PRESENTED BY 2023-2024 Platinum Clubs of America ELECTED BY CLUB MANAGERS, PRESIDENTS AND OWNERS ACROSS THE NATION YEARS 1997-202225
THE ADVISORY BOARD
ATILLA KARDAS Jupiter Hills Club
JEFF McFADDEN The Union League of Philadelphia
STEVE CENICOLA
The Vintage Club
ALBERT COSTANTINI Canoe Brook Country Club
DWIGHT JENSON Yacht Club of Stone Harbor
MATTHEW ALLNATT Jonathan Club
MICHAEL McCARTHY Addison Reserve Country Club
KEVIN VITALE Baltusrol Golf Club
JOHN DORMAN The University Club New York
JOSEPH “JJ” WAGNER Minneapolis Golf Club
CHUCK NELSON Washington Athletic Club
Members of the Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board are General Managers, Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officers appointed from some of the finest private Clubs in the World. The Board is comprised of representatives from each Platinum Club category, Country, Golf, City, Yacht and Athletic Clubs. Each Board Member is geographically diverse, provides exceptional leadership and has garnered international respect in the private Club industry. The Board is actively engaged and performs a prominent role in the guidance and oversight of all aspects of the operation, including the Platinum Club elections, license program, brand recognition and other services offered by Club Leaders Forum.
JAVIER REVIRIEGO Real Club Valderrama European Union
TRISTAN HALL Sunningdale Golf Club United Kingdom
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
PETER JACKMAN Terminal City Club Canada
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS IN REVIEW
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI, 1995. The grandfather of the private Club recruitment industry, John Sibbald, was sitting in his office. At the time, the telephone was still the primary form of communication, and a call came in from the President of a well-known Country Club in Los Angeles. He stated that his Club was the finest in LA and asked if Sibbald would perform the search for a new general manager. The salary was $78,000, with benefits. The next day, the telephone rang again. It was the President of a Club located just five miles away from the Club that had called the day before. He professed that his Club was the best in LA, and was considering Sibbald and Associates to conduct their search for a new general manager. Mr. Sibbald asked himself, “Which is the best Country Club in Los Angeles, and who should make that determination?”.
Platinum Clubs of America was born.
Many senior managers in the indus try today knew John Sibbald because he would have been involved with their careers in the 80s and 90s. As Platinum Clubs of America celebrates its 25th anniversary, Mr. Sibbald would have been proud that the brand he created is synonymous with Excellence and acknowledged as the premier recognition by private Club leaders across the na tion. After John’s passing, ownership of Club Leaders Forum changed hands and the organization’s focus and goals were expanded to provide additional benefits to licensed Clubs, their leadership, management, and members.
so well received (no lectures or classroom activities), that the Advisory Board approved the introduction of the 2022 Human Resources Mastermind Forum; the inaugural event was held at The Fort Worth Club in Texas.
Another highly popular initiative is the quarterly survey. Designed to be completed in less than 15 minutes, the surveys address the most relevant topics and challenges facing the world’s finest private Clubs.
The PlatinumClubNet program provides members of licensed Platinum Clubs the opportunity to request access to registered Platinum Clubs around the globe. As a result of the challenges from the pandemic, PlatinumClubNet was suspended. However, with travel returning to normal, the program is regaining momentum, with well over 100 Clubs from around the world accepting requests from fellow Platinum Club members.
PlatinumClubNet is not a reciprocal program—the Club receiving the request for access may approve or deny the incoming inquiry.
YEARS
PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA
5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB
With emerging private Club markets in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, growth into these areas became a priority for Club Leaders Forum and the Advisory Board. Platinum Clubs of the World was established in 2010, and Platinum Clubs of Asia-Pacific and Europe were introduced in 2019. The Platinum Clubs of Europe category was expanded to include the Middle East in 2022.
Platinum Club managers across the nation applaud the creation of the annual Mastermind Forum series, describing the event as an “unconference”. Following a successful 2021 Mastermind Forum hosted by the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles, managers gathered for the 2022 Mastermind Forum at The Club at Admirals Cove in Florida. The format was
Club Leaders Forum has devel oped a unique partnership with the Dorchester Collection Academy to provide bespoke culture, leadership and training programs to Platinum Clubs. Other valuable partnerships include Epifini, which has developed an impressive AI approach to Club governance, management, staff and operations. To address wellness in private Clubs, a relationship has also been created with Icaria which is committed to anti-aging through proactive diagnostics, performance and regenerative medicine.
On behalf of the Club Leaders Forum staff and the esteemed Advisory Board, collectively we will continue our commitment to innovative programs and benefits for Clubs, managers, leaders and members
Respectfully, Dennis W. Burns, Executive Director
1997-202225
Platinum Clubs of America Election
THERE ARE FIVE PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA categories elected: Country Clubs, Golf Clubs, City Clubs, Yacht Clubs and Athletic Clubs. In 2022, the number of Clubs in each category are: one hundred fifty (150) Country Clubs, fifty (50) Golf Clubs, fifty (50) City Clubs, thirty (30) Yacht Clubs and twenty (20) Athletic Clubs. In total, there are 300 Clubs recognized as Platinum Clubs of America 2023-24. Clubs voted within five points of elected Platinum Clubs are acknowledged with an Honorable Mention and are excellent candidates for Platinum status in 2025.
GOLF CLUBS
are facilities with “Golf Club” in the official name. They are golf-centric, offering only a golf course or courses and practice facilities with Club house amenities. In addition, some Clubs offer fitness and wellness facilities.
COUNTRY CLUBS
are full-service Clubs with “Country Club” in the official name, offering a wide variety of social, lifestyle and recreational facilities and amenities in addition to Golf.
THE VOTE
THE ELECTION was conducted over a three-week period by a third-party election official and managed with full transparency. Ballots were distributed to 4,118 private Clubs across the United States. The Club Leaders Forum Advi sory Board requested voters to reference the Board-approved Seven Selection Criteria when casting their confidential votes. One ballot was completed by the (CMAA) General Manager, COO or CEO and the other by the Club President or Owner. The total number of points received by each Club was divided by the number of voters to provide an average score in each category. To qualify, Clubs must receive a minimum of 100 votes in the Golf and Country Club categories and 50 votes in the City, Yacht and Athletic Club categories. Election results were certified as true and correct before being published.
CITY CLUBS
are Clubs with “City Club” in their official name and are located in urban areas. City Clubs offer business meeting and banquet/function rooms, Member dining, athletic, wellness and fitness facilities. In addition, some City Clubs provide overnight accommodations.
YACHT CLUBS contain the word “Yacht” in their offical name and offer marina, slips, and boating amenities, with Clubhouse facilities offering dining and recreational amenities.
ATHLETIC CLUBS
are Clubs with “Athletic Club” in their official name. Most Athletic Clubs have limited dining and meeting facilities. Some Clubs founded as Athletic Clubs evolved over time have requested to be included in the Athletic Clubs category. Other Clubs, including Beach Clubs and Racquet Clubs, are also included in the Athletic Clubs category.
Clubs may only be recognized in one category. The Club’s official name is the primary consideration for the appropriate category designation, unless requested by the Club and approved by the
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PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB RANKING POINTS 1 – 3 100 4 – 10 80 11 – 25 65 26 – 50 50 51 – 75 40 76 – 100 30 101 – 125 20 126 – 150 10 151 – 175 7 176+ 0 RANKING POINTS 1 – 3 100 4 – 10 75 11 – 25 55 26 – 40 40 41 – 50 25 51 – 75 10 76+ 0 RANKING POINTS 1 – 3 100 4 – 10 75 11 – 15 55 16 – 20 40 21 – 30 25 31 – 50 10 51+ 0 RANKING POINTS 1 – 3 100 4 – 10 80 11 – 15 50 16 – 20 25 21 – 40 10 41+ 0
Advisory
RANKING POINTS 1 – 3 100 4 – 10 75 11 – 25 55 26 – 40 40 41 – 50 25 51 – 75 10 76+ 0
Seven Selection Criteria
EACH OF THE SEVEN CRITERIA is approved by the Club Leaders Forum Advisory Board and collectively forms the basis for Excellence, representing Best Practices in the Private Club Industry. The Criteria are used by many of the finest Clubs in the world as the foundation and essence for their operating principles and philosophy, and are frequently utilized by leadership in Club Governance. General Managers, Club Presidents and Owners are asked to carefully consider the Seven Selection Criteria when casting their votes.
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UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION The finest Clubs in the nation are acknowledged as such by Members of a well-traveled American and global society that frequent Private Clubs. Whether recognized from inception or through the accumulated passage of time, these Clubs are set apart as domiciles of Excellence for their tradition and history, the ability to attract and retain exceptional Members and the experience they deliver. A Club’s reputation and brand are enhanced through orchestrating outstanding events and activities with a strong commitment to the community of which they are a part.
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EXCELLENCE IN AMENITIES AND FACILITIES The complete array of amenities and facilities provides Excellence and fulfillment of the Members’ needs in every function and activity that makes a Club great. Remarkable Clubs ensure their amenities and facilities remain relevant. There is a commitment to invest on a regular and planned basis in maintenance, renovation, upkeep of grounds, and the replacement of structures, equipment, and furnishings. America’s finest Clubs evaluate the benefits of developing new and repurposing existing amenities and facilities to serve today’s Member and the future generation of Members.
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CALIBER OF STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LEVELS A maxim of the finest Clubs remains, the esteemed Members and Staff relating and treating each other with mutual respect and compassion. Clubs that attract outstanding Employees are recognized as the Employer of Choice in the local hospitality industry and provide an excellent work environment and unique culture with leading compensation and benefits. Employees are a Club’s most important asset, with personal and professional growth encouraged as their voices are heard. The quality of Management is reflected by a Staff that takes pride in their position, is well-trained, well-mannered, and highly motivated, delivering unparalleled service that results in an extraordinary experience for their Members and their Guests.
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ENGAGEMENT AND COMMITMENT OF MEMBERSHIP Committed Members understand and accept the responsi bilities of Membership. Collectively they are the custodians and the foundation of the most respected and successful Clubs. Members who represent the best qualities are those that reflect the values and culture of their Club and the community in which they live. They celebrate their heritage and faithfully observe time-honored traditions. These Members are educated to preserve the Club’s legacy by perpetuating the institution to provide for the next generation of Members. Engaged Members endeavor to attract prospective new Members who share the same values, integrity, and commitment.
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GOVERNANCE & PRUDENT FISCAL MANAGEMENT The nation’s finest Clubs are venerable institutions. They are governed by a Board that understands their key role is to set policies and strategies to perpetuate and secure the future of the Club. Board Members demonstrate respect for each other, have impeccable integrity and are not driven by personal agendas. Effective Boards allow Management to manage operations and the annual budget, implement policies, and execute the approved Strategic Plan. High-caliber Boards work diligently term after term to ensure continuity of effort and direction with efficient succession planning. They possess the wisdom to plan and invest responsibly in all aspects ofthe Club. Prudent Boards understand the importance of regular dues increases and special assessments as required while managing debt and maintaining diligent fiscal responsibility.
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ADAPTING TO CHANGING TIMES Change moves at a rapid pace. Clubs must be proactive as they adapt to today’s society and tomorrow’s Member and family. As times change, successful Clubs continue to preserve the values, integrity, and bespoke experience of the existing Membership. Great Clubs excel at anticipating and delivering on the expectations, needs and interests of their Members, future Members, Guests, and Staff. The leadership of the finest Clubs takes responsibility for reviewing and amending operating philosophies and the Strategic Plan and considers the developmentof new facilities and amenities to support Changing Times.
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OVERALL EXPERIENCE Observing and excelling in the first Six Selection Criteria is a prerequisite to delivering the optimal experience. Members and Guests often measure their experience at a Club by reflecting on treasured memories. Best Practices are consistently observed and frequently refined through every department of the Club Operation to enhance the overall experience at a Platinum Club of America. So much that contributes to the overall experience is intangible. Clubs with the most revered overall experiences are recognized through their reputation with respect and admiration.
PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB Top 50 Platinum Golf Clubs 1 AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Augusta, Ga. 91.76 Orlando, Fla. 46.72 BALTUSROL GOLF CLUB Springfield, N.J. 86.67 BUTLER NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Oak Brook, Ill. 46.66 CYPRESS POINT CLUB Pebble Beach, Calif. 83.96 BURNING TREE CLUB Bethesda, Md. 46.62 OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB Oakmont, Pa. 78.76 HAZELTINE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Chaska, Minn. 45.44 MERION GOLF CLUB Ardmore, Pa. 78.54 30 Bedminster, N.J. 44.49 PINE VALLEY GOLF CLUB Pine Valley, N.J. 78.45 WHISPER ROCK GOLF CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 44.37 WINGED FOOT GOLF CLUB Mamaroneck, N.Y. 62.56 South San Francisco, Calif. 43.59 ARONIMINK GOLF CLUB Newtown Square, Pa. 59.69 PEACHTREE GOLF CLUB Atlanta, Ga. 43.51 SHINNECOCK HILLS GOLF CLUB Southampton, N.Y. 59.67 34 FRIAR’S HEAD Riverhead, N.Y. 43.41 CAVES VALLEY GOLF CLUB Owings Mills, Md. 53.45 PRESTON TRAIL GOLF CLUB Dallas, Tex. 42.94 SAN FRANCISCO GOLF CLUB San Francisco, Calif. 53.44 THE CLUB AT 3 CREEK Jackson, Wyo. 42.91 DESERT HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 51.94 CASTLE PINES GOLF CLUB Castle Rock, Colo. 42.89 NATIONAL GOLF LINKS OF AMERICA Southampton, N.Y. 51.92 EAST LAKE GOLF CLUB Atlanta, Ga. 41.88 SEMINOLE GOLF CLUB Juno Beach, Fla. 51.89 LAUREL VALLEY GOLF CLUB Ligonier, Pa. 41.82 ADIOS GOLF CLUB Coconut Creek, Fla. 51.23 SEBONACK GOLF CLUB Southampton, N.Y. 40.76 JUPITER HILLS CLUB Tequesta, Fla. 50.61 ANSLEY GOLF CLUB Atlanta, Ga. 40.51 CHICAGO GOLF CLUB Wheaton, Ill. 50.18 JONATHAN’S LANDING GOLF CLUB Jupiter, Fla. 40.44 BIGHORN GOLF CLUB Palm Desert, Calif. 50.12 SHADY CANYON GOLF CLUB Irvine, Calif. 40.33 THE LOXAHATCHEE CLUB Jupiter, Fla. 49.87 MEDALIST GOLF CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla. 40.31 THE SANCTUARY GOLF CLUB Sanibel, Fla. 49.67 ROYAL POINCIANA GOLF CLUB Naples, Fla. 40.29 MUIRFIELD VILLAGE GOLF CLUB Dublin, Ohio 48.64 SAGE VALLEY GOLF CLUB Graniteville, S.C. 40.21 OLD MARSH GOLF CLUB Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 47.11 ATLANTIC GOLF CLUB Bridgehampton, N.Y. 40.06 THE ALOTIAN CLUB Roland, Ark. 47.08 THE BEAR’S CLUB Jupiter, Fla. 40.02 TRADITION GOLF CLUB La Quinta, Calif. 47.04 HOLLYWOOD GOLF CLUB Deal, N.J. 39.87 CONWAY FARMS GOLF CLUB Lake Forest, Ill. 47.02 MCARTHUR GOLF CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla. 39.76 CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 ARNOLD PALMER’S BAY HILL CLUB & LODGE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB BEDMINSTER CALIFORNIA GOLF CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO
PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB Top 150 Platinum Country Clubs CONGRESSIONAL COUNTRY CLUB Bethesda, Md. 70.12 OAK HILL COUNTRY CLUB Rochester, N.Y. 48.31 OCEAN REEF CLUB Key Largo, Fla. 68.88 SCIOTO COUNTRY CLUB Columbus, Ohio 48.03 THE VINTAGE CLUB Indian Wells, Calif. 66.84 OAKLAND HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 47.92 BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB Boca Raton, Fla. 66.62 WESTCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB Rye, N.Y. 47.89 ADDISON RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB Delray Beach, Fla. 66.22 LAKE NONA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Orlando, Fla. 47.55 JOHN’S ISLAND CLUB Vero Beach, Fla. 65.98 LANCASTER COUNTRY CLUB Lancaster, Pa. 47.47 Atlanta, Ga. 65.92 THE RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB Pacific Palisades, Calif. 46.93 THE COUNTRY CLUB OF VIRGINIA Richmond, Va. 63.09 YELLOWSTONE CLUB Big Sky, Mont. 46.71 MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB Medinah, Ill. 63.01 CHERRY HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Cherry Hills Village, Colo. 46.07 DESERT MOUNTAIN CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 61.96 BEL-AIR COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 46.03 RIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB Houston, Tex. 60.77 CARMEL COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 45.83 FISHERS ISLAND CLUB Fishers Island, N.Y. 60.01 THE CLUB AT MEDITERRA Naples, Fla. 45.06 Pebble Beach, Calif. 58.53 THE COUNTRY CLUB AT MIRASOL Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 44.71 ISLEWORTH GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Windermere, Fla. 56.77 HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 44.67 CHEVY CHASE CLUB Chevy Chase, Md. 56.12 PHILADELPHIA CRICKET CLUB Philadelphia, Pa. 44.28 THE LOS ANGELES COUNTRY CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 53.65 MAIDSTONE CLUB East Hampton, N.Y. 44.17 CHARLOTTE COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 51.97 COUNTRY CLUB OF YORK York, Pa. 44.08 INDIAN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Indian Creek Village, Fla. 51.75 FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Charlottesville, Va. 44.02 SOUTHERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Tulsa, Okla. 50.47 BALTIMORE COUNTRY CLUB Lutherville, Md. 43.90 HOUSTON COUNTRY CLUB Houston, Tex. 50.33 ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB Indian Wells, Calif. 43.41 THE CLUB AT ADMIRALS COVE Jupiter, Fla. 50.18 Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 43.06 JUPITER ISLAND CLUB Hobe Sound, Fla. 49.78 COLLETON RIVER CLUB Bluffton, S.C. 42.84 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB St. Louis, Mo. 48.97 KIAWAH ISLAND CLUB Kiawah Island, S.C. 42.31 THE COUNTRY CLUB Brookline, Mass. 48.69 THE CLUB AT IBIS West Palm Beach, Fla. 41.96 LORDS VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Lords Valley, Pa. 48.60 BERKELEY HALL CLUB Bluffton, S.C. 41.79 CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 CHEROKEE TOWN AND COUNTRY CLUB 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 MONTEREY PENINSULA COUNTRY CLUB FRENCHMAN’S CREEK BEACH & COUNTRY CLUB
PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB Top 150 Platinum Country Clubs (continued) THE RESERVE CLUB Indian Wells, Calif. 41.65 MAROON CREEK CLUB Aspen, Colo. 37.38 LAKE NAOMI CLUB Pocono Pines, Pa. 40.86 INTERLACHEN COUNTRY CLUB Edina, Minn. 37.34 BROKEN SOUND CLUB Boca Raton, Fla. 40.62 ROARING FORK CLUB Basalt, Colo. 37.29 THE MADISON CLUB La Quinta, Calif. 40.56 INDIAN HILL CLUB Winnetka, Ill. 37.28 CENTURY COUNTRY CLUB Purchase, N.Y. 40.55 FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB Fort Meyers, Fla. 36.99 CAROLINA COUNTRY CLUB Raleigh, N.C. 40.32 SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Bethlehem, Pa. 36.95 POLO CLUB OF BOCA RATON Boca Raton, Fla. 40.08 THE CLUB AT QUAIL RIDGE Boyton Beach, Fla. 36.78 QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 40.01 THE OAKS CLUB Osprey, Fla. 36.57 THE COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTER Rochester, N.Y. 39.98 Castle Rock, Colo. 36.55 SHOOTING STAR Teton Village, Wyo. 39.57 THE EVERGLADES CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 36.50 LOST TREE CLUB North Palm Beach, Fla. 39.31 CANOE BROOK COUNTRY CLUB Summit, N.J. 36.33 ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB Boca Raton, Fla. 39.08 FRENCHMAN’S RESERVE Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 36.28 BELLE MEADE COUNTRY CLUB Nashville, Tenn. 38.94 WAIALAE COUNTRY CLUB Honolulu, Hawaii 36.16 ARMY NAVY COUNTRY CLUB Arlington, Va. 38.79 DALLAS COUNTRY CLUB Dallas, Tex. 35.98 THUNDERBIRD COUNTRY CLUB Rancho Mirage, Calif. 38.74 SLEEPY HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 35.96 BIG CANYON COUNTRY CLUB Newport Beach, Calif. 38.71 BILTMORE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB Asheville, N.C. 35.76 NEW ORLEANS COUNTRY CLUB New Orleans, La. 38.54 WOODFIELD BOCA RATON Boca Raton, Fla. 35.71 FISHER ISLAND CLUB Fisher Island, Fla. 38.48 ROLLING ROCK CLUB Ligonier, Pa. 35.68 CAPITAL CITY CLUB Atlanta, Ga. 38.33 BELFAIR Bluffton, S.C. 35.58 THE CLUB AT LAS CAMPANAS Santa Fe, N. Mex. 38.19 DENVER COUNTRY CLUB Denver, Colo. 35.37 THE STANWICH CLUB Greenwich, Conn. 38.08 INVERNESS CLUB Toledo, Ohio 35.21 THE CLUB AT CARLTON WOODS The Woodlands, Tex. 37.93 ATLANTA COUNTRY CLUB Marietta, Ga. 35.18 THE BRIDGES AT RANCHO SANTA FE Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. 37.87 BONITA BAY CLUB Bonita Springs, Fla. 35.09 SHERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Thousand Oaks, Calif. 37.70 BELLE HAVEN COUNTRY CLUB Alexandria, Va. 34.98 KANSAS CITY COUNTRY CLUB Mission Hills, Kans. 37.58 CRYSTAL DOWNS COUNTRY CLUB Frankfort, Mich. 34.96 CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 THE COUNTRY CLUB AT CASTLE PINES
PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB THE FORD FIELD & RIVER CLUB Richmond Hill, Ga. 34.92 OLYMPIA FIELDS COUNTRY CLUB Olympia Fields, Ill. 32.14 THE COUNTRY CLUB OF ORLANDO Orlando, Fla. 34.82 PINEHURST COUNTRY CLUB Pinehurst, N.C. 31.98 MIRABEL CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 34.28 GOVERNORS CLUB Chapel Hill, N.C. 31.94 PIPING ROCK CLUB Locust Valley, N.Y. 33.99 GLEN OAKS CLUB Old Westbury, N.Y. 31.92 SAWGRASS COUNTRY CLUB Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. 33.87 ESTANCIA CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz. 31.34 PHILADELPHIA COUNTRY CLUB Gladwyne, Pa. 33.76 BUTTERFIELD COUNTRY CLUB Oak Brook, Ill. 31.25 MARTIS CAMP CLUB Truckee, Calif. 33.35 THE HIDEAWAY La Quinta, Calif. 31.18 THE CREEK Locust Valley, N.Y. 33.13 BROOK HOLLOW GOLF CLUB Dallas, Tex. 31.03 INTERLACHEN COUNTRY CLUB Winter Park, Fla. 33.02 AUGUSTA COUNTRY CLUB Augusta, Ga. 30.98 BALLENISLES COUNTRY CLUB Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 32.97 Vero Beach, Fla. 30.87 MYERS PARK COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 32.93 PARADISE VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Paradise Valley, Ariz. 30.82 GREY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB Naples, Fla. 32.87 THE ARIZONA COUNTRY CLUB Phoenix, Ariz. 30.78 SKOKIE COUNTRY CLUB Glencoe, Ill. 32.82 BALLANTYNE COUNTRY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 30.73 BLOOMFIELD HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Bloomfield Hills, Mich. 32.76 WYNDEMERE COUNTRY CLUB Naples, Fla. 30.65 ST. LOUIS COUNTRY CLUB St. Louis, Mo. 32.71 PRAIRIE DUNES COUNTRY CLUB Hutchinson, Kans. 30.59 ONWENTSIA CLUB Lake Forest, Ill. 32.67 WEE BURN COUNTRY CLUB Darien, Conn. 30.48 THE COUNTRY CLUB Pepper Pike, Ohio 32.62 LA QUINTA COUNTRY CLUB La Quinta, Calif. 30.43 WHITETAIL CLUB McCall, Ind. 32.52 GREENSBORO COUNTRY CLUB Greensboro, N.C. 30.41 Nichols Hills, Okla. 32.45 WESTMORELAND COUNTRY CLUB Wilmette, Ill. 30.38 Huntingdon Valley, Pa. 32.41 PENSACOLA COUNTRY CLUB Pensacola, Fla. 30.33 MOUNTAIN LAKE Lake Wales, Fla. 32.39 COUNTRY CLUB OF DETROIT Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. 30.28 MIZNER COUNTRY CLUB Delray Beach, Fla. 32.38 GREENWICH COUNTRY CLUB Greenwich. Conn. 30.21 PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB Phoenix, Ariz. 32.32 REHOBOTH BEACH COUNTRY CLUB Rehoboth Beach, Del. 30.08 COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB Fort Worth, Tex. 32.22 Naples, Fla. 30.02 RIVER CREST COUNTRY CLUB Fort Worth, Tex. 32.19 SAHALEE COUNTRY CLUB Sammamish, Wash. 29.45 CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 OKLAHOMA CITY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB HUNTINGDON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB ORCHID ISLAND GOLF & BEACH CLUB QUAIL WEST GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB 1 Philadelphia, Pa. 91.76 THE KNICKERBOCKER CLUB New York, N.Y. 47.22 JONATHAN CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 91.02 CHARLOTTE CITY CLUB Charlotte, N.C. 46.84 New York, N.Y. 82.89 METROPOLITAN CLUB New York, N.Y. 45.44 City 4 UNION LEAGUE CLUB OF CHICAGO Chicago, Ill. 78.66 City29 THE CENTER CLUB Baltimore, Md. 45.05 UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO Chicago, Ill. 78.65 POINSETT CLUB Greenville, S.C. 44.95 City 6 THE FORT WORTH CLUB Fort Worth, Tex. 73.88 THE ARMY AND NAVY CLUB Washington, D.C. 44.08 COSMOS CLUB Washington, D.C. 73.76 THE COLUMBIA CLUB Indianapolis, Ind. 43.59 DUQUESNE CLUB Pittsburgh, Pa. 73.71 THE UNION CLUB OF CLEVELAND Cleveland, Ohio 43.44 City 9 HARVARD CLUB OF BOSTON Boston, Mass. 67.37 THE CHICAGO CLUB Chicago, Ill. 43.08 WESTMORELAND CLUB Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 65.65 THE CORNELL CLUB – NEW YORK New York, N.Y. 42.94 City11 DALLAS PETROLEUM CLUB Dallas, Tex. 65.41 ARLINGTON CLUB Portland, Oreg. 42.78 Washington, D.C. 65.23 THE ATHENAEUM Pasadena, Calif. 41.88 THE PENN CLUB OF NEW YORK New York, N.Y. 63.88 THE MAR-A-LAGO CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 41.22 Washington, D.C. 61.85 HARVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY New York, N.Y. 41.13 HAMILTON CLUB OF LANCASTER Lancaster, Pa. 59.78 GENESEE VALLEY CLUB Rochester, N.Y. 41.11 THE CALIFORNIA CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 57.66 THE LOTOS CLUB New York, N.Y. 40.99 THE YALE CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY New York, N.Y. 56.26 SANTA BARBARA CLUB Santa Barbara, Calif. 40.86 CITY CLUB AT RIVER RANCH Lafayette, La. 55.59 THE PIEDMONT CLUB Spartanburg, S.C. 40.24 PACIFIC-UNION CLUB San Francisco, Calif. 53.86 THE SUMMIT Tulsa, Okla. 39.81 BOHEMIAN CLUB San Francisco, Calif. 51.24 THE SUTTER CLUB Sacramento, Calif. 39.61 THE BUFFALO CLUB Buffalo, N.Y. 50.88 THE CORONADO CLUB Houston, Tex. 38.81 THE BEACH CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 49.92 THE HARMONIE CLUB New York, N.Y. 38.65 THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB New York, N.Y. 49.51 COSMOPOLITAN CLUB New York, N.Y. 38.47 New York, N.Y. 48.36 SAINT LOUIS CLUB St. Louis, Mo. 38.33 MINNEAPOLIS CLUB Minneapolis, Minn. 47.59 SULGRAVE CLUB Washington, D.C. 37.64 CLUB POINTS CLUB POINTS UNION CLUB OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK THE METROPOLITAN CLUB OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF NEW YORK 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF WASHINGTON DC Top 50 Platinum City Clubs
ST. FRANCIS YACHT CLUB San Francisco, Calif. 83.88 PALM BEACH YACHT CLUB West Palm Beach, Fla. 65.97 2 SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB San Diego, Calif. 78.11 Boca Raton, Fla. 64.33 GROSSE POINTE YACHT CLUB Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich. 77.89 Newport Beach, Calif. 63.88 4 ANNAPOLIS YACHT CLUB Annapolis, Md. 76.98 SARASOTA YACHT CLUB Sarasota, Fla. 62.17 CHICAGO YACHT CLUB Chicago, Ill. 75.72 Belvedere, Calif. 60.98 NAPLES YACHT CLUB Naples, Fla. 74.89 LAUDERDALE YACHT CLUB Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 59.54 PELICAN ISLE YACHT CLUB Naples, Fla. 72.85 SAVANNAH YACHT CLUB Savannah, Ga. 56.76 SAILFISH CLUB OF FLORIDA Palm Beach, Fla. 71.52 CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB Marina del Rey, Calif. 56.24 BEACH POINT CLUB Mamaroneck, N.Y. 67.93 BALBOA YACHT CLUB Corona del Mar, Calif. 55.88 TAMPA YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB Tampa, Fla. 66.88 BAY HEAD YACHT CLUB Bay Head, N.J. 55.66 ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB SOUTHERN YACHT CLUB New Orleans, La. 54.61 NEWPORT YACHT CLUB Newport, R.I. 53.53 CORAL REEF YACHT CLUB Miami, Fla. 52.47 LARCHMONT YACHT CLUB Larchmont, N.Y. 51.83 FISHERS ISLAND YACHT CLUB Fishers Island, N.Y. 50.62 ST. PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB St. Petersburg, Fla. 49.58 KEY BISCAYNE YACHT CLUB Key Biscayne, Fla. 47.22 KEY LARGO ANGLERS CLUB Key Largo, Fla. 46.88 SANTA BARBARA YACHT CLUB Santa Barbara, Calif. 46.74 30 CORAL RIDGE YACHT CLUB Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 45.88 1 DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB Detroit, Mich. 91.76 DENVER ATHLETIC CLUB Denver, Colo. 54.59 NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB New York, N.Y. 82.66 THE BEACH CLUB Santa Monica, Calif. 53.45 ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB Johns Creek, Ga. 82.47 DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB Dallas, Tex. 53.32 THE OLYMPIC CLUB San Francisco, Calif. 81.19 BEL-AIR BAY CLUB Pacific Palisades, Calif. 52.84 WASHINGTON ATHLETIC CLUB Seattle, Wash. 75.22 THE WESTMOOR CLUB Nantucket, Mass. 51.57 MULTNOMAH ATHLETIC CLUB Portland, Oreg. 67.97 THE HOUSTONIAN CLUB Houston, Tex. 51.23 MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB St. Louis, Mo. 62.56 New Orleans, La. 50.61 PORT ROYAL CLUB Naples, Fla. 61.19 NEW HAVEN LAWN CLUB New Haven, Conn. 49.88 BATH & TENNIS CLUB Palm Beach, Fla. 59.69 CARRIAGE CLUB Kansas City, Mo. 47.92 LOS ANGELES ATHLETIC CLUB Los Angeles, Calif. 55.98 LA JOLLA BEACH & TENNIS CLUB La Jolla, Calif. 47.57 CLUB POINTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 CLUB POINTS NEW ORLEANS LAWN TENNIS CLUB NEWPORT HARBOR YACHT CLUB THE SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB Top 20 Platinum Athletic Clubs Top 30 Platinum Yacht Clubs PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA 5 STAR PRIVATE CLUB “To be recognized as a Platinum Club of America is an incredible achievement and tremendous honor. Club employees, members, and industry professionals all recognize the significant level of excellence shared by Clubs awarded Platinum status and it becomes an immediate source of pride and accomplishment.”
DAMON J. DIORIO, CCM, CCE CEO, DESERT MOUNTAIN CLUB
Honorable Mentions
These Clubs were
Golf Clubs
BALLYNEAL GOLF CLUB Holyoke, Colo.
BAY COLONY GOLF CLUB Naples, Fla.
BOSTON GOLF CLUB Hingham, Mass.
CALUSA PINES GOLF CLUB Naples, Fla.
THE CONCESSION GOLF CLUB Bradenton, Fla.
DALLAS NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Dallas, Tex.
DEEPDALE GOLF CLUB Manhasset, N.Y
DIAMOND CREEK GOLF CLUB Banner Elk, N.C.
DOUBLE EAGLE CLUB Galena, Ohio
EAST HAMPTON GOLF CLUB East Hampton, N.Y.
ESCONDIDO GOLF & LAKE CLUB Horseshoe Bay, Tex.
FLORIDIAN NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Palm City, Fla.
FOREST HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB Flagstaff, Ariz.
THE GARDEN CITY GOLF CLUB Garden City, N.Y.
THE GOLF CLUB New Albany, Ohio
GULF STREAM GOLF CLUB Delray Beach, Fla.
HAMILTON FARM GOLF CLUB Gladstone, N.J.
THE HONORS COURSE Chattanooga, Tenn.
HUDSON NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Croton On Hudson, N.Y
KINLOCH GOLF CLUB Manakin-Sabot, Va.
LEDGEROCK GOLF CLUB Mohnton, Pa
MOUNTAINTOP GOLF & LAKE CLUB Cashiers, N.C.
NANEA GOLF CLUB Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
OCEAN FOREST GOLF CLUB Sea Island, Ga.
THE OLD COLLIER GOLF CLUB Naples, Fla.
OLD MEMORIAL GOLF CLUB Tampa, Fla.
OLD PALM GOLF CLUB Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
OLD SANDWICH GOLF CLUB Plymouth, Mass.
QUAIL VALLEY GOLF CLUB Vero Beach, Fla.
QUAKER RIDGE GOLF CLUB Scarsdale, N.Y.
THE QUARRY AT LA QUINTA La Quinta, Calif.
RANCHO SANTA FE GOLF CLUB Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.
REDSTICK GOLF CLUB Vero Beach, Fla.
THE SAINT ANDREW’S GOLF CLUB Hastings-On-Hudson, N.Y.
SAND HILLS GOLF CLUB Mullen, Nebr.
SECESSION GOLF CLUB Beaufort, S.C.
SHOREACRES Lake Bluff, Ill.
TRUMP INTERNATIONAL GOLF CLUB WEST PALM BEACH West Palm Beach, Fla.
TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB JUPITER Jupiter, Fla.
VALHALLA GOLF CLUB Louisville, Ky.
THE VALLEY CLUB OF MONTECITO Montecito, Calif.
Country Clubs
ALPINE COUNTRY CLUB
Demarest, N.J.
THE APAWAMIS CLUB Rye, N.Y.
AUSTIN COUNTRY CLUB Austin, Tex.
BALD PEAK CLUB Melvin Village, N.H.
BENT TREE COUNTRY CLUB Dallas, Tex.
THE BERKSHIRE COUNTRY CLUB Reading, Pa.
BETHESDA COUNTRY CLUB Bethesda, Md.
BEVERLY COUNTRY CLUB Chicago, Ill.
BIRMINGHAM COUNTRY CLUB Birmingham, Mich.
BOCA GROVE GOLF & TENNIS CLUB Boca Raton, Fla
BRAE BURN COUNTRY CLUB West Newton, Mass.
BURLINGAME COUNTRY CLUB Hillsborough, Calif.
CAMARGO CLUB Cincinnati, Ohio
CENTRE HILLS COUNTRY CLUB State College, Pa. THE CLUB AT KUKUI’ULA Koloa, Hawaii
COLLIER’S RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB Naples, Fla.
COLUMBIA COUNTRY CLUB Chevy Chase, Md.
CORAL RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
COUNTRY CLUB OF BIRMINGHAM Birmingham, Ala. COUNTRY CLUB OF BUFFALO Williamsville, N.Y. COUNTRY CLUB OF LANDFALL Wilmington, N.C.
THE COUNTRY CLUB OF LITTLE ROCK Little Rock, Ark. THE COUNTRY CLUB OF NORTH CAROLINA Pinehurst, N.C. DANIEL ISLAND CLUB Charleston, S.C. DELAIRE COUNTRY CLUB Delray Beach, Fla.
DIABLO COUNTRY CLUB Diablo, Calif.
EXMOOR COUNTRY CLUB Highland Park, Ill. GARDEN CITY COUNTRY CLUB Garden City, N.Y. GLEN VIEW CLUB Golf, Ill.
GOZZER RANCH GOLF & LAKE CLUB Harrison, Idaho GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB Greenville, S.C. HERSHEY COUNTRY CLUB Hershey, Pa. JUPITER COUNTRY CLUB Jupiter, Fla. KENWOOD COUNTRY CLUB Cincinnati, Ohio LAKE SHORE COUNTRY CLUB Glencoe, Ill.
THE LANDINGS GOLF & ATHLETIC CLUB Savannah, Ga. LEHIGH COUNTRY CLUB Allentown, Pa. LOBLOLLY Hobe Sound, Fla.
PLATINUM CLUBS OF AMERICA
WADE HAMPTON GOLF CLUB Cashiers, N.C
MEADOWBROOK COUNTRY CLUB Northville, Mich. MEMPHIS COUNTRY CLUB Memphis, Tenn. MYOPIA HUNT CLUB South Hamilton, Mass. NEWPORT COUNTRY CLUB Newport, R.I.
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Country Clubs (continued)
RIVIERA
S.C.
Gables, Fla.
Lodge, Mont.
ROUND HILL CLUB Greenwich, Conn
SEA PINES COUNTRY CLUB Hilton Head Island, S.C.
SHADY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB Fort Worth, Tex.
SHARON HEIGHTS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Menlo Park, Calif.
SOMERSET COUNTRY CLUB Mendota Heights, Minn.
SPRING ISLAND Ocatie, S.C.
TROON COUNTRY CLUB Scottsdale, Ariz.
VAQUERO CLUB Westlake, Tex.
WASHINGTON GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Arlington, Va.
WAVERLEY COUNTRY CLUB Portland, Oreg.
WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB Wilmington, Del.
WYCLIFFE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Wellington, Fla.
YEAMANS HALL CLUB Charleston, S.C.
Athletic Clubs
THE ATHLETIC CLUB OF COLUMBUS Columbus, Ohio
BELLEVUE CLUB Bellevue, Wash.
THE BRIAR CLUB Houston, Tex.
EAST BANK CLUB Chicago, Ill.
GRIFFIN CLUB Los Angeles, Calif.
HIDEAWAY BEACH CLUB Marco Island, Fla.
MENLO CIRCUS CLUB Atherton, Calif.
MILWAUKEE ATHLETIC CLUB Milwaukee, Wis.
NORTH HILLS CLUB Raleigh, N.C.
ORIENTA BEACH CLUB Mamaroneck, N.Y.
PRESERVE SPORTING CLUB & RESIDENCES Richmond, R.I.
RACQUET AND TENNIS CLUB New York, N.Y.
THE RACQUET CLUB OF CHICAGO Chicago, Ill.
THE RACQUET CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, Pa.
Honorable Mention License Benefits
City Clubs
AMARILLO CLUB
Amarillo, Tex.
THE AUSTIN CLUB Austin, Tex.
BALBOA BAY CLUB
Newport Beach, Calif.
THE BROOK New York, N.Y CITY CLUB OF BATON ROUGE Baton Rouge, La. CORE: CLUB New York, N.Y.
FORT ORANGE CLUB Albany, N.Y.
THE GEORGETOWN CLUB Washington, D.C. GOVERNORS CLUB Tallahassee, Fla.
THE HOUSTON CLUB Houston, Tex.
THE LINKS CLUB New York, N.Y. MARYLAND CLUB Baltimore, Md.
THE MILWAUKEE CLUB Milwaukee, Wis.
THE PACIFIC CLUB Honolulu, Hawaii
THE PACIFIC CLUB Newport Beach, Calif.
PICKWICK CLUB New Orleans, La.
THE SHREVEPORT CLUB Shreveport, La.
SOMERSET CLUB Boston, Mass.
THE UNION CLUB OF BOSTON Boston, Mass.
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF BOSTON Boston, Mass.
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee, Wis.
Yacht Clubs
AMERICAN YACHT CLUB Rye, N.Y. BAHIA CORINTHIAN YACHT CLUB Corona del Mar, Calif.
BAY HARBOR YACHT CLUB Bay Harbor, Mich.
BOSTON YACHT CLUB Marblehead, Mass.
EDGARTOWN YACHT CLUB Edgartown, Mass.
GULF HARBORS YACHT CLUB New Port Richey, Fla.
HYANNIS YACHT CLUB Hyannis, Mass.
LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB Long Beach, Calif. MARCO ISLAND YACHT CLUB Marco Island, Fla.
NORFOLK YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB Norfolk, Va. RIVERSIDE YACHT CLUB Riverside, Conn. SAUSALITO YACHT CLUB Sausalito, Calif. SEATTLE YACHT CLUB Seattle, Wash.
SHELTER ISLAND YACHT CLUB
Shelter Island Heights, N.Y. SOUTH CAROLINA YACHT CLUB Hilton Head Island, S.C. WHITE BEAR YACHT CLUB White Bear Lake, Minn.
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