Strategies for Exceptional Clubs

Luxury clubs don’t need more advice — they need implementation that inspires members, secures funding, and protects legacy.

That’s what we deliver.

Forest Lake Club
Columbia, South Carolina

The Best Choice

When considering engaging a consulting agency that specializes in private clubs, why is Signature Group the best choice?

We are a group of highly experienced and dedicated professionals that actually do the work for you and your club or organization.

Among the factors that make us different is the fact that we not only do the qualitative and quantitative research, analyze the findings, develop the plans, assess the financial risk, and identify creative solutions, but we work with each club client to implement the programs and solutions we recommend through to a successful conclusion.

Our commitment is to provide one to one “concierge level” service for each of our clients regardless of the size of the project.

We invite you to speak with any of our valued clients for a testimonial.

Success Begins With The Right Plan

Strategic Plan

Align your leadership around creating exceptional member experience,

We help clubs define a compelling direction with clear staff objectives, member alignment, and execution that delivers results.

Brand Assessment

See your club through fresh eyes.

Our data-driven research reveals how members and prospects perceive your brand — helping you refine positioning and messaging for deeper engagement.

Master Plan

Turn your vision into reality.

We guide your Board through a strategic and inspiring process that results in a clear, member-supported Master Plan aligned with your long-term goals.

Governance

Strengthen your Board’s impact.

We help clubs clarify roles, improve Board culture, and implement policies that drive accountability and long-term success.

Capital Planning

Build with purpose, backed by numbers.

We craft sound, member-supported capital plans that fund facility improvements and drive long-term growth. Our proven process has helped clubs of all sizes increase satisfaction and attract new members.

Executive Search

Connect with the right leaders for your club.

Through our nationwide network and deep industry expertise, we source and vet highly qualified candidates for key management roles. We don’t just fill positions — we ensure the right fit to strengthen your club’s future.

We Deliver

Following are examples of Club and golf-related financial transactions that we have been a part of over the past two decades:

Securing membership approval (by a wide majority) to initiate a capital funding program for necessary Club improvements.
$65 million debt placement based on the assets of four high-end Private Clubs.
$3.1 million in oversubscribed Member Bonds issued at a single private club.
Assisting a Board to secure over $1.8 million in voluntary ‘donations’ for a Club renovation project.
Developing a financial strategy for a five-course high-end municipal golf operation, leading to increases in per-round pricing, more effective utilization of assets, and the development of a new $6 million clubhouse facility for one of the city’s golf courses.
Supporting a PGA TOUR Private Club venue with the development of a $30 million Master Plan.
Securing approval for a $9-million Club Improvement plan, even though most of their younger Members were not permitted to vote.
Implementation of effective financial practices necessary for the operation and development of 23 Country Clubs. These responsibilities included the capital planning for $150 million plus in golf, clubhouse and infrastructure development and renovations over a four-year period.

Our Clients and Valued Partners

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We deliver solutions. If you would like to hear from a member of our team to schedule an introductory call or virtual meeting, please contact us today.