Mark Diedrich on Sustainable Clubhouses & Clubhouse Renovation May 30, 2023 Mark Diedrich is a second generation clubhouse architect. As a principal in one of the nation’s premiere clubhouse design and […] by Larry Hirsh
Due Diligence when Buying or Selling a Golf Course May 29, 2023 Among the more complex processes in the purchase and sale of a golf property is the due diligence process. While […] by Larry Hirsh
National Golf Day – 2023 – Going “Outside the Box” May 11, 2023 National Golf Day was held yesterday in Washington, DC. Sponsored by the American Golf Industry Coalition (www.golfcoalition.org) this most worthwhile […] by Larry Hirsh
“We Don’t Have any Competition” – Really? April 30, 2023 If I had a dollar for every time I asked a club about their “competition” and they told me “we […] by Larry Hirsh
Debt – The (not so) Silent Killer – A Case Study April 24, 2023 A few months back, I wrote HERE about how much debt is the right amount for clubs. As I said […] by Larry Hirsh
The Cost of Golf – Is it $ustainable? April 17, 2023 Among the many by-products of the COVID induced surge in golf has been a dramatic increase in the cost of […] by Larry Hirsh
Irrigation Design – Larry Rodgers April 1, 2023 Larry Rodgers of Larry Rodgers Design Group designs irrigation systems for golf courses. About 20 years ago, when he designed […] by Larry Hirsh
Private Club Management & Governance – Defining Roles March 20, 2023 Recently, Golf Property Analysts has been privileged to provide consulting and advisory services to several clubs developing long range plans […] by Larry Hirsh
The Golf Ball, Bifurcation & Golf Courses March 15, 2023 As we all know by now, bifurcation is next buzzword in golf as it relates to the proposed new rules […] by Larry Hirsh
CMAA 2023 – What Was Learned? March 6, 2023 Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) World Conference & Expo. As […] by Larry Hirsh
Choosing the Best Management Choosing the best management for your club or golf course can be a challenge. There are large firms, mid-size firms, […] by Larry Hirsh
Making Golf Better – How economics and the environment can both benefit February 10, 2023 From my perch analyzing the economics of golf courses and clubs on a daily basis, I see and learn many […] by Larry Hirsh
Bob Ford – The Pro’s Pro January 31, 2023 Bob Ford has revolutionized the role of the club professional. The longtime (now retired) head pro at both Oakmont CC […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf Business Conference & PGA Show 2023 – My Takeaways January 30, 2023 Last week, I attended (for the first time in 3 years) the NGCOA Golf Business Conference (GBC) and the PGA […] by Larry Hirsh
ShowTime! – PGA & NGCOA begin Golf’s Business Season – What’s Next? January 18, 2023 Next week the PGA and NGCOA start golf’s “business season” at their concurrent Merchandise Show and Golf Business Conference in […] by Larry Hirsh
Your Club’s Tax Assessment in an Evolving Environment January 10, 2023 Next month (February 16th), I’ll be presenting a webinar on club real estate tax assessments for the National Club Association. […] by Larry Hirsh
Clubs, Fraud, Whistleblowers & a Hotline – Mitchell Stump, CPA December 16, 2022 Has the COVID related surge in membership at private clubs produced the residual effect of some staff, members and even […] by Larry Hirsh
Debt – How much is Right? December 14, 2022 Among the challenges many clubs face is how much debt to take on. As most of us know, when one […] by Larry Hirsh
Measuring Performance – More than dollars and cents December 9, 2022 Our society likes to measure performance. Who has or makes the most money, the biggest house or who’s the best […] by Larry Hirsh
Repetition & The Definition of Insanity December 7, 2022 Generally attributed to Albert Einstein, the definition of insanity is stated as follows: “Insanity is doing the same thing over […] by Larry Hirsh
Practice Ranges – What are they worth to a club? November 29, 2022 Having grown up at a club with no practice range, I always felt like the club was incomplete. What I […] by Larry Hirsh
22 Things I’m Thankful For – Thanksgiving 2022 November 16, 2022 2022 has been an interesting and challenging year. Though challenged by a volatile situation in Ukraine, resulting inflation and a […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf Course Turfgrass with Scott DeBolt October 26, 2022 To many of us, even within the golf industry the varieties of turfgrass are somewhat of a mystery. We know […] by Larry Hirsh
Solutions for Selling Your Golf Course October 25, 2022 A few weeks back, I wrote about establishing a strategy for selling your golf course. Many of our clients chose […] by Larry Hirsh
Food & Beverage – Is it Supposed to Lose Money? In the course of our practice, we’ve been privileged to provide valuation and advisory services to a wide variety of […] by Larry Hirsh
A Club Culture Analysis – What is it? October 23, 2022 A few months ago, I introduced the concept of a club culture analysis in my blog post from July. I’ve […] by Larry Hirsh
Golfonomics – What does the future hold for golf courses & clubs? October 18, 2022 As in any election year, the economy takes center stage with considerable talk about inflation, interest rates, fuel prices, unemployment […] by Larry Hirsh
Selling a Golf Course in Uncertain Times – Develop a Strategy October 7, 2022 Among the questions I’m frequently asked of late is whether there are still buyers seeking golf properties. While the answer […] by Larry Hirsh
Communication – How Effective is it at Your Club? October 5, 2022 Private club communications have no standard. What is communicated, how frequently and in what form are different from one club […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf’s Sustainability – “It’s the Economy Stupid” October 3, 2022 During the past 2+ years, golf has enjoyed a surprising and welcome surge in popularity. Rounds were up in 2020 […] by Larry Hirsh
Monday, Monday Like the great tune from the Mamas and Papas from 1966 my recent blog post on why clubs are closed […] by Larry Hirsh
Why are Clubs Closed on Mondays? September 26, 2022 As I sit here early on a Monday Morning, I’m recalling a few weeks ago, while enjoying a quick 9-holes […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf Property Appraisals – Nuances Spotlighted by NYAG v. Trump September 23, 2022 Like many of us, I am following the New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump. However, […] by Larry Hirsh
The Country Club Financial Operating Model September 14, 2022 It seems as though each time we evaluate a club’s finances, there are different “wrinkles” to consider. The income/expense statements […] by Larry Hirsh
Facilities – The Country Club’s Steve Ballard September 12, 2022 Among many unsung heroes at some private clubs are Directors of Facilities (DOF). Most members and golfers are familiar with […] by Larry Hirsh
Royal Dornoch GM Neil Hampton on Golf Clubs in the UK vs American Clubs August 9, 2022 I’m intrigued by the cultural differences between golf in America versus the UK, Scotland in particular. I recently had the […] by Larry Hirsh
Why Should Private Clubs Know their Market Value? August 8, 2022 Member owned private clubs rarely focus on the market value of the club in favor of a focus on balancing […] by Larry Hirsh
RULES of the Road (Club) – Are they hindering sustainability of the COVID surge? Among the many elements that define the culture of private clubs is each club’s rules. Some clubs are inundated with […] by Larry Hirsh
A Consumer/Culture Based Approach to Private Club Analysis July 13, 2022 Like any business, the foundation of a successful club is based on satisfied customers (Members) continuing to purchase products and […] by Larry Hirsh
A Fresh Look – Is Now the Time to Sell? July 6, 2022 Back in January, I raised the same question. Six months later, the world has experienced some changes. The war in […] by Larry Hirsh
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