Club and Resort Talks

Matt Lambert, General Manager/COO of The Country Club at Mirasol, and Tim Rayman, CEO of Greenleaf Hospitality Group and General Manager of Kalamazoo (Mich.) Country Club, join Rob Thomas on the Club + Resort Talks podcast. Lambert was named the 2025 Facility Manager of the Year by the Racquet Sports Professional Association (RSPA), Florida Division. This prestigious award recognizes facility lead...

Rob Thomas and Mark Klinger, PGA General Manager of Barton Hills Country Club, discuss the club's renovations and future plans. Barton Hills, an 18-hole private club built by Donald Ross in 1919, is undergoing extensive renovations, including a golf course renovation by Andrew Green, lower level clubhouse renovations, and updates to tennis courts and HVAC systems. The club aims to enhance the memb...

Kelley Brooke, CEO of Brooke Management Group, joins the Club + Resort Talks podcast to discuss the implementation of robot delivery at Harbor Links golf course. The course, which has 27 holes, aims to attract a younger demographic by modernizing its services. Brooke partnered with Robot.com to introduce food delivery robots, which have significantly increased food and beverage service, accounting...

Rob Thomas and Mike Poe, General Manager of Quintero Golf Club, discuss the club's renovation plans. Quintero, originally designed by Rees Jones, has seen a significant increase in rounds played from 10,000 to 40,000 annually. The renovation, expected to be completed in October, includes a full bunker and green renovation, focusing on maintaining the course's signature bent grass while improving p...

Bryan Danehy, General Manager of the Country Club of York (CCY), discussed the club’s extensive renovations, including a $4 million pool complex and $2 million clubhouse upgrades. The pool, built in 1958, was leaking 13,000 gallons of water daily. The project, costing over $6 million, included a ballroom renovation, new lounge, and comprehensive pool facilities. Danehy highlighted the positive mem...

Welcome to Club + Resort Talks, the podcast where we dive into the minds of industry leaders shaping the future of private clubs and luxury resorts. Today, we’re joined by Rob McNamara, General Manager and Director of Golf at Keswick Hall—former LSU All-American, U.S. Open competitor at just 17, and one of the game’s great storytellers. We’ll talk about hosting U.S. Open qualifiers, honoring Pete...

Rob Thomas and James Symons, Director of Agronomy at Anthem Country Club, discuss the challenges and achievements of water conservation at the Las Vegas facility. Symons highlights the club’s efforts to reduce water usage by 25% by converting fairways from perennial ryegrass to Bermuda grass, saving nearly 50 million gallons in 2024. Despite member concerns, the transition was successful, with Ber...