Evaluating Your Golf Management Company March 21, 2018 Golf management companies are typically retained by clubs/courses requiring professional assistance in enhancing the performance of the club. In most […] by Larry Hirsh
HOA’s, POA’s and their interest in the Community Golf/Country Club March 16, 2018 It seems as though we’ve been fielding lots of calls about golf and country clubs lately that serve as the […] by Larry Hirsh
How Should Golf Courses and Clubs be Taxed? March 7, 2018 A few days ago, an article in The Washington Post highlighted what is an interesting debate in the golf and […] by Larry Hirsh
Thrive or Dive – The Future of Your Club March 2, 2018 A prominent trend of late has been the failure of many member-owned clubs and either closure or sale to for-profit […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf Industry Show 2018 February 15, 2018 Back from San Antonio and the 2018 Golf Industry Show (GIS), I offer the following observations. Just like the golf […] by Larry Hirsh
Are All Golf Courses Alike? February 11, 2018 New York State courts have adopted a unique method for the valuation of private clubs (PR). In tax certiorari (tax […] by Larry Hirsh
Bunker Renovation – The Choices and The Economics February 9, 2018 Just back from GIS 2018, which I determined might be a good place to expand my understanding of the cost, […] by Larry Hirsh
Club Culture – The Intangible Dynamic January 30, 2018 Over the years, I’ve observed the interesting dynamic of club cultures and their evolution. When I was a young boy, […] by Larry Hirsh
PGA Show 2018 – The Major of Golf Business January 28, 2018 Just back from the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando last week. “The Show” as it’s referred to by most in […] by Larry Hirsh
When Capital Improvements are NEEDED January 18, 2018 Among the challenges we encounter with golf property valuation is the determination of when various capital projects are necessary and impart […] by Larry Hirsh
How Your Golf Course Can Avoid Extinction January 2, 2018 It seems as though 2017 saw more than its share of golf course closures. While the statistics aren’t out just […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf Clubs and Golf Courses – Is the middle class disappearing? December 20, 2017 Much has been written about golf being an elitist activity, about it being too expensive for the masses and the […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf Course Conservation Easements & the new Tax Bill December 7, 2017 Several times this week, I received calls inquiring about the impact of the new proposed tax bill on golf courses. […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf and Sexual Harassment December 6, 2017 The issue of sexual harassment has taken center stage in our society. Just ask Matt Lauer, Al Franken, Charlie Rose, […] by Larry Hirsh
The Expert Witness – Tax Assessment Appeals December 4, 2017 One thing about serving as an expert witness is that you always learn something new. Sometimes it’s as simple as […] by Larry Hirsh
Things I’m Thankful for in 2017. November 20, 2017 How about talking about what we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving! As always, I’m thankful for my wonderful wife & family […] by Larry Hirsh
To Sell or Not to Sell – Every Decision has a Price November 7, 2017 Like I tell my kids, “every decision has a price”. For many member-owned and equity golf and country clubs the […] by Larry Hirsh
What to look for in a Golf Course Appraisal October 27, 2017 A golf course appraisal is a complex process that often means different things to different people. By definition, it is […] by Larry Hirsh
Membership Refund Liability – The Impact on Value October 11, 2017 Among the more interesting challenges we encounter is the issue of membership refund liability. A membership refund liability is typically […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf’s Social Conscience and its Impact on Economics October 9, 2017 The game of golf in America has evolved into many things. Traditionally a game for the elite, country club set, […] by Larry Hirsh
Pace of Play, Safety and Players’ Golf “I.Q.” September 15, 2017 Two items of particular interest to all clubs and golf courses are pace of play and player safety. Unimpeded pace […] by Larry Hirsh
After Harvey & Irma – What’s Next for Golf Courses & Clubs? September 12, 2017 With many golf courses in Texas, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas experiencing damage from the recent storms, now may be […] by Larry Hirsh
Club Culture – The Economic Impact September 7, 2017 The culture of any club is critical to its success. Assume that you’re a member or in management of a […] by Larry Hirsh
Getting Around the Course September 5, 2017 I’ve always been intrigued by the logistics of navigating the golf course. A typical 18-hole golf course of 7,000+/- yards […] by Larry Hirsh
Member-Owned Clubs – When is it time to sell? August 31, 2017 We often get calls from member-owned clubs seeking appraisals for use in consideration of selling their club, sometimes after years […] by Larry Hirsh
If You Build It, Will they come? August 30, 2017 In today’s ever competitive club environment an important consideration of many clubs is renovations, enhancements and upgrades to the club’s […] by Larry Hirsh
Information Needed for Appraisals and Why August 29, 2017 One question I’m often asked is “Why do you need all this information just for an appraisal”? In many cases a […] by Larry Hirsh
Life Cycles of Golf Communities & Clubs August 28, 2017 One of the more interesting dynamics we encounter from time to time is the life cycle of golf communities and […] by Larry Hirsh
The Last Round August 14, 2017 A few months back, I wrote about the impending closure of my childhood and almost lifelong golf venue, Blue Ridge […] by Larry Hirsh
The Ideal Club Board Member August 5, 2017 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 […] by Larry Hirsh
Private Golf’s Competition July 3, 2017 Those of us in the golf industry often attend seminars and conferences where we’re told about GOLF’s competition. Typically, this […] by Larry Hirsh
Why are we playing less golf? June 22, 2017 For those of you who follow my blog, it’s no surprise that I’m trying to identify why golf participation is […] by Larry Hirsh
Father’s Day & The US Open – Golf’s Greatest Week June 12, 2017 What’s your favorite time to play golf? Some like the temperate fall days when the course isn’t crowded. Others play […] by Larry Hirsh
Hosting Major Golf Events – Is it Worth it? June 9, 2017 Recently, Adam Schupak penned a most informative piece for Links Magazine on the cost of hosting a USGA event. What […] by Larry Hirsh
Timing is Everything! One of the functions Golf Property Analysts typically provides clients is a review of their tax assessment and sometimes appraisals […] by Larry Hirsh
Considerations when Selling a Golf Property May 24, 2017 Selling a golf course or club is a big decision. It’s one that should be made for the right reasons […] by Larry Hirsh
Is Golf’s “Culture” the game’s worst enemy? May 5, 2017 It’s old news that our grand old game is shrinking. Just last month, we also learned that its participants are […] by Larry Hirsh
The Golf Course/Club Real Estate Assets: How can it be used more efficiently? April 19, 2017 Everyone knows of the need to attract the “3 M’s” (millennials, minorities and moms) to golf. For many years, I’ve […] by Larry Hirsh
C H A N G E: When is it good and when is it bad? April 18, 2017 Change is one of the most frequently used words in our society. Presidential and other elections are often won or […] by Larry Hirsh
Masters Week & The Lexi Thompson Ruling April 4, 2017 Masters week is special. Not only does it begin the “major” season on the PGA Tour, but to many golfers living […] by Larry Hirsh
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