People have a variety of reasons for joining a private golf or country club.  Usually, the primary reasons revolve around […]

Most communities have a zoning ordinance.  This is basically the guidelines and restrictions for how properties in various locations and […]

In our most recent newsletter, we shared with you an update on the Virginia case where golf and country clubs […]

You’ve owned the property for many years, you’re getting older or you’re a membership that simply can’t operate the club […]

In some very disappointing news, a golf course in York, PA expelled 5 women from the premises as described in […]

An interesting issue arose in a recent tax assessment case where Golf Property Analysts provided appraisal services to the owner […]

As many of you may have heard by now, new Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley announced today the establishment of […]

Golf management companies are typically retained by clubs/courses requiring professional assistance in enhancing the performance of the club.  In most […]

It seems as though we’ve been fielding lots of calls about golf and country clubs lately that serve as the […]

A few days ago, an article in The Washington Post highlighted what is an interesting debate in the golf and […]

A prominent trend of late has been the failure of many member-owned clubs and either closure or sale to for-profit […]

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 […]