2009 June Archive - Golf Management by US Golf Managers Association

Archive for June, 2009

100 Tips for Golf Managers Book “Coming Soon”

Posted on: June 25th, 2009
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Photo by longhorndaveThe purpose of this book is to present to you thoughts and ideas on golf management in order to motivate, encourage and guide [...]

Golf Management Info Regarding Aerifying Greens

Posted on: June 19th, 2009
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These are some of the advantages and disadvantages of Aerifying golf greens:

A Golf Management Primer on Golf Course Design

Posted on: June 12th, 2009
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It’s no insult to today’s golf course architects – who as a group are exceptionally talented and knowledgeable in the fields of art, science, and design – to point out that for all of the technology, financing and modern earth moving equipment at their disposal, they seldom are able to match Mother Nature when it comes to crafting golfing rounds.

Praise employee’s effectively.

Posted on: June 4th, 2009
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Photo by rsepulveda A golf club manager’s most powerful tool is the ability to praise your staff effectively. “The sandwich technique,” in which you couple [...]

A good golf manager plans his week in 30 minutes.

Posted on: June 4th, 2009
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Photo by chispita_666It is a well known fact that to manage a golf facility takes a certain amount of planning. Simply ask yourself these questions [...]

Tactics to boost morale

Posted on: June 4th, 2009
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One of a golf club manager’s most important jobs is to keep spirits up in the work place. With stress levels sometimes high on busy [...]

Managing with questions.

Posted on: June 4th, 2009
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The art of golf management often involves asking questions, lots of them. Here are several questions to ask as you manage your facility. If you [...]

Wisdom of Golf Management

Posted on: June 4th, 2009
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If you gathered 100 experienced golf managers together and asked for their advice, this is what you might hear. “No task is beneath you.” Don’t [...]

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Are you a Golf Club Manager?

The United States Golf Managers Association is always looking for writers to share with us their knowledge and experience in golf club management. If you are interested in writing monthly editorials for the USGMA, please contact Jennifer at info@usgolfmanagers.com.

Golf Club Managers Book

100 Tips for Golf Club Managers

Many golf club managers throughout the world continually seek ways to improve and become better at what they do. This new book, "100 Tips for Golf Club Managers," is designed to motivate and educate golf club managers with common sense ideas and insights into the profession. Produced by the United States Golf Managers Association, it is available by contacting the national office in Pt. St. Lucie, Florida at 1-772-335-3820 or email your request to info@usgolfmanagers.com. $19.95

The Professional Book

A collection of real-life stories and anecdotes from the service industry to provoke thought and action. Although this publication was written specifically for golf teaching professionals it also applies to golf club managers and anyone in the golf service industry. This book is available by contacting the US Golf Managers Association national office in Florida at 1-772-335-3820 or email your request to info@usgolfmanagers.com. $19.95