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Golf Club Consulting, Inc.
831 Westbank Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Office: 970.384.2069
Cell: 970.618.0813
Email:reide@golfclub
consulting.com



Richard Eide "Golf Course News" interview 5/06




Why Hire

Thank you for considering Golf Club Consulting, Inc. to aid in making your golf project or facility more successful.  This page is meant to give you a better understanding of Golf Club Consulting, Inc. and help you recognize that we are the company that can best meet you consulting needs.

Has Golf Club Consulting worked on a golf facility like mine?

We've worked in many diverse locations, including high mountain, arid desert, marshy lowland, windy prairie, humid urban and tropical seaside. Ownership entities include single owners, multiple owners, developers, partnerships, home builders, municipalities and member owned clubs.


Besides the U.S., in what locations does Golf Club Constulting, Inc. work?

We are presently active in the following locations:

  • Canada (including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan)
  • Mexico (including; Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Cozumel, Manzanillo,  Manzatlan and Puerto Vallarta)
  • Central America (including; Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama)
  • Caribbean (including; Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands)
  • Far East (including; China, Guam, Japan and Philippines)
  • United Arab Emirates
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What are specific reasons to hire Golf Club Consulting, Inc.?

Project Development:

  • Obtain unbiased experienced guidance with development planning, golf course construction and operating a golf business.

Partnership Consulting:

  • To provide superior playing conditions every day
  • To streamline and improve a golf course maintenance operation
  • To bring stability to a golf operation
  • To proactively deal with the issues of a golf business

Golf Course Maintenance and Turf Agronomy:

  • Troubleshoot or prevent agronomic problems.
  • Assist in golf course renovations
  • Value engineer the installation of a new irrigation system
  • Analyze and improve an existing golf operation
  • Hire the correct Golf Course Superintendent
Due Diligence of a Potential Acquisition:
  • Obtain the facts of a golf course acquisition.

Feasibility of a New Golf Course:

  • Obtain the facts on the addition of a golf course business
  • Understand the best way to manage a golf business

Golf Course Construction:

  • Protect the priorities of the golf course construction and the owner
  • Retain knowledge of how the golf course construction will affect future revenues and expenses

What are the most common issues faced by an owner of a golf course construction project?
  • Not understanding what is necessary and important in building a quality golf course
  • Relying on expertise that does not have an owner’s interest as the #1 priority

 What is the most common problem faced by an operator of a golf business?

The most common problem for an operator of a golf facility is failing to recognize or understand the issues or needs of the business. 

What fee options are there for consulting services?

Daily fee basis:  This is a simple on demand or as needed structure, with no long-term obligations.  This fee structure is a good vehicle to use if the consulting need is very short or if the consulting need is undefined. 

Project or task basis:  Billing in this manner is an optimum fee structure if a client has a specific pre-determined task or project, such as reviewing the operation, troubleshooting a problem or hiring a Golf Course Superintendent. 

Partnership Consulting This is the best and most economical solution, which can be used for single or multiple facilities.   It is simply agronomy and golf course maintenance support on an ongoing basis.

What are common reasons to hire a golf course consultant?

  • To validate or verify an issue(s)
  • Need to get a second opinion
  • To aid an inexperienced staff
  • Need is short-term or temporary
  • Improve efficiency
  • Reduce or control costs
  • To recommend new and innovative ideas
  • Help diagnose problems and find solutions
  • To hire someone with experience and expertise
  • Because existing personnel are busy with other priorities
What does a final consulting agreement contain?
  1. Compensation
  2. Payment terms
  3. Scope of work
  4. Number of site visits
  5. Timetable of work with completion date

What expenses will I be billed for?

Reimbursable expenses are for travel associated expenses (airfare, car rental, hotel, food during travel, fuel for rental car, airport parking fees and travel mileage to/from airport or consulting site) and other agreed upon expenses.  These costs will always be reasonable.

Can I get fees arranged to meet my needs?

Yes, by all means.  We customize all consulting to meet the client’s preference or needs.

What is the best way to get a hold of Golf Club Consulting?

Office phone 1.970.384.2069
Cell phone 1.970.618.0813
Email reide@golfclubconsulting.com

How fast will hear back from GCC?

Immediately.  The only reason for not responding within a short period of time is due to not getting your message or we’re traveling.  GCC is committed to your schedule and deadlines.  We know that you’re replying on us to help make your golf business successful.



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