The Abaco Club names two new leaders for Bahamas private club

The Abaco Club, a 500-acre exclusive private club on Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas, has named two key leadership appointments: Tom Rubel as senior vice president of development and Marc Carter as director of golf.

Rubel will provide executive leadership for development initiatives in his new role, while fostering connections with members, partners and the local community. He brings more than 12 years of experience leading luxury hospitality and real estate developments totaling more than $1 billion. Most recently, he served as head of development, North America for Aventuur and was managing director of development and construction for Irongate, where he helped develop Costa Palmas in Baja California Sur.  

Carter brings more than three decades of private golf club experience to his new role as director of golf. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions at renowned clubs including Kiawah Island, Pine Valley Golf Club and Old Memorial Golf Club, where he spent more than 20 years as general manager and head golf professional. Carter is widely recognized for cultivating exceptional golf experiences while fostering strong relationships with members and staff.  

The appointments reinforce the club’s commitment to investing in its people, amenities and member experience as it enters its next phase of growth, including a $350 million transformation – the current phase of a 10-year investment plan. Recent additions include a new oceanfront beach club and racquet center, expanded sporting experiences and new residential neighborhoods starting at $3.7 million.