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 […]

CMAE Honours Bournemouth University Students at Business School Prize Ceremony

The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) proudly presented its prestigious Top Student Awards to three outstanding Bournemouth University students at the Business School Prize Ceremony held on Thursday 6th November. Representing the CMAE, Rhys Beecher CCM, a member of the Association’s Education Policy Committee, presented the awards to: The awards celebrate academic excellence and […]

Sarfvik Golf Club Manager achieves prestigious Certified Chief Executive certification

The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is delighted to announce that Staffan Tuomolin, a long-standing CMAE member and respected club management professional, has earned the prestigious Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation through the Club Management Association of America (CMAA). Staffan becomes only the second manager across Europe and the Middle East to hold the […]

Consultiv Utilities on course to support clubs across Europe with new CMAE partnership

Utilities specialist, Consultiv Utilities, has announced a new corporate partnership with the Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE). The three-year agreement will see Consultiv support clubs to navigate the challenges of utilities procurement and secure competitive energy, water, waste and communications contracts. CMAE members will also benefit from educational workshops, webinars and tailored resources designed […]