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On 7th November three Bournemouth University students were awarded Top Student awards by the Club Management Association of Europe having gained the highest average in their chosen subjects. Freddie Dean, studying BSc (Hons) Sport Management, Joseph Evans studying BSc (Hons) Sport Psychology & Coaching Sciences and Pui (Jessica) Lai studying MSc Sport Management Programme were […]

In this article Julian Sansom, former General Manager of Llanwern Golf Club in Wales and CMAE member explains his journey on moving from the UK to the USA. Realising his dream to work in the US club industry Julian embarked on his MDP pathway in 2015, completing the pathway in 4 years and is now […]

In today’s evolving and competitive job market, the balance of power has shifted. With the rise of a candidate-driven landscape, job seekers are active decision-makers in the hiring process. In such a scenario, the concept of “employer branding” has taken centre stage, emerging as a pivotal factor in attracting and retaining top talent. In this […]

The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) held their annual general meeting on the 21st November 2023 when two new members were elected to join the Board of Directors. Nathanael Pietrzak CCM, International Director at UGOLF International in France and Christopher May CCM, CEO at Dubai Golf in the UAE will both join the CMAE […]

CMAE is delighted to announce a partnership with Yumax & Castore which will see CMAE members have access to CMAE branded and non-branded Castore clothing. Castore specialise in producing premium performance sportswear utilising advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics. Commercial Director at the CMAE Craig Cotterill commented on the partnership “This is an exciting development […]

Within the world of private clubs, candidates are on a quest for more than just employment – they’re in search of leaders who embody the essence of these respected establishments. Central to this evolving trend are general managers, the individuals who wield significant influence over the charm and resonance of these well-established properties. In the […]

The European Club Education Foundation (ECEF), the bursary awarding arm of CMAE, supported by The R&A will provide three bursaries for aspiring female golf club managers for the next three years. These bursaries will fund a place on CMAE’s very successful MDP education programme. Starting with a place on MDP 1 it is hoped that […]

Obbi Golf, a leading organisation that helps clubs streamline safety, compliance, and training, announces the release of the Club Safety and Compliance Report 2023. Conducted in partnership with esteemed organisations such as GCMA, CMAE, CMAI, SGCMA, Feildfisher, and Howden, this comprehensive survey reveals insightful findings that illuminate opportunities for enhancement within the UK club sector. […]

CMAE is delighted to announce a Premier Partnership with the leading recruiting and consulting firm, KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE (KK&W). Through this partnership, CMAE members will benefit from KK&W’s expertise in the areas of private club executive search and governance. Commercial Director at CMAE, Craig Cotterill, commented on the partnership, “staffing and governance present significant challenges […]

On the 15-18 September CMAE hosted the first ever MDP International in US capital Washington D.C, USA that is known in the club industry as maybe the best private club scene in the world. The event was the first of its kind to be hosted by CMAE, in collaboration with the CMAA delegates were able […]

More women’s golf on TV and lifestyle content on Instagram and TikTok could attract more female customers to clubs and courses, research from Syngenta and Ipsos has found. On the eve of the Solheim Cup, Syngenta is publishing Golf & Social Media: Engaging Women, part of a landmark study analyzing 16.1 million social media posts, shares, comments and […]