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Economic Impact Report on Club Industry Contribution to the US Economy

A landmark study, conducted jointly by Club Benchmarking, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA), and the National Club Association (NCA), reveals the vast economic impact that private clubs have...

Members Approve $22.3M Golf Course, Clubhouse Enhancement Project at Great Hills Country Club in Austin, TX

Originally published in June 2024 Club + Resort Business Magazine 

Members of Great Hills Country Club in Austin, Texas approved replacing the 50-year-old irrigation system and established a Task Force on Golf Course Sustainability and Playability...

Millennials Are Coming for Your Golf Communities

Living on golf courses has surged in popularity since the pandemic. Many courses have upgraded facilities and broadened amenities. Now the 40-year-olds want in too.

By: Jessica Flint – Wall Street JournalApril 18, 2024Read Full Article on Wall...

Club Benchmarking Renews NCA Strategic Alliance Partnership

Alexandria, Va.; Jan. 25, 2024. For Immediate Release.

The National Club Association (NCA) announced today that Club Benchmarking has renewed its agreement as an NCA Strategic Alliance Partner for the eighth straight year. Club Benchmarking is the...

Club Benchmarking and CMAA Embark on New Collaboration

Alexandria, VA—The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) announced today that Club Benchmarking has renewed its multi-year commitment to the CMAA Partnership Network. As a CMAA Business Partner, Club Benchmarking will work with CMAA to...

James Burns Joins the Club Benchmarking Team

BOSTON, MA (November 2, 2022) Club Benchmarking, the leader in benchmarking and business intelligence for private clubs in North America and Australia (through its partnership with Golf Business Advisory Services) announced today that Mr. James...

Strategic Benchmarking Partnership: Sagacity Golf & Club Benchmarking Join Forces

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (October 31, 2022) — Sagacity Golf and Club Benchmarking, the leaders in public and private benchmarking, have agreed to a strategic partnership creating a powerful new force in the big data and analytics space for the golf and...

Club Leadership Alliance Names Industry Veteran John M. Schultz as CEO

CHARLOTTE, NC  (June 16, 2022) — Today, private club industry powerhouse Club Leadership Alliance (CLA) announced the hiring of John M. Schultz, CCM, CCE as the company’s first Chief Executive Officer.

GCBAA Bestows 2022 Don A. Rossi Award to Industry Leader Steve Mona

LINCOLN, Neb. (December 2, 2021) – In recognition of his significant contributions and service to the golf industry, the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) is pleased to announce Stephen “Steve” F. Mona as its recipient of the...

Club Leadership Alliance Announces the 2021 President's Council

Event: 2021 President's Council presented by Club Leadership AllianceDate: Monday, November 15, 2021Location: Carmel Country Club - Charlotte, NC