Bogey,
I believe it may have been Brad Klein who said words to the effect that to the outside world, what's said on this site is mostly irrelevant.
I can't speak for Ran, but it's been my limited experience that he doesn't Prohibit relevant golf issues from being discussed.
Clubs across the country are experiencing great difficulties, and I suspect that more will close or consolidate.
I have heard nothing but great things about Ballyneal. One of my regrets is that I've yet to play it.
Obviously, everyone wants to see it remain a viable, if not vibrant, golf Course.
A related question is: how are the other "destination" courses faring ?
Might a "solution" or method for securing an infusion of cash be, to offer National memberships, at lower fees, based on residence distance from Holyoke, CO ?
Ie, would Mike Sweeney, Steve Lapper, TEPaul and others pay $ 500 to $ 1,000 per year to be National members outside of a 1,000 or 1,500 mile radius ? Get 500 or 1,000 of them and that's a nice income stream. Maybe $ 1,000 to $ 2,500 per year for those between 500 miles and 1,000 miles. In other words, tier the National membership based on milage, and provide National members with reduced privileges, no equity, and availability based on scheduling.
Allow these members to send unaccompanied guests, at a premium.
Part of the appeal of destination clubs is their remoteness, but that has a negative impact on utilization.
In other words, adopt a Pine Valley like operation.
PV has members from all over the world, but those members don't play every weekend, thus you can swell your member ranks with golfers who live a great distance from the club because they RARELY use the club, and usually have to pre-schedule their visits with the club.
They've been very successful in running their club and destination clubs should take note of how they do things.