6 Top Tips for Fostering a Safety and Compliance Culture

We know how crucial it is for golf clubs to not only provide amazing experiences for golfers but also to create an environment that puts safety first, ensuring the well-being of everyone involved. Here are 6 top tips for golf club managers wanting to foster a safety and compliance culture, rather than just treating it […]

MDP Sport & Recreation a hit

The CMAE hosted the Management Development Programme on Sport & Recreation in London on 7-11 August.   Delegates travelled from Oman, US, Sweden, Ireland, Wales, Spain, Italy, Portugal and England to participate on the course. The MDP Sport & Recreation was introduced to the pathway last year is one of the three speciality courses. It focuses […]

Leeds Golf Design join CMAE family of partners

The CMAE is pleased to announce an official supplier partnership with Leeds Golf Design. Leeds Golf Design is a global, sustainable, golf course architecture firm. Working internationally, they design new golf courses and renovate existing ones to create a high quality golfing experience. Leeds Golf Design offer a wide range of golf architecture services, from […]

KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE TEES OFF INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION, WELCOMING MICHAEL HERD TO THE TEAM AS HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL SEARCH & CONSULTING

KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE (KK&W), a club industry benchmark and award-winning executive search and consulting firm, has opened an international office. Primary markets of pursuit include but are not limited to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Mainland Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Managing partner, Thomas B. Wallace III, CCM, CCE, […]

Use golf events as a driver for more revenue with Golf Genius’ brand-new marketing toolkit

The brand-new events marketing toolkit from Golf Genius helps its customers drive participation and maximise revenue opportunities for their golf events, by providing access to a variety of resources, specific to the needs of each golf facility. Available exclusively to Golf Genius Tournament Management premium customers, the events marketing toolkit provides golf facilities with everything […]

John McCormack Named Director for Club Benchmarking EMEA

Mr. John McCormack, CCM, FCCA, has joined Club Benchmarking EMEA as a Director. Club Benchmarking is the recognized leader in benchmarking and business intelligence for private clubs in North America as well as in Australia through its partnership with Golf Business Advisory Services. McCormack joins fellow Club Benchmarking EMEA Director James Burns, and the pair […]

Pat Barrett joins Irish CCM ranks

The CMAE is delighted to announce that Pat Barrett, General Manager at Lucan Golf Club has gained the internationally renowned Certified Club Manager (CCM) certification.  The CCM designation has been the hallmark of professionalism in club management since 1965 and is the cornerstone of CMAE’s education programme. It is recognised globally as a valuable and […]

Douglas Philip to Rejoin Colt Mackenzie McNair

Colt Mackenzie McNair (CMM), the leading global recruitment firm within the golf industry, is pleased to announce the return of Douglas Philip as Director. This exciting development brings together two industry powerhouses and marks a significant milestone in CMM’s journey. The company, with offices both in Ascot, UK and Georgia, USA, has recently experienced a […]

CMAE Partners with Club Support Inc

The CMAE is pleased to announce an official supplier partnership with Club Support Inc, an IT service & consulting company dedicated to meeting technology needs of clients in the recreational Club industry. Club Support Inc specialize in helping General Managers build the right IT infrastructure and adopt modern IT solutions and Club software with maximum […]

CMAE Partners with Marriott International to Deliver Industry-Leading MDP Pathway

The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is pleased to announce a partnership with Marriott International, a global leader in the hospitality industry. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to enhance the educational offerings of the CMAE by utilizing Marriott venues to deliver its renowned Management Development Program (MDP) Pathway. The CMAE is widely recognized as the […]

ECEF bursary funds six ethnically diverse managers to attend MDP  

The European Club Education Foundation have awarded their annual Ethnically Diverse Managers Bursary for the 2023/24 season.   The bursaries, which is funded by The R&A, have been awarded to six recipients to allow them to participate in the CMAE Management Development Programme, which is widely recognised as the leading educational programme for prospective club […]

CMAE and Dubai combine for amazing MDP week

The CMAE’s ultimate MDP week in Dubai was a complete success with three different MDP courses being hosted. A combined 56 delegates gathered at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club to attend MDP part 1, MDP part 2 and MDP part 3 Strategy & Leadership which were all held concurrently during the same week. […]