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BoardRoom magazine is on your side... There are many challenges facing the club industry, and during these tough economic times BoardRoom offers solutions!

BoardRoom magazine is the only publication of its kind designed to educate the board, owners, GMs & department heads of private golf, city, yacht, tennis & country clubs about issues concerning all aspects of the club, course and operations. Every issue contains relevant and timely content including:

• retention
• recruitment
• service
• state of the industry
• changing demographics
• cutting expenses
• going green
• outside usage
• family usage
• redefining the country club

12/20/2025

Private clubs are being asked to deliver modern member experiences using software that hasn’t kept pace with the industry. Clubspot is challenging that status quo with a platform built from on modern cloud infrastructure, backed by a fully U.S.-based development team and a commitment to real-time innovation. Instead of forcing clubs to adapt to outdated systems, Clubspot adapts to clubs, delivering new features in hours, and pairing intuitive technology with high-touch support.
- https://mailchi.mp/boardroommag/clubspot2025

12/13/2025

From innovative Family Festivals at Houston Racquet Club to Boca West’s people-first culture strategy, this issue highlights how clubs are elevating connection, tradition and leadership. Plus: governance tech trends, the rise of padel, Mizner’s hurricane relief efforts, and Black Desert Resort’s EXCEPTIONAL designation. Explore what today’s clubs are doing to serve members—and communities—with purpose. - https://mailchi.mp/boardroommag/brbriefs-12-13-2025

12/11/2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our longtime contributor and friend, Philip “Phil” Newman. Phil brought decades of hospitality and club-industry experience to BoardRoom, and he shared that knowledge with generosity, clarity and a kindness that shaped so many.

Phil had an extraordinary gift for translating complex operational ideas into human stories. He wrote with a global perspective, informed by a life that spanned Northern Ireland, Canada and the United States, and he always centered the member experience in a way that elevated our collective understanding of what great clubs can be.

More importantly, Phil was a mentor. He encouraged new writers, challenged thinking, and reminded all of us that service and leadership begin with humility. His steady presence, thoughtful approach and unmistakable warmth will be deeply missed.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Tammy, his daughter Rachel and all who loved him. Phil’s voice lives on in the work he leaves behind, and his influence will continue to guide our storytelling for years to come.

The BoardRoom magazine team

12/06/2025

Private clubs are evolving fast. This week’s BoardRoom Briefs explores the shift in member dining expectations, the growing demand for convenience and wellness, and how governance and leadership shape exceptional member experiences. Plus: a refreshed Quail Creek, Hideaway’s visionary rebuild, Broken Sound’s holiday magic, Tower Club’s ski lodge, new podcast episodes, career opportunities, and more. - https://mailchi.mp/boardroommag/brbriefs-12-06-2025

12/03/2025

Congratulations to our 2 Distinguished Presidents of the Year and our Top Private Club Presidents for 2025 - https://mailchi.mp/boardroommag/boardrroom_top_presidents_2025

11/29/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 BoardRoom magazine "Excellence in Achievement" Award Winners 🏆 - http://eepurl.com/jsZpYI

11/22/2025

Interlachen in Florida reinvents holiday magic with PJs and Pancakes, while Sussner + KK&W reveal why a GM’s first 90 days are the key to cultural clarity. Nick Ehrenberg with StoryTeller Marketing breaks down worldview-driven branding, Menlo Circus Club shows how tech strengthens tradition and Broken Sound brings creativity to the pool with a floating pumpkin patch. BoardRoommagazine.com.Catch Up with This Week's BoardRoom Briefs - https://mailchi.mp/boardroommag/brbriefs-11-22_2025

11/12/2025

What happens when the nation’s top club leaders stop talking about golf swings, and start talking about data? At the Club Data Services Client Summit hosted at The Loxahatchee Club, more than 40 GMs, CFOs, controllers and club leaders shared how real-time dashboards are transforming club decision-making. From replacing spreadsheets with dashboard to forecasting trends with AI, data is becoming the new language of leadership.

- https://mailchi.mp/boardroommag/club-data-services-11-2025

11/09/2025

From leadership lessons to culture and community, this week’s BoardRoom Briefs brings stories that inspire action. Discover how Colonial Country Club redefined excellence, why empathy—not paychecks—retains talent, and how boards can lead through crisis. Plus, a feel-good event that proves creativity and connection can change lives.
👉 Click below to read the full stories.

- https://mailchi.mp/boardroommag/brbriefs-11-08-2025

11/01/2025

From Sawgrass Country Club’s bold $55 million Capital Plan to Spring Island’s unforgettable Sand Bar Dinner, clubs are redefining what it means to deliver exceptional member experiences. Explore how racquets pros turn retail into profit, how design transforms forgotten spaces, and how Regatta Bay, a Distinguished Golf Destination, perfects hospitality. Plus, discover new governance tools, our job board, and newly reimagined BoardRoommagazine.com. Click below to read the full issue. - https://mailchi.mp/boardroommag/brbriefs-11-01-2025

10/25/2025

South Florida chefs unite for the first-ever Chefs’ Summit at Hunters Run. Roger Chao uncovers the missing link in governance excellence. Dominique Lemperle shows why AI can’t replace human connection. Eau Gallie Yacht Club turns retail into pride, Kapalua Golf reopens, and Vattanac Golf makes history with Cambodia’s first Legends Tour. Explore the latest stories driving the private club industry. https://mailchi.mp/boardroommag/brbriefs-10-25-2025

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