Back from San Antonio and the 2018 Golf Industry Show (GIS), I offer the following observations. Just like the golf […]

New York State courts have adopted a unique method for the valuation of private clubs (PR). In tax certiorari (tax […]

Just back from GIS 2018, which I determined might be a good place to expand my understanding of the cost, […]

Over the years, I’ve observed the interesting dynamic of club cultures and their evolution.  When I was a young boy, […]

Just back from the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando last week.  “The Show” as it’s referred to by most in […]

Among the challenges we encounter with golf property valuation is the determination of when various capital projects are necessary and impart […]

It seems as though 2017 saw more than its share of golf course closures.  While the statistics aren’t out just […]

Much has been written about golf being an elitist activity, about it being too expensive for the masses and the […]

Several times this week, I received calls inquiring about the impact of the new proposed tax bill on golf courses.  […]

The issue of sexual harassment has taken center stage in our society.  Just ask Matt Lauer, Al Franken, Charlie Rose, […]

One thing about serving as an expert witness is that you always learn something new.  Sometimes it’s as simple as […]

How about talking about what we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving! As always, I’m thankful for my wonderful wife & family […]

Like I tell my kids, “every decision has a price”.  For many member-owned and equity golf and country clubs the […]

A golf course appraisal is a complex process that often means different things to different people.  By definition, it is […]

Among the more interesting challenges we encounter is the issue of membership refund liability.  A membership refund liability is typically […]

The game of golf in America has evolved into many things.  Traditionally a game for the elite, country club set, […]

Two items of particular interest to all clubs and golf courses are pace of play and player safety.  Unimpeded pace […]

With many golf courses in Texas, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas experiencing damage from the recent storms, now may be […]

The culture of any club is critical to its success.  Assume that you’re a member or in management of a […]

I’ve always been intrigued by the logistics of navigating the golf course.  A typical 18-hole golf course of 7,000+/- yards […]

We often get calls from member-owned clubs seeking appraisals for use in consideration of selling their club, sometimes after years […]

In today’s ever competitive club environment an important consideration of many clubs is renovations, enhancements and upgrades to the club’s […]

One question I’m often asked is “Why do you need all this information just for an appraisal”? In many cases a […]

One of the more interesting dynamics we encounter from time to time is the life cycle of golf communities and […]

A few months back, I wrote about the impending closure of my childhood and almost lifelong golf venue, Blue Ridge […]

This month’s issue of Private Club Advisor  included a most interesting piece on the obvious disqualifiers from Dan Denehy of Club Thinking Partners.  These […]

Those of us in the golf industry often attend seminars and conferences where we’re told about GOLF’s competition. Typically, this […]

For those of you who follow my blog, it’s no surprise that I’m trying to identify why golf participation is […]

What’s your favorite time to play golf?  Some like the temperate fall days when the course isn’t crowded.  Others play […]

Recently, Adam Schupak penned a most informative piece for Links Magazine on the cost of hosting a USGA event.  What […]

One of the functions Golf Property Analysts typically provides clients is a review of their tax assessment and sometimes appraisals […]

Selling a golf course or club is a big decision.  It’s one that should be made for the right reasons […]

It’s old news that our grand old game is shrinking.  Just last month, we also learned that its participants are […]

Everyone knows of the need to attract the “3 M’s” (millennials, minorities and moms) to golf.  For many years, I’ve […]

Change is one of the most frequently used words in our society.  Presidential and other elections are often won or […]

Masters week is special.  Not only does it begin the “major” season on the PGA Tour, but to many golfers living […]

Yesterday, the National Golf Foundation released its annual #’s on golf course supply in the United States. As expected, the […]

Every year about this time, there are numerous stories about the golf industry and how many courses have closed, how […]

Less than 2 weeks ago, I wrote about the proposed (progressive) rule changes by the USGA and R & A. […]

One of the things we do as appraisers is take continuing education on a regular basis.  Recently, I navigated through […]