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The 8x vs. 24x Question: What KSL’s $2.6 Billion Return to Invited Clubs Reveals About the Real Price of a Private Club Brand
Ten days after Richard Caring sold Annabel’s at 24 times earnings, Apollo has sold Invited Clubs back to KSL at 8. Same decade. Same asset class. A third of the multiple. The gap is the clearest possible answer to the
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Club Marketing & Strategy
A Conversation With Zack Bates, Founder of Private Club Marketing
We sat down with Zack Bates to talk about how Private Club Marketing started, what he has learned working with 200+ clubs, and where the ind
April 23, 2026
Golf
The 12 Most Iconic Private Golf Clubs Opening for the Season This Spring
The 12 most iconic private golf clubs opening for spring season — history, rankings, and what makes each one legendary.
April 22, 2026
Industry News & Trends
How California Wealth Migration Is Reshaping Montana’s Private Clubs
The largest single migration of concentrated American wealth in a generation is flowing out of California — and a disproportionate share o
April 22, 2026
Industry News & Trends
The Membership Pricing Paradox: Why Raising Dues Can Actually Increase Demand
Why raising membership dues and initiation fees can actually increase demand at private clubs.
April 21, 2026
Industry News & Trends
What Does It Cost to Join America’s Most Exclusive Private Clubs? (2026 Membership Fees)
From initiation fees to annual dues, here’s what verified research reveals about the real cost of membership at the Bohemian Club, Knicker
April 17, 2026
Wellness & Lifestyle
Ski to Summer: How Mountain Clubs Are Eliminating the Off-Season Revenue Gap
How mountain clubs are eliminating the off-season revenue gap with year-round programming strategies.
April 16, 2026
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Club Marketing & Strategy
Private Club Marketing Ideas for May: Summer Kickoff Events, Member Appreciation, and Outdoor Programming
April 15, 2026
Industry News & Trends
When Capital Buys Culture: The Risk No One Discusses When an Iconic Private Club Gets Acquired
April 12, 2026
Industry News & Trends
The £1.4 Billion Blueprint: What the Sale of Annabel’s, The Ivy, and Scott’s Reveals About Private Club Brand Value
April 11, 2026
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Ski to Summer: How Mountain Clubs Are Eliminating the Off-Season Revenue Gap
How mountain clubs are eliminating the off-season revenue gap with year-round programming strategies.
April 16, 2026
Wellness & Lifestyle
Padel Is Exploding: A Private Club Operator’s Guide to Courts, Programming, and ROI
A private club operator’s complete guide to padel courts — construction costs, programming, and ROI.
April 9, 2026
Membership Growth & Sales
The Wine Club Retention Playbook: What $3.9 Billion in DTC Sales Reveals About Membership Growth
Wine clubs now drive more revenue than tasting rooms — but average member tenure is falling, churn is accelerating, an
March 31, 2026
Wellness & Lifestyle
Recovery Science Is Your Club’s Untapped Revenue Stream: From Cryotherapy to Sleep Labs
Recovery programs for athletic clubs are becoming essential for boosting revenue and retaining members. By integrating s
March 24, 2026
Wellness & Lifestyle
Culinary Culture Revolution: Transform Club Dining Operations
Discover how private clubs are revolutionizing dining experiences through culinary innovation, technology integration, a
February 27, 2026
Industry News & Trends
Athletic Clubs as Wellness Sanctuaries for High-Performance
Discover how athletic clubs are transforming into comprehensive wellness sanctuaries, offering recovery amenities and ho
February 26, 2026
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Marina Revenue Beyond the Slip: How Top Yacht Clubs Are Monetizing the Full Waterfront Experience
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The New Country Club Member: What Under-45 Families Actually Want From Their Club
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From Tee Box to Inbox: How the Best Golf Clubs Turn Rounds Into Relationships
How the best golf clubs turn every round into a relationship-building opportunity that drives membership.
April 8, 2026
Club Marketing & Strategy
The Club Board’s Blind Spot: Why Marketing Gets Cut First and What It Really Costs
Why club boards cut marketing first, what it really costs, and the data that changes the conversation.
April 7, 2026
Industry News & Trends
Marina Revenue Beyond the Slip: How Top Yacht Clubs Are Monetizing the Full Waterfront Experience
How top yacht clubs are monetizing the full waterfront experience beyond traditional slip fees.
April 6, 2026
Industry News & Trends
The New Country Club Member: What Under-45 Families Actually Want From Their Club
What younger families actually want from their country club membership — and how to attract them.
April 3, 2026
Industry News & Trends
The Pool Season Playbook: Programming, Staffing, and Revenue Strategies That Make Summer Count
Programming, staffing, and revenue strategies to maximize your club’s pool season ROI this summer.
March 31, 2026
Club Profiles
The Coolest Pools in Private Clubs
From Boca West’s $45 million five-pool aquatics complex to the submerged loungers and cabana bars redefining club leisure — a tour of th
March 31, 2026
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