Versant just paid $530 million for a simulator company. It already owned Golf Channel, GolfNow, GolfPass — and the software that runs private club memberships. Five vendors are becoming one, and most boards have never run the risk analysis.
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The most exclusive brands in America don’t advertise. They don’t sell in stores. Most of them barely have websites. And yet right now, thousands of people who will never set foot past the gatehouse are memorizing their logos. The evidence has been piling up on golf Instagram for a year. A widely shared post put […]
Pursell Farms, Casa de Campo, Cutalong, and Wynn just received the most valuable media buy in private club marketing this quarter — and not one of them paid for it. What Your Golf Tour’s $1 million YouTube finale means for member acquisition.
Pickleball reached 56% amenity penetration — but 41% of club leaders now flag it as an overcapacity concern. The strategic case for converting courts to padel, wellness, and longevity programming.
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 industry is headed.
How the best golf clubs turn every round into a relationship-building opportunity that drives membership.
What younger families actually want from their country club membership — and how to attract them.
Programming, staffing, and revenue strategies to maximize your club’s pool season ROI this summer.
Wine clubs now drive more revenue than tasting rooms — but average member tenure is falling, churn is accelerating, and 40% of wineries aren’t even tracking it. Here’s what the data from SVB, Sovos, and the Wine Market Council reveals about what separates high-retention operations from the rest.
Find private club marketing ideas for April that blend seasonal charm, creative event planning, and stronger member engagement to help your club stand out and delight members all spring long.