Episode 076
076 I Women Leading Change: The Next Chapter for Private Clubs with Taylor Malantonio
with Taylor Malantonio
Summary
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When former teacher Taylor took a summer job at a public golf course in Delaware, she never imagined it would launch a rewarding career in the private club industry. Now serving as Membership and Marketing Director at Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach, Taylor shares how curiosity, culture, and connection shaped her journey from the classroom to club leadership.
In this episode, Tyler and Taylor talk candidly about the evolving role of women in golf, redefining HR beyond policy, and why flexibility and trust are critical to retaining top talent. Taylor also highlights how seeing women in leadership roles has transformed her perspective—and why representation matters for the next generation of club professionals.
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What You’ll Learn:
- How an unexpected summer job led to a full-time career in private clubs
- The impact of redefining HR around culture and employee engagement
- Why trust and autonomy drive stronger teams
- The growing visibility of women in leadership roles across the club industry
- How clubs can become more attractive career destinations for women
- Taylor’s take on flexibility, work-life balance, and what truly makes a club a “fun place to work”
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Links
🔗 Kings Creek Country Club on LinkedIn
📸 Follow @KingsCreekCC
🔗Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn here.
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Who is Tyler Bloom?
Tyler Bloom is the leading expert on workforce development in the golf and turfgrass industry. He has worked with dozens of leading golf and sports companies in the United States including The PGA of America, Top 100 golf courses, public, municipal to professional sports teams, universities, and national historic landmarks.