Club Foundation announces the 2026 recipients of the inaugural National Golf Day stipends.
Annually, National Golf Day unites the golf and club industries on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Advocates convene to educate members of Congress and their staff members about the industry and the impact of notable legislative and regulatory issues. The event is organized by the American Golf Industry Coalition, of which CMAA is a proud founding member.
To encourage broader member participation, CMAA has established a travel stipend to defray the cost of attendance. CMAA members may apply for support to cover travel and accommodations associated with participation in the Washington, DC, advocacy event.
Congratulations to the five recipients for 2026!
- Kristina Clabeaux, CCM, Assistant General Manager, Ridglea Country Club, Fort Worth, TX
- Janelle Meyer, CMP, General Manager/COO, San Luis Obispo Country Club, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Audrey Miller, Membership Director, Field Club of Omaha, Omaha, NE
- Troy Sanders, General Manager, Crowfield Golf & Country Club, Goose Creek, SC
- Cameron Walker, Food and Beverage Manager, NC State University Club, Raleigh, NC
These club management professionals will join others from across the industry, including the 2026 CMAA National Board of Directors and the Advocacy Committee, in this important opportunity on Wednesday, May 6.
CMAA President & CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, shares “Participation in grassroots advocacy efforts such as National Golf Day is both empowering and educational, strengthening the connection between club management professionals and the legislative process. This stipend initiative, proposed by the 2025 Advocacy Committee, was designed to broaden participation and provide more professionals with the opportunity to engage directly with lawmakers.”
To support The Club Foundation, please visit clubfoundation.org.
About CMAA
Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with more than 8,700 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 38 professional chapters and 45 current and prospective student chapters. Learn more at cmaa.org.
About The Club Foundation
The Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CMAA to fund the life cycle of a club manager’s career, providing financial support for five key areas: students, faculty, club managers, CMAA Chapters, and the club industry at large. It supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants, and has awarded more than $8.5 million in scholarships and grants since 1988. Learn more at clubfoundation.org.
Media Contact:
Melissa Low, CAE
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