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Common Questions

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Straight answers about what Thompson Golf Management does, how an engagement starts, and what changes at a club once we are running it.

What does Thompson Golf Management do?
TGM is the management arm of Thompson Golf Group. It operates golf facilities on behalf of owners, covering golf operations, food and beverage, agronomy, HR, finance, marketing, technology, risk, and due diligence. It currently manages nine clubs across Arizona, Minnesota, and Texas.See what we manage
Which parts of a club can TGM manage?
Nine areas: golf operations, food and beverage, agronomy, human resources, due diligence, marketing and social media, technology and security, finance and accounting, and risk management. A club can engage all of them or only the areas where it’s short.Explore the nine service areas
Where does TGM operate?
TGM is based in Gilbert, Arizona, and manages clubs in three states: Arizona (Sunland Springs, Dove Valley Ranch, Power Ranch, Longbow, Mountain Brook), Minnesota (Geneva, The Wilds, St. Cloud Country Club), and Texas (Live Oak).See all nine clubs
What kind of results has TGM delivered?
At Sunland Springs, the first full year under TGM produced a 45.9% NOI increase, 55.4% revenue growth, 32.7% more rounds, and a $700K increase in cash reserves. Other clubs have seen full rebrands, online tee-time booking, bunker renovations, new cart fleets, and relaunched food and beverage programs.Read the Sunland Springs story
Who is on the TGM team?
A nine-person management team — CEO, CFO, regional directors of golf for Arizona and Minnesota, and directors of food and beverage, agronomy, marketing, human resources, and projects — with more than 130 years of combined industry experience and an average tenure of 11 years within Thompson Golf Group.Meet the management team
What kind of clubs does TGM work with?
The current portfolio spans public courses, country clubs, resort properties with lodging, and courses inside active-adult communities — from a 27-hole executive course to a former Golf Digest #1 public course in Minnesota.Browse the portfolio
How does an engagement start?
With an assessment, not a proposal. TGM reviews the whole operation — playing conditions, staffing, food and beverage, finances, technology, and infrastructure — before recommending a strategy. The principle it works from: the right questions come before the right answers.See the questions we start with
Why hire a golf club management company?
For systems, vendor leverage, and specialist depth a single club can’t justify hiring on its own. An in-house team gives maximum control but limited bandwidth — the same people handling daily operations are the ones meant to drive long-term projects, so strategy slips. A management company supplies both.Management company vs in-house team
How do I start a conversation with TGM?
Call (480) 716-8199, email info@thompsongolfmanagement.com, or use the contact form.Contact TGM

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