SAVANNAH, GA – Steven Freund, the Executive Director at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious James H. Brewer Excellence in Club Management Award.
The Excellence in Club Management Awards was founded and established by McMahon Group and is co-sponsored by the National Club Association. It is an annual award that recognizes private club general managers and chief operating officers who have exhibited outstanding skills in managing their club. The James H. Brewer Award is awarded to club managers of a Country/Golf Club with 600 or more Full Privilege Members.
“Receiving the James H. Brewer award is an affirmation of the good work of our front-line staff, leadership team, volunteer leaders, our Board, and the support of our members. Together, our Club has evolved and grown, and any recognition I might receive is because of all those who have poured their hearts into making The Landings Golf & Athletic Club indispensable in the lives of our membership,” said Freund. “I am grateful to lead and serve our great club and am honored to be considered in the same company with the finest leaders in our industry. I humbly receive this award on behalf of everyone associated with our Club.”
Steven’s 48-year career spans hotels, resorts, restaurants, and now, private clubs. With 20 years at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, including opening The Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Lake Oconee in 2001, he established himself as a leader in the hospitality world. His tenure includes managing several Five Diamond properties and Mobil (now Forbes) Five Star hotels, and he was instrumental in launching hotels across Asia and North America. His expertise led him to become a certified presenter for the Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center.
Since taking on the role of Executive Director at The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, Georgia, in 2010, Steven has led a thriving club with over 3,400 membership households and a team of 550 staff. The Club boasts six championship golf courses, 31 tennis courts, 15 pickleball courts, ten dining venues, five pools, and a 52,000 square foot wellness center. It’s no surprise that The Landings Golf & Athletic Club is recognized by Boardroom Magazine as one of America’s Distinguished Clubs, achieving Emerald status and ranking among the top private clubs in the United States.
Bill McMahon Sr., the founder of McMahon Group, expressed his excitement about this year’s award winners, highlighting the importance of great managers in creating exceptional clubs. Joe Trauger, president & CEO of the National Club Association, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the dedication of these award recipients to the private club industry. The formal recognition will take place at the National Club Conference on April 29, honoring these outstanding individuals for their contributions and commitment.
About The Landings Golf & Athletic Club
The Landings Golf & Athletic Club is a private, residential golf and athletic club dedicated to providing an enriching Club experience which enables our members to enjoy a fun, personally rewarding, and fulfilling lifestyle. Located 12 miles from historic Savannah, Georgia, The Landings Golf & Athletic Club offers members access to six championship golf courses, two of which were designed by Arnold Palmer himself. The Club also boasts 31 tennis courts, 15 pickleball courts, eight bocce courts, ten unique dining options, four clubhouses, five swimming pools, and a 52,000 sq. ft. wellness center. Our welcoming community, robust golf & court sport tournaments, and unique member events make our Club the most desirable private residential golf, athletic, and social clubs in the Southeast.
