Links & Leisure ~ Private Club Leaders
The Vision
Links & Leisure exists to redefine the way private clubs extend their member experience beyond the gates.
We envision a world where a club’s commitment to its members doesn’t end at the clubhouse, but continues through thoughtfully curated travel experiences that bring members together, deepen relationships, and create memories far beyond home. From world-class golf destinations to European wine regions, Japanese ski adventures, culinary journeys, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, we help clubs create travel programs that reflect the interests and lifestyle of their membership.
Our role is to make exceptional travel effortless for both the club and its members. We work alongside club leadership to develop a program that feels distinctly their own, while managing the complexities behind the scenes. By handling everything from destination and itinerary design to accommodations, transportation, dining, activities, communications, registration, and on-site hosting, we allow clubs to offer a level of travel service that would be difficult to build internally.
Ultimately, our vision is simple: to make the club experience bigger than the club itself. We want members to look forward to traveling with their club, build lasting connections along the way, and return home with experiences they will talk about for years to come — while the club remains at the center of it all.
Club Managers Association of America
As a member & partner of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA), we have always valued the strong network of professionals who are committed to advancing the private club industry and elevating the member experience.
Links & Leisure is proud to work alongside this community of club leaders. Through our partnership with CMAA, our goal is to support general managers and directors of golf by providing a trusted resource for curated golf travel and member experiences.
By combining industry relationships with thoughtful travel design, Links & Leisure aims to help clubs extend their hospitality beyond the clubhouse—creating exceptional golf journeys for members around the world.
Note from Mary
My career has always been rooted in the private club world.
While working as an Assistant General Manager at Oakridge Country Club, I had the opportunity to see firsthand the dedication from club leaders.
Members trust their clubs not only for great golf, but for meaningful experiences that extend beyond the property. At the same time, I saw how difficult it can be for club leaders to take on the responsibility of planning these trips while managing the many demands of running a club.
With a deep love for travel, a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality/Event Management, and my experience working within the private club industry, I began discussing the idea with owner of Muse Global Events, Will Davies. Together, we recognized an opportunity to create something that could support both clubs and their members.
In partnership with Muse Events, Links & Leisure was created to provide a thoughtful, elevated travel service designed specifically for private clubs. Our goal is simple: to help clubs offer extraordinary golf and leisure experiences for their members while allowing their leadership teams to focus on running exceptional clubs.
— Mary Lyons
