Alexandria, VA – January 6, 2009 – The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) is pleased to announce that Global Golf Advisors has made a multi-year commitment to support CMAA and The Club Foundation as a bronze partner in the Corporate Advantage Program. CMAA Chief Executive Officer Jim Singerling, CCM, CEC, who serves as president of The Club Foundation, notes that the financial commitment by Global Golf Advisors “is extremely generous. We are fortunate to have this outstanding firm as a partner.”
The Corporate Advantage Program is a collaborative effort between CMAA, The Club Foundation and up to 15 corporate entities that have demonstrated a leadership role within the club industry. The program creates a bridge between club management professionals and the companies most dedicated to serving them. The monetary contributions by Corporate Advantage Program partners support the professional development programs offered and funded by CMAA and The Club Foundation.
Henry DeLozier, principal, Global Golf Advisors, says, “Thought leadership is a commitment that we share with CMAA members worldwide and The Club Foundation. We appreciate the privilege to demonstrate our support.”
Stephen Johnston, president and principal with the firm, adds, “Global Golf Advisors, CMAA and The Club Foundation have a passion for informed decision making and best-available strategic planning. That drives our dedication to the club industry.”
To learn more about the Corporate Advantage Program, please visit www.cmaa.org/CAP.
About CMAA – The Club Managers Association of America is the professional Association for managers of membership clubs. CMAA has close to 7,000 members across all classifications. Manager members run more than 3,000 country, golf, city, athletic, faculty, yacht, town and military clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote and advance friendly relations among persons connected with the management of clubs and other associations of similar character; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to assist club officers and members, through their managers, to secure the utmost in efficient and successful operations.
About The Club Foundation – The Club Foundation supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants.
About Global Golf Advisors – Global Golf Advisors Inc. (formerly KPMG Golf Industry Practice) specializes in the business of golf: deal structuring, financial engineering, valuations, feasibility studies, strategic planning, operational analyses, membership marketing and general market studies. As a result of its library of in-depth benchmarking information and related expertise, the firm has completed monitoring studies for golf courses, work-out strategies for facilities in financial difficulty and assignments for clubs that require interim management until turnover or ultimate sale.
Contact:
Gerry Romano
(703) 739-9500
gerry.romano@cmaa.org
www.cmaa.org
