CCM Q&A: Robert Brewer CCM

Robert Brewer CCM is a former greenkeeper turned Club Manager who worked as general manager for Crown Golf and Knole Park Golf Club, before becoming secretary of Royal Wimbledon Golf Club where he has been for the past 8 years.  In this Q&A Robert explains his transition from the shed to the office and the […]

Time management – a crucial tool for success

The golden rule of business says that effective time management is the key to success. Findings from an Instantprint report reveal that 53% of those surveyed found that admin and report writing were taking up a disproportionate amount of time when compared with growing business. “It is interesting to see from the research that it […]

Clube Naval de Cascais

Clube Naval de Cascais (CNC) was founded in 1938 and is primarily dedicated to the promotion and development of sailing in Portugal and the upholding of the traditional values ​​of sportsmanship and the pursuit of excellence that has been reached by many of its sailors at both national and international level. CNC is located on […]

CCM Q&A: Gabriel Sota CCM

Gabriel Sota CCM is a golf professional and master club maker and son of pioneering European Tour winner Ramon Sota and a cousin of the legendary Seve Ballesteros. Gabriel gained his CCM in 2017.  In this Q&A Gabriel explains where his passion for club making comes from and how he prepared for sitting the CCM exam […]

European Conference 2019 Recommended Hotels

Grande Real Villa Italia  Five Star ***** Address: R. Frei Nicolau de Oliveira 100, 2750-319 Cascais, Portugal Website     Hotel de la Cidadela  Five Star ***** Address: Av. Dom Carlos I, 2750-310 Cascais, Portugal Website   Hotel Vila Galé Cascais   Four Star **** Address: Rua Frei Nicolau de Oliveira, 80, Parque da Gandarinha, 2750-641 Cascais, […]

CCM Q&A: Andrew Whitelaw CCM

Andrew Whitelaw has spent the majority of his career in the UAE and has watched Dubai grow into one of the world’s top golf destinations, helping put the the Majlis course at The Emirates Golf Club into the world’s top 100. Andrew, who gained his CCM in 2013, has now been appointed the General Manager of […]

Andrea Faldella CCM

  The CMAE has given me the chance to broaden my horizons and achieve new professional goals. all of this trough a beautiful journey made of education and engagement with likeminded managers! the CCM diploma is not the final goal, but just a milestone on the way​   My big passion for golf, my past […]

Jerry Kilby CCM

  ​During my time in Dubai, I first joined the CMAE and attended my first World Conference on Club Management in New Orleans in 2003 and realised there was so much to learn about the club management business.  I set myself a target of achieving the CCM certification standard and was delighted to have achieved […]

Richard Pennell CCM

  ​The pathway through to the qualification, and the experience of the exam itself, have created a whole new chapter of education for me and opened all sorts of new opportunities. I have so many new habits as a result of the varied and thorough subject matter in MDP, and the confidence gained from getting […]

Licence Opportunity – 59Club

Location: Europe Closing date: Friday 14th June 2019 Following the successful expansion into the United States and Asia, 59club is now set to expand further across Europe to meet the ever-growing demand for their performance management tools and training services. The expansion will come in the form of regional licences whereby individuals have the opportunity […]

CCM Profile Q & A: Jim Callaghan CCM

Jim Callaghan CCM worked at IBM for 25 years before embarking on a career in club management, firstly taking up the role of Secretary at Largs GC, then General Manager at Bothwell Castle GC before moving onto his current role as General Manager at Haggs Castle GC. Jim gained his CCM in 2010 and is […]