The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is proud to announce a 100% success rate for participants of its inaugural Certified Club Manager (CCM) Exam Review Course, held in London from 31 March to 2 April 2025. Every professional who attended the course and subsequently sat for the CCM exam has successfully achieved their certification. […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is delighted to announce that Ed Plunket-Checkemian, Secretary of the City of London Club, has successfully achieved the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation, the globally recognised benchmark of excellence in club management. The CCM designation is awarded to club management professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to professional […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is excited to announce that delegates attending the upcoming MDP/BMI International conference, taking place in New York City from 15–19 September 2025, will have the exclusive opportunity to play golf at the prestigious Golf Club of Purchase. Encompassed by the beauty of natural wetlands and abundant wildlife, with […]
The European Club Education Foundation (ECEF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Women in Golf Club Management Bursary, a prestigious initiative supporting the advancement of women in the club management profession. This year’s bursaries, funded by The R&A, have been awarded to Tracy Fountain, Assistant Club Manager at Alnmouth Golf Club, and […]
The MDP/BMI International event will be held in New York City from 15–19 September 2025. This flagship event brings together club industry leaders from around the globe for a transformative week of education, networking, and exclusive experiences. In a newly released video, CMAE CEO Torbjorn Johansson shares insights into the event’s dynamic agenda and the value it offers to club […]
Ambition is a powerful weapon in the busy world of club management and hospitality. It’s what propels many of us on a quest to be great, to explore new frontiers, and to be visionaries in the world’s best clubs. Yet ambition is just the beginning. While the desire to move forward, to manage a bigger […]
The Club Management community is invited to mark their calendars for one of the most anticipated events in the industry. The European Conference on Club Management will take place from 25–28 October 2026 in the historic and globally renowned town of St Andrews, Scotland. This biennial conference brings together general managers, club executives, and industry […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is delighted to announce that Matt Mayfield, General Manager at Harewood Downs Golf Club, has officially achieved the highly respected Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation. With over 15 years of experience as a General Manager, Matt has dedicated his career to delivering excellence in club operations, member engagement, […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is proud to announce that Jonathan Kinsella, Managing Director at The Northern Lawn Tennis Club, has officially achieved the prestigious Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation. Jonathan’s career in sport and club leadership began with a distinguished background in tennis. After serving as a Director of Tennis, he transitioned […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) successfully concluded a dynamic week of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) in Dubai, uniting over 60 delegates from across the region and beyond for a high-impact educational week. Held over five days, the week featured three concurrent MDP courses—MDP Part 1 Club Operations, MDP Part 2 Building & Managing […]
From slippery, cracked walkways to golf cart collisions, faulty rental equipment, rogue golf balls and even lightning strikes – accidents and injuries at golf clubs can range from the expected to the downright bizarre. While clubs provide wonderful recreational spaces and are being enjoyed by increasing numbers of people throughout the UK, they also come […]
One of the biggest trends we are seeing in the club industry is the topic of team sustainability. A club without an enduring team is merely a building. Without excellent staff that embody the values of the club and deliver premier service, member experience is bound to suffer. True sustainability involves developing strategies for retaining, […]
