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Golf Advisory Experts www.sgagolfexperts.org The Drive T H E G O L F I N D U S T RY S O U R C E NEWSLETTER INSIDE THIS ISSUE: SGA Members to Speak at the 2013 Golf Industry Show / NGCOA Conference Featured Article: Tom Bennison’s Perspective, Partner, Fore Golf Partners 1 AN INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE AN INTERVIEW WITH EXPERT TOM BENNISON FORE GOLF PARTNERS 1 The Industry Source: 2013 SGA Investor & Lender Survey 1 The Investors’ Tour 3 The Lenders’ Tour 5 From The Back Tee: SGA President Terry Oetzel, SGA 7 The Leaderboard: Member Profile Members on the Move (M&M ) THE DRIVE’S FEATURED ARTICLE Recently, the SGA had the pleasure to speak with one of the golf industry’s most prominent, experienced and knowledgeable experts and deal maker, Tom Bennison, a Partner and Executive Vice President of Business Development with Fore Golf Partners (FGP), about his perspective on the industry. FGP added 27 courses to its portfolio of private clubs and daily fee golf courses during 2012 bringing the total to 41. When asked about his outlook for the golf industry for the next few years, Tom believes that there will be little change from 2012 without significant GDP or jobs growth. He notes that 2012 was fairly flat for many course and club owners (when netted out for unusually favorable weather), dogged with an economy that has struggled to fully recover; with continued high unemployment and weak job growth as well as an anemic GDP growth. He does not foresee much movement until these indicators improve and there is more discretionary income available and increased golfer participation. Long term he’s very concerned about declining golfer participation rates and the absence of enthusiasm for golf among those outside the baby boomer generation. While encouraged by ongoing contraction of supply, Tom indicated it isn’t fast enough and there needs to be more in the major metropolitan areas. Tom shared with the SGA that while the current state of affairs has made for challenging times, Fore Golf Partners and a few other owners are experi(Continued on page 6) 8 8 Industry Player: Meet 9 John Seeburger, Partner, Accord Golf Capital The Transaction Tee 910 Contact a Member 11 SGA 2013 Officers 12 The Suggestion Box 12 19th Hole Quote: “The most important shot in golf is the next one.” ~ Ben Hogan SGA 2013 Investor & Lender Survey As part of the SGA’s commitment to the Golf Industry, the SGA would like to recap the findings of its 2013 Edition of The SGA’s Annual Investor & Lender Survey. The SGA survey provides salient information relating to financing and investment criteria that are instrumental in the evaluation of investing and lending of proposed and existing golf courses, private clubs, resorts and golf & lifestyle communities and assets. SGA survey contributors include owners, investors, operators, life insurance companies, commercial banks, venture capital groups, management firms, brokers, developers, appraisers, and consultants, who are active in the golf industry. (Continued on page 2) SGA Experts Speaking at the 2013 Golf Industry Show & NGCOA Annual Conference San Diego, CA www.ngcoa.org/conference www.golfappraisers.org The SGA’s 2013 Financing & Investment Survey The Investors’ Tour (Continued from page 1) THANK YOU! to all of the Participants in the SGA national survey that include such notable contributors as: Affinity Golf Partners Fore Golf Partners Paradigm Golf Clublink US Bank ClubCorp Pacific Life Marcus & Millichap McConnell Golf, LLC Wingfield Properties Telischak & Company Private Club Management CB Richard Ellis - USA Z. Gordon Davidson & Associates Hilda W. Allen Real Estate To contribute to the SGA Survey contact: Andy Hinds, SGA [email protected] Doug Main, SGA [email protected] Carl Schultz, Jr., SGA [email protected] Special thanks to SGA Members Ron Carciere & David Pope for their contribution The SGA “Mark of Excellence” The SGA’s Investors’ Tour section of the survey reveals that current or “going-in” CapRates averaged 11.1%, reflecting a relatively flat trend since 2010. The SGA survey reveals a typical “going-in” CapRate range from 6% to 14.5%. The results indicate that most investors still focus returns on recent historical financial performance rather than just a focus on “Proforma” or potential performance, which can affect the overall cap rate selected (actual V proforma). However, those clubs that are essential reposition opportunities vis-à-vis management and/or significant capital improvements, tend to focus on returns post reposition. The 2013 SGA Survey reports the average Net Income Multiplier (the inverse of the CapRate) at 8.1, viewed comparable to the 2011 average of 7.9. This multiple is generally applied to what is referred to as the “goingconcern” net income of the facility (typically net of management fee and reserves, but can vary on the specific transaction). However, it is important to note that some investors and market participants defined net income or net earnings differently. In some cases net income may simulate EBITDA (earnings before income tax, depreciation and amortization) prior to a deduction for a management fee and/or a capital allowance / reserve. Regardless of how net earnings are defined and calculated, the take away is that any analysis must ensure the capitalization rate or multiple selected is properly associated with the earnings utilized. The survey indicates an average terminal or residual CapRate of 11.8%, 70 basis points higher than the survey going-in rate. Compared to 2011 survey results, the 2013 average terminal CapRate is generally similar. As the golf industry continues to remain relatively unchanged and the overall economy continues to be a challenge (e.g. comparatively low rates, nominal growth, relatively high unem- THE DRIVE ployment, suboptimal employment growth, etc.), a number of clubs struggle to improve operating margins to long-term norms. Accordingly, a number of buyers and sellers give varying credence to the Gross Income Multiple (GIM), the ratio of price or value to a clubs gross income (actual or proforma). The 2013 SGA Survey indicates an average Gross Income Multiple (GIM) of 1.5x gross income. According to interviews with industry participants, it appears the GIM has added relevance for clubs experiencing persistent declining revenues and/or weak or negative margins (e.g. GIM frequently is correlated with net margins). The market reveals a noteworthy dichotomy regarding the GIM, where a number of net income / cash flow based buyers tend to report GIMs generally in the 1 to 1.3 range for those clubs with nominal or negative net margins. The other end of the spectrum seems to be covered by single owner / business operators and/or partnerships, colloquially referred to at times as “mom and pop” buyers / investors, small partnerships, etc. that tend to look beyond a club’s weak or negative net earnings / profit margin in their pricing algorithm, which helps explain the variance in GIMs and the average. From a discounted cash flow perspective, the 2013 SGA survey reveals an average discount rate (DR) of 14.6%, generally unchanged since 2010. The data reveals DR range of 9.5% to 22.0%, which reflects the varying types of clubs, operations, investor thresholds, capital improvements, etc. The 2013 SGA survey reveals projected annual income growth from 1.0% to 4.0%, averaging 2.3%, a slight increase over recent trends. The 2013 SGA survey indicates annual expected expense growth from 2.0% to 4.0%, averaging 3.0%. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) the CPI (All Urban Consumers) index was 1.8% (not seasonally unadjusted – for the 12 month period Nov. 2011 to Nov. 2012), which is lower than 2011 but similar to the 2010 index. The index for all items less food and energy rose 1.9 percent over the same 12 month period (Nov. 2011 to Nov. 2012). The food index rose 1.8 percent over the 12 month period (Nov. 2011 to Nov. 2012), and the energy index increased 0.3 percent. According to the 2013 survey, operational indica(Continued on page 4) PAGE 2 TheInvestment Investor’s Tour The Tour The Golf Advisory Experts Salient Indicators The following information provides data collected related to 2013 Survey Method: Overall Capitalization Rate 1 Terminal / Residual Capitalization Rate2 Net Income Multiplier3 Gross Income Multiplier Discount Rate DCR & Band of Investment Method: 4 Overall Capitalization Rate Discount Rate Range Average Range Average Range Average Range Average Range Average 7.0% to 8.0% to 2.0 to 0.5 to 9.5% to Range 9.2% Average Range 10.6% Average to Range Average Range Average 1.0% to 2.0% to Range Average Range Average 1.0% to 2.0% to Range Average 6 mos to 18 mos 12.2 Range Average 2.0% to to 14.0% 11.1% 15.0% 11.8% 15.0 8.0 3 1.5 22.0% 14.6% n/a 11.5% n/a 14.0% Growth Indicators: Income Growth Rate Expense Growth Rate 4.0% 2.3% 4.0% 2.5% Operational Indicators: Management Fee as % of Gross Revenue Capital Reserves as % of Gross Revenue Transaction Indicators: Marketing Period (Months) Broker Sales Commission 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ Overall Capitalization reflects going-concern operations. Terminal or going-out Capitalization rates also reflect going-concern operations. Net Income Multiple (Price / Net Income) is the inverse of the Cap Rate. Typical information (LTV, DCR, etc.) derived from a survey of lenders. 5.0% 3.6% 6.0% 3.0% 12.0% 3.5% www.Golfappraisers.org PAGE 3 The SGA’s 2013 Financing & Investment Survey The Lenders’ Tour “The SGA Speaks” 2013 Golf Industry Show / NGCOA Annual Conference San Diego, CA February 4-8, 2013 While the US economy remains sluggish (moderate growth, slow progress towards optimal employment and continued elevated unemployment), the Federal Reserve continues to keep interest rates at all-time lows. According to the Federal Reserve, the current Federal Funds Rate (the short-term interest rate that banks charge each other for overnight loans to meet these reserve balances) is zero or nominal, which has kept commercial lending rates comparatively low as well. The SGA’s survey reveals that the average interest rate on a golf loan is 7.4%, effectively unchanged from 2012. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), common indices like the Prime Rate (3.5%) remain unchanged from a year ago. The LIBOR indicators (3 month, 6 month, and 1 year) remain comparatively low as well, showing a slight decline from a year ago. “...interest continues to increase from various sources regarding the development of new regional / national debt sources.” and averages 20.8 years. According to the 2013 survey, the average call period increased again slightly to 6.7 years, up from 6.5 in 2012. For the past several surveys the average call rate has increased marginally, which may be a sign that lenders are willing to sign up longer call periods. be a loan condition or covenant. The 2013 SGA Survey reveals DCRs ranging from 1.2 to 2.1, and averaging 1.41, which is an increase over 2012 at 1.34. The SGA Survey also revealed typical loan points ranging from 1% to 2%, averaging 1.4%, effectively unchanged. The debt coverage ratio (DCR), also called debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), is the ratio of cash available for debt servicing to interest and principal that can include or exclude lease payments. The DCR is calculated by dividing the property's annual net operating income (NOI) by a property's annual debt service. This lender benchmark is used to measure an entity's ability to produce enough cash to cover its debt payments. The DCR in this context is expressed as a minimum ratio that is acceptable to a lender; it may While general lending terms remain comparatively favorable, the golf lending industry continues to be in limbo (lacking effectively all the dedicated regional and national industry lenders prerecession) and is highly fragmented. However, conversations and interest continues to increase from various sources regarding the development of new regional / national debt sources. Perhaps only time will tell, if the economy and conditions shift sufficiently to a point that will induce the development of substantive industry dedicated, debt sources. According to a number of The Drive’s readers, there appears to be latent demand for such capital sources. Stay tuned. 2.0% to 6.0%, averaging 3.0% of gross income, slightly lower than the 2012 average indicator of 3.3%. Some other noteworthy transaction indicators reveal a marketing period range of 6 to 18 months, with a 12.2 month average, which is a 2+ month decline when compared to the 2012 average of 14.5 months. It is uncertain if this trend will continue; perhaps indicating an improving market from a buyer / seller price gap and transaction perspective. The 2013 SGA survey reveals a typical loan-tovalue (LTV) range of 50% to 80%, averaging 63.0%, generally comparable to recent trends. Additionally, the 2013 survey reveals the typical amortization period ranges from 15 to 25 years, The Investors’ Tour (Continued from page 2) tors such as the average management fee and capital reserves or allowance showed a modest decline. The 2013 survey results reveal absolute management fees ranging from 1.0% to 5.0%, and averaging 3.6% of gross income. The SGA 2013 reveals capital reserves or allowances (excluding equipment leases) ranging from THE DRIVE The 2013 SGA survey indicates broker commissions averaged 3.5%, relatively unchanged from 2012 at 3.6 PAGE 4 The Lenders’ Tour PAGE XXXXX The Golf Advisory Experts Salient Indicators LTV (Loan-to-Value) 2013 Range 50.0% to Average Interest Rate 5 Range 80.0% 63% 5.0% to Average 10.0% 7.4% Common Indices (January 11, 2013): Prime Rate 3.25% Libor 3 months 0.304 Libor 6 months 0.496 Libor 1 Year 0.821 Call Period (Years) Range 2.0 to Average Amortization Period (Years) Range 6.7 15 to Average DCR (Debt Coverage Ratio) Range Range 25 20.8 1.2 to Average Points 10.0 2.1 1.41 1.0% Average to 2.0% 1.4% The adjacent chart shows the relationship between the Federal Funds Target Rate (FFTR), the U.S. Prime Rate, the 1-, 3-, 6and 12-Month LIBOR rate since Dec. 1, 1999 to year end 2012 . PAGE www.Golfappraisers.org 5 AN INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE: TOM BENNISON, FORE GOLF PARTNERS (Continued from page 1) “...that while the current state of affairs has made for challenging times, Fore Golf Partners and a few other owners are experiencing revenue and membership growth in well located markets with strong demographics where appropriate amounts of refurbishment capital has been expended.” ~ Tom Bennison Partner Fore Golf Partners “...employee base that has a fresh, positive outlook, and are eager to serve the membership is a win-win.” ~ Tom Bennison Partner Team SGA THE DRIVE encing revenue and membership growth in well located markets with strong demographics where appropriate amounts of refurbishment capital has been expended. While the average age of golf members is increasing, it’s refreshing to see some pent up demand for membership in clubs priced right and made relevant with refurbishment capital. Tom discussed the value of recognizing repositioning opportunities. He said “Fore Golf Partners prefers to own and self-manage a club, to control quality and margins.” While FGP won’t shy away from major renovations (one was undertaken in 2012), they often recognize that some clubs only need a little TLC to generate enthusiasm, greater participation and increased earnings. Many straightforward cosmetic improvements can make a world of difference. As an example, Tom mentioned one club where they replaced old compacted dark sand with brilliant white light sand and made significant improvements to the golf practice facility both, a marked improvement in playability, function and aesthetics which was well received by existing and prospective members. Tom went on to share that a successful club is frequently the result of passionate, enthusiastic, well groomed, articulate employees.” He cites how frequently “underwhelmed” he has been upon entering a club and seeing employees that lack proper training, pride in their position and have a poor work ethic. While it is difficult to find a “silver lining” given the state of the economy and obstinate high employment, one benefit is access to a comparatively larger, well-educated and highly-motivated labor pool without breaking the bank. A promising potential employee base that has a fresh, positive outlook, eager to serve the membership is a “win-win.” It is a no brainer that employees can make or break the reputation of a service business. It is crucial to get personnel that project the club’s fresh image. When asked about how FGP looks at potential deals, Tom recommends close scrutiny of the market including demographics and competition, the membership documents, member refund obligations and practices, availability and cost of irrigation water and deferred maintenance. Many of the old full service clubs with extensive food and bev- erage operations, fitness facilities, tennis courts and pools come with significant occupancy costs and large staffs, look tired and can be a drag on earnings before income taxes depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). This is an area in which a club can see tangible opportunities that can change the image of the club, enhance membership pride, and increase the “bottom line.” By adding the latest equipment, keeping up with the current trends in fitness, and perhaps a physical expansion where needed in the club, the club keeps up with the current mind-set that focuses on living a healthy lifestyle. The SGA also asked Tom to give some insight into what Fore Golf Partners are currently aspiring to achieve in terms of rates of return. His response was a minimum unleveraged 20% IRR, which he believes is consistent with that of other economic buyers that they know. Tom said that while he and his partners have reviewed 200 deals (anything from a five minute discussion to on site due diligence) the past 2 years, only 20% have met the company’s minimum revenue threshold requirement of $3.3M for private clubs and $2.2M for daily fee golf courses. For FGP, it just doesn’t make sense to invest the time, effort, energy evaluating clubs and courses with less revenue because the EBITDA, even in a well managed property cannot be justified. During the interview, Tom shared his observations on Gross Income Multiples (GIMs), ratio of a price to a club’s gross income. Based on recent sales of deals he’s personally evaluated and which were purchased by others, he indicated private clubs seem to be trading at GIMs in the range of 0.5 to 1.3x. During the discussion Tom acknowledged that GIMs and cap rates vary from buyer to buyer, based upon a host of issues, which reveals why GIMs occur at or above the average of 1.5x reported by the 2013 SGA Survey. As we wind down this insightful interview, the SGA wants to thank Tom Bennison for taking time from his busy schedule to share valuable insight into the industry, trends, and FGP. For information about FGP, please reach out to Tom at 214.520.1039 or email him at [email protected]. PAGE 6 z From The Back Tees: SGA President Terry Oetzel “SGA members are among the most knowledgeable, qualified and trusted golf advisors...” ~ Terry Oetzel The Drive is published by the SGA (Society of Golf Appraisers), which is a non-profit organization formed twenty-one years ago dedicated to the continued development, education and trusted source of timely information on trends that will impact golf & resort businesses. SGA membership has grown significantly from its humble beginnings, with its active membership located throughout the United States. The SGA grants the SGA designation to qualified golf experts by invitation only. Any candidate must be sponsored by an existing SGA member and meet high professional standards and various requirements (e.g. complete an candidate application, hold an active MAI designation by the Appraisal Institute, complete at least 15 golf course appraisals and/or consulting assignments in the past four years, complete an interview process by an existing member, a peer review of work samples and any other requirements that are listed at www.golfappraisers.org. Additionally, the SGA publishes the industry’s most recognized source of information about current and historical trends and indicators regarding golf club investment (e.g. rates of return, management fees, capital reserves, etc.) and lending criteria (e.g. interest rates, terms, points, etc.). SGA continually examines the various trends and developments in the golf industry allowing members to be perhaps some of the best-informed in the business of golf. Our members participate in compiling empirical industry and club data including income and expenses, golf, country club and resort sales, and other industry information to allow members unique insight into the business of golf. “The SGA is a proud supporting partner of the 2013 Golf Industry Show in San Diego.” ~ Terry Oetzel The SGA “Mark of Excellence” THE DRIVE The SGA is a proud supporting partner of the 2013 Golf Industry Show & NGCOA Annual Conference, San Diego (February 4th to 8th), SGA will be an active supporting partner of the Golf Industry Show. The SGA and its membership will offer seminars and other activities during the Show. We hope you can participate and please stop by the SGA Booth (#3947) and talk directly with SGA experts. Our members are available for counseling and valuation services for golf courses, county clubs and golf & lifestyle resorts. SGA members provide a variety of services relating to M&A, disposition, turn around, club and membership operation evaluations, tax appeals, reporting purposes, transfers for family members, litigation support, as well as many other advisory / valuation services for the golf, lifestyle and golf resorts industries. SGA members can be conveniently contacted through our website at www.golfappraisers.org. Our members are also available for speaking engagements. Many of our members are instructors for various organizations. SGA members are among the most knowledgeable, qualified and 2013 Golf IdustryIndustry Show NGCOA Annual Conference Come See SGA Experts Speak www.ngcoa.org/conference trusted golf advisors and valuators the industry offers. We encourage you to take advantage of the many resources that the SGA offers. Please consider contacting an SGA member for your consulting and appraisal needs. Go to www.appraiser.org, and sign up today to receive The Drive, industry updates, and access to leading industry experts in your market(s) and publications (e.g. SGA Investor & Lender Golf Industry Survey). THANK YOU! “The SGA Members are grateful to Frank Keenan, SGA for hosting the SGA Semiahmoo, WA Meeting & Education Program.” PAGE 7 “Accord Golf Capital s executive team: John Seeburger, Rick Nekoroski, Paul Mauk and Chris Crovatto are golf industry notables.” Next On the Tee: John Seeburger, Partner - Accord Golf Capital John Seeburger, along with industry notables: Rick Nekoroski, Chris Crovatto, and Paul Mauk recently announced the formation of Accord Golf Capital. Accord Golf Capital has entered into a joint venture with a New York based institutional capital partner to create a comprehensive golf capital platform that will invest in golf course properties, acquire golf debt and provide debt and equity capital to existing owner/operators throughout the United States. The Accord Golf Capital management team brings 80+ years of combined golf and real estate industry experience and relationships. Collectively, the group has sourced and reviewed over 2,500 golf opportunities in all 50 states from a proprietary network and closed on over 200 golf transactions in 35 states totaling $2 billion+ in volume. “Over the course of his career, John Seeburger has made debt and equity investments totaling over $1 billion in the United States.” Prior to partnering with Accord Golf Capital, John played an integral role in launching specialty real estate lending platforms at three financial institutions – Heller Financial, GE Real Estate and GMAC Commercial Mortgage (later renamed Capmark). Over the course of John’s career, he has made debt and equity investments totaling over $1 billion in the United States. John’s diverse experience in debt and equity investing includes origination, deal structuring, credit/underwriting, asset management, servicing, private equity fundraising, participating and mezzanine debt, senior first mortgage financing, tax-exempt bond financing, commercial mortgage back securities (CMBS), tenants in common (TIC), and collateralized debt obligations (CDO). He has been a frequent speaker at real estate and golf industry events and conferences. To learn more about Accord Golf Capital contact John Seeburger, at 949.682.5650 or email him at [email protected]. For more information on Accord Golf Capital contact: John Seeburger 949.682.5650 [email protected] Accord Golf Capital recently acquired Ford’s Colony Country Club (www.fordscolonycc.com), a As part of our commitment to the golf industry, The SGA members track golf industry informa54-hole semi-private golf property tion, including transaction activity. While sales activity in 2012 has remained comparatively steady, in Williamsburg, Virginia the make up of deals still includes a number of transactions that involve auctions, REOs, and distressed assets (e.g. Club at Cordillera, Country Club of Whispering Pines, Foxfire Golf Resort , etc.). The Transaction Tee The following table presents some information about various transactions during 2012, which includes two large acquisitions involving lifestyle golf communities and resorts like Reynolds Plantation (e.g., 251-room, Ritz Carlton Lodge, six championship golf courses, four full service marinas, 5,000-acres of undeveloped golf and waterfront property and 250 single family home lots) and the world famous Doral Resort & Country Club (e.g., 700 hotel rooms, four golf courses, 86,000 square feet of meeting space, ballroom, a 50,000‐square‐foot spa with 33 treatment rooms, etc.). The SGA would like to caution readers that the statistical data presented is informational only, and is not intended to be all-inclusive. THE DRIVE PAGE 8 Transaction Tee - Sample 2012 Sales Activity Facility City / Area The Club at Cordillera (2-Reg 18-hole, 1-Short 18-Hole) Tree Links Golf Course The Jackal Golf Course & Mt Brighton Ski Resort Tiger Point Golf and Country Club Meadow Creek Golf Course Serenoa Golf Club Bermuda Run Country Club Beachview Golf & Tennis Club Palencia Club Country Club of Whispering PinesFoxfire Resort & Golf Club Tanglewood National Club Radisson Green Golf Course Martin Downs Country Club Seagate Country Club(aka Hamlet Country Club) Venetian Bay Golf Course Bougainvillia Eagle Ridge Country Club Virginia National Golf Club Stonecrest Golf Club Binks Forest Golf Course Oak Ridge Falcon Ridge Golf Course Hunters Point Golf Club Reynolds Plantation * Scottish Meadow Golf Club Baneberry Golf Course Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club Potholes Golf Resort 9 -holes The Easton Club Carnation Golf Course Locust Hills Golf Course Golf Club at Amelia Island Bella Collina Golf Club Bent Tree Golf Club Royal American Willow Creek Golf Course Silver Lake Golf Resort & Spa Doral Golf Resort & Spa ** Whispering Pines Golf Course Blue Heron Pines Golf Club Sky Valley Golf Course Pine Valley Golf Resort Cypress Lakes Golf Club Olympia Country & Golf Club Hidden Valley Golf Club Broad Run Golf Club Stonewall Golf Club Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club Blue Ridge Country Club Siasconset Golf Course Oakbrook Golf & Country Club Western Skies Golf Club Carrington Golf Club Hartfeld National Golf Club Shaker Hills Golf Club The Point Lake & Golf Club Whitney Oaks Golf Course Tahoe City Golf Course Green Garden Country Club Makaha East Golf Club West Hills Country Club Crestview Country Club Mountain Springs Golf Course Paradise Preserve Orange County National Hickory Ridge Country Club Bull Valley Golf Club Ocean Dunes Golf Links The Golf Club at South Hampton The Ridge Club Hawthorne Country Club Hampden Country Club Southern Hills Plantation Boston Golf Club Northville Hills Golf Club Chestnut Ridge Country Club River Towne Country Club The Preserve at Spruce Creek Heritage Oak Lane Country Club Village Green Golf Course Edwards Bellefontaine Brighton Gulf Breeze Dracut Sarasota Advance Sanibel Saint Augustine Whispering Pines / Foxfire Village Chagrin Falls Baldwinsville Palm City Delray Beach New Smyrna Beach Laveen Summerfield Bluemont Summerfield Wellington Garland Mesquite Lebanon Greensboro Warrant Baneberry Green Cove Springs Othello Easton Carnation Lebanon Fernandina Beach Montverde Columbus Columbus Greer Buffalo Miami Annandale Atlantic City Sky Valley Louisville Houston Olympia Raleigh Philadelphia Washington DC Region Washington DC Region Philadelphia Nantucket Seattle Region Phoenix Detroit Metro Philadelphia Boston Charlotte Sacramento Lake Tahoe Chicago Hawaii Camillus Hartford Little Rock Fort Myers Orlando Boston Chicago Portland Jacksonville Cape Code Lima Hartford Tampa Boston Detroit Metro Baltimore Charleston Ocala Nashville Westchester Sarasota State CO OH MI FL MA FL NC FL FL NC OH NY FL FL FL AZ FL VA FL FL TX NV TN GA MA TN FL WA MD WA IL FL FL OH OH SC NY FL MN NJ GA KY TX WA NC PA VA VA PA MA WA AZ MI PA MA NC CA CA IL HI NY MA AR FL FL MA IL OR FL MA OH MA FL MA MI MD SC FL TN CT FL Date Dec-12 Dec-12 Dec-12 Dec-12 Dec-12 Dec-12 Dec-12 Nov-12 Oct-12 Nov-12 Oct-12 Oct-12 Oct-12 Oct-12 Oct-12 Oct-12 Sep-12 Sep-12 Sep-12 Sep-12 Sep-12 Aug-12 Aug-12 Aug-12 Aug-12 Aug-12 Jul-12 Jul-12 Jul-12 Jul-12 Jul-12 Jul-12 Jun-12 Jun-12 Jun-12 Jun-12 Jun-12 Jun-12 Jun-12 Jun-12 May-12 May-12 May-12 May-12 May-12 May-12 May-12 May-12 May-12 Apr-12 Apr-12 Apr-12 Apr-12 Apr-12 Apr-12 Apr-12 Apr-12 Apr-12 Mar-12 Mar-12 Mar-12 Mar-12 Mar-12 Mar-12 Mar-12 Mar-12 Feb-12 Feb-12 Feb-12 Feb-12 Feb-12 Feb-12 Feb-12 Jan-12 Jan-12 Jan-12 Jan-12 Jan-12 Jan-12 Jan-12 Jan-12 Low High Median Mean $ Price No. of Holes $ per Hole 14,200,000 940,000 20,000,000 2,780,500 4,700,000 2,000,000 3,650,000 6,657,000 2,600,000 3,400,000 850,000 1,600,000 3,161,800 11,289,220 5,500,000 800,000 3,000,000 1,000,000 950,000 3,000,000 675,000 2,800,000 2,050,000 160,000,000 1,600,000 1,975,000 1,900,000 540,000 492,000 580,000 1,400,000 4,900,000 6,250,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 2,200,000 1,260,000 150,000,000 558,400 2,750,000 900,000 1,200,000 2,435,000 2,250,280 1,016,000 1,850,000 4,500,000 2,500,000 1,650,000 8,700,000 2,335,000 3,380,000 1,275,000 3,750,000 3,400,000 3,000,000 3,950,000 4,530,000 5,900,000 5,559,900 1,425,000 1,700,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 7,000,000 1,050,000 1,525,000 5,000,000 2,194,100 3,000,000 1,414,000 1,400,000 2,200,000 6,525,000 3,650,000 5,300,000 2,600,000 1,325,000 2,800,000 1,450,000 1,800,000 54 18 18 36 18 18 18 18 18 72 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 108 18 18 27 9 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 90 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 9 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 9 45 18 18 18 18 18 45 18 18 18 18 18 27 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 36 18 18 262,963 52,222 Golf & Ski Resort 77,236 261,111 111,111 202,778 369,833 144,444 47,222 47,222 88,889 175,656 627,179 305,556 44,444 166,667 55,556 52,778 166,667 37,500 155,556 113,889 1,481,481 88,889 109,722 70,370 60,000 27,333 32,222 77,778 272,222 347,222 111,111 55,556 122,222 70,000 1,666,667 31,022 152,778 50,000 66,667 135,278 125,016 56,444 102,778 250,000 138,889 91,667 966,667 129,722 187,778 70,833 208,333 188,889 166,667 219,444 503,333 131,111 308,883 79,167 94,444 194,444 166,667 155,556 58,333 84,722 277,778 121,894 166,667 52,370 77,778 122,222 362,500 202,778 294,444 144,444 73,611 77,778 80,556 100,000 $558,400 $150,000,000 $2,435,000 $5,910,577 9 90 18 20.8 $27,333 $1,666,667 $122,222 $192,870 * Reynolds Plantation consis ts of the 251-room, Ritz Carlton Lodge, six champions hip golf cours es, four full service marinas, 5,000-acres of undeveloped golf and waterfront property and 250 single family home lots. ** 800‐acre Doral Country Club includes 700 hotel rooms across 10 lodges; four golf cours es; more than 86,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 25,000‐s quare‐foot Ballroom; a 50,000‐square‐foot s pa with 33 treatment rooms; six food and beverage outlets; extensive retail; and a private members’ clubhouse. THE DRIVE The SGA PAGE 9 The Leaderboard: Contact an SGA Member Member Name Company Name City / State Laurence A. Hirsh Golf Property Analysts Conshohocken, PA 800 775-2669 [email protected] Sam Hines (Retired) Shines Realty Advisors LLC Carl Schultz, Jr. Integra Realty Resource Alan Pursley ASI Golf Winter Park, FL Atlanta, GA Phone E-Mail 407 701-4020 [email protected] 404 836-7922 [email protected] Fort Worth, TX 817 763-8000 [email protected] Ronnie L. Galloway Galloway Golf Appraisers Louisville, KY 502 589-4976 [email protected] Andy Hinds Hotel & Club Associates Greensboro, NC 336 379-1400 [email protected] Marty Benson Benson Realty Advisors Corte Madera, CA 415 927-7442 [email protected] David J. Yerke David J. Yerke, Inc. Gardnerville, NV Jeffery Dugas Wellspeak Dugas & Kane Cheshire, CT 203 699-8920 [email protected] Stephen R. Hughes Hughes & Company, Inc. Leawood, KS 913 338-4844 [email protected] Gerald A. Teel Houston, TX 713 467-5858 [email protected] Denton, TX 940 387-7493 [email protected] Gerald A. Teel Co., Inc. Stephen F. Fanning Fanning & Associates Richard Marlow Real Estate Consultant James ‘Sam’ Powers U.S. Realty Consultants, Inc. 775 783-4781 [email protected] Wilkesboro, NC 336 838-3277 [email protected] Columbus, OH 614 221-9494 [email protected] Frank J. Keenan GVA Kidder Mathews Des Moines, WA 206-601-3661 [email protected] Ralph J. Brekan Brekan-Nava Group Tempe, AZ 480 990-9090 [email protected] Kenneth Hopper Real Property Analysts Fresno, CA 559 261-9136 [email protected] Scott Stephens HREC Investment Advisors Tampa, FL 813 635-0600 [email protected] Terrell R. Oetzel Terrell R. Oetzel, Inc East Lansing, MI 517 336-0001 [email protected] Doug Main Deloitte Atlanta, GA 404 942-6681 [email protected] John E. Evans GE Capital Real Estate Columbus, OH 614 486-8992 [email protected] James E. Agner CB Richard Ells Ron Carciere Golf Market Advisors James T. Hartman The Oetzel-Hartman Group East Lansing, MI 517 336-0001 [email protected] David G. Pope Hotel & Club Associates Greensboro, NC 336 379-1400 [email protected] Miami, FL Auburn, CA 305 381-6480 [email protected] 530 878-7721 [email protected] The SGA Leaders in Advisory Services. ~ www.golfappraisers.org ~ THE DRIVE PAGE 10 The Leaderboard: Larry Hirsh Member Player Profile - Larry Hirsh, SGA “Larry , a broker and qualiIn this section of “The Leaderboard,” the SGA has the privilege of profiling fied expert witness, has Larry Hirsh, a prominent SGA member, one of the founding members and prior more than 33 years President. Larry has over thirty-three years of real estate appraisal, consulting of experience” and brokerage experience throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Canada. Larry is founder and president of Golf Property Analysts (GPA), an independent consulting firm established in 1988 that works with lenders, golf course owners and developers, and other golf industry professionals. In addition to the prestigious SGA designation, Larry also holds professional designations with the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) and the Appraisal Institute (MAI) as well as a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS)). He is also a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), National Golf Foundation (NGF), USGA Green Section, National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), Donald Ross Society, and the Golf Course Superintendents Association (GCSAA). Mr. Hirsh has distinguished himself and his firm as a leading provider of high quality consulting and appraisal services to the golf course indus try. Larry received a Bachelor of Arts in Real Estate/Liberal Arts from Pennsylvania State University, and has served as past president of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Over Larry’s illustrious career, he has been involved in the development, appraisal, consulting and brokerage of golf course properties across the United States, Caribbean, and Canada. Among his many professional accomplishments, Larry holds real estate brokerage licenses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Delaware, Virginia and Florida and is responsible for the sale of over $ 100 million in golf property sale transactions. He has general certification appraisal licenses in 11 states. Larry has lectured at seminars and universities and has frequently served as an expert witness or litigation support consultant in golf property related matters. He is also a widely published author on the topic of golf property valuation and economic matters in both professional and industry Larry Hirsh, SGA Founder & President publications. Larry, a lifelong golfer who maintains a single-digit handicap, has Golf Property Analysts competed in many local, state and regional championships. Larry is also a Golf10 East 6th Avenue, Suite 300 week Magazine Course Rating Panelist. Larry is also a licensed commercial Conshohocken, PA 19428 pilot and certified flight instructor. For more information visit Tel: 610.397.1818 Fax: 484.344.5186 www.golfprop.com, email Larry at [email protected] call him at Toll Free 800.775.2669 610.397.1818 or 800.775.2669. www.golfprop.com / [email protected] Members-Players On The Move In this section The SGA highlights member news, events, speaking engagements, publications, etc. à The SGA Speaks - 2013 NGCOA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, February 4-8, 2013, “Know the Score: Deals, Lending and Tax Savings,” Larry Hirsh, SGA, Terry Oetzel, SGA, Ron Carciere, SGA & Doug Main, SGA. à Steve Fanning, SGA - Speaker at the Texas Association of Appraisal District’s 32nd Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, February 24-27, 2013, Appraisal of Golf Courses” à Ron Carciere, SGA - Speaker at the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), Los Angeles, CA, April 17, 2013. The topic will be on Appraising Golf Courses for Tax Purposes. à Terry Oetzel, SGA and Larry Hirsh, SGA - Speakers at Golf Industry Show, San Diego, CA, February 7, 2013. “When You Should Consider Appealing Your Real Estate Tax Assessment.” à David Pope, SGA - Speaker at the Clubsoft sponsored private country club managers event, “Property Taxes.” à Stephen Hughes, SGA - Speaker at the 2012 North Central Regional Association of Assessing Officers (NCRAAO) conference “Golf Course Valuation-Market Rent Method of Income Approach.” à Doug Main, SGA - Speaker at the Appraisal Institute Southern California Chapter’s Special Purpose Properties Seminar, “Trends in Golf & Country Clubs.” à David Pope, SGA - Speaker at RMA, The Appraisal Institute, “Real Estate Market Conditions.” THE DRIVE PAGE 11 The Drive The Golf Advisory Experts THE GOLF INDUSTRY SOURCE The SGA Leaderboard 2013 President: Terry Oetzel, SGA Past President: Ralph Brekan, SGA Vice President: Richard Marlow, SGA For more information about SGA Members, Publications, Speaker Bureau, Investor & Lender Survey and other information, visit our web site. www.golfappraisers.org. Treasurer: Jim Agner, SGA Secretary: Doug Main, SGA Member Liaison: Richard Marlow, SGA Branding & Marketing: Marty Benson, SGA Ron Carciere, SGA Jeff Dugas, SGA David Yerke, SGA See you at the 2013 Golf Industry Show / NGCOA Annual Conference www.ngcoa.org/conference Education: Steve Fanning, SGA SGA Benchmark: David Pope, SGA Andy Hinds, SGA SGA Survey: Andy Hinds, SGA Doug Main, SGA Carl Schultz, SGA Newsletter/Web Site: Doug Main, SGA The Golfers Suggestion Box We welcome your input & contributions to future editions of The Drive. Contact us at [email protected]. www.golfappraisers.org SGA The Golf Advisory Experts 19th Hole Quote: “I went to play golf and tried to shoot my age, but I shot my weight instead.” ~ Bob Hope PAGE 12