Gavin Arsenault shares insights on transforming his management style and expectations at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. He discusses the importance of achieving goals as part of their strategic plan and how introducing a beach club, a first in their history, will impact membership. Learn about Dunes University and its role in supporting your career growth.

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Jim Story of Pensacola Country Club reflects on his extensive experience and the evolution of club membership. He explains how he has addressed food and beverage challenges and emphasizes the importance of service, with the kitchen being central to club design. He highlights key family-oriented amenities and discusses the major hurdles in attracting new members.

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David Dew from Forest Creek Golf Club shares his insights from working with both developer-owned and board-run clubs. He emphasizes that serving the members is paramount, guided by a strategic plan. He discusses the importance of prioritizing a women’s locker room, capitalizing on this project and their future capital improvement priorities. 

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Marty Hackel, known as “Mr. Style” on Golf Digest and television, shares his journey into the world of fashion and golf, detailing his past experiences that connected him to the golf club scene. He discusses his views on today’s pro shops, emphasizing that simplicity is key when selling merchandise. Marty also highlights the most important improvements that should be made in pro shops today.

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