The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is proud to announce that the legendary Winged Foot Golf Club will be among the prestigious venues featured during MDP/BMI International 2025, taking place in New York from 15–19 September 2025. Renowned for its championship pedigree and rich history, Winged Foot Golf Club joins an elite roster of […]
BGL looks to the future with new Chief Executive Officer, Simon Thompson, discussing the strong foundations at Burhill Group Ltd (BGL), and implementing development plans to help shape the leaders of tomorrow. With a successful and varied career spanning finance, hospitality and operations, Thompson talks about continuous improvement, the importance of autonomy in management, and […]
Productivity and effectiveness of board meetings largely decide the long-term success and satisfaction of a club and membership. A well-thought-out agenda is the basis on which effective board meetings are built so that crucial aspects of leading a club never take a backseat. The following paragraphs highlight the most important aspects of a successful board […]
Golf Finance outline four warning shouts that Golf Clubs need to heed when it comes to setting up asset finance agreements: 1. What happens when the agreement ends? While it may seem like a simple detail, many Golf Clubs fail to fully consider what happens when their asset finance agreement comes to an end. This […]
Paul Davidson knows clubs. But more importantly, he knows how club’s work. As an energy consultant at Troo, he helps clubs manage their energy more effectively, saving them time, money, and stress. With a stepfather who was a groundskeeper at some of Scotland’s most prestigious courses and an uncle in the golf travel business, Paul […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is delighted to announce the launch of CMAE Scotland, marking an exciting new chapter for club management professionals in the region. Formerly known as the Scottish Golf & Club Managers Association (SGCMA), the organisation recently voted with an outstanding majority at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to transition […]
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, CMAE invited three of our esteemed female Certified Club Managers—Debbie Pern CCM, Debora Drago CCM, and Claire Llewellin-Davis CCM—to share their insights in a special Q&A. They discuss their career journeys, perspectives on women in club management, and ways to empower more women into leadership roles. Pictured L-R […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is pleased to announce a new alliance partnership with the Golf Management Verband Deutschland (GMVD), the leading professional association for golf club management in Germany and the German speaking countries. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing professional development opportunities for golf management professionals across the […]
In the world of private clubs, success is less dependent on better facilities or premier locations, but more on the unseen architecture of governance that underpins everything members do and perceive. Yet all too often, this critical foundation gets little attention, leading to confusion, inefficiency, and perhaps even serious organisational problems. The Critical Importance of […]
The 2025 GCSAA (Golf Course Superintendents Association of America) Conference and Trade Show showcased the pivotal role of data and technology in shaping the future of golf course management. SKIM Turf Management, as a leader in golf course maintenance software, has been at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging AI, satellite imagery, and analytics to […]
The European Club Education Foundation (ECEF) is delighted to invite applicants from existing and aspiring Club Managers aged under 30 who want to enrol on the Club Management Association of Europe’s (CMAE) renowned Management Development Programme (MDP). MDP Part 1 focuses on Club Operations and is seen as the best entry level management course in […]
The Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) is delighted to announce that Kevin O’Brien, CCM, General Manager/COO at The Penn Club of New York, will be a featured speaker at the MDP/BMI International event, taking place 15-19 September 2025 in New York City. O’Brien, an esteemed leader in the private club industry, will take the […]
