Platinum Clubs of America Announcement Booklet 2014-2016

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America’s Top 265 Private Clubs SELECTED BY CLUB MANAGERS, PRESIDENTS AND OWNERS NATIONWIDE

PRESENTED

BY

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A MESSAGE TO CLUB MANAGERS, BOARDS, OWNERS AND MEMBERS, FEW COULD HAVE IMAGINED the status that Platinum ClubsÂŽ of America would garner within the industry when it was created by John Sibbald in 1997. The newly developed electronic voting process resulted in eighty percent of Club Managers, Presidents and Owners casting their confidential vote, a dramatic increase in participation over past years. There are more than 5,000 Private Clubs in America: the 265 that are acknowledged with Platinum status can stand proud as they represent the most respected Private Clubs in our nation.

Prior to making the changes to the voting system, points tabulation and categories for consideration, Club Leaders Forum (who orchestrates the Platinum Club process) appointed an Advisory Board. The Board is comprised of General Managers from the finest Private Clubs across the country. Their input has been invaluable, as every effort is made to make the vote transparent and accurate.

A significant change in 2014 is the inclusion of Residential Communities in the Country Club category. With limited new Golf and Residential Communities opening today, the Advisory Board recommended that Club Leaders Forum combine the two categories. The Advisory Board also reviewed the Platinum Club selection criteria and suggested several positive changes, propelling the criteria to be more current, succinct and relevant. On behalf of all of the Private Clubs in the nation, a great debt of gratitude is owed to the Advisory Board for their commitment to continue making Platinum Clubs of America the most highly sought after recognition in the industry.

Human nature is drawn to rankings and comparisons in many aspects of our culture. Over recent years, others have attempted to emulate the Platinum Club concept. Competition creates motivation to remain innovative, which is what has transpired since the last Platinum election in 2012. Now that the rankings have been announced, Club Leaders Forum will require Clubs to obtain a Platinum Club License, to use the Platinum name and likeness. There is also a strong commitment to add value and benefits to Clubs who have achieved Platinum recognition, and to those aspiring to become Platinum, by providing a variety of new programs and initiatives that will be introduced in the coming months.

Some may ask why the selection process and vote includes only Private Club Managers, Presidents and Owners. The Advisory Board considered a number of changes to the voting participants and concluded that the most qualified and informed group are the Managers responsible for the day-to-day operations and the Club Presidents and Owners responsible for Club governance.

Congratulations to all of the Members, Managers, Owners and Boards of the 2014 Platinum Clubs of America. The rankings reflect the average number of points achieved by each Club, inspiring the Clubs at the top of the list to sustain their position, and to motivate all Clubs to elevate their rankings in two years’ time. The Clubs that received significant votes are listed, and are encouraged to set a goal to join the Platinum Club family in 2016. Club Leaders Forum encourages Clubs to observe the Platinum Club criterion and utilize the seven areas of excellence as a guideline for your Club operation.

Respectfully yours,

Dennis W. Burns Director

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Promoting Private Club Excellence CLUB LEADERS FORUM was the brainchild of industry legend John Sibbald in the 80’s. Since inception, the Forum has been the “go-to” source for industry professionals. Long before today’s firms were providing Management and Governance support for the Private Club Industry, Club Leaders Forum was leading by example and is regarded as the most respected resource for Management and Club leadership.

Club Leaders Forum provides a variety of consulting services for many aspects of Private Club Operations and Governance to General Managers and Boards. An inspired and insightful e-newsletter will also be introduced in 2015, providing information, and will be a valuable resource for Clubs.

The cornerstone of Club Leaders Forum is Platinum Clubs. Club Leaders Forum conducts an election every two years to select the Platinum Clubs of America.

Platinum Clubs of America THE INITIAL PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA were selected by a nationwide vote of Club Managers and Club Presidents in 1997. The Platinum Club rankings are the most respected listing in the Private Club industry and have been endorsed by corporate leaders of Excellence in Private Clubs.

Only the finest Private Clubs in the nation earn Platinum Club status. Carefully crafted and revised criteria and categories were introduced this year to provide guidance to Club Managers, Presidents and Owners in their voting. To conduct a transparent and credible election, Club Leaders Forum retains the services of an independent election firm, Sports Technologies. The votes are cast over a thirty-day period, tabulated and the results accurately reflect the opinions of Industry leaders.

Why is Platinum Club recognition so important to Private Clubs around the Country?

• • • • • • • •

Enhances Member satisfaction Promotes sustained Membership levels Highlights the importance of Long Range Planning Prioritizes Capital Projects Acknowledges that Staff are a Clubs’ most important asset Provides a Benchmark of Excellence Ranking allows Clubs to set new goals to achieve greater success Recognizes the optimal Private Club experience

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Platinum Club Advisory Board The Platinum Club Advisory Board are General Managers appointed from Private Clubs that have achieved Platinum status through their careers. These Club Managers are geographically spread across the Nation. The Advisory Board is comprised of Country Club, Golf Club, City Club and Yacht Club Managers.

The role of the Advisory Board is to provide suggestions and input in the biennial Platinum Club selection process.

In addition, the Board is an integral part of proposing methods to provide added values and benefits to Clubs who are recognized with Platinum Club status.

The Advisory Board also provides guidance to Club Leaders Forum regarding services available to Clubs that seek to achieve the most coveted recognition in the Private Club Industry – Platinum.

KEVIN VITALE Baltusrol Golf Club

JAY DiPIETRO Boca West Country Club

TIM TIMLIN Houston Country Club

J. J. WAGNER Santa Ana Country Club

DWIGHT JENSEN Chicago Yacht Club

ATILLA KARDAS Jupiter Hills Club

JOHN DORMAN The University Club ( New York)

MICHAEL LEEMHUIS Congressional Country Club

TERRY ANGLIN San Diego Yacht Club

JEFF McFADDEN Union League of Philadelphia

COLIN BURNS Winged Foot Golf Club

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2014 Platinum Club Selection Criteria The selection criteria was revised in 2014. General Managers, Club Presidents and Owners were asked to consider the following when making their selections and casting votes.

UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION Clubs of Excellence are widely known as such by the strata of American society that frequent private clubs and are well-traveled.

Whether these clubs are recognized from their inception or through the accumulated passage of time – their traditional history and ability to attract and retain the finest members sets them apart as domiciles of excellence.

EXCELLENCE IN AMENITIES AND FACILITIES It is the total array of facilities that provides excellence and fulfillment of the members needs in every function and activity that makes it great. Remarkable clubs invest on a regular and planned basis in the maintenance, supervision and replacement of the grounds, equipment and furnishings while building reserves.

CALIBER OF STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LEVELS Ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentleman is a maxim of the finest clubs. Clubs that provide an excellent work environment, compensation and benefits, attract outstanding employees in the community. The quality of management is reflected by a staff that is well-trained, well-mannered and highly motivated to provide its members with an extraordinary experience.

QUALITY OF MEMBERSHIP Great members are the heart and soul of successful clubs. Members that represent the best qualities are those that reflect the community values in which they live. They celebrate their heritage and religiously observe their time-honored traditions.

In addition, great members work hard to attract prospective new members who are equally great.

GOVERNANCE & PRUDENT FISCAL MANAGEMENT Great clubs are led by presidents, owners and directors who understand that their key role is strategy and setting policy.

High caliber boards work hard at ensuring continuity of effort and direction, term after term. They possess the wisdom to plan well and invest well. Prudent boards understand the need for regular dues increases and occasional assessments and overall fiscal responsibility.

ADAPTING TO CHANGING TIMES Great clubs work at anticipating their members and prospective members’ needs and interests. These clubs adopt a mission statement that resonates with members about who they are, where they want to be and develop a strategic plan to get there. Great clubs are able to maintain traditions that reflect who they are and remain flexible to adapt to an ever-changing member market.

OVERALL EXPERIENCE Great clubs provide an “Unparalleled Experience” every day, one member at a time. These clubs work hard to make decisions in the best interest of their members and those serving them. They encourage their staff to take the initiative, and they support their efforts to deliver exceptional service. Outstanding clubs continue to treasure their shared experience, celebrate their achievements and appreciate one another – just like family.

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Platinum Club Categories The Club categories were reduced from six to five in 2014.

The Platinum Club categories for selection are Golf Clubs, Country Clubs, City Clubs, Athletic Clubs and Yacht Clubs.

Residential Communities, introduced several years ago, were combined with Country Clubs. In 2014, the number of Clubs in each category are: one hundred and twenty-five (125) Country

Clubs, fifty (50) Golf Clubs, fifty (50) City Clubs, twenty (20) Yacht Clubs and twenty (20) Athletic Clubs. In total, there are 265 Clubs that have earned the honor of being a Platinum Club of America in 2014. Clubs that received a substantial number of votes were also acknowledged as they strive to secure Platinum status in 2016.

GOLF CLUBS are considered facilities with “Golf Club” in the official name, offering only a golf course or courses with a Clubhouse and limited other recreational amenities.

COUNTRY CLUBS are defined as full service Clubs with “Country Club” in the official name, offering a wide variety of amenities in addition to Golf, and includes Residential Communities.

CITY CLUBS are Clubs with “City Club” in the official name, offer meeting and banquet rooms, member dining, athletic facilities and may provide hotel rooms.

ATHLETIC CLUBS are identified as Clubs with “Athletic Club” in the official name and Clubs with limited dining and meeting facilities. Other Clubs including Beach, Hunt and Racquet Clubs are included in this category.

YACHT CLUBS are Clubs with “Yacht” in the name.

*Clubs may only be recognized in one category.

The Clubs’ official name is the primary consideration for the appropriate category designation.

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The Vote The vote was conducted electronically and confidentially through a third party, Sports Technologies. Two Ballots were provided to each Private Club across the USA. One Ballot was completed by the General Manager and one Ballot was completed by the Club President or Owner.

The Ballot requested that voters select the Clubs in a specific order. The votes were submitted over a thirty day period, and the total number of points received by each Club were divided by the number of voters to provide an average score.

To qualify, Clubs must have received a minimum of 40 votes in the Country Club and Golf Club Categories and 20 votes in the remaining Categories.

COUNTRY CLUBS

GOLF CLUBS

INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES (125 PLATINUM CLUBS)

(50 PLATINUM CLUBS) TOP 1 – 3

=

100 POINTS

4 – 10

=

70 POINTS

11 – 25

=

50 POINTS

26 – 40

=

30 POINTS

41 – 50

=

30 POINTS

51 and ABOVE

=

0 POINTS

TOP 1 – 3

=

100 POINTS

4 – 10

=

70 POINTS

11 – 25

=

50 POINTS

26 – 50

=

40 POINTS

51 – 75

=

30 POINTS

76 – 100

=

15 POINTS

101 – 125

=

10 POINTS

126 and ABOVE

=

0 POINTS

ATHLETIC CLUBS

CITY CLUBS

YACHT CLUBS

(20 PLATINUM CLUBS)

(50 PLATINUM CLUBS)

(20 PLATINUM CLUBS)

TOP 1 – 3

=

100 POINTS

4 – 10

=

11 – 15

TOP 1 – 3

=

100 POINTS

70 POINTS

4 – 10

=

70 POINTS

=

50 POINTS

11 – 15

=

50 POINTS

26 – 40

=

30 POINTS

16 - 20

=

25 POINTS

41 – 50

=

30 POINTS

21 and ABOVE

=

0 POINTS

51 and ABOVE

=

0 POINTS

TOP 1 – 3

=

100 POINTS

70 POINTS

4 – 10

=

=

50 POINTS

11 – 25

16 - 20

=

25 POINTS

21 and ABOVE

=

0 POINTS

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TOP 50 PLATINUM GOLF CLUBS CLUB

POINTS

CLUB

POINTS

1 AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

Augusta, GA

92.04

26 SAGE VALLEY GOLF CLUB

Graniteville, SC

51.41

2 PINE VALLEY GOLF CLUB

Clementon, NJ

79.05

27 ALOTIAN GOLF CLUB

Roland, AR

51.03

3 CYPRESS POINT CLUB

Pebble Beach, CA

78.14

28 CONWAY FARMS GOLF CLUB

Lake Forest, IL

50.85

4 BALTUSROL GOLF CLUB

Springfield, NJ

73.58

29 THE LOXAHATCHEE CLUB

Jupiter, FL

50.24

5 MERION GOLF CLUB

Ardmore, PA

70.69

30 JUPITER HILLS CLUB

Tequesta, FL

50.11

6 WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB

Mamaroneck, NY

62.29

31 FRIAR'S HEAD

Riverhead, NY

50.07

7 SEMINOLE GOLF CLUB

North Palm Beach, FL 62.04

32 BAY HILL CLUB

Orlando, FL

49.99

8 NATIONAL GOLF LINKS OF AMERICA

Southampton, NY

59.66

33 OLD MARSH GOLF CLUB

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 49.89

9 SHINNECOCK HILLS GOLF CLUB

Southampton, NY

59.22

34 BUTLER NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

Oak Brook, IL

49.66

10 ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB

Newtown Square, PA

55.25

35 ATLANTIC GOLF CLUB

Bridgehampton, NJ

49.05

11 WHISPER ROCK GOLF CLUB

Scottsdale, AZ

54.33

36 CASTLE PINES GOLF CLUB

Castle Rock, CO

48.43

12 CHICAGO GOLF CLUB

Wheaton, IL

53.93

37 GULF STREAM GOLF CLUB

Delray Beach, FL

48.41

13 SAN FRANCISCO GOLF CLUB

San Francisco, CA

53.87

38 TRADITION GOLF CLUB

La Quinta, CA

47.70

14 LAUREL VALLEY GOLF CLUB

Ligonier, PA

53.13

39 TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

Bedminster, NJ

47.11

15 CAVES VALLEY GOLF CLUB

Owings Mills, MD

53.07

40 SECESSION GOLF CLUB

Beaufort, SC

46.81

16 MUIRFIELD VILLAGE GOLF CLUB

Dublin, OH

52.82

41 FOX CHAPEL GOLF CLUB

Pittsburgh, PA

46.71

17 THE SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB

Sanibel, FL

52.62

42 THE QUARRY AT LA QUINTA

La Quinta, CA

46.66

18 BURNING TREE CLUB

Bethesda, MD

52.42

43 DEEPDALE GOLF CLUB

Manhasset, NY

46.62

19 EAST LAKE GOLF CLUB

Atlanta, GA

52.12

44 VALHALLA GOLF CLUB

Louisville, KY

45.51

20 PRESTON TRAIL GOLF CLUB

Dallas, TX

52.04

45 WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB

Cashiers, NC

45.29

21 BIGHORN GOLF CLUB

Palm Desert, CA

51.90

46 MEDALIST GOLF CLUB

Hobe Sound, FL

44.67

22 ADIOS GOLF CLUB

Coconut Creek, FL

51.88

47 THE OLD COLLIER GOLF CLUB

Naples, FL

42.56

23 DESERT HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB

Scottsdale, AZ

51.86

48 SEBONACK GOLF CLUB

Southampton, NY

42.16

24 PEACHTREE GOLF CLUB

Atlanta, GA

51.76

49 OLD SANDWICH GOLF CLUB

Plymouth, MA

41.90

25 MCARTHUR GOLF CLUB

Hobe Sound, FL

51.44

50 SHADY CANYON GOLF CLUB

Irvine, CA

41.22

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TOP 125 PLATINUM COUNTRY CLUBS CLUB

POINTS

CLUB

POINTS

1 CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB

Bethesda, MD

70.51

32 FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB

Charlottesville, VA

46.98

2 BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB

Boca Raton, FL

68.14

33 JUPITER ISLAND CLUB

Hobe Sound, FL

46.88

3 CHEROKEE TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB

Atlanta, GA

67.23

34 CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB

Charlotte, NC

46.46

4 OCEAN REEF CLUB

Key Largo, FL

63.21

35 BALTIMORE COUNTRY CLUB

Lutherville-Timonium, MD 46.36

5 LOS ANGELES COUNTRY CLUB

Los Angeles, CA

61.98

36 MONTEREY PENINSULA COUNTRY CLUB Pebble Beach, CA

46.10

6 THE VINTAGE CLUB

Indian Wells, CA

57.34

37 LOST TREE CLUB

North Palm Beach, FL

45.97

7 JOHN’S ISLAND CLUB

Vero Beach, FL

57.13

38 MAIDSTONE CLUB

East Hampton, NY

45.93

8 RIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

Houston, TX

57.11

39 OAK HILL COUNTRY CLUB

Rochester, NY

45.87

9 ADDISON RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB

Delray Beach, FL

57.00

40 SANCTUARY CLUB

Sanibel, FL

45.73

10 CHEVY CHASE CLUB

Chevy Chase, MD

56.73

41 NEW ORLEANS COUNTRY CLUB

New Orleans, LA

45.71

11 THE COUNTRY CLUB

Brookline, MA

56.27

42 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB

Saint Louis, MO

45.35

12 OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB

Oakmont, PA

55.44

43 THE RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB

Pacific Palisades, CA

45.25

13 THE OLYMPIC CLUB

San Francisco, CA

55.11

44 SOUTHERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

Tulsa, OK

45.17

14 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB

Fishers Island, NY

54.34

45 SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

Bethlehem, PA

44.74

15 HOUSTON COUNTRY CLUB

Houston, TX

52.26

46 BELLE MEADE COUNTRY CLUB

Nashville, TN

44.06

16 THE RESERVE CLUB

Indian Wells, CA

51.98

47 CHERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

Cherry Hills, CO

43.57

17 FRENCHMAN'S CREEK

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 51.36

48 LANCASTER COUNTRY CLUB

Lancaster, PA

43.44

49 THE COUNTRY CLUB AT MIRASOL

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 43.16

BEACH & COUNTRY CLUB 18 CHARLOTTE COUNTRY CLUB

Charlotte, NC

51.23

50 COUNTRY CLUB OF YORK

York, PA

42.88

19 THE MADISON CLUB

La Quinta, CA

50.77

51 LAKE NONA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Orlando, FL

42.86

20 ISLEWORTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Windermere, FL

50.24

52 PHILADELPHIA CRICKET CLUB

Philadelphia, PA

42.81

21 BEL-AIR COUNTRY CLUB

Los Angeles, CA

50.23

53 LAKE NAOMI CLUB

Pocono Pines, PA

42.73

22 CAPITAL CITY CLUB

Atlanta, GA

49.88

54 ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB

Indian Wells, CA

42.67

23 BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB

Newport Beach, CA

49.55

55 ROLLING ROCK CLUB

Ligonier, PA

42.41

24 INDIAN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB

Indian Creek Village, FL

49.34

56 DALLAS COUNTRY CLUB

Dallas, TX

42.38

25 MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB

Medinah, IL

49.18

57 THE CLUB AT MEDITERRA

Naples, FL

42.16

26 COUNTRY CLUB OF VIRGINIA

Richmond, VA

48.98

58 COLLETON RIVER PLANTATION CLUB Bluffton, SC

41.90

27 DESERT MOUNTAIN CLUB

Scottsdale, AZ

48.75

59 FISHER ISLAND CLUB

Fisher Island, FL

41.61

28 MAYACAMA

Santa Rosa, CA

48.64

60 THE STANWICH CLUB

Greenwich, CT

41.50

29 OAKLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

Bloomfield Hills, MI

48.46

61 SCIOTO COUNTRY CLUB

Columbus, OH

41.41

30 WESTCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB

Rye, NY

47.92

62 THE CLUB AT ADMIRALS COVE

Jupiter, FL

41.38

31 LORDS VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

Lords Valley, PA

47.30

63 COLUMBIA COUNTRY CLUB

Chevy Chase, MD

41.14

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CLUB

POINTS

CLUB

POINTS

64 ATLANTA COUNTRY CLUB

Marietta, GA

41.12

96 THE ESTANCIA CLUB

Scottsdale, AZ

36.90

65 THE BRIDGES AT RANCHO SANTA FE

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

40.62

97 MAROON CREEK CLUB

Aspen, CO

36.88

66 SHOOTING STAR

Jackson, WY

40.59

98 YEAMANS HALL CLUB

Charleston, SC

36.77

67 SHADY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB

Fort Worth, TX

40.56

99 WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB

Wilmington, DE

36.51

68 BROKEN SOUND CLUB

Boca Raton, FL

40.55

100 SKOKIE COUNTRY CLUB

Glencoe, IL

36.07

69 THE COUNTRY CLUB

Pepper Pike, OH

40.52

101 HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB

Los Angeles, CA

35.96

70 PRAIRIE DUNES COUNTRY CLUB

Hutchinson, KS

40.16

102 FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB

Fort Myers, FL

35.95

71 COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB

Fort Worth, TX

40.10

103 PIPING ROCK CLUB

Locust Valley, NY

35.91

72 CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB

Raleigh, NC

40.00

104 WAIALAE COUNTRY CLUB

Honolulu, HI

35.86

73 KANSAS CITY COUNTRY CLUB

Mission Hills, KS

39.92

105 DEL MAR COUNTRY CLUB

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

35.64

74 KIAWAH ISLAND CLUB

Kiawah Island, SC

39.63

106 PHILADELPHIA COUNTRY CLUB

Gladwyne, PA

35.41

75 ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

Boca Raton, FL

39.43

107 BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB

Asheville, NC

35.40

76 ONWENTSIA CLUB

Lake Forest, IL

39.42

108 PARADISE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

Paradise Valley, AZ

35.26

77 COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTER

Rochester, NY

39.33

109 WOODMONT COUNTRY CLUB

Rockville, MD

35.09

78 CRYSTAL DOWNS COUNTRY CLUB

Frankfort, MI

39.29

110 WOODFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

Boca Raton, FL

35.00

79 CENTURY COUNTRY CLUB

Purchase, NY

39.07

111 BELLE HAVEN COUNTRY CLUB

Alexandria, VA

34.98

80 INVERNESS CLUB

Toledo, OH

39.02

112 SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB

Scarborough, NY

34.75

81 THE HIDEAWAY

La Quinta, CA

39.00

113 CAMARGO CLUB

Cincinnati, OH

34.67

82 INTERLACHEN COUNTRY CLUB

Edina, MN

38.67

114 BUTTERFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

Oak Brook, IL

34.43

83 THE CLUB AT LAS CAMPANAS

Santa Fe, NM

38.65

115 DENVER COUNTRY CLUB

Denver, CO

34.11

84 THUNDERBIRD COUNTRY CLUB

Rancho Mirage, CA

38.54

116 MILWAUKEE COUNTRY CLUB

River Hills, WI

33.98

85 MYOPIA HUNT CLUB

South Hamilton, MA

38.52

117 COUNTRY CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA

Pinehurst, NC

33.53

86 OLYMPIA FIELDS COUNTRY CLUB

Olympia Fields, IL

38.51

118 COUNTRY CLUB OF ORLANDO

Orlando, FL

33.42

87 QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB

Charlotte, NC

38.47

119 CANOE BROOK COUNTRY CLUB

Summit, NJ

33.20

88 THE POLO CLUB OF BOCA RATON

Boca Raton, FL

38.11

120 INTERLACHEN COUNTRY CLUB

Winter Park, FL

32.90

89 HUNTINGDON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

Huntingdon Valley, PA

37.88

121 PIEDMONT DRIVING CLUB

Atlanta, GA

32.72

90 PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB

Phoenix, AZ

37.80

122 SAN ANTONIO COUNTRY CLUB

San Antonio, TX

32.65

91 ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB

Arlington/Fairfax, VA

37.60

123 COUNTRY CLUB OF BUFFALO

Williamsville, NY

32.44

92 SAINT LOUIS COUNTRY CLUB

Saint Louis, MO

37.50

124 AUSTIN COUNTRY CLUB

Austin, TX

32.21

93 LOBLOLLY

Hobe Sound, FL

37.46

125 NORTH SHORE COUNTRY CLUB

Glenview, IL

32.11

94 NEWPORT COUNTRY CLUB

Newport, RI

37.39

95 GREENWICH COUNTRY CLUB

Greenwich, CT

37.38

Includes Country Clubs and Residential Communities

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TOP 50 PLATINUM CITY CLUBS CLUB

POINTS

CLUB

POINTS

1 UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA

Philadephia, PA

86.29

26 UNION CLUB OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK New York, NY

52.13

2 DUQUESNE CLUB

Pittsburgh, PA

79.73

27 THE YALE CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY

New York, NY

51.33

3 JONATHAN CLUB

Los Angeles, CA

71.94

28 THE BUFFALO CLUB

Buffalo, NY

51.12

4 THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF NEW YORK

New York, NY

69.37

29 CITY CLUB OF RIVER RANCH

Lafayette, LA

51.00

5 UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO

Chicago, IL

69.11

30 HARVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK

New York, NY

50.89

6 CALIFORNIA CLUB

Los Angeles, CA

68.21

31 THE BEACH CLUB

Palm Beach, FL

50.45

7 PACIFIC-UNION CLUB

San Francisco, CA

68.10

32 THE RAINIER CLUB

Seattle, WA

48.67

8 UNION LEAGUE OF CHICAGO

Chicago, IL

67.26

33 THE HAMILTON CLUB

Lancaster, PA

48.35

9 BOHEMIAN CLUB

San Francisco, CA

65.33

34 ORLEANS CLUB

New Orleans, LA

48.23

10 THE FORT WORTH CLUB

Fort Worth, TX

63.98

35 THE CENTER CLUB

Baltimore, MD

48.00

11 THE CHICAGO CLUB

Chicago, IL

61.73

36 CHARLOTTE CITY CLUB

Charlotte, NC

47.44

12 COSMOS CLUB

Washington D.C.

61.13

37 GENESEE VALLEY CLUB

Rochester, NY

46.80

13 WESTMORELAND CLUB

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60.90

38 SOMERSET CLUB

Boston, MA

46.10

14 THE METROPOLITAN CLUB

Washington D.C.

58.56

39 THE UNION CLUB OF CLEVELAND

Cleveland, OH

45.77

15 THE PENN CLUB

New York, NY

57.90

40 THE SHREVEPORT CLUB

Shreveport, LA

45.31

16 METROPOLITAN CLUB

New York, NY

57.85

41 THE POINSETT CLUB

Greenville, SC

44.68

17 THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF WASHINGTON DC Washington D.C.

56.28

42 BOSTON CLUB

New Orleans, LA

44.37

18 THE DALLAS PETROLEUM CLUB

Dallas, TX

56.21

43 THE COLUMBIA CLUB

Indianapolis, IN

44.26

19 THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB

New York, NY

53.96

44 THE STANDARD CLUB

Chicago, IL

44.22

20 THE MAR-A-LAGO CLUB

Palm Beach, FL

53.61

45 THE PACIFIC CLUB

Newport Beach, CA 43.64

21 THE MINNEAPOLIS CLUB

Minneapolis, MN

53.50

46 THE CORNELL CLUB - NEW YORK

New York, NY

43.11

22 THE LOTOS CLUB

New York, NY

53.32

47 THE PRINCETON CLUB

New York, NY

42.98

23 SAINT LOUIS CLUB

St. Louis, MO

53.21

48 THE BIENVILLE

New Orleans, LA

41.65

24 HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON

Boston, MA

52.33

49 THE MILWAUKEE CLUB

Milwaukee, WI

40.96

25 THE KNICKERBOCKER CLUB

New York, NY

52.20

50 ARLINGTON CLUB

Portland, OR

40.85

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TOP 20 PLATINUM ATHLETIC CLUBS CLUB

POINTS

CLUB

POINTS

1 NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB

New York, NY

87.19

11 RACQUET AND TENNIS CLUB

New York, NY

68.24

2 ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB

Atlanta, GA

86.98

12 MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB

St. Louis, MO

67.71

3 MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC CLUB

Portland, OR

83.25

13 DENVER ATHLETIC CLUB

Denver, CO

67.03

4 DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB

Detroit, MI

82.17

14 EQUINOX SPORTS CLUB - WEST LA

Los Angeles, CA

66.55

5 WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB

Seattle, WA

78.75

15 THE SPORTING CLUB OF BELLEVUE

Philadelphia, PA

66.48

6 BATH & TENNIS CLUB

Palm Beach, FL

77.74

16 NIKE WORLD HEADQUARTERS

Beaverton, OR

66.44

7 THE BEACH CLUB

Santa Monica, CA

71.47

17 BEL-AIR BAY CLUB

Pacific Palisades, CA

66.41

8 LOS ANGELES ATHLETIC CLUB

Los Angeles, CA

70.83

18 EAST BANK CLUB

Chicago, IL

66.38

9 CHICAGO ATHLETIC CLUB

Evanston, IL

70.55

19 PORT ROYAL CLUB

Naples, FL

66.25

New Orleans, LA

70.13

20 BELLEVUE CLUB

Bellevue, WA

65.67

10 NEW ORLEANS LAWN TENNIS CLUB

TOP 20 PLATINUM YACHT CLUBS CLUB

POINTS

CLUB

POINTS

1 ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB

San Francisco, CA

88.98

11 SAILFISH CLUB OF FLORIDA

Palm Beach, FL

69.78

2 SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB

San Diego, CA

81.69

12 BEACH POINT CLUB

Mamaroneck, NY

69.23

3 GROSSE POINTE YACHT CLUB

Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

81.67

13 PALM BEACH YACHT CLUB

Palm Beach, FL

69.11

4 NEW YORK YACHT CLUB

New York, NY

81.23

14 PELICAN ISLE YACHT CLUB

Naples, FL

68.75

5 THE SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB

Belvedere, CA

78.93

15 WHITE BEAR YACHT CLUB

White Bear Lake, MN

68.55

6 ANNAPOLIS YACHT CLUB

Annapolis, MD

77.50

16 MARCO ISLAND YACHT CLUB

Marco Island, FL

68.20

7 SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB

New Orleans, LA

73.85

17 BALBOA YACHT CLUB

Corona Del Mar, CA

67.40

8 NAPLES YACHT CLUB

Naples, FL

72.60

18 TAMPA YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

Tampa, FL

67.22

9 CHICAGO YACHT CLUB

Chicago, IL

72.10

19 EDGARTOWN YACHT CLUB

Edgartown, MA

66.38

Newport Beach, CA

69.90

20 CAROLINA YACHT CLUB

Charleston, SC

66.04

10 NEWPORT HARBOR YACHT CLUB

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2016 Platinum Club Candidates (received significant votes in 2014) Golf Clubs 3 Creek Ranch Golf Club – Jackson, WY Boston Golf Club – Hingham, MA Crooked Stick Golf Club – Carmel, IN Dallas National Golf Club – Dallas, TX Garden City Golf Club – Garden City, NY Golf Club – New Albany, OH Hamilton Farm Golf Club – Gladstone, NJ Kinloch Golf Club – Manakin-Sabot, VA

Ocean Forest Golf Club – Sea Island, GA Old Memorial Golf Club – Tampa, FL Quaker Ridge Golf Club – Scarsdale, NY Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club – Rancho Santa Fe, CA Red Stick Golf Club – Vero Beach, FL Sand Hills Golf Club – Mullen, NE Sankaty Head Golf Club – Siasconset, MA Shoal Creek – Birmingham, AL

Shoreacres – Lake Bluff, IL The Bear’s Club – Jupiter, FL The Honors Course – Chattanooga, TN The Preserve Golf Club – Carmel, CA Trump International Golf Club – West Palm Beach, FL Valley Club of Montecito – Santa Barbara, CA

Country Clubs Alpine Country Club – Demarest, NJ Ballantyne Country Club – Charlotte, NC BallenIsles Country Club – Palm Beach Gardens, FL Berkeley Hall – Bluffton, SC Bethesda Country Club – Bethesda, MD Burlingame Country Club – Hillsborough, CA Country Club of Birmingham – Birmingham, AL Country Club of Detroit – Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Country Club of Landfall – Wilmington, NC

Glen View Club – Golf, IL Greensboro Country Club – Greensboro, NC Lake Shore Country Club – Glencoe, IL Long Cove Club – Hilton Head Island, SC Memphis Country Club – Memphis, TN Palm Beach Country Club – Palm Beach, FL Reynolds Plantation – Greensboro, GA Riviera Country Club – Coral Gables, FL Round Hill Club – Greenwich, CT

Sahalee Country Club – Sammamish, WA Santa Ana Country Club – Santa Ana, CA Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club – Menlo Park, CA St. Clair Country Club – Pittsburgh, PA The Apawamis Club – Rye, NY The Club at Morningside – Rancho Mirage, CA The Landings Club – Savannah, GA Wee Burn Country Club – Darien, CT Westmoreland Country Club – Wilmette, IL

City Clubs Sulgrave Club – Washington D.C. The Athenaeum – Pasadena, CA The Brook Club – New York, NY

The Colony Club – New York, NY The Commerce Club – Atlanta, GA The Commonwealth Club – Richmond, VA

The Houston Club – Houston, TX The Links Club – New York, NY The Tampa Club – Tampa, FL

Athletic Clubs Dallas Athletic Club – Dallas, TX Milwaukee Athletic Club – Milwaukee, WI

Racquet Club of Chicago – Chicago, IL The Briar Club – Houston, TX

The Houstonian Club – Houston, TX The Westmoor Club – Nantucket, MA

Yacht Clubs Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club – Corona del Mar, CA Bay Head Yacht Club – Bay Head, NJ Coral Ridge Yacht Club – Fort Lauderdale, FL Detroit Yacht Club – Detroit, MI

Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club – Naples, FL Hyannis Yacht Club – Hyannis Port, MA Indian Harbor Yacht Club – Greenwich, CT Riverside Yacht Club – Greenwich, CT

Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club – Boca Raton, FL St. Petersburg Yacht Club – St. Petersburg, FL

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INTRODUCING

Platinum Clubs of the World Panelists were tasked with developing the six criteria that

Platinum Clubs速 of the World is an evolution created by

would be used to measure the most deserving Private

founder and creator of Platinum Clubs of America,

Clubs in the world. This criteria was utilized by

John Sibbald. Club Leaders Forum, who presides over Platinum Clubs of America, conducted a

the panel to cast their votes for the top 100

worldwide survey of Clubs to identify the most

Platinum Clubs of the World; 25 additional

highly regarded Private Clubs around the globe.

Clubs were recognized as Honorable Mentions.

Club Leaders Forum initially appointed a Panel

The votes were tabulated by an independent

of twelve Private Club industry experts in nine

entity and the inaugural list was published in alphabetical order. In the future, the Clubs will be

countries. These twelve panelists were asked to

ranked numerically from 1 to 100 and the Honorable

nominate additional candidates to serve on the Platinum

Mentions will be ranked numerically from 101 to 125.

Club Panel through a confidential ballot. Currently, there

2015 will mark the second edition of Platinum Clubs of the World.

are close to 100 panelists for the Platinum Clubs of the World.

THE SIX CRITERIA FOR PLATINUM CLUBS OF THE WORLD SELECTION Professional Service Levels and Overall Experience Excellence in Amenities and Facilities Quality of Membership Respect and Compliance with the Governing Bodies of the Game Governance and Management Universal Recognition

To view the Platinum Clubs of the World, visit WWW.PLATINUMCLUBSOFTHEWORLD.COM

15 Platinum Clubs速 is a registered Trade Mark of Sibbald and Associates. All Rights Reserved.

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