What is a POA in golf?
July 16th, 2018. Many residential communities have homeowners associations (HOA’s) or property owners associations (POA’s) which govern architectural standards, common area maintenance and community rules. Since some have golf or club amenities, whether the HOA/POA owns the club or not it has a vested interest in the club’s economics.
What happens when a club is struggling?
In most cases, the owner/operator of the club requires a financial return (profit) and if the club is struggling, budget cuts are often employed to stop the bleeding, which can precipitate that decline.
Why are non golfers so conflicted?
There’s often a conflict because some demand financial independence of the clubs while others feel the community as a whole benefits from the club and all should support the club.
What happens if a club has the lowest dues?
If a club or community boasts about having the lowest dues, one can be certain that the level of services and the value in membership will be compromised. Often, a club has to choose between privacy/exclusivity and opening up to the outside.
Does a HoA subsidize golf?
The HOA/ POA currently subsidizes the golf operations and seems to have established a limit as to how much they’re willing to contribute. Among the choices HOA’s/POA’s encounter are: Key to understanding the best way to go is comprehending the club’s “culture”.
