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demand that their club have a clearly stated and broadly under- stood game plan.
Many members and frequent customers who are responding to GGA attitudinal surveys observe that there was no expectation of a health pandemic and, yet, “we should have had a disaster preparedness plan.” Strategic planning, which was previously an indicator of the best leader- ship in golf courses and private clubs, will be more important for many golfers in the future.
Golfers will remain cautious for some time and will look for indications – actions more so than talk – that the golf course owner and operator is looking after reliably high cleanliness and sanitation standards.
McCorriston takes this wari- ness one step further, “At the beginning of each meeting with my team, I remind the team, ‘You are only as strong at your weak- est link.’ Everyone must do their job well.” McCorriston has charged his managers to be a better neighbour to nearby golf courses and sports venues. For example, the closure of summer camps for children will require great capacity for junior programs at golf courses and special-purpose clubs for boating and tennis.
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