weekend, I was approached by our club president asking about how we could get one of our courses to […]

With all the recent publicity surrounding proposed legislation in New York allowing towns in New York the option of assessing […]

Last week, during a business trip to Orlando, I had occasion to visit and play the 9-hole, municipal Winter Park […]

Technology firms seeking to introduce their products to the golf course industry have a challenge in bringing tech to one […]

Is there anything politicians from the right and left can agree on?  YES! This week, as a representative of the […]

As any of us know, golf has suffered in recent years.  Course closings, declining participation and the game’s seeming inability […]

I am often intrigued by issues relating to the culture of a particular club.  Among the issues impacted by club culture […]

It’s Masters Week.  Often referred to as a rite of spring, many in the colder climes consider Masters Week the […]

A few years ago, I was involved as an expert witness in a case where my client, an investor-owned private […]

Historically, New York State has been among the few jurisdictions which taxed all golf courses and country clubs based on […]

Recently, Golf Property Analysts was retained in an interesting case where a dispute arose about the need for and size […]

As a golf property appraiser & consultant, I often address the issue of how the quality of a golf course […]

Typically, when I visit the Golf Industry Show (GIS), in addition to renewing old acquaintances and making new ones I […]

I had planned to write in this space about my recent visit to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. It […]

How does one determine if a real estate tax assessment appeal is warranted? There are typically four elements that make […]

As I wrote last July, Homeowners Associations (HOA’s) have a vested interest in the financial success of clubs and golf […]

Renowned golf course architect Dr. Mike Hurdzan has authored an authoritative text EVERYONE in the golf industry should have AND […]

It’s been said that golf is the game for a lifetime.  Renowned teacher Harvey Penick wrote a book with the […]

I have often written in this space about the culture of golf.  To many, golf is perceived as a stuffy, […]

As always, I’m thankful for my wonderful wife & family and their love.  If I had nothing else they alone […]

I’m often asked by clients about the benefits and effectiveness of golf course management companies.  Those who’ve retained professional management […]

For years, the debate has raged over whether municipal golf courses represent unfair, subsidized competition for privately owned, for-profit golf […]

When most people think about how much it costs to play golf, they consider green fees, membership dues and other […]

Among the things we track at GPA are trends in the golf course industry.  I decided to look through our […]

The concept of Highest and Best Use is fundamental to real estate.  Highest and best use is defined by the […]

Golf course appraisers are often asked the question, “so, what are golf courses selling for these days?”.  There are all […]

As I mentioned last month, one of the more interesting presentations I attended at the recent Golf, Inc. conference in […]

Last week, I was privileged to attend and participate in two presentations at the Golf, Inc. conference in San Diego.  […]