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, […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is proud to announce that Jeff Fallon has officially achieved the globally recognised Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation, marking a significant milestone in his professional journey and commitment to excellence in club leadership. With over two decades of experience in the golf and club management industry, Jeff currently […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is delighted to announce that Paul Adams, General Manager of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, has officially earned the globally recognised Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in the hospitality and club management industries, Paul has led operations at some of […]
The Vision Moray Golf Club, renowned for its rich history and stunning coastal links, has always been dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for its members and visitors. Inline with this commitment, the club recently undertook an exciting refurbishment of its professional shop. The goal was to create a modern, welcoming retail space while supporting […]
