Megan Johnston, Head Golf Instructor at Big Cedar Lodge, joined Rob Thomas on the Club + Resort Talks podcast to talk about her career and teaching philosophy. Megan, who grew up in Northern Ireland and played Division I golf at Missouri State, has been teaching for eight years. She emphasizes personalized instruction, leveraging new technologies while maintaining core fundamentals. Megan discusses the importance of engaging junior golfers and developing a strong girls’ golf program. She highlights challenges like social media comparison and the need for realistic goal-setting. Megan envisions Big Cedar Lodge as a world-class golf academy, attracting both local and traveling students. She aims to provide an exceptional, personalized experience for all levels of golfers.

Also in the news … A Georgia Resort Adds Falconry and Aerial Adventure Course. Reynolds Lake Oconee members and resort guests can interact with and experience the thrill of handling trained birds of prey, including an Aplomado Falcon, two Harris Hawks, and a Eurasian Eagle Owl, at the Greensboro, Ga., property.

A Study Reveals a Surge in Golf Travel Confidence and Spending for 2025. The Buffalo Groupe Golf Travel Study analyzes the state of golf travel among U.S. golfers, comparing year-over-year trends and focusing on travel behaviors, future intentions, and golfer demographics.

And lastly, the Club Managers Association of America Announces its 2025 Board of Directors. The CMAA Board of Directors consists of 13 club management professionals who work together with the Association’s 8,100 members, 38 Chapters, and professional staff to advance the profession.

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