Global Club Management

Global Club Management

1. history

   • ancient clubs can be traced back to the Egyptians and the Greeks
     • the modern club surfaced in London in mid 17th century with the invention of the coffee house- ppl had just discovered coffee, and it was a novelty that only aristocrats could afford.
       • Literature, famous artists, etc- these people would go to the London coffeehouses and talk about these scientific advances
         • Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland, founded in 1754 and said to be the birthplace of golf, is the forerunner of the modern country club
           • White's Club, London
             • Many royals and prime ministers have been members known for gambling, politics. Meals consisted of game meats
               • bar supposedly open for 200 years
                 • only woman to have entered: Queen Elizabeth
                   • Men would sit at the bay window and place bets on which raindrop would fall first
           • The Athenaeum, London
             • founded as meeting place for both men and women
           • The Royal and Ancient Golf Club – Scotland
             • private club alongside the old golf course in St. Andrew's, Scotland
               • the city/trust owns the course, not the club
                 • oldest private course in all of scotland
         • By the mid 19th century, the middle class was able to join clubs
           • Clubs were developed for the working men, allowing them to escape from their tiring days, their wives, children, and from the gin palaces and public houses
             • Many of these clubs provided amusement and refreshments, as well as newspapers and books, and were aimed to morally and socially improve the working men and to educate them
               • In America the earliest known social club was the fish house in philly
                 • Many of these American clubs were based on British antecedents
                   • Boom in private clubs immediately following the civil war due to increase in American entrepreneurship.
                     • People wanted to get out of the city, and play golf, get some fresh air.
         • Clubs formed as city clubs initially, all had a theme- some formed for arts and lit, some politics, sciences

2. Private Club: businesses organized for the sole purpose of social and recreational enjoyment of its members based on personal commonalities. Can be profit or non-profit

   • Key Components:
     • has members, not customers
       • various ownership models
         • for profit or non-profit
           • recreational areas that define the club
             • food and beverage options
   • Private Clubs have vetting process: committee or group that does background checks, look over application. Members have to be admitted. Typically has to know someone in club to even apply.
     • all private clubs have food and beverage outlet. Most have multiple ballrooms, fancy restaurant, as well as a casual grille

3. Why Priv Clubs

   • The Numbers:
     • they generate over 19 billion in tax receipts annually
       • clubs pay over 9 billion dollars in wages annually
         • ex) Turnberry Gold Resort and Spa, Scotland (The Home of Golf)- owned by Donald Trump. On the west coast of scotland
           • clubs donate over 124 million to charitable courses annually
             • clubs purchase 5.8 billion in goods annually,
               • clubs pay out 12 million in scholarships annually
                 • generate 326,000 long term sustainable jobs annually-- careers
   • Private Clubs are considered Main Street businesses (as opposed to wallst)
     • typically located within communities- hire ppl from local community
       • support local farmers, suppliers, pay taxes to local community
   • Preserve beautiful green space that could otherwise be developed
   • typically occupy and preserve historic buildings and spaces that could otherwise be torn down
   • improve real estate values
   • provide safe places for children and teens to hang out, learn a sport, and be productive
     • golf especially- research has shown that kids who grow up learning golf learn positive values such as honesty, integrity, dedication and preserverance
   • great reason to learn about and discuss sustainability
     • at one point, golf courses damaged wildlife areas and the land. now they preserve wildlife habitats. many golf courses on hamptons preserve oyster life etc
   • Massive industry
     • huge industry to studym with specific management models, challenges, and environments to learn about
       • broad industry- its a great career path with various tracks and potential to move up quickly in ranks
         • avg salary for avg sized priv club- 200 grand
           • Within a year, every graduate from FSU has been promoted, will likely be general managers
   • Beautiful places to work and located all over the world.

4. Hotels and Restaurants vs Clubs

   • Hotels/Restaurants see different ppl each day
     • Private clubs see the members each day- workers get to know the families- family atmosphere