Beyond the 18th Hole Archives - GM Corner https://gmcorner.com/category/beyond-the-18th-hole/ GM Corner by Kuo Diedrich Chi Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:39:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Part 3 – Beyond the 18th Hole https://gmcorner.com/part-3-beyond-the-18th-hole-2/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:36:56 +0000 https://gmcorner.com/?p=358 In this episode of GM Corner, Chip Hughes from the Country Club of Charleston shares how the pool serves as a gateway for young members to engage with the club experience before they even pick up a golf club or tennis racket. Hear how their thriving youth swim program has transformed club culture and driven […]

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]]> In this episode of GM Corner, Chip Hughes from the Country Club of Charleston shares how the pool serves as a gateway for young members to engage with the club experience before they even pick up a golf club or tennis racket. Hear how their thriving youth swim program has transformed club culture and driven long-term sustainability.

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]]> Part 2 – Beyond the 18th Hole https://gmcorner.com/part-2-beyond-the-18th-hole/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:33:10 +0000 https://gmcorner.com/?p=352 In this GM Corner interview, Clay Thomas, General Manager of Seminole Lake Country Club and Westchase Golf Club, shares insights on the growth of racquet sports within private clubs. He highlights the rising demand and social appeal of pickleball, as well as the planning challenges clubs face when adapting facilities to support it.

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]]> In this GM Corner interview, Clay Thomas, General Manager of Seminole Lake Country Club and Westchase Golf Club, shares insights on the growth of racquet sports within private clubs. He highlights the rising demand and social appeal of pickleball, as well as the planning challenges clubs face when adapting facilities to support it.

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]]> Part 1 – Beyond the 18th Hole https://gmcorner.com/part-1-beyond-the-18th-hole/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:32:02 +0000 https://gmcorner.com/?p=349 In this GM Corner interview, Bill Shonk, longtime General Manager of Princess Anne Country Club, discusses the club’s investment in a new aquatics complex. He shares how thoughtful design addressed aging infrastructure, space constraints and multigenerational use, resulting in a highly active, flexible facility that supports youth programs, adult relaxation, fitness and competitive aquatics.

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]]> In this GM Corner interview, Bill Shonk, longtime General Manager of Princess Anne Country Club, discusses the club’s investment in a new aquatics complex. He shares how thoughtful design addressed aging infrastructure, space constraints and multigenerational use, resulting in a highly active, flexible facility that supports youth programs, adult relaxation, fitness and competitive aquatics.

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