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
New Golf Industry Numbers: What do they mean for the game’s future? March 24, 2017 Yesterday, the National Golf Foundation released its annual #’s on golf course supply in the United States. As expected, the […] by Larry Hirsh
Market Analysis – Knowledge is Power! March 20, 2017 Every year about this time, there are numerous stories about the golf industry and how many courses have closed, how […] by Larry Hirsh
Social Progress in Golf? (commentary) March 16, 2017 Less than 2 weeks ago, I wrote about the proposed (progressive) rule changes by the USGA and R & A. […] by Larry Hirsh
Litigation Support Appraisals for Golf & Club Properties March 15, 2017 One of the things we do as appraisers is take continuing education on a regular basis. Recently, I navigated through […] by Larry Hirsh
What’s Your Club Worth & Why Does it Matter? March 10, 2017 I’m often asked by friends and people who learn what I do for a living what their club is worth. […] by Larry Hirsh
Stability vs. Change – Where’s the Balance? March 8, 2017 Recently, we’ve been privileged to work on several assignments that are unfortunately the result of golf facilities that had ceased […] by Larry Hirsh
Finally, A Step Toward the 21st Century March 3, 2017 Just yesterday, many of us read the news that the USGA and R & A have proposed rule changes that […] by Larry Hirsh
GIS & CMAA World Conference February 15, 2017 Last week, I visited Orlando for the Golf Industry Show, NGCOA Conference and CMAA Show. Usually, along with the recent […] by Larry Hirsh
Eulogy – For a Golf Course February 3, 2017 We’ve all become way too familiar with news of a golf course closure. Though inevitable, I learned this morning of […] by Larry Hirsh
PGA Show Wrap-up January 31, 2017 Last week, like many other golf industry folks, I made the trek Orlando for the annual PGA Merchandise Show. The […] by Larry Hirsh
For a Prosperous Future Golf Should Look Forward (a commentary) January 19, 2017 One of the more disturbing trends I’ve observed of late is both daily-fee courses and private clubs rejecting the efforts […] by Larry Hirsh
“10 Most Wanted” for 2017 December 28, 2016 As we embark on a new year, here are my “10 most wanted” (in no particular order) wishes for 2017: I […] by Larry Hirsh
Club Choice A fundamental of good golf is choosing the proper club for each shot. In today’s competitive environment for clubs, it’s […] by Larry Hirsh
HOA Clubs – Some Interesting Issues that all clubs can learn from December 7, 2016 We’re currently providing consulting services for a Homeowners Association (HOA) owned club that has raised some interesting issues and several […] by Larry Hirsh
The Golf Culture – Where’s the FUN? December 6, 2016 Golf in the United States is experiencing a decline in participation. In 2005, according to the National Golf Foundation, there […] by Larry Hirsh
Club Politics – Just like Washington? October 28, 2016 During our current, heated political season, also at the time many private clubs do their budgeting for next year, I […] by Larry Hirsh
The Politics of Golf October 18, 2016 Unless you’ve been under a rock, you’re probably aware there’s a quite contentious presidential election campaign going on. With just […] by Larry Hirsh
Arnold Palmer – A tribute September 27, 2016 Saturday Night I was at my buddy’s wedding in Colorado when I got the news from my son Jack that […] by Larry Hirsh
Energy Savings By Non-Traditional Means June 21, 2016 Energy use and cost has always been a relevant topic for course owners, but it’s getting considerably more attention now, […] by Larry Hirsh
The Unaffordable Golf Course May 12, 2016 For many years I’ve been wondering what it is that makes so many American golfers (especially club members) spend thousands […] by Larry Hirsh
Golf’s Future February 3, 2016 Greg Norman is 60 years old. In a recent interview with Golf.com Norman touted that the game needs to become more […] by Larry Hirsh
Conservation Easements January 5, 2016 Just this morning, I read with great disappointment an article in the Wall Street Journal about a conservation easement denied […] by Larry Hirsh
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