It feels strange to say, but golf is everywhere you look these days.
It boasts the largest clubhouse in the United States and certainly one of the most iconic in the world, recognizable from any television or camera angle. The giant white centerpiece at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, was designed in 1924 by famed architect Philip Jullien and includes a bowling alley, spas, ballrooms, more restaurant options than you could ever want, indoor racquet courts, pools, gyms, locker rooms and 21 guest rooms in case you need to stay the night. Wander around in the clubhouse unattended and you could be lost for hours.
Being a guest is always tough. You show up at a mainline club with a rich reputation and wonder if you’re appropriately attired, no matter how well you’re dressed. Then you aren’t sure where to park or what door to enter. And you certainly don’t feel comfortable loitering in the clubhouse – Should I sit on that chair or is it decorative? Even if you’re an expected guest, getting in and out as quickly as possible reduces stress before a round of golf.
Jay Karen (NGCOA CEO) and Don Rea (Secretary, PGA of America) return for another episode of Golf Business LIVE powered by Club Caddie! They cover the latest news and react to headlines from across the industry. Plus, National Golf Foundation CEO Joe Beditz joins the program! As we've crossed the halfway point in 2022, find out what trends are standing out to him and what's on the NGF's radar with 2023 now looming on the horizon. How does this impact your golf business?
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