Situation

Prior to Up to Par’s arrival, the club’s financial obligations were not met and the bank foreclosed on the property. The bank contracted Up to Par for interim management to make the club profitable again before selling.

 

The Client

Established in 1999, the club with a golf course, swim facilities, golf academy, events pavilion, and restaurant, is in a residential community featuring picturesque views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a beautiful Georgian-style clubhouse.

Solutions

  • In-depth Membership Analysis and Restructure
  • Unification of the Club’s amenities, culminating in a comprehensive membership offering (previously operated as separate entities)
  • Implementation of a Golf Outing and Membership Sales Manager to bolster position within the marketplace
  • Implementation of Sales and Marketing Plan built around weekly meetings and collaboration with Department Heads
  • Implementation of a balanced 2017 Operating Budget with an increase of 20% for Golf Maintenance
  • Plan, design, and implementation of full-service kitchen to allow for in-house food and beverage services
  • Successfully obtained a full-service beer, wine, and mixed beverage license through the VABC
  • Hired Food and Beverage Supervisor to support General Manager in the daily operations.

Results

  • 94 new memberships for the 2017 season
  • Currently ahead of budget, projecting a $165,000 turnaround from 2016

From Bankruptcy to Profitability

Situation In 2011, prior to Up to Par’s arrival, the club was on the brink of bankruptcy. Through fiscal management and operational efficiencies, we’ve been able to pay down all outstanding accounts and invest back into the club’s infrastructure.   The Client A...

Optimizing Club Operations

Situation Prior to Up to Par’s arrival, the club was managed by a different company, losing around $600k per year. Food and beverage satisfaction was at an all time low.   The Client Active adult 55+ community near Washington, DC. This gated community has over...

Turning Around Costly Operations

Situation Up to Par was contracted to help client turn around its costly operations. In fiscal year prior to Up to Par’s arrival, client lost in excess of $300k, in golf operations, including golf course maintenance. Client also wanted streamlined marketing to achieve...