The Markers Club
www.themarkersclub.com

Overview
The Markers Club is designed by golfers, for golfers. If you’re not a golf nut, stop reading now! If your idea of a great holiday involves greens, fairways and small white balls with lots of dimples, then The Markers Club may be the club for you. They’re quite candid about their fanaticism about golf, saying that the club isn’t for casual golfers but for what they call ‘golf purists’. The perks include acomplimentary round of golf every day, private golf instruction, an annual club championship, private trips to renowned golf destinations, PGA event admission and club fitting.

The Markers Club’s residence in St George, Utah

Destinations
Home sizes: Average value $2m
Number of homes: 10
Number of destinations: 10
Homes in construction: 1
Number of homes planned: Uncertain

Membership information
Members: Uncertain
Member cap: 325
Planned member to home ratio: 9:1
Planned occupancy rate: 60%
Membership deposit: $285 000
Refundable % of deposit: 90%
Annual dues: $14 500
Refund basis: Uncertain
Nights included: Unlimited ($250 per night except 21 advance booking nights)
Overview of booking rules: Depends on plan
Online reservations: No
Services included: Concierge, daily maid service, various golf-related services
Optional services:

Company information
Founded: 2005
Management depth: Solid
Debt:equity ratio: Unknown
Leased vs owned homes: 100% owned
Independent financial audit: No
Additional information: 10% of member deposits are put aside to cover resignation obligations

Destination list

• Cabo San Lucas
• Daufuskie Island
• Deer Valley
• Hawaii
• Jackson Hole
• Kiawah Island
• Lake Las Vegas
• Scottsdale
• Southern Pines
• St. George

‘The Vision’ from www.themarkersclub.com

It’s really pretty simple. You start with a map of the world and a handful of those little red, blue, and green pushpins. Next, you stick a pin in each of your favorite golf destinations. Now keep in mind, there’s a strategy to this. You want to choose a variety of geographies so you can play comfortably year round—an essential element for the Annual Club Championship that will be played at a different course every year and hosted by one of my buddies from the tour. Now let’s see, to start with St. Andrews is my sentimental favorite. Then I stick a pin in Bandon Dunes, Southern Pines—naturally, and Kapalua on Maui—my wife’s favorite.

Now once you’ve worked your way through about 30 or so pins it’s time for step two, lodging.. It may not seem like it, but this is a key component. It’s all about proximity. You want to be close enough to the courses you’re playing, but far enough away to disconnect and relax. A big plasma screen TV is also a big help in the relaxation department. And since I’m just spit-ballin’ here, why not throw in a stocked fridge, concierge service, an in-house massage from a nearby spa and a Tour bag full of the latest equipment for you to demo while in residence.

That should just about do it. Oh wait, knowing my membership deposit is backed by the real estate portfolio would also be nice. Knowing my money is secure in the Club that is providing me and my family a good time on the courses of my dreams would sure put a little added oomph into my backswing.

Boy, wouldn’t it be nice if there were a club like that. Allow me to personally invite you to join us in The Markers.

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