GHMG Golf - Partner 

Lance Sabella

CCM Private-Club Executive Leadership

Lance Sabella, CCM, is a seasoned private-club executive with 27 years of leadership experience at some of the nation’s prestigious clubs. A graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, he earned his Certified Club Manager designation through the Club Management Association of America, reflecting his expertise and commitment to industry advancement.

Most recently, Lance served as COO of Cherry Hills Country Club, leading more than 300 employees and overseeing all operations and strategic planning. He played a key role in managing over $100 million in capital projects, including a major clubhouse reconstruction, and contributed significantly to the club’s successful hosting of the 2023 U.S. Amateur Championship.

Previously, Lance spent 17 years as General Manager of Lakeside Golf Club, where his leadership earned the Excellence in Club Management® Award. He began his career in the for-profit sector, gaining valuable experience in third-party management and organizational performance. Known for building strong teams and guiding complex initiatives, he now brings his operational and project-leadership expertise to GHMG.

27
Years of private-club
executive leadership
experience
$100M+
In capital projects overseen,
incl. clubhouse reconstruction,
Cherry Hills CC
17
Years as General Manager,
Lakeside Golf Club —
Excellence in Club Management Award
Concierge Club Advisory — GHMG

Concierge Club Advisory

Ongoing Executive Support for Private Clubs, Offered in Three Distinct Tiers

A structured, retainer-based relationship that provides flexible, ongoing access to senior-level advisory support and mentorship scaled to align with your Club’s leadership needs, operational complexity, and desired level of involvement,

Tier 1

Advisory Access

Clubs seeking support with structured touch points, periodic expert perspective, and access to frameworks.

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Tier 3

Strategic Partner

Clubs where the Board or GM values a deeply embedded advisor engaged in mentoring, strategy, governance & execution.

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What's Included
Included Access
Calls, Email & Consultations
Template & Playbook Library
Proprietary Resources
Operational Review & Planning
Structured Cadence
On-Site Engagement
In-Person Visits

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