Welcome to the Chair Network, the largest community of private golf club directors in the UK and Ireland.
Chair Network was founded in 2018 and now has more than 500 members. We are Independent- run on behalf of private golf clubs and their directors.
The Role of Chair Network
- To promote responsible business practice for the benefit of our members and the private club directors community as a whole
- Provide a collaborative platform for private member club directors and those who want to partner with them to share their expertise and learnings
- To provide a unified, independent voice
- To promote and advance the interest and wellbeing of all private sector golf clubs through advocacy, inciteful education and governance best practices
- Prepare clubs and the club industry for the future by assessing significant trends in the world around them and providing effective solutions to help clubs and their leaders develop
Who are our members?
- Forward looking private member club directors who are willing to share their time, knowledge and influence to support the success of our members and golf clubs
- Private member club directors seeking support, knowledge and insight from an independent body and their peers
- Our members represent all sectors of the private golf club structure- Club Chairs, Operations, Course Management, Hospitality, Finance, Membership and Marketing, Competitions, Health & Safety and HR
We have an advisory Board made up of members, so we know we are always relevant.
Chair Network is run by Executive Directors Eddie Bullock and Jane Carter.
What does membership of Chair Network offer?
We deliver benefits and services around the three key pillars of the organisation
Networking
- A smartphone app providing an up to the minute digital hub for director to director networking, information and knowledge. Users can create connections to each other
- Unlimited use of our ask the members/experts forum online and through the app
- Priority enrolment in conferences and networking days
Governance
- Helping clubs develop successful and effective boards that are well prepared for the future through educational programme and materials focused on best practice and successful industry trends
- Introducing and implementing change programmes to help your Board manage your golf club effectively
- Support for Chairs in the running of effective Boards
- Winning and keeping support for change from members
Insight
- Communication that saves you time and is always relevant
- Six issues of Club Management Perspectives delivered directly to your inbox examining key trends within every sector of the industry
- Access to business information, training and professional expertise
- Club Benchmarking
- Recruitment advice
The Chair Network app is a mobile community for directors in the private golf club industry.
Think LinkedIn and WhatsApp rolled into one.
- Connect with the golf club community anytime, anywhere
- Stay up to date with the latest news and industry advice- relevant and timely, delivered direct to your mobile
- Post, comment, like, start your own discussions or join others
- Learn from your peers as clubs share insight and best practice across the network
- Validate your decision-making by engaging with fellow, experienced club directors
- Connect with your own private group as a golf club Board
- Join networking groups dedicated to your area of responsibility including club operations, course management, competitions and handicapping, finance, marketing, Board Chairs
- Get expert advice and insight from our network of advisors.
- Join our Livestream events
The Chair Network app is only available to members. It can be downloaded from the Google and Apple stores as part of your membership package.
Join ChairNetwork today and be part of the golf club community anytime, anywhere