thegolfwire.com For decades, the private country club business revolved around a relatively simple value proposition: exceptional golf, social prestige, and a predictable roster of mature, established members who used the club primarily for recreation. That model has changed drastically throughout this decade and, frankly, for the better. In the years since the pandemic, private clubs […]

By David Theoret Not only did Bob and Shirley Whittaker turn their family business, Whittaker Homes, into one of the largest homebuilding companies in the Midwest, but they were also the founders and owners of Whitmoor Country Club. Whitmoor Country Club was Bob and Shirley’s pride and joy, and from 1988-2022, they owned and operated […]

By David R. Holland PORT-EN-BESSIN, FRANCE – Willie’s Roadhouse is playing in my rented Renault SUV and I’m breezing along Highway A13 in one of the most famous regions of the world. I’m in Normandy, folks, and I’ve come to pay homage to America’s Greatest Generation. The Omaha Beach Golf Club is located on the […]

By JD Latorre The golf holiday is changing. Increasingly, the golfer is just one member of a travelling group, and the resort’s spa, restaurant, and cultural programme matter just as much as the course. International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) is placing this shift front and centre at its 2026 edition, taking place at the Palais […]

By David Theoret Imagine being able to play on four golf courses designed by some of the world’s top architects. Now, imagine being able to play them anytime your heart desires. And finally, imagine being able to do all of this in one location, where you have unlimited access to swimming pools, wine bars, cigar […]

By Tim Cotroneo Creating a splash is a sensation a golfer rarely wishes to experience on his or her first swing of the day. At Celebration Golf Club in Kissimmee, FL, the good news is a splash is all part of the story to tell after an 18-hole journey that never ceases to amaze. When […]