Order a Complete Golf Course Operation Audit. Call: 941-739-3990, or Email: mike@golfmak.com.Answering a few nagging questions:
WHAT IS THE COST OF A GOLF OPERATION AUDIT? The cost of an audit will depend on the type and complexity of the golf course or country club, and the depth of information our client needs to make informed decisions. For instance, we have found non-conforming swimming pool drains and recommended an immediate remedy - due to dangerous liability exposure. A tee sheet setting whereby a slight adjustment resulted in many thousands in new money. When food margins were out-of-whack it turned out boxes and boxes of food, steaks, and booze was walking out the back door every night. FEES? A simple 18-hole daily fee golf course can be audited for as little as $5,000, plus expenses for travel to and accommodation. A fully appointed country club with golf, pro shop, fine dining, swimming, tennis, fitness, and banquet rooms may run $20,000 or more, plus expenses. Fees are paid weekly in advance, split equally based on the number of weeks needed (agreed upon) for the engagement. The final payment is due prior to the delivery of our report. However, we participate in conference calls at a mutual time after our client has had sufficient time to study our report. We will remain available by phone, email, or text to discuss the report further with the/a lead person for at least 30-days from its delivery.
HOW IS THE AUDIT CONDUCTED? WE NEED TO BECOME AS FAMILIAR WITH THE SUBJECT AS POSSIBLE. Even before we are engaged we will have already studied the subject golf course and its marketplace, its competition, and its general reputation among the local golf fraternity. Immediately upon engagement, we ask, under the agreement of nondisclosure, for at least the previous three year's Financial Records (highly detailed), P&L's, Budgets, Round Activity, Membership Activity, a Membership Profile, Payroll Activity, Personal Property Inventory Lists, Machinery Lists (including make and model years), all Leases, Agreements, Long Term Debts (like mortgages), Key Man Compensation Agreements, and any documents pertinent to the operation of the business.
GOLFMAK, INC., PRESIDENT, MICHAEL KAHN
Over 400 endorsements, and over 2,500 connections on Linkedin. Endless Testimonials and References from Golf Course Owners, General Managers, Corporate Executives, City Managers, Bankers, Architects, Builders, Developers, PGA Golf Professionals, Brokers, and Marketing Experts .Residential Development Golf Courses Failing. Its an epidemic! Home Owners Associations everywhere are in a Quandary wondering "What to do!" The gross negative impact on one neighborhood's residences was reported as high as $24 million after the golf course closed for business in April of 2011. Check this YouTube message from a seasoned real estate professional about the effect of a golf course closing in Alachua, Florida (near Gainesville): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqScfxgYf7M. Then call me to get started with the solution to your situation. It's a free consultation: 941-739-3990, or write to me at: mike@golfmak.com. Me, Mike Kahn... link to my resume. I Saw it coming... A video I made in October, 2010. Why was I so alone with my predictions back in the 90s? TESTIMONIALS "Mike was extremely polite, but took a no-nonsense look at the status of our operations." Ed C "Mike and the team implemented systems that gave us benchmarks and systems for tracking. The programs introduced by Mike have set us up for success." Bob C "Reach out and spend just a little time with Mike and it can save you big in the future. " Brian C "A lot of the strategies that you put into place and some of the things that you directed us towards have really helped. I am excited to say that we should actually realize a profit. " Ryan K "We used your web site as a model and started to turn the Club around " Marie and Bob "I have read your resume and is absolutely stunning..." Ramon (in Spain) "Worked with Michael when seeking to purchase a golf course. His dedication and willingness to assist were superior." Brian, Club General Manager Welcome to Golfmak, Inc., President, Michael A Kahn, Your Golf Course Operations Management Consultant. Disturbing results when an HOA neighborhood golf course fails.... Read this HOA Failing Golf Course Dilemma Article Can your local golf course be saved? Call Mike Kahn: 941-739-3990, or write: mike@golfmak.com. O
Michael Kahn is a proud member of the esteemed Golf Course Business Consultants Group (GCBC) Looking for a golf course loan? Call: 941-739-3990, or write: mike@golfmak.comWhy Michael Kahn as Your Golf Course Operations Management Consultant?Testimonials - Mike Kahn's 50-year plus ResumePLANNING TO OWN YOUR FIRST GOLF COURSE? CALL ME FIRST: 941-739-3990Link to Review my inexpensive fees.
.. OVER 50 YEARS IN THE GOLF COURSE BUSINESS
Below are links to three documents you can buy should you should ever contemplate buying and owning a golf course.The Diligence Guide is from my experience brokering and financing golf courses over many years. The Letter-of-Intent (LOI) and Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) guides should save you $ hundreds, maybe $ thousands in the process of buying a golf course. They are my first buy-on-line items. Less than $55.00 for the three documents as a single purchase. Each comes with my complimentary consultations. As guides only. Not provided as legal documents. Allsubjecttodisclaimer. Are you ready to quit talking and start solving? Get started by taking action now: Start taking action now.Put your Golf Course, Golf Club, Country Club, or Municipal Course back on track. After a complete review and analysis I will sit down with you or your board to plan a strategy to extend the life of your club for many more years.Engage Mike Kahn. A Golf Course Business Consultant with over 50-years in this industry.BANKERS: FOLLOW THIS LINK - SELL A GOLF COURSE FASTER WITH LESS COSTLINK: Read this. I wrote it about ten years ago. Do you think I'm nuts?... ANALYSIS - AVOID THE BROAD BRUSH APPROACHAfter 50+ years in this business, I cannot subscribe to broad brush solutions for golf course financial and business issues. I see golf courses as unique as people - absolutely different down to the very core - except one thing:Do you know what it is? My Email: mike@golfmak.com.While national statistics may indicate a state has a participation rate as higher than 15%, in my experience I would find communities in the same state with a participation rate of less than 5%. How can a national statistic be relevant to a small community golf course where very few even play golf?My approach is different. I address a golf course as it operates in its own neighborhood. I learn about the golf course, its customer base, and the local economy it serves. I learn its own unique demographic layout to seek its general profile, because golf courses are all so different. You can't always do what a guy in California did and and get the same results in Vermont!A golf course has to learn and know its own personality - the course itself and the marketplace it serves. It also needs to keep an eye on changing times and demographics.All golf courses are different in aspects like age, topography and clubhouse. There are infinite ways a golf course is uniquely different from every other golf course. In fact, golf course architects design their work to be unique from all others. Clubhouse architects do the same. Mountains, seaside, forested, open plains, rivers, lakes, palm trees, evergreens, snow, tropics, wet, dry, on and on. The grasses, bent, Bermuda zoyzia, paspalum, creeping red fescue, blue grass, seaside, - mowed up to six different cutting heights and green speeds. Tee boxes - 2, 3, 4, 5 sets or more (my boyhood course had one set of tees).In my work I interview the very people national consultants ignore. I especially try to learn a particular golf course's player personality. I ask the kinds of questions only my years of experience know how to ask. But the answers get me to the real the true personality of a golf course. Once I am comfortable with what I learn, only then can I make my recommendations to an owner or a board of directors.My first consultation is always complimentary. I promise you that am always candid and non patronizing. Sometimes I've been know to be even a little too blunt, but sometimes it's the only way to say it. I will not sell you on my consulting service, because that's entirely up to you.The golf course of your interest is unique and special. Don't fall for the broad brush approach. Mike Kahn.Golfmak, Inc. Golf Business Consultant Contact: mike@golfmak.com or call: 941-739-3990If your golf club is facing one or more of the following - Write: mike@golfmak.com.
The method that can work for your club is not necessarily the same that saved other clubs. I know that, because every golf course is unique in structure, configuration, location, clubhouse size and layout, local economies, and age of members and daily fee players.I have some harsh words for private clubs reaching out for help! You won't like what I say, but I believe I am 100% right.If any of the 13 symptoms are facing your club - call me: 941-739-3990.Who is Mike Kahn
NEW FINANCE SOURCE? THAT WAS BACK IN 2012-13Hundreds and Hundreds of Golf Course Case Studies from Yellow Knife (former) Northwest Territories to the Florida Keys - One Golf Course at a Time.Read Mike Kahn's Testimonials. HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS - DO NOT LET YOUR COMMUNITY GOLF COURSE FAIL. The consequences are far greater than just losing the golf course - especially loss of equity in your home.
Read about the dramatic negative impact on home values when a community golf course closes. For instance; Expect an increase in neighborhood crime. Your home owner's association (HOA) cannot let your community golf course fail - whether you play golf or not. Read this real life result! or Listen to me here (A seven minute video explanation)A Golf Course Business Consultant?Dollar per dollar one of the most experienced golf course management consultants anywhere.The boom is over. It's time to analyze virtually every element in a golf related business - from the asset to operation.Retool where needed. Discard the baggage.If you want to be around in five years call me. CAN YOU AFFORD A MANAGEMENT COMPANY?You can afford this one --- My list of feesIf your golf course business takes in less than $1.5 million a year you cannot afford to hire a management company - unless they are paid based on results. After all, average management company fees are from $7,000 to $10,000 a month. However, you can afford to hire Golfmak, Inc. (me, Mike Kahn) as your adviser and consultant and I'll give you a better captain.Here's why:I will show you and your staff how to get the very best out of your golf course operation. I will show you how to coach your crew to perform and produce better. I'll show you subtle ways to make money and save money. My monthly consulting fee start as low as $2,000 a month. My operational advice covers every single facet of a golf operation. Let me outline the areas where I can provide advice and guidance:Marketing, Advertising, Food and Beverage, Golf Course Maintenance, Budgeting, Employee Relations, Member Management, Insurance Issues, Legal Areas of Concern, Financing, Point of Sale Selection, Banking, Web Site Providers, Credit Cards, ATM, Tee Sheet Management, Clubhouse Maintenance, Player Services, Golf Cart Care (Gas and Electric), Machinery Purchases or Leasing, and Golf Cart Lease or Purchase, Pro Shop Merchandising, Player Service Behaviors, Employee Job Descriptions, Internet and Network Marketing, Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts, Fitness Rooms, Fine Dining, Corporate Outings, Banquets, Tourist Marketing, and even more!BTW: If you've made up your mind to hire a management company I can help with that selection too!Article: Should You Throw the keys back to the Banker?HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION (HOA) AND YOUR GOLF COURSE DILEMMAAfter one Florida golf course failed adjacent home values reportedly fell an average of $20.00 a square foot - over and above normal economic pressures...Residential golf courses - a serious dilemma during the economic crisis. Are there solutions? Yes!Top Ten symptoms of a golf course in troubleMy 'Tunnel Vision' method of getting your golf course back to financial prosperity.A Great Article from Course Trends: Take a few minutes to read it. Sometimes golf course operators need a kick in the butt to get back to these simple basics.Turnaround a Golf Course Now!Evaluating a Golf CourseGolf Business Consulting Golfmak, Inc., Michael A (Mike) Kahn, a one stop, value based golf course consultant! I make or save you money.I provide a full golf course consulting service including buying, selling, managing, marketing, food service, course maintenance, financing, merchandising, budgeting, and member management. I show you absolutely fail proof methods to operate a successful golf course.Start with a call: 941.739.3990, or send me an Email: mike@golfmak.com. I reply personally to all inquiries. Your first consultation is complimentary.Michael A Kahn, Golf Business Consultant Call me anytime: 941-739-3990Or Email: Mike@golfmak.com (I always reply) Join my Email list to receive information about golf courses for sale or lease, plus other golf industry information: Enter Golfmak.com Golf Course Business Information Full Web Site:. Planning to buy a golf course. Follow the link to the Golf Course Buyer's Guide.. |
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