In this episode of The AceCall.ai Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Beauregard, General Manager and COO of Cataraqui Golf and Country Club—a classic Stanley Thompson-designed gem in Kingston, Ontario.

Daniel’s path from executive chef to the corner office spans decades of hands-on leadership at respected clubs like Scarborough, Oshawa, and Meadowbrook.

Now at the helm of Cataraqui, he brings a humble, member-first philosophy with a modern eye toward operational efficiency, staff empowerment, and selective tech adoption.

In this conversation, Daniel shares:

✅ How ChatGPT is already saving hours in board prep and meeting minutes
✅ Why he wishes club management software had AI search built in—and what that could unlock
✅ The candid truth about AI fears, staff hesitation, and member privacy
✅ A vision for a future where clubs know member preferences before they need to explicitly express them.
✅ How Tagmarshal and GG Golf are transforming tee sheet fairness and pace-of-play
✅ His practical approach to conflict resolution, delegation, and team-building
✅ Why walking the property is still his most important daily habit

Whether you’re leading a private club today or working your way toward the GM’s chair, this episode is packed with timeless insights, relatable challenges, and forward-looking perspectives on where club leadership is headed.

🎧 Listen now to hear how Daniel blends tradition with tech, and how you can apply his wisdom at your own club—especially as AI becomes a bigger part of the conversation.

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📞 Want to start tinkering with A.I. at your golf club?
Call +1 (866) 838-8581 to claim your FREE copy of The Golf Club A.I. Amplifier™—a short, high-value guide designed to help you maximize your productivity with ChatGPT, whether you’re brand new to it or already using AI.
Just let our AI Receptionist know that’s what you’re calling for and we’ll send it right over.

And while you're at it, test our “AceCall Golf Club” Receptionist—ask it anything a caller might ask a semi-private, year-round golf club. You’ll be amazed at what Voice AI can do for your operation.

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In this episode of The AceCall.ai Podcast, we sit down with Murray McCourt, General Manager and Executive Professional at The Ranch Golf & Country Club in Edmonton, Alberta—one of the most in-demand public courses in Canada.

Murray is a rare blend of operator, owner, and leader. Under his guidance, The Ranch has become a case study in what’s possible when legendary culture, strategic differentiation, and long-term thinking collide.

We dive deep into how Murray and his team have:

✅ Built a combined 94 years of staff loyalty—with 10-year contracts across key roles
✅ Hosted over 190 tournaments per year while maintaining pace, quality, and culture
✅ Turned a $0 loyalty program into a $16M+ revenue engine with 12,500 app users
✅ Used COVID as a turning point to eliminate no-shows and shorten round times
✅ Created a guest experience so strong, golfers consider it a win just to get a tee time

We also explore Murray’s business mindset, his origin story from junior hockey GM to golf course owner, and how he’s thinking about AI tools that reduce busywork and let staff focus more on hospitality and service.

Whether you manage a public, semi-private, or private club, Murray’s clarity, commitment, and culture-first leadership model is a powerful template for long-term success.

🎧 Listen now to hear how one Alberta golf course rose to the top—and what you can learn from the man who helped it get there.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe to The AceCall.ai Podcast wherever you listen to audios for more expert interviews and insights at the intersection of hospitality, leadership, and AI in golf and other private club operations.

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📞 Want to start tinkering with A.I. at your golf club?
Call +1 (866) 838-8581 to claim your FREE copy of The Golf Club A.I. Amplifier™—a short, high-value guide designed to help you maximize your productivity with ChatGPT, whether you’re brand new to it or already using AI.
Just let our AI Receptionist know that’s what you’re calling for and we’ll send it right over.

And while you're at it, test our “AceCall Golf Club” Receptionist—ask it anything a caller might ask a semi-private, year-round golf club. You’ll be amazed at what Voice AI can do for your operation.

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In this episode of The AceCall.ai Podcast, we sit down with Barry Forth, Owner and General Manager of Copetown Woods Golf Club—a one-of-a-kind public course built on his family’s former broccoli farm just outside Hamilton, Ontario.

Barry’s story is legendary. From helping his dad open the course in 2003, to leaving for seven years to run RBC’s global golf portfolio, and then returning to reimagine Copetown Woods with a fearless mix of creativity, humor, and business savvy—he’s redefined what a public golf course can be.

We dive into Barry’s unfiltered take on:

✅ Turning long weekends into sold-out brand events with limited-edition merch
✅ Ditching bunkers rakes and old rules in favor of speed, fun, and freedom
✅ Launching the Public Player Society loyalty model—Copetown’s answer to memberships
✅ Building a service culture that keeps staff and golfers coming back
✅ Growing a strong and highly engaged social media and Instagram following with playful, self-deprecating content
✅ Leveraging data and partnerships (like with TaylorMade and Levelwear) to drive revenue
✅ And how AI fits into the future of club operations—from staffing to scheduling to marketing

This episode is a must-listen for any golf operator who’s tired of hearing “that’s just the way we’ve always done it.”

🎧 Listen now to hear how Barry is flipping the script on public golf—with guts, grit, and an occasional clown costume.

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