Only 1 week away: 8th Biennial Golf Manager’s Association of New Zealand Conference
The 8th Biennial GMANZ conference has attracted an encouraging number of New Zealand and Australian managers to hear a mix of international and local speakers work the theme: Innovate->Change->Success
A new “Ask the Expert/ Hackfest” concept will take up the final day and delegates will be asked to share their achievements and challenges covering five important club management topics. This will be followed by associated workshops for Managers to gain further learning insights to take back to their clubs.
Ask the experts sessions – Experts listed to participate throughout the day include:
Facilitators
- Stephen Gee – Sports Management Consultant
- Dr Lesley Ferkins – Sports Management Professor AUT Auckland
- Jason Koenigsfeld Senior Vice President Professional Development CMAA
- NZ Golf Club Capability Managers:
- Emily Davidson, Mark Webb, Dayne Bulloch , Richard Hudson
The experts
Maximising club profitability.
Increase profitability – food and beverage, Pro Shop sections, other options driving range and non-golf related operations, in-house opportunities, cost structure optimization across admin, clubhouse and course.
Panelists:
- Rob Selley GM Royal Auckland GC,
- Warren Collett GM Manawatu GC,
- Randy Ruder Vice President CMAA,
- Alex Sue n3
Effective Governance relationships
Board management relationships, regulatory requirements, education
Panelists:
- Dr Lesley Ferkins – Sports Management Professor – AUT,
- Jeffery Morgan CEO CMAA,
- Andrew Gay GM Royal Adelaide GC
The Internet of things
Integration of club databases, effective use of social media, club apps, Health and Safety apps
Panelists:
- Matt Smith GM DOTGOLF,
- Michael Williams GM Mt Maunganui GC,
- David Brand Club Management Australia
- Nathan Tovey epar Australia
Club revenue optimization
Best possible options for subscriptions, green fees, entrance fees; golf course optimization, minimize disruption, how to benefit from your PGA professional
Panelists:
- Warwick Hill-Rennie GM Royal Melbourne GC
- Chris Davies GM Remuera GC
- Jack Naden CEO Golf Rewards
- Dominic Sainsbury General Manager PGA
Sustainability, the environment, inclusion , diversity and equity
Junior golf, women and families into golf, “other than golf” environmental issues/benefits
Panelists:
- Brendan Allen – GM The Hills GC
- Carl Fenton – NZ Golf
- Will Bowden- SSDM
- Mike Orloff – Golf Industry Central
