THE HALLMARK OF EXCELLENCE
We verify Member Experience. Through our merit-based evaluation process, we spotlight golf destinations that meet the highest standards.
—John Fornaro, CEO of Distinguished Golf Destinations, LLC Co-Founder, Owner, & Publisher of BoardRoom magazine
THE HALLMARK OF EXCELLENCE
BoardRoom magazine’s Distinguished Golf Destinations designation stands as the ultimate symbol of prestige in the world of golf resorts, high end daily fee, semi-private and public golf courses around the world. It’s a respected benchmark that signifies excellence in the overall golfer experience, awarded only to those who meet its high standards.
EMINENT PRIDE
Experience both personal and professional pride when your property qualifies through our merit-based process. This not only validates your commitment to excellence but also recognizes the team’s unwavering dedication and effort.
ASSOCIATION & PRESTIGE
Revel in the prestige that comes from affiliation with other A-List properties. This association not only offers brag-worthy accolades but also amplifies your standing through our reputable third party relationships.
Achieving Distinguished Golf Destination status means you’ve earned it.
UNIQUE PROCESS
Distinguished Golf Destination’s merit-based proprietary process verifies delivery of an excellent overall golfer experience.
Distinctly Different
In-person site visits allow our unbiased, experienced surveyors to deeply connect with the environment, people, and culture of the property, capturing crucial insights that go beyond a checklist. This surveyor experiential data is combined with a quantified measure of the golfer’s experience captured by our proprietary ClubIQ® Member Experience Polling System™ .
SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS
Being distinguished by our designation shines a public light on your property’s achievements for all to see. You get to be a part of a select worldwide group that has earned this prestigious designation.
Product Quality +
Intangible Quality +
Facility Quality +
Mangement Quality + Service Quality
“Distinguished Golf Destinations is a seal of approval by experienced experts in the industry. They know what world class service entails and how to identify and bring value to top-level facilities.”
Mike Giammaresi, General Manager Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht ClubBENEFITS
As a Distinguished Golf Destination, you’ll have access to special designation acknowledgements and benefits.
RECOGNITION
Published listings and feature articles in every issue of BoardRoom magazine and online plus Linkedin.
KNOWLEDGE
Access to annual Distinguished Ideas Summit to gain valuable insights, idea share and network.
AWARDS/MEMORABILIA
A variety of recognition offerings to spotlight your property’s recognition.
BRANDING LICENSE
Proudly convey your designation with your license to display the official Logos in your promotional materials and golfer communications.
Leverage the DGD brand in your marketing efforts.
ACCESS
Gain access to private club members of DGD resort. Join the Members Only Network to access private clubs for golf, lodging and dining (nominal monthly fees apply).
DESIGNATION INCLUDES OUR 3-STEP PROPRIETARY MERIT-BASED DISTINGUISHED GOLF DESTINATIONS PROCESS
EXCEPTIONAL Properties meet Distinguished Criteria, providing exceptional service, facilities, and amenities, while consistently achieving strong NPS® and MEI™ metrics.
ELITE Properties exceed Distinguished Criteria, providing the highest standards of top-tier service, facilities, and amenities. These properties consistently achieve outstanding NPS® and MEI™ metrics.
ICONIC Properties are renowned as one of the world’s most prestigious, offering a private clublevel experience complete with VIP amenities. It features a world-class culinary team and a celebrated golf architect. The modern, recently renovated clubhouse has hosted major events and consistently achieve extraordinary NPS® and MEI™ scores.
STATUS LEVELS OF EXCELLENCE 1. Nomination 2. Evaluation 3. Designation
Credit:
Andy Colwell
FOR YOU
Being recognized provides an opportunity to showcase your leadership abilities, inspire others, and create a winning culture within the organization. As a leader, it’s challenging to achieve success without trust, and a leadership designation can be a powerful tool to build that trust and enhance your reputation.
FOR YOUR GUESTS
FOR YOUR TEAM
When employees have a deep sense of pride in their work and organization, they are more motivated, inspired, and driven to achieve great things. By creating a workplace culture that fosters pride, innovation, and collaboration you can attract and retain top talent.
“We put our awards at both the team and golfer entrance so the team can see it and own it. It showcases a great sense of pride.”
Your property is the embodiment of quality, offering unparalleled experiences that go beyond mere amenities. As you prioritize personalized attention to detail, you foster loyalty and enduring relationships among your members and guests. When the provision of excellence is not just an aspiration, but a standard, a heightened sense of pride and accomplishment are instilled in your team. This is important, as it serves to validate the team’s efforts and helps motivate them to continuously strive for high standards.
“We earned it and that’s a win-win for everyone.”
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