CMAE and GAF Denmark strengthen international ties with alliance partnership

The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is proud to announce a new Alliance Partnership with GAF Denmark, the organisation representing club managers across Danish golf clubs. This strategic partnership strengthens CMAE’s commitment to supporting professional club management across Europe and will provide GAF Denmark members with access to a wide range of CMAE membership […]

CMAE Strengthens Club Management Education Through Global Alignment

The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is further enhancing its professional development pathway, reinforcing its alignment with the global gold standard in Club Management education: the internationally recognised Certified Club Manager (CCM) qualification. Building on the continued success of CMAE’s education programmes and the growing global demand for internationally transferable credentials, CMAE is evolving […]

Club Car becomes Official Supplier of the Club Management Association of Europe

Club Car®, a global industry-leading manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has become an Official Supplier of the Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE). Club Car has long supported the golf industry, building longstanding partnerships with organisations such as the Professional Golfers Association (PGA), the DP World Tour, the Ryder Cup, the UK Golf Federation […]

First Speaker Announced for the European Conference on Club Management 2026

We are delighted to announce that leadership expert Sarah Noll Wilson will be a featured speaker at the European Conference on Club Management, taking place in St Andrews, Scotland, from 25–28 October 2026. Recognised globally for her work on leadership, communication, and navigating change, Sarah Noll Wilson will deliver a keynote session and lead an […]

Dayle Kelly Awarded Certified Club Manager (CCM) Designation

The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is delighted to announce that Dayle Kelly, Deputy General Manager – Operations at The Club, Abu Dhabi, has achieved the prestigious Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation. The CCM is the highest level of professional certification in club management, recognising excellence across leadership, governance, finance, strategy, operations and member […]

Kenton Brunson Awarded Certified Club Manager (CCM) Designation

The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is pleased to announce that Kenton Brunson, Director of Agronomy at The Mid Ocean Club, Bermuda, has achieved the prestigious Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation. The CCM is the highest level of professional certification in club management, recognising exceptional competence in leadership, governance, finance, strategy, operations, and member […]

Pierre Chevallier Awarded Certified Club Manager (CCM) Designation

The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) proudly announces that Pierre Chevallier has been awarded the prestigious Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation, marking a major professional milestone and recognising his outstanding contribution to the club management industry. The CCM designation is the highest international level of professional recognition for club managers and reflects excellence in […]

Troon International joins GCAE as Corporate Member

Troon International has joined the Golf Course Association Europe (GCAE) as a Corporate Member, represented by DJ Flanders, Executive Vice President at Troon International. The partnership reflects the growing role of professional operators across Europe and connects Troon International to the ideas, data and peers shaping performance. GCAE represents Europe’s golf facility owners and operators […]

Harewood Downs invests in future with CMAE staff training

Harewood Downs Golf Club in Buckinghamshire has invested in its future by funding development courses at the Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) for four key employees. Over the last two months, Harewood Downs staff travelled as far as Barcelona, Helsinki and St Andrews to take part in accredited courses alongside their counterparts from venues across the continent. […]

CMAE Announces New Corporate Partnership With Nextrasoft

The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Nextrasoft, a leading provider of smart workforce management solutions. The partnership will support CMAE members in streamlining their staffing operations through advanced tools. With more than 23 years of experience, Nextrasoft has been helping organisations across a wide range […]