On this episode of the Club + Resort Talks podcast, Rob Thomas and Shane Labuschagne discuss the evolution of wellness at The Oaks Club in Osprey, Fla., where Shane serves as the Director of Wellness and Fitness. Shane highlights the club’s focus on integrating wellness into various activities, such as golf and racket sports, through initiatives like the “wellfit zone.” He notes a 100% growth in Pilates sessions among members aged 62-65. The club is planning a small expansion and a larger master plan to accommodate growing demand. Shane also introduces Execufy, a networking platform for private club professionals, aiming to foster collaboration and idea sharing across the hospitality industry.

In other news around the club industry, the greenside bunker renovation project at Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., included the renovation of all greenside bunkers, repaired drainage, reshaped bunkers for increased playability and aesthetic benefits, and renovated several fairway bunkers to improve sight lines and reduce hidden hazards.

The Cowlitz Tribe decided not to move forward with purchasing the Tri-Mountain Golf Course in Ridgefield, Wash. While no clear explanation was given, the county’s requirement that the course continue to operate as a public facility may have been a contributing factor.

Lastly, Donald P. Emery, CCM, CCE, General Manager/COO at Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples, Fla., initiated the Emery Family Fund with a desire to make a difference in the club industry and encourage others to contribute to support all those who benefit from The Club Foundation’s work.