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SEARCH | TRAINING | COMMUNICATIONS | BRANDING | PLANNING
Award-Winning Firm. Industry-Recognized. Results-Driven.
Discover the SCS Difference
Strategic Club Solutions was not built to be a traditional consulting firm. We were designed to work alongside leadership teams as an extension of their organization, bringing real club experience, clear thinking, and hands-on support that turns ideas into meaningful progress.
How We Help Clubs & Communities
Move Forward
Build alignment, direction, and momentum with clear, actionable plans.
Drive awareness, demand, and growth through intentional, modern marketing strategies.
➝ Explore Marketing
Create environments where teams feel supported, engaged, and empowered to perform.
➝ Explore Employee Experience
Find and place leaders who elevate culture, performance, and long-term success.
➝ Explore Executive Search
Deliver clear, consistent messaging that builds trust and keeps stakeholders informed.
➝ Explore Communications
Turn honest feedback into insight, alignment, and informed action.
➝ Explore Surveys
Develop confident teams equipped to lead, serve, and perform at the highest level.
➝ Explore Training & Professional Development
Clarify who you are, what you stand for, and how you show up everywhere.
➝ Explore Branding
Solve challenges, optimize performance, and move initiatives forward with confidence.
➝ Explore Operational Advisory
Award-Winning
For 7 Consecutive Years
Hear From Teams and Leaders We Support
Mark D. Tunney, CCM
General Manager/COO
Union League Club of Chicago
Thank you for all your assistance in helping the Union League Club successfully identify and select our next Chief Financial Officer. The SCS Executive Search team was thorough, collaborative, and highly professional throughout the entire process. They helped us determine the right information to share with candidates, guided us on timing and structure, and ensured the search remained efficient and well organized.
After narrowing the field to a strong group of nine finalists, we were able to identify several outstanding fits for our leadership team. Selecting our new CFO through the SCS process was a seamless experience, and we are very pleased with the outcome.
Thank you again. We look forward to partnering with Strategic Club Solutions in the future.
Tom Walberg, CCM
General Manager/COO
Oak Park Country Club
On behalf of Oak Park Country Club, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the entire Strategic Club Solutions team for partnering with us to successfully pass the proposed Golf Course 2027 Project. The communication strategy developed and executed alongside SCS proved invaluable. The extended effort ultimately became essential, allowing us to inform, educate, and engage our membership at the level this project deserved.
Strategic Club Solutions’ thoughtful and transparent communication significantly reduced rumors and misinformation, helping members feel informed, included, and respected throughout the process. The detailed materials, clear messaging, and opportunity for feedback gave our members the confidence to fully understand the project and its long-term significance for Oak Park Country Club.
As a result, 85 percent of voting members approved the project, with more than 60 percent of eligible members participating in the vote. While opinions naturally varied, members recognized the importance of this initiative because of the clarity, consistency, and professionalism reflected in the communications strategy.
We are truly grateful for the partnership and guidance of Strategic Club Solutions and look forward to continuing our work together.
Kurt Burmeister, CCM, CCE
General Manager/COO
La Quinta Country Club
Thank you to the Strategic Club Solutions team for guiding our strategic planning session. The process was thoughtful, engaging, and aligned with who we are as an organization. What stood out most was the ability to understand our culture, challenge our thinking, and guide us forward with clarity and purpose. It was an exceptional experience from start to finish.
Kathy Collins
Managing Director
Wisconsin Badger and Greater Illinois CMAA Chapters
Thank you to Strategic Club Solutions for an outstanding training experience. The program’s energy, expertise, and engaging delivery truly inspired our interns, front-line staff, managers, and seasonal teams. We are grateful for the focus on exceptional service, leadership, and communication – the impact was felt across the entire operation. We look forward to continuing this training journey together.
Ryan Kenny, CCM, CCE
General Manager
Woodway Country Club (former GM)
Our Senior Staff Retreat was a transformative experience for our leadership team. The retreat was a valuable opportunity to strengthen our club’s culture and focus on leadership development. The strategic coaching and management training we received has significantly impacted our operations, providing us with practical tools to enhance collaboration, boost staff engagement, and ensure long-term success within our organization.
Kathy Zwieg
Board Member
Eagle Creek Country Club
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in one of the Eagle Creek focus groups last week. The Strategic Club Solutions team did a great job facilitating the conversation and keeping everyone focused on the questions and goals at hand. I have participated in many focus groups and strategic planning discussions throughout my career, and SCS stood out for being concise, well-structured, and highly engaging. Their approach created a welcoming environment that encouraged thoughtful input and meaningful dialogue from all participants.
Fred Fletcher, CCM, CCE
General Manager / COO
Woman’s Athletic Club of Chicago
A true Club professional with an understanding of member and guest needs, the leadership to coach and develop employees AND the ability to deliver a bottom-line performance to financial partners.
Will Herman, CCM
General Manager
Riverside Golf Club
I want to express my gratitude for the support provided during our Controller search. The process was professional, efficient, and extremely well organized from start to finish. The SCS Executive Search team sourced strong candidates, communicated clearly, and guided us every step of the way.
Thank you to everyone involved. We appreciate the partnership and look forward to working together again in the future.
Theodore Perlick-Molinari
Board Member
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Thank you to the Strategic Club Solutions team for being such exceptional partners over the past few years. Working with you has shown us what best-in-class management and support truly look like. SCS has been an invaluable resource throughout this chapter in our club’s history, and we are genuinely grateful for the expertise, guidance, and partnership you brought to our organization. We could not have asked for a better team to work alongside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What services does Strategic Club Solutions offer?
We support clubs and communities with strategic planning, executive search, membership growth strategy, branding and creative, communications, training and culture development, capital project communication, surveys, and long-term advisory support. If it strengthens a club or community, we do it.
Do you only do one type of project, or can you handle multiple needs at once?
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Do you work with clubs of all sizes?
We work with top private clubs, boutique clubs, golf communities, lifestyle communities, and member-owned operations across the United States. Fit is not about size, it’s about vision and readiness.
Are you only consultants?
No. We don’t hand over a report and disappear. We plan, execute, build, write, create, brand, advise, recruit, and support your team hands-on. Our clients think of us as an extension of their team.
Do you work onsite?
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How confident do you feel with where the company is going?
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