Category: Clubhouse

Proper pest management is imperative for your reputation, your facility, and — most importantly — your guests.   Pests come in many forms, from flies to ants, birds to rodents. It’s extremely important for your facility to have a complete grasp on its pest management program to provide a superior experience for your members and guests.   All it takes is a single pest to tarnish the reputation you worked so hard for. Our friends at Ecolab are here to help

We’ve been helping golf courses and country clubs save money for more than 25 years. With our membership program, we work to create a partnership with our club members to help them increase their savings while increasing their profitability. Our members are part of our VGM Club community and we are proud of each and every one of them. Still want to know more? Here’s a quick guide to learn more about VGM Club and how we work. How does your food and beverage program work? When will

US Consulting Group (USCG) is a national waste and recycling management company, and a top partner of ours for several years now. What makes them a top partner? Not only do they offer substantial cost savings to clients at no capital expense, they’re redefining what a well-developed, strategic waste plan should be. And the BINPAK®, one of their newest product offerings for the club industry, embodies this perfectly. The BINPAK is a six-yard waste container with built-in compaction using

“We can’t wait to get On the Road Again” by Cam Schultz   April 29, 2019 marks the 86th birthday of country music legend and my all-time favorite songwriter Willie Nelson. Shotgun Willie’s way with words have always marveled me. So much so I often listen to his music when looking for literary inspiration. That’s where I found myself a couple days ago. Listening to Sirius XM channel 59 when VGM Club’s very own red-headed stranger, Mike Woltz, walked

Spring has (finally) sprung and with it so has preparation for outdoor seating areas at country clubs across the northern two-thirds of the United States. Pulling patio seating from storage and wiping down outdoor tables are a common occurrence right now. It’s a time-honored tradition and a rite of passage of sorts especially for new staff members. ”But how do I start this power washer?” asks Tim the new kid. That might be Timmy’s question, but as a manager you may be

The 2019 Chef To Chef Conference is in New Orleans, LA. From March 10th to the 12th some of the best chefs in the country will come together and attend this insightful conference that highlights the importance of the food & beverage industry. VGM Club is happy to return to the conference this year and be 1 of 13 sponsors at this esteemed event.  At the beginning of this year, we had the opportunity to host Chef Kevin Walker on our Club Grub podcast. Chef Kevin is one of many great

Written by Cam Schultz: The driving rain and unseasonably cool wind slapped Tony Beuter and I with a harsh welcome as we stood waiting for an Uber at the San Diego International Airport. We had left frigid Iowa just hours before with a preconceived notion that warm and sunny southern California would cure our Vitamin D deficiencies. Instead monsoon rains and temps in the forties just steps from the beach. What is happening here? Before we could settle into the car, Kevin the Uber driver hit

Sporting events consume the lives of millions throughout the year. This includes football, baseball, basketball, soccer and of course, golf. Not only do consumers want to watch these sporting events, but they want a gameday location that brings them back week after week. Providing a quality gameday experience includes a long list of wants and needs that could make your clubs experience preffered over the next. VGM Club wants to make sure you have the basics. This allows you

It is no secret that hiring, training, purchasing and maintaining a club’s operations is a daily challenge. Completing day to day tasks, giving the highest quality customer service and making purchases all while trying to stay under budget is the balancing act most clubs tend to face year in and year out. Knowing how to utilize your VGM Club membership can make everyone’s lives easier in all areas of your club. Make strides to maximize savings in 2019. Invoice analysis At

Written by Andrew Huff: “What does your facility do differently to be unique and stand out as a destination to work?” Keep this question in your mind as you scroll through this piece. At the bottom you will find a word cloud built out of your answers. To participate in this live brainstorming session with the VGM Club community, click here. Lost in our piece “What is the Modern Country Club? An Investigation.” is the second component of a