Beyond The Baselines

Beyond The Baselines


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Super Seasonal Secrets From A Leading Director
March 10, 2024

Two major seasonal jobs have just one director: Brett Gaede. From his first ever, post-college professional position at the renowned Nantucket Yacht Club, Gaede has made New England and Florida his se

Year-In, Year-Out, And Oddly, Year-Round At A Canadian Golf Club
February 22, 2024

It's not easy to engage members twelve months a year in the cold, frigid air of Canada when your only amenity is golf. Ash Chadha, general manager at Glencoe Golf And Country Club, is bringing members

The PGA Show: Clothing Surpasses Woods, Irons and Putters
January 28, 2024

This could be the best conference in our industry. It may be the biggest. It was the largest, according to the organizers, in over twenty years. The PGA Merchandise Show reached new heights this last

Destination Golf At The Tree Farm
January 15, 2024

Already a Top 100 course in the nation, The Tree Farm was a vision of a PGA Tour Player back when it was a deep, dark and dense tree farm owned by a timber company. Looking to fully open its doors in

Member Relations At The Heart Of Our Industry
January 05, 2024

Isabella Graf moved to the United States from her native Germany early in life. She may be a shining example not only of proverbial "American Dream," but also of the experience and education available

Innovation Is Key To Success In 2024
January 01, 2024

by Ed Shanaphy, CMAA We welcome in 2024 here at BeyondTheBaselines.com with a renewed vigor and an eye to a bright future in the private members club industry. Although 2024 will have its challenge

Burning Desire For Perfection Defines Winged Foot’s Retired Manager As He Climbs An Apogee
December 12, 2023

Colin Burns had only 4.5 years of experience in hospitality when he applied for the club managers position at Winged Foot, one of the most storied private golf clubs in the nation, if not the world.

Live From The PGA: McEnroe Brought Me Back To Tennis, Coaching and Teaching
December 06, 2023

Our first in a series of live podcasts, celebrated ATP Tour coach and director of racquets, known to his intimates as Van, our colleague and friend Allan Van Nostrand joins the BeyondTheBaselines.com

Where Everybody Knows Your Name
November 13, 2023

How do you make a private members club a destination? Aaron James, one of the leading club managers in our industry, believes it's all about creating a sense of community. His experience at facilities

Augusta Comes To Miami: Creating The Experience Which Breeds Loyalty
October 27, 2023

Imagine forming a global conference from the ground up. And a new breed of conference at that. One which encompasses what we know as the entire racquet sport industry, not just tennis, but pickleball,