The Glenmoor Country Club has informed the state that it will lay off 110 of its 150 workers starting in the middle of December, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filing made with the Colorado Department of Labor.
The cuts aren’t a result of declining memberships or financial troubles but are linked to a $35 million renovation of the clubhouse that members approved last fall, said Monica Mueller, director of human resources at the club, which is at 110 Glenmoor Drive in Cherry Hills Village.
The club won’t provide restaurant or catering services and its fitness facility will close for 18 months, necessitating the layoffs.
“We will maintain our golf course and we will maintain administrative staff,” Mueller said. The pool and tennis courts will open again when warmer weather returns.
About a third of the jobs being eliminated are seasonal. Some employees will likely leave on their own accord before Dec. 15, meaning the club may not have to dismiss110 workers, Mueller said.
The current clubhouse dates back to 1985 and aside from a modest refresh in 2008 hasn’t undergone a major upgrade, she said.
A report from the Colorado Golf Coalition estimated that golf courses contributed $1.3 billion in direct economic impacts in the state in 2019 and supported more than 19,400 jobs. But the golfing business has been under pressure, and upgrades are one way to remain competitive.
After decades of expansion, the state lost seven golf courses last decade, including the Fitzsimons Golf Course in Aurora, which closed in 2017 to make room for the expansion of the nearby medical campus, and the Park Hill Golf Course in Denver, which closed in 2018 and has remained in political limbo ever since.
Despite promises of a renovation, the Deer Creek Golf Course, near Jefferson County’s Ken Caryl Ranch community, has been out of service for more than three years and is overrun with weeds and tall grasses.
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Glenmoor Country Club Cuts 110 Jobs Amidst Tough Economic Climate
In what is seen as a reflection of the current harsh economic climate, the prestigious Glenmoor Country Club in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, recently announced that it would be letting go of a total of 110 employees. This decision to make significant staff reductions comes as the pandemic creates havoc across the hospitality and leisure sectors, leaving thousands jobless.
Glenmoor Country Club, well known for its spectacular 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and lavish clubhouse, has been a mainstay of the Cherry Hills Village community for many years. The club has traditionally attracted a large, affluent membership base, which has helped it maintain its status as one of Colorado’s most luxurious country clubs.
However, like many businesses around the world, the country club has faced unavoidable financial pressures due to disruption of activities caused by COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdown restrictions and ensuing social distancing measures had a devastating impact on the club’s income as its operations were significantly curtailed. This has, unfortunately, necessitated the club’s decision to shed 110 jobs across various departments.
A spokesperson for Glenmoor Country Club said, “This decision has been incredibly difficult. Our team members are our family – many have been with us for years. However, given the financial strain caused by the pandemic, some tough decisions had to be made to ensure the club’s survival. We sincerely appreciate the hard work and dedication of all our employees and deeply regret that we have to take this step.”
The announcement has undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the local community, stirring empathy for the affected employees. It underscores the harsh realities currently facing the leisure and hospitality industry, one of the sectors hardest hit by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The club has promised to do whatever they can to assist affected employees, including offering severance packages and job transition support. They also voiced optimistic hopes that as the vaccine continues to be rolled out and the pandemic eases, many of the laid-off staff would be rehired.
While the news is certainly disheartening, it emphasizes the real economic impact the pandemic has had on businesses, particularly those in the hospitality and recreational industries. As the world continues to grapple with curbing the spread of COVID-19, the hope is that the recovery path for business operations in the hospitality sector is on the horizon, allowing establishments like the Glenmoor Country Club to bounce back and continue to be prominent community fixtures. Until then, the unfortunate reality of job losses continues to be a stark reminder of the pandemic’s far-reaching impact.
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Glenmoor Country Club cutting 110 jobs
