Club and Resort Talks

About Club and Resort Talks

Club and Resort Talks is a bi-weekly podcast discussing everything that happens within the club and resort industry. These topics can range from running a golf course and managing the property to growing the game and even eating/drinking at the club. If it happens at a club, on a golf course or in a resort, we'll talk about it.

Publisher

Club and Resort Talks

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jul 2019

Latest episode

21 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

147 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Jul 2025

   Inside Top Club Upgrades: Mirasol’s Elite Racquets Program + Kalamazoo CC’s Golf Course Renovation

   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 leaders who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the advancement of racquet sports within their facilities and the professionals who support them. Tim Rayman discusses the extensive renovations at the Kalamazoo Country Club. The club, founded in 1909, is undergoing significant changes, including a new 11-hole short course designed by Andrew Green, set to open in Q1 2026. The new clubhouse will feature two restaurants, a 34-seat movie theater, a six-lane bowling alley, and multiple pools. Additionally, a new 18-hole championship course will be built on the existing 145 acres. The project aims to enhance member retention and recruitment by offering a wide range of amenities, including a golf Performance Center with advanced teaching technology. Also in the news ... A full remodel is underway at Desert Highlands to include enhanced lighting and expansive entrance in the golf shop, as well as self-serve comfort stations in the locker room. The Country Club of Whispering Pines and Foxfire Golf Club in the Sandhills of North Carolina have been acquired by Rolling Pines LLC, a newly formed management concern with the parent company of Mid Pines Development Group. KemperSports acquired Fire Pit Productions and named Matt Ginella Chief Storyteller, while also launching Youth Golf Week to inspire young players and grow the game through stories and community. And, Scarecrow, designed by David McLay Kidd, will open for public play on August 1. The course plays to a par of 71, stretches to 6,900 yards and is turfed with traditional fine fescue, which provides for firm and fast surfaces.

2. 

   21 Jul 2025

   Barton Hills CC Renovation: Donald Ross Course, Clubhouse & U.S. Senior Women’s Open Prep

   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 member experience, making it a year-round destination. They are also preparing for the 2026 US Senior Women's Open. Klinger emphasizes communication with members and long-term strategic planning to maintain and improve the club's facilities and amenities. Also in the news ... This Texas Resort just launched a new dining yacht. The 85-foot Lady Bird II Dining Yacht at Horseshoe Bay Resort accommodates 30 to 85 guests and features customizable gourmet catering and entertainment choices. A Las Vegas Club tested a new bunker liner. PTI and Spanish Trail Country Club used a bunker renovation project as a test lab for a bunker-liner product. The waterless technology transforms natural crushed stone into a unique natural bunker liner. Lastly … The Silos GC launched a bold revival at the former Trussville CC. Six local investors set out to restore and reimagine the nearly 60-year-old Alabama club, with a focus on modern amenities, elevated course conditions, and renewed community engagement.

3. 

   7 Jul 2025

   Will a Robot Deliver Your Next Beverage on the Golf Course?

   Kelley Brooke, CEO of Brooke Management Group, details the successful integration of food delivery robots at Harbor Links golf course to enhance service and attract a younger demographic in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Club and Resort Talks

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kelley Brooke
• Mike Poe
• Bryan Danehy
• Rob McNamara
• James Symons

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

367,844

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

67