Clubs Online October 2025

October 2024

Introducing Clubs Online, A New Industry Publication From HFTP

By Stephanie Anderson

This initiative is designed to serve as a vital resource for club professionals, providing timely information and insights that can be applied everyday.  More>

Features

Mastering the Club Board Meeting Presentation

By Waneta Hebert, Ed.D. 

Club board meetings can be intimidating, especially the first few times. Follow these simple tips to make the most of this opportunity. More>

Try, Try Again: Reduce Fraud Risks to the Point of Repeated Failure

By Arlene Ramirez, MBA, CHAE, CHE, CHIA, CAHTA

Companies suffer when they lack proper controls to catch and stop fraud. More>

News and Information

Create a Resilient Workforce With These Tips for Employers

By Rachel Kuhlen, MBA, ACC-CPC • HFTP Blog

A resilient workforce is better equipped to handle challenges, adapt to change and maintain productivity during difficult times. More>

 

How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Golf Club Marketing in 2024

By Emil Riisberg • Players First

With the help of AI, you can take your golf marketing to the next level in an innovative way to reach them. More>

 

General Managers: Stuck in the Middle

BoardRoom Magazine
The general manager at a country club often goes unnoticed. This role may seem like a position of power and privilege, but the GM walks a tightrope between competing interests. More>

 

The U.S. Department of Labor's New Overtime Exemption Rule and What It Means for Clubs

By Brad Steele, J.D. • HFTP Blog

The U.S. DOL finally released its new Overtime (OT) Exemption rule, and it greatly expands the number of employees entitled to OT pay. More>

 

Separate Checks: A Metaphor for Good and Bad Customer-Focused Policies

By Shep Hyken • Hotel-Online

It often amazes me how difficult some companies make it to do business with them. I could share so many examples, but let’s use the restaurant industry to illustrate my point. More>

 

Effective Board Orientation

BoardRoom Magazine

Four important considerations will make leadership transition more effective and favorably impactful at your club. More>

 

Why Handling Mistakes Well Is a Key to Amazing Customer Service

By Shep Hyken • Hotel-Online

The only way to exceed the expectation is to manage a mistake. Perfection in customer service is not always possible, but the way a mistake is handled can make up for imperfections. More>  

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