Recession Coming? Is Your Club Ready? August 19, 2019 Is a recession in our near future? I’m no economist, but enough of them are predicting one that it would […] by Larry Hirsh
Does the Club Appreciate ALL its Members? August 8, 2019 It’s not uncommon for some club leaders to become visibly disturbed when a member goes against the grain to avoid […] by Larry Hirsh
Refurbish, Reinvent, Repurpose? Which is right for your Club? August 5, 2019 Among the many challenges for private clubs today is planning for the future. Private clubs, often being a collection of […] by Larry Hirsh
Club Economics – Is now the time for large capital projects? July 24, 2019 In recent years, many clubs have embarked on significant capital projects focused on deferred maintenance, facility enhancements or both. Many […] by Larry Hirsh
What is an Expert? July 19, 2019 As a frequent witness in disputes involving golf property valuation or other economic issues related to golf courses and clubs, […] by Larry Hirsh
HOA’s and the Golf Course – Developing a Strategy July 18, 2019 Of particular interest to us at Golf Property Analysts recently are community golf courses and clubs, where the golf course […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf & Club Market Intelligence – What’s it Worth? July 16, 2019 Just the other day, I received an email from an industry colleague with the title of “Chief Market Intelligence Officer”. […] by Larry Hirsh
What do Non-Golfers think about Golf? July 12, 2019 In an era of declining participation, numerous course closures and the general perception that golf is in decline, I have […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf Course Design Features That Matter Most July 11, 2019 It often seems as though all golfers are wannabe golf course architects. It’s one of the many allures of the […] by Larry Hirsh
Capital Improvements vs. Deferred Maintenance – Failure to Plan is a Plan for Failure July 2, 2019 Observing private and HOA/POA golf and country clubs through the years, I’ve noticed a “dulling of the line” between capital […] by Larry Hirsh
Tree Management on Golf Courses June 26, 2019 Trees are often a hot button issue on golf courses. Many think trees are a critical element of a quality […] by Larry Hirsh
Branding Your Club – The First Step is Definition June 17, 2019 I grew up at and belonged to a “middle market” club that no longer exists. I remember often appealing to […] by Larry Hirsh
Looking at Your Club’s Tax Assessment – Presume a Sale June 11, 2019 Among the more interesting aspects of golf and club real estate tax assessments are the different perspectives often taken by […] by Larry Hirsh
The Rankings Game June 10, 2019 This weekend, I was approached by our club president asking about how we could get one of our courses to […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf & Club Real Estate Tax Assessments – CONFUSION May 30, 2019 With all the recent publicity surrounding proposed legislation in New York allowing towns in New York the option of assessing […] by Larry Hirsh
Winter Park 9 – Golf for Everyone May 20, 2019 Last week, during a business trip to Orlando, I had occasion to visit and play the 9-hole, municipal Winter Park […] by Larry Hirsh
Can a Drone Make Golf Course Maintenance More Efficient? May 7, 2019 Technology firms seeking to introduce their products to the golf course industry have a challenge in bringing tech to one […] by Larry Hirsh
National Golf Day – Is Golf a Political “Win Win” that Republicans and Democrats can AGREE on? May 3, 2019 Is there anything politicians from the right and left can agree on? YES! This week, as a representative of the […] by Larry Hirsh
Tiger Woods’ Comeback – A Comeback for Golf? April 16, 2019 As any of us know, golf has suffered in recent years. Course closings, declining participation and the game’s seeming inability […] by Larry Hirsh
How Many Members is the Right Number? I am often intrigued by issues relating to the culture of a particular club. Among the issues impacted by club culture […] by Larry Hirsh
Augusta National – What’s it worth? – What is it? April 11, 2019 It’s Masters Week. Often referred to as a rite of spring, many in the colder climes consider Masters Week the […] by Larry Hirsh
Private Clubs – Impact on Value of Membership Refunds April 5, 2019 A few years ago, I was involved as an expert witness in a case where my client, an investor-owned private […] by Larry Hirsh
Possible Changes in Club & Golf Course Real Estate Taxation March 29, 2019 Historically, New York State has been among the few jurisdictions which taxed all golf courses and country clubs based on […] by Larry Hirsh
CLUBHOUSES – How much is the right amount? March 18, 2019 Recently, Golf Property Analysts was retained in an interesting case where a dispute arose about the need for and size […] by Larry Hirsh
What Makes a “Top 100” Golf Course? February 11, 2019 As a golf property appraiser & consultant, I often address the issue of how the quality of a golf course […] by Larry Hirsh
GIS – 2019 Typically, when I visit the Golf Industry Show (GIS), in addition to renewing old acquaintances and making new ones I […] by Larry Hirsh
Does Golf Have a Social Obligation? January 27, 2019 I had planned to write in this space about my recent visit to the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. It […] by Larry Hirsh
Managing Golf & Country Club Real Estate Taxes January 17, 2019 How does one determine if a real estate tax assessment appeal is warranted? There are typically four elements that make […] by Larry Hirsh
How HOA’s Take Control of Their Clubs As I wrote last July, Homeowners Associations (HOA’s) have a vested interest in the financial success of clubs and golf […] by Larry Hirsh
“Golf & Law” – An ABSOLUTE MUST READ! January 12, 2019 Renowned golf course architect Dr. Mike Hurdzan has authored an authoritative text EVERYONE in the golf industry should have AND […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf – The Game for a Lifetime December 26, 2018 It’s been said that golf is the game for a lifetime. Renowned teacher Harvey Penick wrote a book with the […] by Larry Hirsh
A Kinder, Gentler Golf? I have often written in this space about the culture of golf. To many, golf is perceived as a stuffy, […] by Larry Hirsh
Things I’m Thankful for this Thanksgiving November 20, 2018 As always, I’m thankful for my wonderful wife & family and their love. If I had nothing else they alone […] by Larry Hirsh
Is Your Golf Management Company Effective and How Do You Know? November 16, 2018 I’m often asked by clients about the benefits and effectiveness of golf course management companies. Those who’ve retained professional management […] by Larry Hirsh
Municipal Golf – Unfair Competition? November 12, 2018 For years, the debate has raged over whether municipal golf courses represent unfair, subsidized competition for privately owned, for-profit golf […] by Larry Hirsh
How Much Does Golf Cost? November 9, 2018 When most people think about how much it costs to play golf, they consider green fees, membership dues and other […] by Larry Hirsh
Mid-Atlantic Private Clubs – How’s Your Club Doing? October 25, 2018 Among the things we track at GPA are trends in the golf course industry. I decided to look through our […] by Larry Hirsh
Local Politics and Golf Course Longevity October 16, 2018 The concept of Highest and Best Use is fundamental to real estate. Highest and best use is defined by the […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf Course Sales – What do they Tell Us? October 10, 2018 Golf course appraisers are often asked the question, “so, what are golf courses selling for these days?”. There are all […] by Larry Hirsh
The Golf Course of the Future October 5, 2018 As I mentioned last month, one of the more interesting presentations I attended at the recent Golf, Inc. conference in […] by Larry Hirsh
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