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President’s Letter

ear Members and Guests, End of summer, back to school, back to work, back to cooler temps! At ClubCorp clubs, our summer was filled with lots of family activities and it was a treat this year to see young and old(er) alike enjoying our pools and the many golf, tennis, and social events. We celebrated as a community when Jordan Spieth, who grew up playing golf at Brookhaven Country Club near Dallas, won his second major and later rose to No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking. We watched more great golf and, as always, shared in the accolades for the World Golf ChampionshipsBridgestone Invitational held annually at the iconic Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Now, as we move into the fall, we have more to look forward to, including the fifth edition of the George W. Bush Institute Warrior Open, Sept. 29-30 at our Las Colinas Country Club near Dallas. In addition (and doesn’t time fly?), on Sept. 25 we celebrate the ninth anniversary of the ClubCorp Charity Classic. As a reminder, since 2007, with your support ClubCorp has raised almost $15 million for numerous great charities across the country, including our own Employee Partners Care Foundation. Please join in at your club this year and give back to so many who serve you and your friends. While not without some glitches, we continue to work hard to improve your home club and our unmatched network benefits. As always, we appreciate your feedback and especially the hard work of the Boards of Governors at our clubs that make sure our efforts stay aligned with you, our members. Please drop me a note with your questions, concerns, or compliments — and enjoy the fall! With a fond farewell,

COLLEEN DUFFLEY

Eric Affeldt President and CEO eric.affeldt@clubcorp.com

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84 9 New Reasons to Pack Your Bags for the Riviera Nayarit 96 Where to Eat Now

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102 TheYear

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Travel Los Cabos puts Hurricane Odile behind it with don’t-miss new or revamped resorts; head to Portland, Maine, for good grub; plus, new Big Apple hotels, an Arizona light show, and more.

22 Rides In Atlanta, testdrive a Porsche on a really awesome course rigged up with 45-degree hills and water-slick pavement.

37 Let’s Get Geeky 42 Sea Change

You’re gonna want to get your hands on these 15 cool cutting-edge inventions just hitting the market.

24 Wine & Spirits Three newbies that will make you rethink sherry. Plus, mustsip releases from Cakebread and Qui Tequila.

BY M I C HAE L F R AN K

26 Calendar Rub elbows

Breathe in that ocean breeze as Haimark and Viking sail to exciting new destinations and Windstar returns to the South Pacific’s enticing isles. BY B E C C A H E N S L EY, D O N N I C H O L S, A N D E LI Z AB ET H W O O D S O N

Found, 50 Paradise in Indonesia

with top chefs in Toronto; stroll through Philly’s art-filled streets; mingle with tennis legends in the Caribbean; rock out at Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new Broadway musical.

29 Profiles Noteworthy club members with fascinating stories.

33 The Game There’s more to sinking that last shot than merely a perfect stroke. We asked an instructor, a golf architect, and an agronomist to share their insights to give you a greater understanding for reading greens. BY EVAN ROT H MA N

80 Globe-Trotter Goring Hotel Collection A classic hotel and a luxury luggage maker join forces for a new line of suitcases that will class up your travel. BY Pau l ru bi o

Blend simplicity with sophistication at a new luxury resort on Sumba island, a lush oasis otherwise untouched by modern advancements. BY E LAI N E G LU SAC

54 Moroccan Scallops 56 4 Wine Country Insiders With this tempting seafood recipe, you don’t even have to leave home for a taste of an exotic land. BY R O B I N BAR R SU S S MAN

Experts give you the scoop on new wineries, bottles, restaurants, and more, in California’s vine-happy Napa and Sonoma valleys.

64 64 ClubCorp News and Events. Five clubs in Georgia, Texas, and Virginia reveal their head-turning reinventions. Check out their fresh faces and splashy amenities. BY A L E X ET H R I D G E

67 Where to play. Where to dine. Where to meet. To help you book everything from tee times to dinners and relaxing getaways, use this handy directory of our associate clubs, resorts, and affiliates.

BY M I C H A E L K A P L A N

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On the Cover: Wine barrels at Napa’s Mayacamas Vineyards. Photography by Tai Power Seeff.

R.J. Hinkle (food), Greg Milano (Tequila), Clay Hayner (Chantilly)

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From the Editor Wishes Do Come True

EDITORIAL

iven I edit a magazine that covers travel, people often ask where I most want to go next. I always tell them I wish I could return to an idyllic destination I first visited about 20 years ago. I must now come up with a new answer — because I recently got that wish and found myself back in French Polynesia, this time aboard a 10-day cruise (“Windstar’s Back in the South Pacific,” page 43) that sometimes tested my mettle. If you read the story, you’ll know what I mean. Islands do it for me, whether I’m hopping from one to another on a boat or comfortably holed up on just one in a beachfront hotel. If these sandy locales top your travel list, too, Tahiti should charm you as much as it did me. Or for something even more remote, you might want to plant your toes on Sumba, off Bali’s east coast. In “Paradise Found, in Indonesia” (page 50), writer Elaine Glusac takes you to this primitive isle on which an American entrepreneur has developed a luxury resort where you least expect it. For those of you less passionate about sun and sand, we’ve got plenty of other travel news for you in this issue — the standout being our cover story on Napa and Sonoma (page 56). Writer Michael Kaplan shadowed four insiders to discover all that’s new in California’s wine country, a beloved region I suspect many of you favor as much as I do the South Pacific. Hope you enjoy the pages ahead. — DON NICHOLS don.nichols@clubcorp.com

Editor-in-Chief DON NICHOLS

Friendly Competition Over the past few months, hundreds of members of the ClubCorp family participated in both golf and tennis tournaments at ClubCorphosted events in Ohio, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Turn to page 65 to read about the tourneys and their winners.

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Administrative Assistant DONNA COBURN CONTRIBUTORS

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Photographer Tai Power Seeff Home base: Oakland, Calif. Assignment: “4 Wine Country Insiders” (page 56), about Napa and Sonoma counties Quote: “There is much to be said for an assignment where you are obligated to taste food and wine from inspired chefs and winemakers.” Has shot for: Afar and Condé Nast Traveler

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Writer Becca Hensley Home base: Austin Assignment: “Haimark Comes to the Americas” (page 48) Quote: “There’s something mystical about the further-flung ports of the Canadian Maritime region. I felt a connection with the sailors of yore and their grueling lifestyle.” Has written for: The Houston Chronicle and National Geographic Traveler

Writer Michael Kaplan Home base: Brooklyn, N.Y. Assignment: “4 Wine Country Insiders” Quote: “One of the things I found interesting was that I got to experience some of the newer, lower alcohol, less fruitforward wines being produced in Sonoma.” Has written for: Golf Digest and the New York Times Magazine

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Writer Michael Frank Home base: New Paltz, N.Y. Assignment: “Let’s Get Geeky” (page 37), about the newest tech products Quote: “Technology is one of my favorite beats. You never know what’s coming next and oftentimes the inventors are at least as interesting as the products themselves.” Has written for: Details and Entrepreneur

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Reynolds on Lake Oconee The Year-Round Playground

Real estate and other amenities are owned by Oconee Land Development Company LLC and/or other subsidiaries and affiliates of MetLife, Inc. (collectively, “OLDC” or “Sponsor”) and by unrelated third parties. Reynolds Plantation Properties, LLC (“RPP”) is the exclusive listing agent for OLDCowned properties in Reynolds Plantation. RPP also represents buyers and sellers of properties in Reynolds Plantation which OLDC does not own (“Resale Properties”). OLDC is not involved in the marketing or sale of Resale Properties. This is not intended to be an offer to sell nor a solicitation of offers to buy OLDC-owned real estate in Reynolds Plantation by residents of HI, ID, OR, or any other jurisdiction where prohibited by law. As to such states, any offer to sell or solicitation of offers to buy applies only to Resale Properties. Access and rights to recreational amenities may be subject to fees, membership dues, or other limitations. Information provided is believed accurate as of the date printed but may be subject to change from time to time. The Ritz-Carlton Lodge is a private commercial enterprise and use of the facilities is subject to the applicable fees and policies of the operator.

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Hip, of-the-moment chefs have opened new dining spots in Dallas, New York, and Savannah, Ga., that you’ll want to add to your must-try list. We share some of their recipes, too.

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2015: The Year in Golf

Relive the season’s big stories: Jordan winning two majors and rising to World No. 1, Inbee chasing a career grand slam, and much more.

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Esperanza

Seared restaurant at One & Only Palmilla

Los Cabos

Latitude 22° N / Longitude 109° W

Bouncing back After last year’s hurricane, several resorts have reopened with striking new looks. Rates From $455

Los Cabos, Mexico

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It’s Back!

One year after Hurricane Odile ravaged the Baja Peninsula, Los Cabos has re-emerged with a fresh but familiar look and more frills. What’s new at five resorts (four revamped, one just opened).

Las Ventanas al Paraíso

The Resort at Pedregal

RIGOBERTO MORENO (LAS VENTANAS), FRANCISCO ESTRADA (ESPERANZA), NICKOLAS SARGENT (SEARED), ROBERT RECK (PEDREGAL)

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Esperanza, an Auberge Resort Scoop: For years, an unofficial power trio — Las Ventanas, One & Only, and Pedregal — ruled the 20-mile stretch uniting the towns of San Jose del Cabo to the east and Cabo San Lucas to the west (collectively dubbed “Los Cabos” or “Cabo”). But a dramatic redesign unveiled in June has catapulted this reinvented 57-room resort into that trio’s league. Instead of dated rust color schemes and tired interiors, the hotel now exemplifies contemporary coastal elegance with a gray and white color palette, sleek handcrafted wood furnishings, and sea-inspired local art. Plush cabanas dress up the pool and beach areas. F&B: The new Pesca Ceviche Bar serves Cabo’s freshest catch of the day in the raw, such as the Scallop Aguachile — thinly sliced scallops pickled in a juice of serrano chili, cucumber, and lime. Both the redesigned Lounge Bar and Cocina del Mar Restaurant feed off the breathtaking views of ocean and sky, and, come nightfall, candles and the natural moonlight illuminate them. Info: From $550. 866-311-2226; esperanza.aubergeresorts.com

Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort Scoop: Shortly before the devastating hurricane, this resort unveiled 12 new Signature Villas, each a 4,500-plus-square-foot masterpiece of contemporary Mexican high design. When the hotel reopened in June, damage to the villas had been painstakingly repaired. Each one features a smart and stylish swimming pool accessed from the master bedroom. Villa guests also get a butler-attended, personal swath of beach and a dedicated “Villa Host,” a multilingual personal attendant extraordinaire trained to perform just about anything requested — child care, tour

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/ /Travel/ guiding, in-villa cooking, you name it. The 83 suites and villas in the resort’s other iconic, whitewashed low-rises have also been restored to their pre-hurricane state. F&B: The Restaurant at Las Ventanas now has a more Mexican-centric menu, featuring the resort staff’s secret family recipes peppered with the flair of executive chef Fabrice Guisset. Don’t miss the soft-shell crab tostadas or the octopus carnitas. Dishes are served family-style. Wellness: A Precor-branded fitness center replaces the gymnasium. At the spa, the new 90-minute Signature Massage combines Breema, Esalen, Indonesian, Shiatsu, Swedish, and Thai methodologies; it requires at least 100 hours of special training by each therapist. Info: From $1,075. 888-767-3966; rosewoodhotels.com/en/ las-ventanas-los-cabos

One & Only Palmilla Scoop: The Palmilla property did more than rebuild; it gave itself a $100 million face-lift, unveiled in April. You’ll find new common areas, neutral colors throughout, and 173 oceanfront guest rooms and suites donning clean-lined, handsome furnishings and colorful textiles, tastefully reflecting the diversity of Mexico’s 31 states. F&B: The resort has overhauled its dining program, underscored with the launch of Seared by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, a new steakhouse concept by the Michelin-starred chef that’s housed in a seductive Jeffrey Beersdesigned space. Its ocean-facing terrace lends itself to candlelit alfresco dining. Palmilla also has teamed up with local organic farm Huerta Los Tamarindos to cultivate fruits and veggies on private plots for use in the hotel’s

restaurants. Guests can tour the farm and cook lunch alongside owner Enrique Silva. Wellness: At its 22,000-squarefoot spa with 13 sumptuous treatment villas, Palmilla has enhanced the fitness center with all-new equipment and added several new beauty outlets, including a men’s-only Barber and Blade salon for hot shaves, grooming, and tequila shots; the OBO Salon by Jonathan & George of Beverly Hills; and the Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by French podiatrist Bastien Gonzalez. To take advantage of its prime spot on one of Cabo’s few swimmable beaches, the resort has also upped the ante on its watersports offerings, including an outpost of Tropic Surf, the famed surf school. Info: From $455. 888-691-8081; palmilla.oneandonlyresorts.com

El Farallon

The Resort at Pedregal Scoop: Cabo’s western reaches sustained the least hurricane damage; hence, this resort reopened in January, months before its easterly competitors. Pedregal ditched its management company and rechristened itself with its new name. It also increased its room count from 96 rooms to 110 suites and villas, each with private plunge pool and the embodiment of Mexican barefoot extravagance. Damaged furnishings were replaced precisely such that the interiors appear as they did pre-hurricane. F&B: The alfresco Champagne Terrace, a romantic lounge capping massive cliffside boulders, is idyllic for an oceanside aperitif or nightcap. Choose from 14 exalted Champagnes served by the glass and paired with specific mineral salts tied to the genesis of the grape varietals. Next door at El Farallon, a fresh take on a traditional outdoor fish market, hand-select your seafood feast and indulge in the simply prepared catch — plus hearty sides and starters — to the sights and sounds of crashing waves. Wellness: The Luna y Mar Spa, inspired by the lunar cycle, replaces the former Auriga Spa. Do try some of its locally inspired treatments, such as the “Indigenous Herbal Pedicure,” entailing foot scrubs and wraps that use local healing herbs. Book one of the upper-category beachfront suites and you’ll be privy to a new soap experience. You sample multiple variations of handmade, organic soaps and can then enjoy these aromatic, bespoke cleansing bars throughout your stay. Info: From $775. 844-733-7342; theresortatpedregal.com

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DEBUT: This 161-room property appeals to the young and funky yet sophisticated crowd with a vintage chic, urban aesthetic. F&B: The Rooftop, a sky-high beer garden, serves 15 types of beer and Mexican tapas. Celebrity chef Enrique Olvera helms Manta, the signature restaurant; his menu reflects an amalgam of flavors from Mexico, Peru, and Japan. Hypermodern lounge the Glass Box, housed in a glass cube, doles out 360-degree desert-meets-the-sea views. INFO: From $599. 877-793-8527; thompsonhotels. com/hotels/the-cape-los-cabos

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Several posh Manhattan hotels debuted this year. Two you’ll especially like. DON NICHOLS

Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York If you’re a big fan of Baccarat crystal, the French company’s foray into the lodging arena will bedazzle you. Seventeen custom chandeliers sparkling with its exquisite crystal hang throughout the 114-room property, located directly across from the Museum of Modern Art on West 53rd Street. In addition, crystal wall art, lamps, tables, vases, and stemware add glimmer in the public spaces, restaurants and bar, and rooms. Dine on contemporary French cuisine in Chevalier, helmed by Michelin-starred executive chef Shea Gallante; for lighter

fare, the Grand and Petit Salons serve cocktails and small plates. Versailles’ stables inspired the barrel-vaulted bar next to the salons. But you may be hard-pressed to leave your room, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, plush sitting area, white-marble bathroom, and custom Mascioni jacquard linens. From $899. 844-294-1764; baccarathotels.com

Don’t miss: The St. Cloud rooftop bar, atop the 16-story hotel, for jaw-dropping views of Times Square and its bright Jumbotrons. Relax over cocktails and seasonal small plates, and puff on a stogie in the cigar lounge operated by celebrated tobacconist Nat Sherman.

to be a “house away from home.” From $490. 201 W. 55th St.; 212-707-4888; westhousehotel newyork.com

Don’t miss: The Spa de La Mer, the French skin-care company’s first U.S. spa. Before or after your treatment, lounge by the adjacent 50-foot black-and-white marbletiled indoor pool, where cozy daybeds are tucked into alcoves.

Other Notable Newcomers

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MARMARA PARK AVENUE Istanbul’s Marmara Collection hotel group just opened its second Manhattan property in the up-and-coming NoMad neighborhood. To give the 128 rooms a pied-à-terre feel, acclaimed New York artist/designer Joe Ginsberg turned to local artisans for handmade, custom-designed room furnishings and accessories. Unwind in the hotel’s wellness center, equipped with a lap pool, steam bath, and fitness center. From $500. 114 E. 32nd St.; 212-427-3100; park.marmaranyc.com NEW YORK EDITION Ian Schrager chose the iconic Clocktower building in the Flatiron District for this hip-but-homey 273-room property, where he mixed modern touches with design elements from the early 1900s (the building dates back to 1909). One of London’s hottest young chefs, Michelin-starred Jason Atherton, makes his U.S. bow as executive chef of the Clocktower restaurant, serving updated classics and British fare. From $595. 5 Madison Ave.; 212-413-4200; editionhotels.com/new-york

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With its location at 42nd Street and Broadway, this 330-room property puts Times Square right at your doorstep. But to counterbalance the chaos outside and the building’s distinct Beaux-Arts facade, the internationally acclaimed New York-based architectural and design firm of Gabellini Sheppard Associates purposely kept the interior calm and soothing with soft, monochromatic Lodging tones throughout and minimal wall Option Don’t art. It’s a sleek, contemporary, want to be in the hustle and bustle and handsome reinvention of of Times Square? a classic — John Jacob Astor IV opened the original Knickerbocker in Highgate Holdings, the Knickerbocker’s 1906, though it hadn’t operated as a management hotel since 1921. The entire food and company, opened beverage operation is a the 173-room collaboration with master WestHouse chef Charlie Palmer, who Hotel New York operates three dining in Midtown two years ago. Jeffrey venues in the hotel, Beers International including Charlie Palmer at the Knick, the property’s designed the warm and inviting signature restaurant. From $500. 855-865-6425; theknickerbocker.com boutique property

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122; that Portlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant scene exploded after Bon AppĂŠtit named Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest city Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foodiest Small Town in 2009. Rising chefs started coming to make their mark, and the trend hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run its course. Excellent chef-driven restaurants continue to open, with these five among the newest and most buzz-worthy.

2. Union Restaurant Executive chef Josh Berry created this newbie in consultation with James Beard Award winners Clark Frasier and Mark Gaier. A farm-totable advocate who previously ran the kitchen at Vermontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tony Stowe Mountain Lodge and the renowned culinary apprenticeship program at New Hampshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Balsams Grand Resort, Berry gives local fare a modern spin, such as a Maine lobster roll prepared with lemon mayo and chives. Look for the restaurant in the Press Hotel (see below); both the hotel and Union opened in May. 390 Congress St.; 207-808-8700; thepresshotel.com/union

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3. The Honey Paw James Beard-nominated chef/owners Andrew Taylor and Mike Wiley first earned local acclaim for Hugoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Next came Eventide Oyster Co., a fave of food guru Andrew Zimmern that also won accolades from Bon AppĂŠtit and Food & Wine. In April, they opened this â&#x20AC;&#x153;nondenominational noodle barâ&#x20AC;? serving dishes such as ramen noodles with boat noodle broth, pork, veal, and herbs. 78 Middle St.; 207-774-8538; thehoneypaw.com

4. Scales Fore Street restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sam Hayward won Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first James Beard Award in 2004. Call his newest endeavor â&#x20AC;&#x201D; scheduled to open this fall â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a waterfront seafood emporium. Expect traditional New England crowd-pleasers, such as steamed lobster, fresh Gulf of Maine fish, a raw bar, and fried oysters and clams, as well as killer chowders and lobster rolls. Maine Wharf; forestreet.biz

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Chef Lawrence Klang introduces DownEast Maine to Southeast Asia at this finedining restaurant that opened in June at the nine-room Danforth Inn, now undergoing a $1 million renovation. Klang blends his classical European training with techniques he learned during a Southeast Asia culinary immersion and adds a Maine accent; try the banana-leaf-steamed halibut with coconut turmeric rice. The Danforth is a sister property of the exclusive Relais & ChĂ˘teaux Camden Harbour Inn, where Klang joined the acclaimed Natalieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant in 2008 shortly after it opened. 163 Danforth St.; 800-991-4266; tempodulu.restaurant

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Food & Wine-honored chef Steve Corry and his wife, Michelle, drew upon her French heritage in opening this Parisian-style patisserie and cafĂŠ in June. Stop in for elegant pastries, freshly baked breads, and casual lunches, as well as soups, salads, quiches, and charcuterie-and-cheese plates. 46 Market St.; 207-553-2555; portlandpatisserie.com

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Check into the 110-room Press Hotel, Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Marriott Autograph Collection property, now open in the former downtown offices and printing plant of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest newspaper, the Portland Press Herald. From $209. 119 Exchange St.; 877-890-5641; thepresshotel.com

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Pig + Poet: Top Chef alum Sam Talbot moved from New York this year to be executive chef of this Camden restaurant that celebrates Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food, culture, and artisanal producers. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find it in the 36-room Whitehall, which reopened in May as a Lark Hotel property after a stunning $2 million renovation. 52 High St.; 207-2363391; whitehallmaine.com

Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lobster: From Manhattanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s East Village, Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has expanded to 10 New York City locations, plus outposts in five other cities, this newest one in Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Back Bay. GQ and the New York Times have celebrated Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rolls. 75 Exeter St.; 857-3504626; lukeslobster.com

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in the Americas: The New World Discovers Asia.â&#x20AC;? Nearly 100 striking pieces showcase how colonial American craftsmen adapted Asian styles in ceramics, furniture, textiles, and more. 617-267-9300; mfa.org 1 Forty-three works will awe you in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Picasso: Creatures and Creativityâ&#x20AC;? at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art at the Las Vegas Bellagio Resort & Casino through Jan. 10. One â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Left Profile of a Woman With Blue Hair â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has never before been put on exhibit. 702-693-7871; bellagio.com TOUR Luxury experiential travel company &Beyond, well-rooted in Africa and Asia, now offers luxury touring services in Argentina and Chile, too. Next year in South America it will branch out into Ecuador and Peru. 877-421-2905; andbeyond.com FLY In December, Singapore Airlines introduces Premium

March, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bloomsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; circular, fountainlike displays of colorful rods â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will illuminate the Arizona Canal at the Scottsdale Waterfront each evening. In Phoenix, an installation at the Desert Botanical Garden, Nov. 22-May 8, includes illuminated towers and miles of glowing fiber-optic cables sprouting more than 30,000 lighted spheres, glowing from dusk to after sundown. Smallerscale works, including digital light projections, will be visible by day at the Lisa Sette Gallery in midtown, Nov. 7-Jan. 2. Talk about a valley all aglow. scottsdaledesertradiance.com

Coastal Walk Twenty miles north of Belfast, Northern Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gobbins Cliff Path hugs the rugged coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basalt headlands and vaults between them via 17 sea-sprayed bridges. Largely shuttered for the past 60 years, the nearly 2-mile-long path has been rebuilt with an estimated $11.7 million investment, again giving trekkers access to bird colonies and ocean drama as of August. Guided tours $13. thegobbinscliffpath.com â&#x20AC;&#x201D; E.G. 20

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Economy Class seating on flights from LA and New York, then San Francisco in January. Besides wider seats with an 8-inch recline, other features include a 13.3-inch full HD monitor, calf rest, and foot bar. 800-742-3333; singaporeair.com DRIVE Test out a new Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, or Porsche at any of the 12 hotels worldwide participating in the 2015 Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences program. 800-925-3673; waldorfastoria.com/ drivingexperiences READ In the pages of Safari: A Memoir of a Worldwide Travel Pioneer, Abercrombie & Kent founder Geoffrey Kent takes you on his many journeys to exotic locales. $35 CRUISE The French line Ponant has added a fifth ship to its fleet, the 122-stateroom Le Lyrial. Book the sleek vessel for Antarctica, Mediterranean, or trans-Atlantic voyages. 888-400-1082; ponant.com EAT Treadsack, the popular Houston restaurant group, will unveil three new dining concepts in the Heights neighborhood this fall â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bernadineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (grilled oysters, barbecue crab, and more), Foreign Correspondents (Thai cuisine featuring Gulf seafood), and Hunky Dory (a British-American tavern). treadsack.com Hunky Dory

STAY Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tony Lanesborough hotel has reopened after extensively renovating its 93 rooms and public areas. From $1,109. 011-44-207-259-5599; lanesborough.com 1 For luxury accommodations in Bodrum, Turkey, consider the new 135-room Jumeirah Bodrum Palace. It boasts a Talise Spa, numerous restaurants, eight family pools, and 49 private pools in its villas. From $822. 877-854-8051; jumeirah.com â&#x20AC;&#x201D; D.N.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122; blushing sunsets for spectacle this fall, British artist Bruce Munro will illuminate the Scottsdale/Phoenix area with four exhibitions of his signature light-based installations. The quartet of shows, titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Desert Radianceâ&#x20AC;? collectively, begins Oct. 3 at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ferrymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing,â&#x20AC;? composed of light bouncing off thousands of compact discs arrayed on the floor like a river, evoking sunlight on water. Through April 24. From early November to late

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to put a turbocharged sports car through its paces on a twisty track, or to test your driving skills on a roadway as slippery as soap? At the new Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, tackle a 1.6-mile driving course with off-road hills steeper than 45 degrees, spin out and learn to regain control on a water-slicked, polished concrete surface, and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not having fun doing this, we think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something wrong with you,â&#x20AC;? says Brian Cunningham, the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief driving instructor. The purpose-built center and its track provide an interactive component to the German automakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new North American headquarters, a curvy futuristic glass building near HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport. While Porsche and other car companies run driving schools at racetracks, this center focuses less on speed and more on handling. Its various three-hour programs combine education with joyriding in the company of an instructor, usually one with a racing background. Or simply compare the performance of pretty much the full line of Porsche models on what amounts to a supercharged test drive on the track. Prices begin at $300.

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By yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end, Porsche plans to provide transportation from tarmac to track for those on a long layover at Hartsfield airport.

Off the track, diversions include a restaurant with track views run by a chef who trained with Thomas Keller at the French Laundry in Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Napa Valley, a gift shop offering everything from golf shirts to a $5,000 leather office chair fashioned from a Porsche 911 seat, and a simulator where six drivers face off on electronic versions of famous racetracks. But the souped-up video game canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t match the excitement outside. The centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unusual component â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a hydraulic kick plate embedded in a track surface â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thrusts a moving carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back wheels to the side, mimicking icy conditions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only one of its kind in North America, and drivers usually spin down the roadway the first time they encounter it. But after a few runs, they learn to countersteer sharply in the direction of the thrust to regain control, a lesson that may prove a lifesaver on a wintry drive down the road. Porsche will soon debut similar operations near Los Angeles and Shanghai. The first opened in Silverstone, England, in 2008. 888-204-7474; porschedriving.com

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Suddenly Sherry

This Spanish spirit is in vogue again. Three bold pours new to the U.S. J E N N Y A DA M S

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Because of an aging process that uses a layer of yeast to keep the wine from exposure to the air, amontillados have a bit more body and a deeper color and taste than a fino sherry but are not as dark or rich as an oloroso. This Don Zoilo, produced in Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jerez Superior BalbaĂna region, is a fine way to kick off a dinner party, pairing particularly well with ham, cheeses, and seafood. $20/750 mL; williams-humbert.com/en

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THE SIP: Reveals a beautiful amber color in the glass with a full body, wonderful acidity, and notes of dried fruits.

GUTIERREZ COLOSIA FINO EN RAMA (2014 SACA)

En Rama is an unfiltered sherry that goes straight from cask to bottle. This style of wine is currently so hot, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spawning fresh categories within the category. Most fino and manzanilla sherries are filtered and clarified before release. With an En Rama such as this one, you get a much more accurate representation of the spirit as it exists in the barrel. Expect a fuller body, more aromatics, and pronounced yeast. $28/500 mL; gutierrezcolosia.com THE SIP: Very dry with an intense minerality and elegant, lengthy finish.

LUSTAU 3 EN RAMA MANZANILLA DE SANLĂ&#x161;CAR DE BARRAMEDA

This sherry â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an exclusive bottling by Lustau â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hails from SanlĂşcar de Barrameda. The coastal town in southern Spain is a premier destination for sherry lovers thanks to ample bodegas to tour. Only two of 135 total casks were selected for this bottling. The color: a pale straw yellow. The nose: gorgeous tones of chamomile, bakery spices, and tart green apple. $30/500 mL; lustau.es/en

THE SIP: Complex and full of rich sea salt, with a crisp, sharp finish.

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ď&#x153;ąď&#x153;šď&#x153;šď&#x153;¸, Bruce Cakebread climbed Napa Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Howell Mountain and looked out over 200 acres of mostly tree-covered California hillside roamed by bears and wild turkeys. He saw a spectacular opportunity, and just days later Cakebread Cellars, the Napa Valley winemaker founded in 1973 by Bruceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Jack, bought the land, named it Dancing Bear Ranch, and started making wine there. Since Cakebread released the first Dancing Bear Cabernet Sauvignon a decade ago, the wine has been winning critical acclaim nearly ever since, especially this year: The 2012 Dancing Bear Cab earned a near-perfect 99-point rating from Robert Parkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wine Advocate before its August release. Calling it a superstar, Parker wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;beautiful notes of graphite, mulberries, blueberries, and blackberries jump from the glass of this dense purple-colored 2012.â&#x20AC;?Â Bruce Cakebread isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to disagree with that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 2012 is just a great, great vintage,â&#x20AC;? he says. $106/750 mL; cakebread.com â&#x20AC;&#x201D; J.G.

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Broad Appeal â&#x20AC;&#x153;Accessibleâ&#x20AC;? is the adjective Qui Tequila co-founder Medhat Ibrahim uses to describe his awardwinning extra aĂąejo, which debuted in New York in 2012 and is expected to enter the LA and Miami markets this fall. Qui is aged more than three years and filtered nine times, which strips away all color and results in a smoother finish than other extra aĂąejos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has sophistication, but with a taste thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accessible to nonconnoisseurs,â&#x20AC;? Ibrahim says. $60/750 mL. quitequila.com â&#x20AC;&#x201D; JOSEPH GUINTO

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Travel across the pond for the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show (Nov. 13-15) in Birmingham, England, where you’ll spend the weekend ogling about 1,800 classic cars — American muscle to British traditional — from around the world. Expect auctions, games, giveaways, and panels featuring international car experts. necclassicmotorshow.com

FOOD STARS: Experts on hand will include (clockwise from top left), Curtis Stone, Gail Simmons, Tyler Florence, and Daniel Boulud.

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View the world’s largest collection of outdoor murals during Philadelphia’s Open Source (Oct. 1-31), a monthlong citywide event featuring the works of internationally acclaimed outdoor mural artists. When not walking city streets to see the urban paintings, you can attend block parties, film screenings, and workshops, where you’ll learn how Philly’s Mural Arts Program encourages artists to create meaningful works that have helped lift up blighted communities. opensource.muralarts.org 26

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Hone your tennis game at the annual Legends Tennis Camp (Nov. 29-Dec. 3) at Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. Besides instruction from top coaches and top pros, you’ll also get to mix and mingle with Tracy Austin, Boris Becker, Martina Navratilova, and other champions at Sir Richard Branson’s annual Necker Cup Charity Pro Exhibition, Dinner, Auction, and Party on Branson’s private island. littledixbay.com

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Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to Broadway this fall, bringing his music of the night to School of Rock — The Musical, a stage adaptation of the 2003 Jack Black movie comedy. Opening Dec. 6 at New York’s Winter Garden Theatre, the show features 12 new songs by Webber, a book by Downton Abbey scribe Julian Fellowes, and characters and music from the popular movie. schoolofrockthemusical.com — ALEX ETHRIDGE

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Experience the best Canada’s culinary scene has to offer at the inaugural Toronto Food & Wine Festival (Sept. 18-20), from the folks behind the South Beach Wine & Food Festival and other epicurean events. Sample gourmet morsels, beer, and wine from 130 vendors and attend demonstrations led by celeb chefs such as Tyler Florence and Curtis Stone. A barbecue competition pits chefs against each other, each creating dishes from a whole pig — and festivalgoers can savor the fare. torontofoodandwine.com

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Citrus Club, Orlando, Fla. Member since: 2005 Who he is: Executive director of the Orlando Sports Foundation, a nonprofit that raises funds and awareness for organizations working toward a cancer cure. He’ll further that cause on Dec. 19, when, as CEO of the AutoNation Cure Bowl, he helps launch a nationally televised postseason NCAA football game at the just-reconstructed Orlando Citrus Bowl. For the cause: “We didn’t just want to put on another bowl game. We want this bowl to bring teams together to find a cure for cancer.” At the bowl, a team from the American Athletic Conference will face one from the Sun Belt Conference. Starting point: Funds raised by the Cure Bowl will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. “We believe if we get behind solving breast cancer — because cancer is cancer on a microcellular level — it is going to help solve all cancers.” More than the game: On game day, a Cure Village at the stadium will feature mobile mammography and booths promoting early detection and other health and wellness issues. — LOUIS MARROQUIN

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/Profiles/ Patricia Brown Holmes Metropolitan Club, Chicago Member since: 2005 Who she is: In June, Holmes, a partner at the law firm Schiff Hardin, became just the second African-American woman elected president of the Chicago Bar Association. “Only five African-Americans have held the position before me. Part of my initiative is to get all ethnicities involved. I’m pushing inclusion.” Choosing her career: “I wanted to be a pediatrician, but one of my friends said I should be a lawyer.” Holmes took the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) “on a dare, without studying,” and did so well that she earned offers from several law schools. Her mission: “I love helping and protecting people. I’m always looking at what I can do to make things fair.” Off the clock: When not working, she says she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. “We schedule a movie night once a week. Even the dog is in the room with his chew toy.” — PAULA FELPS

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The fare at our restaurants isn’t just great food for an airport — it’s great food.

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Steve Johnson

Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, Centreville, Va. Member since: 2013 Who he is: President and CEO of HMSHost, a company that operates many of the food and beverage establishments in more than 100 airports worldwide — from Starbucks to upscale, local restaurants, such as Cool River Café at Dallas Love Field airport. Job perks: Johnson has worked with celebrity chefs to create airport-friendly versions of their eateries, such as Rick Bayless’ Tortas Frontera at Chicago’s O’Hare International. “My job sometimes is just to go eat in restaurants, so that’s a blast.”

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Local flavor: “Our goal is to help make the airports feel like the community they represent, because many times as a traveler, the only thing you really get to see of a city is the airport.” Time is money: “Everything in an airport is driven by time,” he says. HMSHost is rolling out new systems, such as mobile tablets for servers to expedite ordering and paying, to get customers in and out as quickly as possible without compromising food quality. — ALEX ETHRIDGE

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Instruction

MIKE POWELL/CORBIS (GREEN), USGA/JONATHAN KOLBE (BEVARD)

Read All About It

Even the most beautifully struck putt won’t fall into the hole if it doesn’t start out on the correct line. With that inescapable fact in mind, we have assembled an ace team across a range of golf disciplines to help you better read the greens. Here, their best tips. BY

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From an Agronomist

Know Your Grasses Expert: Darin Bevard

“Golf fans hear a lot on TV about grain and its impact on putting, but in general I don’t think grain — the direction that grass grows — has near as big an impact as we’re led to Credentials believe. In the Northern tier of the A 19-year U.S., we generally see cool-season USGA veteran, Bevard is grasses such as bent grass and currently its poa annua greens, sometimes in director of combination. With modern championship turf management, including all agronomy. the brushing and grooming that’s done to keep the grass standing up straight and cutting heights around one-tenth of an inch, there’s not much grain to influence the roll of a golf ball. It’s much more about slope and gravity than grain, so don’t overthink — or blame — the grass’ influence when you’re playing up North. “It’s a bit of a different story with Bermuda grass, which is used in Southern climates. Bermuda grass

/The Game/

From an Architect

Get the Big Picture

Start Behind the Hole

Expert: Bruce Charlton

Expert: James Sieckmann

Credentials

“If you’re behind the ball reading a 25-foot putt, you might be 30 or 35 feet from the hole trying to see a slight nuance in slope. So the first step in a good green-reading process is to start your read from behind the hole instead of behind the ball, and check what’s going to happen with the roll of the ball as it nears the hole. You want to see the late break first because slope has the biggest influence when the ball slows down. “One great way to see the break more clearly is to visualize a coin placed one foot to the left of your intended line and another coin one foot to the right of it, near the hole. Continue to do that every few feet or so along your intended line. Once behind the ball, keep looking back and forth between each set of coins, all the way down your entire line. These horizontal eye scans make it very easy to see the break versus the more common vertical eye scans that most players use, looking from their ball to the hole and back again.”

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From an Instructor

Credentials Sieckmann is an eight-time Nebraska PGA Section Teacher of the Year and is the shortgame coach to 11 PGA, LPGA, and Champions Tour pros, including Ben Crane, Charley Hoffman, and Cameron Tringale.

“Too many players A past zero in too quickly just president of the American on the space between Society of their ball and the hole, Golf Course instead of the total Architects, Charlton is slope conditions on the president and — many times — and chief even around the green. design officer for Robert Unless you hit all Trent Jones II your approach shots Golf Course to 3 feet, you need a Architects, the firm that big-picture view of built 2015 U.S. the green and the Open venue flow of the land at the Chambers Bay perimeter. I always tell in University Place, Wash. people to look at the entrance to the green as being 6 o’clock, straight to the back of it is 12 o’clock, right is 3 o’clock, and left is 9 o’clock. Look at the natural landforms at the green edge at each point of the clock and determine the highest and lowest points. In general, the ball will go from the high to the low. “Try imagining that you’re a drop of water falling to the green surface — when you land, which way are you going to go, especially as it relates to the area around the hole? During the next rainstorm with no lightning or thunder, put on your rain suit and spend a couple of hours checking out each green to see how water runs on it. The ball will follow the same path as the water. This will help you big time, I promise.”

Go Online For two more tips on reading greens and improving your game, visit privateclubs.com.

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leaves are stiffer than their cool-season counterparts and have a greater impact on ball roll. Look for the visual indicators on Bermuda grass greens that alert you to the direction of grain. If the grass looks dark green, that’s the underside of the leaf, and you are putting into the grain. This not only affects speed, but balls take more break when slowing down. If it appears light green, that’s the top of the leaf, and you are putting with the grain, which makes the putt effectively faster and can diminish the break. Bermuda grass grain can influence ball roll beyond what you would expect based on the slope, so the ability to recognize the direction of the grain is very important when putting on Bermuda grass greens.”

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Let’s Get 15 of the coolest, smartest electronic gizmos and gadgets just now hitting the market. They’ll make your life a little easier and a lot more fun. BY

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Sound Bite BANG & OLUFSEN PLAY H8 HEADPHONES Listening to a favorite album on this wireless headset made the hair on our arms stand on end. If you’re incredulous, then you have been stuck with lousy earbuds far too long. Ditch them and get B&O’s first Bluetooth headset. Cutting the cord wasn’t easy for the iconic Danish brand, which had said Bluetooth’s default sound resolution was weak. So B&O spent more than a year in R&D, making certain you still hear the identical diamond-

sharp highs and thundering lows their corded headsets are known for. Plus, we found the lambskin ear padding secondto-none for fit and comfort. $500. beoplay.com

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PERSONAL TECH

Mondaine Helvetica No. 1 Smart

Yes, this smartwatch coming out in October is an activity tracker, but its classic design never screams “tracker.” It also features genuine quartz movement with real hands and an actual face, not a “display.” Behind that gorgeous visage, it connects to an iOS/Android app via Bluetooth, tracking all your steps like a Fitbit would, then bouncing the data to your phone for display. $950. mondaine-usa.com

3 SAYGUS V SQUARED Built for heavy-duty, data-focused klutzes, this Android-OS smartphone has the potential for 464GB of memory (thanks to two micro-SD card slots) so you can hot-swap even a full-length movie file from laptop to phone instantly. Plus, it packs a massive 21-megapixel camera — nearly three times what the iPhone 6 offers — and is nearly bulletproof with a Kevlar-reinforced chassis that can withstand submersion in 3 feet of water for 30 minutes without damage. $650. saygus.com

Nikon 1 J5

The latest model in Nikon’s superb 1-series, this compact camera carries half the weight and bulk of a DSLR but shoots even faster (20 frames per second). Want to get closer to your subject or shoot a superwide panoramic? No sweat, since you can choose from more than a dozen lenses (sold separately) — from fish-eye-wide to ultrasharp zoom. In classic Nikon tradition, menus and external controls are very straightforward and you can bounce images to your smartphone via Wi-Fi for instant social media sharing. $500. nikonusa.com

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6 BACKYARD ENTERTAINING

D-LINK AC3200 ULTRA WI-FI ROUTER If you have a decent-size home, you’re almost surely plagued with dead Wi-Fi zones. We won’t bore you with technical jargon; instead we’ll just tell you we’ve never tried out a more powerful router. Testing it with an AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Range Extender over a large estate sprawled across 4 acres killed off prior dead zones instantly and we were able to stream video really fast. Plus, setup takes all of five minutes and requires zero knowledge of how to speak geek. $400 for the pair. dlink.com

Lynx SmartGrill 5

We love grilling — save when we’re also trying to socialize with friends. Which is why this grill is so ingenious. Here’s how it works. Say you’re cooking swordfish steaks, burgers, dogs for the kids, and a few vegetable skewers. You interface with the grill via voice or an Android or iOS app, gaining access to a huge database of recipes, as well as troubleshooting tips for cooking assorted cuts of meat and achieving varying degrees of doneness. After dialing in your recipes on the app, the grill fires up, tells you where to place all the food, and then takes over — automatically varying temperature, and only pinging your phone when you need to either flip the burgers, say, or remove the skewers. If you want everything cooked at precisely the same time, the Lynx handles that, too. $7,000 for the 30-inch freestanding model. lynxgrills.com

Savant Smart Host

This single tablet/phone app controls devices in up to 12 rooms, and because Savant works with hundreds of electronics and home-products firms (from Apple to Lutron to Sony), all of your devices talk to one another to give you total control. Close the garage, lock the front door, or turn off the TV nobody’s watching in the den and switch on the set in the living room instead. Plus, you can design “scenes” according to each space in your home for daily living (say a cooler temperature in the overheated kitchen, but softer music and warmer temps in the dining room), and set restrictions for kids or guests. Now you can have a high-tech home minus the high-tech headaches. From $1,000. savant.com

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Music Anywhere and Everywhere

LG Music Flow

Some hotels stream audio to their public spaces via in-wall speakers, giving your vacation a joyous backbeat. But doing this at home creates a wake of destruction with the speakers’ wiring and mounting — and what if you want to redecorate? These new-wave wireless systems can grow, shrink, and be moved whenever you please.

LG Music Flow

Naim Audio Mu-so

Raumfeld

SYNOPSIS

YOU WANT THIS BECAUSE

This is the most out-of-the-box versatile system here. It streams any source (music, talking books, video, etc.), and is especially adept with video, from which it delivers 7.1 surround sound. The neatest trick: Regardless of audio source, it expands to network wirelessly to speakers throughout your home.

It’s dead logical to use. All controls are via iOS or Android app, and you can change the source of the tunes in any room, from a podcast on your phone to Google Cast, Internet radio stations, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, and others.

Naim’s six-speaker wireless music system streams extraordinarily high-quality lossless files (compressing a file’s size without losing quality) at the same high bit-rate as the Raumfeld. As with the other two systems, Naim’s engineers prioritized streaming from multiple sources and expanding the system throughout the home.

Your music is digitized. Mu-so links directly with Apple’s AirPlay and other server systems, as well as Spotify and other streaming services. Once on your home network, Mu-so easily links to all your music sources (via an app on your phone or tablet) for instant playback.

Like Music Flow, Raumfeld’s new expandable system delivers whole-home audio wirelessly. Don’t know Raumfeld? That’s OK; it’s one of Germany’s better audiophile brands but has only just entered the U.S.

It streams the most popular music sources and works in modular fashion, just like Music Flow, but delivers higher-resolution sound processing, such as lossless files.

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COOL EXTRA Say you pass the time commuting to/from work listening to TED Talks on your phone, played through your car’s Bluetooth audio system. Arrive home and Music Flow seamlessly detects the stream and picks up where you left off.

Raumfeld

GIVES US PAUSE Yes, the system looks good, but Raumfeld and Naim feature superior style.

INFO From $1,000. lg.com

$1,500. naimaudio. com Each of the six speakers, all backed by an exceptionally powerful signal processor, has its own amplifier. The result: incredible clarity and exceptionally natural bass.

This is a music-centric device, not designed to translate video signals directly, although Mu-so will still play back the audio from video sources.

Whether you want to hide the sound source using tiny bookshelf units or blow folks away with great-roomfilling standing speakers, Raumfeld has options — most pieces constructed with wood cabinets (for superior resonance) and ultrasolid metallic controls.

Doesn’t speak Bluetooth, so streaming video or audio from a tablet or phone requires sending that signal via Wi-Fi.

From $700 for bookshelf units. raumfeld. com/usa

ON THE TUBE

Sony XBRX900C You’ve doubtless heard a great deal about emerging 4K TV, and likely know the nomenclature stands for four times the resolution of 1080 hi-def. Unfortunately, cable TV and a lot of streaming sources don’t offer 4K — yet. Here’s your solution. This 65-inch LCD screen is about .2 inches thick — thinner than most smartphones — making it the flattest flat-screen in history. Hang the Sony on a wall and it’s more flush than any mirror or family portrait, nearly evaporating onto the surface. But we’re especially big fans because it upscales all standard HD to 4K, a signal-processing trick that lets you stream an HD movie and get a kind of crystalline richness you’ve simply never witnessed before. Sony’s also one of several brands debuting Android TV, meaning whatever Google-based service you usually request from an Android phone is duplicated here — except the screen’s bigger and, thanks to voice control, your remote is now redundant. $4,000. store.sony.com

LIGHTING 2.0

Ilumi LED Smartbulbs

12 Sengled

Pulse bulbs

.2 in actual width

If you want to add music to an indoor space but want the speakers to truly be invisible, these LED bulbs will do the trick. Not only can you add a dimmer even when there’s not one at the light switch (you adjust output via the Sengled app for iOS or Android), but each bulb has a built-in JBL speaker. Network up to eight bulbs together and pump tunes via Bluetooth to several rooms at once. $170 for two. sengled.com

Would you change the wattage of your lightbulbs between sunset and twilight? How about to alter the mood from the cocktail hour to dinnertime? You might want to, but you wouldn’t because of the hassle. With these bulbs and their companion app (for both iOS and Android), you can preprogram moods, as well as tweak color output to suit any room. Warmer, say, in a bathroom for applying makeup, cooler for a tech-centric game room, and vibrant in the dining room to make food look delicious. Choose from millions of hues and program the lighting to change throughout the day. Headed out of town? Set the bulbs to “vacation mode” so it looks like your home is occupied. Favorite function: a “wake-up call” that simulates sunrise in the morning, slowly casting the bedroom in a warm yellow-orange light over several minutes, no jarring alarm clock required. $90. ilumi.co

STAY CHARGED

14 Brunton Resync 3000 Chasing down a wall plug in the airport business lounge isn’t just a drag, it forces you to park in a cubicle when you’d rather take a load off at the bar. Not with this charger. At about the size of a smartphone, it packs enough juice to recharge your cell two times over. $55. brunton.com

15 Cyntur JumperPack Mini Roadside assistance can’t help you if you’re beyond cell range. So, to be safe, we like the peace of mind we get having these small but mighty, paperbackbook-sized cables in the trunk. We restarted a Suburban with a dead battery quicker than if we’d used traditional jumper cables. $100. cyntur.com FA L L 2015

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CRUISING REPORT

Sea Change

Viking Star anchors in Venice.

Haimark and Viking now sail where they didn’t before,

while Windstar returns to familiar waters.

Haimark’s itinerary now includes Percé, Québec.

ALASTAIR MILLER (venice), kevin miller (Percé)

We take you on their ships and exciting new routes.

Windstarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Back in the South Pacific

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DON NICHOLS

â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2122; fabled blue lagoon in a small boat helmed by a friendly, long-haired islander named Didi, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wearing a bulky wild boar-tooth necklace, a pareo tied into a G-string, a headband, sunglasses, and not much else. Hmm, should I be worried? After all, this scantily clad fellow who turned heads onshore is taking our group of about 10 to snorkel with sharks. Yes, sharks. As Didi reaches our snorkeling spot and starts slowing the boat, I already see long, sleek blacktip sharks swimming all around the calm, crystal-clear water. After he drops anchor and tells us itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to put on our snorkel gear, Didi tilts his head skyward and yells â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sharkey, room service on the way! Aaahhh-oohhh!â&#x20AC;? His humor calms the nerves and underscores what most of us already know: This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as dangerous as it sounds, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in the water five minutes later. Knowing friends back home will never believe this, I ask a pal still on the boat to take photos. As she points her iPad camera in my direction, she excitedly tells me two sharks are swimming right behind me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just shoot the photo; I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to know that,â&#x20AC;? I laughingly bark back at her. With other members of our group â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a mixture of Americans, Australians, and Canadians â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I spend the next half-hour or so swimming with these menacinglooking fish, surprising myself with my bravado. But I never would be in the water with them had Didi and others not assured me these reef sharks are harmless. Tens of stingrays gracefully scurry all around me, too. When someone made reference to Australian Steve Irwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death before we got in the water, Didi quickly

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wimming with the Bora Bora sharks on Day 8 of the cruise would have unnerved me more if I hadn’t already jumped into Tahitian water knowing the much-feared creatures lurked. In Rangiroa on Day 4, our guide Jeremy meets our small group at our tender and transfers us to another boat that takes us on a short ride to the island’s Aquarium Coral Garden. In this land of Frenchspeaking Polynesians, the Rangiroa native speaks perfect English and promises that a real snorkeling treat awaits us. He’s proved right. In water with amazing visibility, we see angelfish, eel, mackerel, needlefish, snapper, striper, triggerfish, and more swimming all around impressive coral. As our snorkel begins to wind down, Jeremy leads us to an area known for its sharks. Sure enough, I soon see blacktip and whitetip sharks swimming all around me. My adrenaline starts pumping a bit, but I just keep reminding myself that I have been repeatedly told that these reef sharks pose no threat. Back on the Wind Spirit that night, most everyone’s raving about their day in Rangiroa, especially their time in the water, even though rough

conditions posed challenges for those who went drift snorkeling and drift diving. Greg, a longtime scuba diver from San Clemente, Calif., stops by my dinner table to tell me he and his wife saw a slew of dolphins — one with a calf — at a depth of about 80 feet on their dive. “In my 45 years of diving, I’ve never seen dolphins underwater, only seen them at the top,” he says excitedly. “They kept coming back to us and they were so close that we could touch them. They were even performing for us, doing flips.” With a horizontal visibility of about 140 feet, Greg adds that they saw plenty more in the depths, including moray eels, Napoleon wrasses, sea turtles, and schools of barracuda. Day 6 finds us calling on Huahine, where I take a break from the water and book a land excursion to take in some of the isle’s natural beauty. In a 4x4, our guide Roman takes us to see blueeyed eels in a stream that runs through a village, open-air stone temples, 500-year-old stone fish traps still used today, a vanilla shop, and a pearl farm. As he travels from one spot to another, we see green mountainsides and colorful bays and lagoons, all of which make me think I’d

TODD LEE (SHARKS, RANGIROA)

WHERE THE explained the rays pose no danger because WIND TAKES locals regularly remove their stinger barbs, YOU: During a which grow back after about six months. He Wind Spirit cruise, grabs hold of one, lifts it to the surface, and from near right, swim with sharks motions for me to run my hand across its topside; it’s soft to the touch but feels a bit slimy. in crystal-clear waters, relax in As we continue snorkeling, I spot two other the on-deck hot sharks swimming deeper down that look tub, engage with Tahitian natives, different from the blacktips. I swim over to Didi and disembark and tap him on the shoulder. When he pops his for excursions head out of the water, I ask, in ports such as Rangiroa. “Are those lemon sharks?” He nods yes. He had told us we might see some and said these sharks typically hug the ocean bottom and wouldn’t bother us. My next question: “How big are they?” My heart starts beating a little faster when he says about 9 feet. Like this shark encounter, exhilarating best describes so many of my off-ship experiences on a fun-packed Windstar cruise Shopping Tip through French Polynesia in Bora Home Galerie, late May. The Seattle-based an upscale boutique cruise line returned to the in Vaitape, Bora Bora’s Tahitian islands just this main village, sells handcrafted black pearl year after a 10-year absence, jewelry unlike pieces offering cruises year-round you’ll find elsewhere out of Papeete, Tahiti’s capital in the islands and onecity, aboard its 148-passenger of-a-kind art carvings. Talented French Wind Spirit sailing yacht. Most Polynesian artisans are seven-day itineraries in produce the carvings using wood, marlin and the Society Islands, where Windstar previously sailed from swordfish bone, and oyster shells. $100 to 1988 to 1997 and 2002 to 2005. $7,000. 011-689-4067The cruises call on Bora Bora 5854; bora-home.com and Moorea, as well as Huahine, Raiatea, and Tahaa. In addition to these Society isles, 10- and 11-day cruises also venture to the Rangiroa and Takapoto atolls in the more remote and less visited Tuamotus, a first for Windstar. The line scheduled only four of the longer cruises this year, including the inaugural sail that I’m on. Next year that number jumps to seven. The exotic setting makes for island hopping at its best. Just as you probably imagine, French Polynesia defines beauty with all its blue lagoons and isles awash with lush foliage. It’s natural beauty, not manicured and always perfect, which only increases its appeal more. Couple that with the first-rate excursions — offshore and on land — and a small ship that invites camaraderie among passengers, and you have the formula for one memorable cruise.

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like to come back to this island some day for a longer visit. Roman himself does a good job of selling Huahine with his laid-back, friendly demeanor and his dialogue. The Frenchman came to this small island of fewer than 7,000 residents as a French soldier 20 years ago, met a native girl he married, and has called the isle home ever since. At tour stops, in perfect English, he offers insights into island life and how Tahitians live off the land. Spotting a papaya tree, he explains how locals use the fruit as a meat tenderizer; when he sees a tamanu nut tree, he notes they use tamanu oil to treat sunburns and infections; artists can use the dried up fruit from the fara tree as paintbrushes. Roman tells us Paul Gauguin used the fruit as brushes for some of his paintings. The rest of the cruise, I put my focus back on the water. On Raiatea, I boat out to the Anapa Pearl Farm in yet another beautiful lagoon and see skilled islanders demonstrate how they harvest black pearls from oysters. Away from the sharks on Bora Bora, I spend a heavenly morning chilling at inviting Matira Beach. Even though it’s the island’s main public beach, I share it with only a handful of

other sunseekers. On Moorea, I hop in an outrigger canoe for an invigorating paddle around postcard-perfect Cook’s Bay, where Hollywood shot scenes for Mutiny on the Bounty. All these activities make me forget that weather sometimes forces a captain to alter an itinerary, as ours did early in the cruise. He had to cancel a beach barbecue on Day 2 due to rainy conditions, and high swells the next day meant nixing our stop at tiny Takapoto (population: 400), which encircles a picturesque lagoon. The upside to the back-to-back disappointments: Everyone had more time to get to know one another on the ship.

t’s not just the excursions that keep me smiling on the cruise. There’s much I like about my time on the four-masted Wind Spirit itself, still a looker after 27 years in the Windstar fleet. The boat had been in dry dock undergoing a $2 million face-lift just before we set off for the Tuamotus, so we’re sailing on a vessel with 73 tastefully renovated staterooms. One big change in the cabins: Comfortable banquette-style seating now flanks an expandable table where a vanity setup used to be, making the rooms more

comfortable for relaxing or eating room-service meals. Though my cabin is compact at 188 square feet, an abundance of storage space helps me keep it clear of clutter, making it seem more spacious. I feel quite cozy and comfortable anytime I’m in it. One caveat: I wish I had a private balcony, but, alas, this ship has none. The ship’s small size and its decidedly casual vibe encourage much intermingling among passengers from the start, so friendships have come quickly. At lunch on the first day, just after I board the boat, five Aussies who had just come from two weeks vacationing in Hawaii welcome me at their table. When diners at the next table learn I’m by myself, they invite me to dine with them that night. From that point on, I’m always meeting someone new and interesting — on the ship’s main outdoor deck, in the compact fitness center, on excursions, over breakfast or lunch in the casual Veranda restaurant, over gourmet fare in the more elegant AmphorA dining room, or at the nightly cocktail reception before dinner in the lounge. The passengers represent a wide range of ages. The youngest one I meet, a 15-year-old high school sophomore from Kentucky, is onboard to see his mom get married on the ship; he’s sharing a Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

Pre- and Post-Cruise Lodging on Bora Bora Since you’re traveling such a long way, it’s a good idea to arrive in Tahiti a few days early or stay on after the cruise to relax at a luxury hotel and enjoy some beach time — not much touring, mostly chilling. An especially good choice: The Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, with 100 overwater bungalows (ranging from 1,080 to 1,720 square feet) and seven beachfront villas. It has all the luxuries you’d expect at a Four Seasons property — restaurants, beachfront location, pool, bars, spa, etc. — plus Oliver Martin, an affable marine biologist you’ll want to meet. Since the hotel opened in 2008, Martin has headed up its Ruahatu (God of the Ocean) Lagoon Sanctuary, a research

facility on-site that’s now home to more than 100 species, including octopus, Picasso trumpet fish, and spotted puffer fish. He’s also performing a highly technical form of coral grafting. As a guest, you can snorkel on your own in the lagoon anytime, or take one of the daily guided snorkeling tours with Martin himself. Do the latter and you’ll get an exceptional opportunity to learn about Tahiti’s waters and sea life from an insider. Rooms from $967. 800819-5053; fourseasons.com/ borabora

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INFO: 888-210-4485; windstarcruises.com InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa

On the Island of Tahiti Windstar cruises end in Papeete early in the morning, but U.S. flights leave in late evening. Do as I did and take a full-day island tour. My guide with Tahiti Discovery (011-689-87-77-15-94; tahitidiscovery. com), Teiva Tiaipoi (right), a proud islander who dresses in native garb, took me to lush Papenoo Valley, where I saw waterfalls up to 270 feet tall, swam in a natural-spring pool, and learned about native plants. Before the tour, I settled into a lagoonfront room at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, just two miles from the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international airport. Boy, was it nice to come back to the hotel, clean up, and eat a roomservice dinner before heading off for my flight home on Air Tahiti Nui. The hotel just completed work on eight well-appointed overwater bungalows and will finish renovating 90 of its 253 rooms by yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end. From $295. 888-424-6835; tahiti.intercontinental.com

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122; David and Goliath story that tells the tale of Thor and his defeat of the mightiest giant, Hrungnir, in Norse mythology. Granted, Thor himself is a rather strapping Norse god, while wee little David was only a human, but allow me the poetic license. During a banquet in Asgard, home of the gods, an intoxicated Hrungnir threatened to slay all the gods and drink their ale. So Thor, son of Odin, was summoned and, as legend goes, the two dueled. Thor threw his trusty hammer at Hrungnir, shattering the giantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head. I happen upon this tale while recently sailing from Barcelona to Lisbon, Portugal, in the Mediterranean Sea aboard the Viking Star, the first ocean ship from this cruise operator, and think it very telling. Until this past April, Viking only plied the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important rivers with narrow, squarebottomed vessels â&#x20AC;&#x201D; dubbed longships and modeled after the seafaring Vikingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ancient crafts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; designed to cruise along smaller, shallower waterways. But with the Star, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the high seas, too, a cruise market dominated by the big, the bold, and (oftentimes) the brash, with lines constantly trying to one-up each other with flash-dash, headline-grabbing features. In Vikingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new arena, the Star is a bit of an anomaly, as the 930-passenger, 465-stateroom vessel represents the very antithesis of a megaship. Yet, despite its daintier size, the sleek beauty has a pretty heady arsenal at its disposal; thus my comparison to Thor and his duel with the giant. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m aboard the Star to experience firsthand Vikingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ocean debut and see how this saltwater cruise stacks up against the lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s river journeys.

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cabin with his 30-year-old soon-to-be stepbrother. I meet a handful of other 30- and 40-year olds, but most are 50-plus. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re airline pilots, business owners, engineers, IT executives, pharmaceutical sales professionals, and the like â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some retired, some not. Everyone seems to be having a terrific time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially Bill, a retired Johnson & Johnson executive director, and his wife, Joyce, celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. The 60-something empty-nesters raised their four children in New Jersey but now live on Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gulf Coast and cruise often. Although popular with other passengers, they make all of us a tad jealous as our journey nears the end. Not ready to leave French Polynesia, they stay onboard and book passage on the Wind Spiritâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very next cruise out of Papeete, leaving on the same day the rest of us disembark. I would have, too, if I could have.

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ANTHONY WELLER (LIVING ROOM, PENTHOUSE JUNIOR SUITE), MASTERFILE (BULL)

THE DESIGN Imagined in part by LA-based Rottet Studio (which did the Surrey Hotel on New York’s Upper East Side), Viking’s longboats present a dazzlingly modern picture on the world’s rivers, with their steel and glass facades and blond woodwork reflecting the brand’s Scandinavian heritage. The Star pulls from the same vernacular, albeit on a grander scale. Aboard the Star, you are met in the atrium with soaring ceilings, marbled floors, and a nearly three-story-tall LED screen featuring a rotating selection of digital art. The blond woods used throughout are often offset by carpets and furniture in rich, luxe shades of blue, brown, tan, and burnt orange. Intricate, eye-catching details abound, from the bookshelves filled with actual books (luscious coffee-table tomes, Norse folklore) to the glass-walled elevators whose backs look out on a painted-forestcovered wall. You’ll notice little faces peeking out at you as the elevator climbs.

The Star takes another nice feature from its sister longboats: no inside-facing staterooms. To play up this fact, Viking has equipped every one of the 465 cabins with expansive balconies. Inside, the rooms are just as appealing; the smallest category starts at 270 square feet (large by industry standards), and all rooms feature heated bathroom floors, complimentary minibars and room service, and original works of art. But the infinity-edge pool (the first at sea), perched on the Star’s top level over the stern, probably ranks as the ship’s most stunning feature. Every day when the ship pulls into or out of port, it’s the hottest seat around.

SHINING STAR: Aboard the Viking Star, clockwise from top left, luxuriate in the Aquavit Terrace infinity pool, the spa, the Viking Living Room, and a Penthouse Junior Suite. Left, the Star drops anchor in Instanbul.

River cruising is all about access to a destination. Since Europe’s cities grew up along their internal waterways, dropping anchor in a river often puts you at the best address in town, making this brand of cruising the perfect recipe for exploration. Viking’s ocean effort takes an identical approach. While the Star might not manage to access quite the covetable position in its destinations as the longboats, the ethos is still very much the same: It’s a vessel for people who want to see a destination, not be occupied by onboard wave pools, Formula 1 simulators, swim-up bars, and the like. Before docking in ports, the ship runs a full series of historical and cultural lectures and workshops to prep passengers for arrival. Indeed, enrichment plays a key role on the Star — nearly every public space functions Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora as a pseudo-museum or library, with books, artwork, and even collections of Scandinavian artifacts available to view. But onboard learning is just the start. Viking offers complimentary shore excursions, usually bus or walking tours, in every port. For those whose interests veer more to the niche — say, bull farming and horse dressage in Andalusia, cooking lessons in Tuscany, or fishing village visits in Norway — the Star offers diverse supplemental programs for a fee. Given the ship’s smaller size, all the tours, even the free ones, have an intimate, personalized vibe.

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THE AMENITIES Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to say that the Star is short on amenities, a big difference between Vikingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ocean effort and its longships, whose smaller sizes necessitate fewer onboard diversions. Aboard the Star, three pools â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the aforementioned infinity-edge stunner, a small indoor Spa pool, and a more expansive pool surrounded by intimate pods and nooks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; keep passengers happy. So do mealtimes, which come with several options. The requisite buffet and the more-formal main dining room usually feature regional dishes from destinations being visited. In Spain, that translates to paella; in Italy, risotto. Casual cafĂŠ Mamsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, on the other hand, updates Nordic comfort foods with dishes such as open-faced sandwiches topped with raw salmon cured in DETAILS The salt, sugar, and dill, and Viking Star sails leverpostei (liver pĂ˘tĂŠ on year-round on rye bread with bacon eight- to 50-day and fried mushrooms). cruises that ply all Two specialty of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major waterways â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the restaurants also Atlantic Ocean as sate appetites at no well as the Baltic, additional cost to Mediterranean, passengers: Italian and North seas. eatery Manfrediâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 855-884-5464; which serves up vikingcruises.com refined versions of Italian classics such as lobster tagliatelle and osso buco; and the Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table, a gourmand, five-course dining experience whose menu changes every nine days. During my cruise, the Asian-inspired menu featured dishes such as chilled king crab topped with a coconut and curry foam and lemongrass, lychee, and red chili granita. Then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the spa, a striking space operated by the Stockholm-based wellness brand LivNordic. Before indulging in a Swedish massage, take advantage of the extensive relaxation facilities, which include saunas, thermal loungers, and even a chilly â&#x20AC;&#x153;snow roomâ&#x20AC;? with a floor covered with real snow. Refreshing, to say the least.

ON THE HORIZON How certain is Viking that it has a winner on its hands with the Star? Confident enough to already have plans to launch two more ocean ships in the next two years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the similarly outfitted Viking Sea and Viking Sky. 48

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Haimark Comes to the Americas BY

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, in the Acadian Shores region of southwestern Nova Scotia, the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sea-shanty singing group still meets weekly in a restored Victorian carriage house. At the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum, sweet Canadian women pour tea for visitors from antique teapots into fine china cups. Generously, they offer bountiful plates of home-baked cookies. On the streets of this once-wealthy seafaring outpost, residents come out on the porches of their brightly painted 19th-century mansions, wave, and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome to Yarmouth.â&#x20AC;? With rows of eye-catching, widowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-walk-capped period homes, this picturesque spot may be the friendliest hamlet on Earth. Its well-stuffed antique stores charge such affordable prices I consider offering to pay double for my purchases. My guide, a well-informed historian, chokes up when recounting the demise of too many former residents lost at sea, his connection to Yarmouthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy profound. With quaint streets and characters aplenty, Yarmouth unfolds as illustrations from a storybook. So go all our unique stops in the farther-flung, undervisited ports of the French Canadian Maritimes and Coastal North Atlantic seashore aboard the inaugural cruise of the MS Saint Laurent in late May. To make its debut in the Americas, the Haimark Line â&#x20AC;&#x201D; whose sister brand Haimark Travel is long respected for its small-ship Asian river cruises â&#x20AC;&#x201D; recently purchased and repurposed the vessel, originally built to navigate the Great Lakes, so that it can now judder and chug through coastal waters, too. On our 10-day itinerary, we do a bit of both. We start on the St. Lawrence River, then continue at sea. With the craftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lilliputian size, we can call on destinations that bigger cruise ships canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t visit.

. The ship has been luxuriously refurbished in shades of sky blue and shimmering champagne. It has glittering chandeliers, leather- and velvet-upholstered chairs, and staterooms so cosseting and cozy itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sometimes difficult for me to rise from my bed thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dressed with Egyptian cotton sheets. Using local produce often found at markets along the route, the chef creates evolving menus in the grand main dining room each day. But guests can also dine on Deck Four, at the open-air Cliff Rock Bar & Grille. Here, we cook our own steak on stone slabs heated to 450 degrees. While we eat, we peer out to sea, overjoyed by the frequent, heartwarming whale and dolphin sightings. The MS Saint Laurentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intimacy encourages new friendships and social interaction. Guests gather in the lounge over board games, atop bar stools in the English pub-style tavern, along the promenade deck to run laps, and for lectures from prominent historians and public figures. On our cruise, I meet former

CBS News anchor Dan Rather, the featured guest, and converse with him, one-on-one, many times. In the evenings, he lectures intelligently on truth in journalism, tells stories, and gracefully hobnobs with guests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How are you?â&#x20AC;? I ask him after we return from a tour of vibrant Halifax. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned so much today.â&#x20AC;? Indeed, we do learn at every stop. In Halifax, for example, I discover that its residents go by the moniker of Haligonian. I see the doomed site of the 1917 Halifax explosion, tour the Titanic graveyard, and dip into my first mound of fully loaded poutine, a rib-sticking dish of hand-cut fried potatoes drowning in gravy. In this trendy town, with hills like you see in San Francisco, microbreweries abound, as do art galleries, momand-pop boutiques, bars, and piers chock-full of trailer-style eateries. At one, my friend Ben orders a beaver tail, slathered with Nutella. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a flat, oval-shaped, mammal-sized fried doughnut so delicious he gobbles it up with alacrity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even after indulging in poutine.

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in Montreal, the city many consider Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hippest. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the home of Leonard Cohen, and one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food capitals. In its gentrified bookstore-, coffee shop-, and bar-thronged Mile End area, I become fascinated with the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bagel wars, a decades-long feud between two family-owned bagel companies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fairmount and St. Viateur. Montreal folk can argue for hours in favor of their preferred bagel outlet. Chewier than the New York variety, Montreal-style bagels also seem sweeter. Although I can barely discern the difference between the two contenders when I try both, I take a stand for St. Viateur, perhaps because of its less breadlike texture. When I board the ship, I am well-sated and ready to sail. Our first stop: European-like QuĂŠbec City, the only walled city north of Mexico. With its jewel-inthe-crown ChĂ˘teau Frontenac Hotel

NEW SIGHTS: Previous page, left, an MS Saint Laurent stateroom. This page, from top, on a Haimark cruise, get up close to PercĂŠ Rock on GaspĂŠ Peninsula, ChĂ˘teau Frontenac Hotel in QuĂŠbec City, and puffins and lighthouses in New Brunswick.

standing like a beacon, Old QuĂŠbec, a UNESCO World Heritage site, lures me from the ship. Vaunting the charm of a Loire Valley hill village, this city dazzles with winding cobblestoned streets, evocative nooks and crannies, and a plethora of independently owned shops. Horse-drawn carriages patter along in the shadows of centuries-old architecture. Street entertainers draw crowds. With their work leaning against ancient brick walls, artists line alleyways and vie for your interest. Back on board, we meander on the mighty St. Lawrence River, en route to the sea. The river flows about 2,000 miles from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic. Gazing at it from the promenade deck, I can barely glimpse its banks. It seems as vast and mysterious as any ocean. When we anchor at QuĂŠbecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GaspĂŠ Peninsula just north of New Brunswick, I look forward to viewing the soaring cliffs and pine-tree-dotted terrain of Forillon National Park. After a short coach ride, we reach PercĂŠ, renowned for its arched rock and access to Bonaventure Island, home to a migratory bird sanctuary. We ride a small boat out to the island, slowly circumnavigating it to spy boreal chickadees, cormorants, murres, puffins, and one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest gannet colonies. The cruise continues on to places Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted to visit, such as Prince Edward Island, home to my favorite oysters and the setting for the book Anne of Green Gables,

whose author was raised there. While weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re docked in Saint John on the Bay of Fundy, in New Brunswick, I wander through Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest covered market, then head to the bucolic country to spot covered bridges. In Bar Harbor, Maine, Acadia National Park â&#x20AC;&#x201D; celebrated vacation land to Rockefellers and Vanderbilts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; captures my attention with its hiking trails and rocky shores. The cruise ends in Portland, Maine. But, this winter the MS Saint Laurent trundles to the vastly unexplored shorelines of Central and South America with zodiacs in tow. I hope to be on board, and I bet the welcome there will be as warm as in affable Yarmouth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bienvenidos,â&#x20AC;? they will say. I can hear them now.

DETAILS The MS Saint Laurent sails the French Canadian Maritimes, Coastal Atlantic, and Great Lakes region May through October. From November through April, the ship will ply the waters off South and Central America; these southern sailings will include Cuba beginning in February. 855-424-6275; haimarkline.com FA L L 2015

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On unspoiled Sumba island, the Nihiwatu luxury resort brings responsible development to a land where time stands still. Embrace the understated bungalow lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and leave those Jimmy Choos at home. BY

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the shimmering beach, two dozen distant, horned shadows emerge from the crashing surf, eventually resolving, in closer light, as a herd of water buffalo trailed by a shepherd with a machete tucked into a waist-spooling sash. Here on Sumba island, 250 miles east of Bali in Indonesia, buffalo are prized chattel, valued up to $10,000 a head and used to pay wedding dowries and appease the spirits of the afterlife in sacrifice rituals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walking his bank,â&#x20AC;? says my companion, Chris Bromwich, a dry British expat who divides his time between fishing and making land deals on behalf of Nihiwatu, the reinvented luxury resort on this remote beach. Located at an extreme edge of civilization, Nihiwatu marries simplicity and sophistication, offering the unique opportunity to dwell in utmost comfort in a pre-industrial landscape via an

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enterprise built to support the health of local communities without altering their virtually Neolithic ways. “Privacy is the new luxury,” says James McBride, the worldly South African hotelier and former managing director of the Carlyle in New York who is a managing partner in Nihiwatu. Just 74 of the resort’s 741 acres are developed, housing 33 grassroofed villas in the gentle hills above a broad 1-1/2-mile beach with a storied left-hand surf break that curls consistently at the east end. “Here, we slow time.” Positing primitivism as paradise, Nihiwatu draws on the openness of Sumba itself, an island the size of Massachusetts with just 650,000 residents. Pre-industrial villages of bambooframed and thatch-covered homes with distinct peaked roofs pepper the landscape of open savannahs, coconut groves, and highland jungles. It’s hardly an overstatement to suggest the island is as close to what 16th-century Dutch sailors, the dominant colonists of Indonesia, might have seen, minus the vast sandalwood stands that they timbered for 200 years, leaving behind rolling, arid grasslands in their place. “When I first came to Sumba, I thought, it’s Africa in Asia,” McBride says. “You don’t have the animals, but what you have is this wild space.” Preserving the landscape, untouched by centuries of industrial advance, is what McBride and Nihiwatu owner

ISLAND LIVING: Counterclockwise from top left, at Nihiwatu embrace the pampered life with an oceanfront massage, alfresco dining on Nio Beach, a luxury stay in the Lamba villa, and a shower and swim at the Kanatar villa. Below left, a local dons traditional garb for Pasola jousting.

Chris Burch, the American entrepreneur who co-founded the Tory Burch fashion label, aim to do by actively acquiring land surrounding Nihiwatu, ensuring that guests enjoy unspoiled views in perpetuity. Still, their entry into Sumba marks the island’s biggest commercial development. Originally opened in 2000 by New Jersey native Claude Graves and his then-wife Petra, Nihiwatu became a hideaway for surfers of means. Hearing it was for sale, Burch and McBride visited in 2012, purchased it, and promptly demolished much of the original Nihiwatu, rebuilding it to luxury standards with 21 villas. The resort just completed a 12-villa expansion. Of course, selling visitors on the middle-of-nowhere requires their patience in reaching it. First, there’s the flight to Bali, about 24 hours’ travel time from the U.S. (Americans account for the majority of guests). After the FA L L 2015

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a bridge, a gaggle of playful boys swim out to catch free rides to the far bend on the backs of our boards. “It’s like reading a book,” observes guide Garry “Gazz” Phillips. “Each corner you turn is a different page.” Later that morning, on the beach, another page turns: A horseback rider no more than 7 years old races past bareback at breakneck speed showing remarkable command in one so young. His skill doesn’t surprise me; the Sumbanese are expert equestrians and annually still practice an ancient harvest ritual known as the Pasola, in which horsemen from different villages or clans clash with rubber-tipped spears. The fierce ritual concludes, peacefully, after blood has been drawn — blood that islanders believe enriches the soil and ensures a fruitful growing season ahead. Having wrestled cattle in Montana and ridden English show jumpers, I put my own equestrian skills to the test that afternoon at the resort’s oceanfront stables. But I fail to master Elvis, my small, speedy Sumba pony. Full-tilt running is his default setting, terrifying me while amusing a band of local children who footrace my horse when I manage to slow him to a trot on the shore.

n just a few days on the island, I sense a profound freedom from history, reflected in a language that includes several ways to say “good day,” depending on the hour, but vague and few terms for the past. “Yesterday is gone and today is important,” explains Bromwich, who speaks the language fluently. If that sense of timelessness has been lost in chaotic Jakarta and on the most bustling beaches of Bali, it thrives on tranquil Sumba. On my last day at Nihiwatu, I set out to hike to Nihi Oka, a satellite property hosting a four-hut spa that opened earlier this year. The 90-minute trek winds through rice paddies, grasslands, and one traditional village where ancient carved stones bracket sacrificial grounds. Nihi Oka, a palm-shaded headland between two pristine beaches, repays the effort in limitless spa treatments, including scrubs, massages, body masks, and coconut-water hair rinses supplied by a personal therapist at my call between meals — breakfast and lunch are provided — and trips to the beach. Nihiwatu successfully meets its owners’ goal of supplying privacy. But it also does something more profound: It dodges time itself, which is, perhaps, the most elusive luxury of all. Details: From $900, including meals and nonalcoholic drinks; 011-62-361-757-149; nihiwatu.com.

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hourlong flight from Bali to Sumba comes a 90-minute ride in a luxury SUV piloted by a Nihiwatu driver proffering chilled coconuts with drilled-out openings for drinking straws. On-site, peak-roofed villas hit pitch-perfect tropical tones, adopting the vernacular style in form and functioning like modern beach bungalows with sliding glass doors that open fully to private pools and sun huts, known as “bales,” with bamboo shade roofs. Indoors, giant bowl-shaped tubs center spacious bathrooms and full bars come stocked with sundowner supplies. Despite the wealth required to stay, Nihiwatu is not opulent. I immediately stop fretting my lack of a pedicure. “Nihiwatu is not for Jimmy Choos,” McBride assures me. “You can wear them at home, but you won’t need them here.” If Nihiwatu appears on paper like a modern-day colony exploiting the natives, in practice it is the impoverished island’s largest employer and principal benefactor. All profits from the operation are earmarked for the Sumba Foundation, a nonprofit established in 2001 that has reduced malaria by 85 percent in West Sumba, supplies fresh drinking water to 172 villages, and feeds children nutritious school lunches. The resort reserves one evening each week to introduce the foundation’s mission to its guests, nearly all of whom, reportedly, contribute to the cause. Supplying every comfort in the wild — including feasts of just-caught wahoo along with gazpacho made with tomatoes grown in the organic gardens — puts Nihiwatu in a class with Africa’s best safari lodges. But here, instead of game drives, excursions focus on adventure and exploration with a cultural bent.

Bali’s Resort Boom

This popular and exotic island destination — the gateway to Sumba and other remote Indonesian isles — has numerous luxury resorts of its own, including these six new or improved standouts.

IN THE HIGHLANDS Alila Ubud

ON THE BEACH Alila Seminyak

Alila Seminyak Scheduled to open in September, this 240-room eco-friendly resort will offer access to the quieter end of a 5-mile beach that stretches down to busy Kuta in a coastal area known for its trendy shopping and local designer ateliers. Its clean, contemporary design incorporates lush foliage, green roofs, and landscaped terraces. From $265. 011-62-3613021-888; alilahotels.com/ seminyak Don’t miss: Take a private surf lesson on this southwestern side of the island, where reliable waves and sunset views were responsible for Bali’s original tourism boom dating back to the 1970s.

Bulgari Resort Bali One of the island’s most elegant resorts, the 59-villa Bulgari on the south shore recently added five mansions Bulgari Resort’s cliff-top bar

for guest stays that include private pools, poolside lounges, full kitchens, and dedicated butlers. An elevator from the cliff-top property descends nearly 800 feet to the resort’s virtually private beach, and a 100-year-old wooden house shipped from Java serves as the spa. Villas from $1,100, mansions from $8,000. 011-62-361-847-1000; bulgarihotels.com Don’t miss: Watch the sun set from the cliff-top bar, then savor a multicourse Italian dinner at the 36-seat Il Ristorante, overlooking a reflecting pool.

Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali Opened last December on popular Sanur Beach, the Fairmont offers 120 beachfront rooms, divided between suites with daybed-furnished terraces and two-story villas with private pools and full kitchens. The resort’s signature restaurant specializes in Indonesian food using locally sourced ingredients, and the seven-room spa offers revitalizing treatments employing herbs and roots used by traditional

healers. From $262. 800-441-1414; fairmont. com/sanur-bali Don’t miss: Set your alarm for 6 a.m. to catch the resort’s special sunrise picnic breakfast overlooking the fishing boats in the bay.

Ritz-Carlton, Bali Opened in February, the Ritz-Carlton, Bali, occupies two levels on the Nusa Dua shore. Check in cliff-top, then take a glass elevator to ocean level where 313 rooms are arrayed around a pond-accented garden; the best rooms have their own plunge pools. Five restaurants and bars include a casual beach grill, tapas lounge, and sushi specialist. At press time, a 14-treatment-room spa was scheduled to open in August. It will feature scrubs, massages, and wraps using locally harvested seaweed. From $480. 011-62-361-8498988; ritzcarlton.com Don’t miss: Sign up for a cooking class with chef Made Suriana, a Bali native helming the resort’s Indonesian restaurant Bejana. You’ll visit colorful produce and fish markets before preparing classic dishes such as nasi gorung (fried rice) and fish satay.

ALILA UBUD An early pioneer in the Ayung River rice paddy fields near Ubud, this 68-room retreat plans to add six new villas, including its first family villa, next year. Like the existing suites, they will overlook a forested ravine, with spacious furnished terraces, canopy beds, and generous bathrooms, some with outdoor tubs. A new pool bar offers cold-pressed juices and cocktails using property-grown herbs. By night, dine under the stars while listening to the strains of traditional gamelan orchestras drifting across the valley. From $220. 011-62-361-975963; alilahotels.com/ubud Don’t miss: Take an early morning guided hike through the verdant rice terraces surrounding the resort for an introduction to the region’s flora and fauna. Spot a bigheaded Java Kingfisher, as well as village life via stops at local homes.

Mandapa

MANDAPA, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE Opening in September on a 270-degree bend in the Ayung River, this getaway aims to encompass village life on the outskirts of Ubud. Rice paddies on the property’s hillside provide a traditional setting for 60 suites and villas designed after Balinese houses; villas feature living areas and bedrooms separated by open-air walkways. Health and wellness informs much of the programming here, from the fare in the four restaurants to the riverside yoga studio and jungle-based fitness classes. From $850. 011-62-361-479-2777; mandapareserve.com Don’t miss: Enroll the kids in a Green School program, featuring activities such as bamboo construction, gardening, and farm visits. Mandapa has partnered with the school in Ubud, lauded for its environmental science and conservation curriculum. FA L L 2015

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Have we got you dreaming about the alluring cuisine that comes with the travel experience? Go to privateclubs.com for these additional tempting, ethnic-inspired recipes from club chefs: 1 Asian Vermicelli Noodle Salad With Tea-Smoked Duck 1 Filipino Pork With Barbecue Glaze and Achara Papaya Salad 1 Gazpacho Topped With Rock Shrimp Ceviche 1 Mediterranean Tomato Couscous With Lemon Pepper Chicken and Jalapeño Cucumber Salsa

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Moroccan-Spiced Scallops With Lemon Grape Relish Executive chef C.J. Cucciniello of Canyon Gate Country Club in Las Vegas shares his recipe for quick-seared sea scallops dressed in an intriguing spice combination of cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and turmeric. A dollop of cool Lemon Grape Relish makes it elegant and refreshing.

Chef Tip: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look for fresh scallops that are dry-packed, white in color, slightly firm, and uniform in shape.â&#x20AC;?

1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1-1/2 pounds large all-natural, dry sea scallops, side muscles removed kosher salt freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Lemon Grape Relish (recipe follows) In a small bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. Pat the

scallops dry with a paper towel. Season them liberally with salt and pepper and coat them with the spice mixture. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat until the oil is smoking slightly. Add half of the scallops and cook, turning once, until seared on the outside but still translucent in the center, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the scallops to a warm plate. Repeat with the remaining oil and scallops. Serve the scallops with the Lemon Grape Relish. Yield: 6 servings

LEMON GRAPE RELISH 1 large lemon 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1-1/2 cups seedless green grapes, quartered lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 scallions, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped Zest the lemon skin. Cut the remainder of the whole lemon in quarters and reserve to squeeze over completed dish. Place lemon zest in a small saucepan and combine with water and salt. Bring the water to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook about 10 minutes until the liquid reduces to about 1 tablespoon. Drain the liquid and lemon zest through a fine strainer, rinse the zest, and pat it dry. Finely mince the zest and combine it in a medium bowl with the grapes, olive oil, scallions, cilantro, and mint.

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gnarly flight from New York to San Francisco, my optimism returns. I wish I could attribute the resurgence to moral fortitude. But, no, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely the wine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a very good wine indeed, savored on the luxurious veranda of deeppocketed Hamel Family Winesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sleek, new glass-fronted tasting room in rustic Sonoma, Calif. As dusky shadows cut across fields of grapevines and olive trees, Hamelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s floral and spicy 2012 Estate Zinfandel pairs perfectly with locally cured charcuterie. I would have hated to miss my unexpectedly therapeutic visit to Hamel â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where the able hand of director of winemaking Martha McClellan, a veteran of elite Harlan Estate in St. Helena, enhances the reds and whites â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and I probably would have without proper guidance. Hence, this well-planned adventure. I am placing myself in the care of trusted experts, folks who know what counts as new and exciting in Northern Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine world. Two will lead me on a plugged-in tour of Sonoma; two will take me deep into Napa. The point: Explore these wine regions like an insider. Next morning, it becomes clear that NOAH DORRANCE, the suave, understated, bun-haired force behind Banshee Wines â&#x20AC;&#x201D; riding high from Wine & Spiritsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 96-point score on his brighttasting 2012 Marine Layer pinot noir â&#x20AC;&#x201D; gets it. He takes me to Comstock Wines at the edge of Sonomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine-centric city of Healdsburg. Under construction during my trip, Comstock is slated to open by press time. Reddish-haired and high-spirited Kelly Comstock Ferris greets Dorrance with a warm hug. Formerly the proprietor of a bar in downtown Manhattan, now partnered here with her vineyardowning parents, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mulling placement of two bocce courts and an alfresco oven. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comstock will be all about custom-tailored experiences,â&#x20AC;? she vows. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be a concierge on staff, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll arrange everything from private tastings to blending seminars to picnics among the vines.â&#x20AC;? Naturally, there also will be opportunities to purchase Comstockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limited-edition wines. Pouring a refreshing 2013 sauvignon blanc, a vibrant 2013 chardonnay, and a nicely structured 2012 cabernet sauvignon, Ferris lays out her winemaking philosophy: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rather than overmanipulating what

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Mother Nature provides, we strip back to the elements. We want you to taste the grapes.â&#x20AC;? It jibes with the reigning m.o. of young winemakers here. They eschew heavy oak, high alcohol, and fruit bombs, instead going for balanced, Euroinspired, food-friendly wines. Dorrance follows this blueprint, as becomes apparent while visiting Bansheeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storefront tasting room, set among the boutiques and coffee bars of affluently chilled-out downtown Healdsburg. Dorrance designed his 2-year-old spot to possess an urbane vibe. A long, wooden table practically invites sipping and socializing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In real life, nobody drinks wine the way they do while standing up in a tasting room,â&#x20AC;? says Dorrance, pouring a woodsy 2012 Coastlands pinot noir thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only available here. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want a relaxed environment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a place where you hang out, chat, try wine.â&#x20AC;? We work our way through the prized Marine Layer pinot (â&#x20AC;&#x153;an effort to convey the Sonoma Coast in a bottleâ&#x20AC;?) and Bansheeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s particularly rounded 2013 chardonnay. Then Dorrance checks his watch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Time to go,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;MacRostie is next.â&#x20AC;? Perhaps hoping to glimpse his future, Dorrance takes me 5 miles out of downtown to MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, which opened at its current location last February. Like Hamel, this one adds up to a glorious spread with

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WINE AND DINE: Napa and Sonoma are bursting with new places to eat and drink. Find your way to, clockwise from top left, Evangeline, Mayacamas Vineyards, MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, the Horse & Plow tasting room, Harvest Table, Banshee Wines, Mending Wall, and Vignette.

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a newly opened, big-budget tasting room, locally sourced gourmet food, and views galore. It represents a dream attained by Steve MacRostie, a former cryptographer who bootstrapped his eponymous winemaking operation. A fit 69, he sold his winery in 2011, a deal that has made him wealthy and a wine consultant. MacRostie remains proud of what he started. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A humble warehouse gets you just to a point,â&#x20AC;? he says while we sample the newly released, singlevineyard 2013 Thale pinot noir. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A place like this makes it easy for us to tell our story.â&#x20AC;? Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not being literal. His story is the kind that you taste in a vibrant, long-finishing 2013 chardonnay made from grapes grown on his own Wildcat Mountain Vineyard. Obviously impressed, Dorrance angles a question: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you think I can buy some of these grapes from you?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Half of it already goes into making our wine,â&#x20AC;? MacRostie replies, sounding more uncertain than he probably intends â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially since he wound up selling grapes to Dorrance.

peckish, I bid goodbye to Dorrance and head off to meet ANDY PEAY, co-founder of the wine-geeky and fiercely self-contained Peay Vineyards. We convene in Sebastopol, 21 miles south of Healdsburg, at Vignette, a new pizza joint that makes Neapolitan-inspired pies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the hippest place in Sonoma,â&#x20AC;? Peay promises. Bringing New York pizza biases, I have my doubts. But after glimpsing the crowd inside â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including a crew from the acclaimed Kosta Browne Winery â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I put my pessimism in check and chat up the tattooed owner/chef, Mark Hopper. Standing in the open kitchen near a wood-burning oven, custom-crafted in Naples, he tells me about making fresh pizza dough daily and focusing on artisanal ingredients. Peay goes for a garlicky, cheese-free pie dubbed the MO. I order a Meatball Parm pizza and get totally blown away by the fluffy yet thin crust. Between bites, Peay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; longlimbed, rumpled, wearing purple Pumas â&#x20AC;&#x201D; gives me his thumbnail on wine. As you learn when visiting his winery, where tastings recently launched and the aromatic 2013 Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast pinot ranks as a must-sip, Peay proselytizes for balanced

wines and indie wineries: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The small independents sell wines that are not available everywhere. You interact with winemakers, bring bottles home, and have stories to tell. How cool is that?â&#x20AC;? Underscoring the point â&#x20AC;&#x201D; after scooting around the corner from Vignette and slipping into Wind Gap Winesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; highceilinged, industrial-looking tasting room, where intensely aromatic vintages drawn from newly installed taps are sold by glass and growler â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we take a seven-minute back-road jaunt to the countrified home of winemaker Suzanne Hagins. A willowy brunette who produces just 3,000 cases per year of Horse & Plow and Gardener wines, Hagins entered the business in 1998, after bailing on a restaurant job in South Carolina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I worked a harvest in Burgundy and got hooked,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My husband, Chris Condos, and I met a week before I moved out here. After working for other people for several years, we decided to start our winery.â&#x20AC;? A barn next to the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house serves as the tasting room and Hagins assures that a renovation will be imminent. I request that the charm remain intact as she lines up bottles of wines. Their 2013 Horse & Plow chardonnay exudes a refreshing, citrusy quality, while their dry and spicy 2014 rosĂŠ brings love to the maligned varietal. Peay seems enamored by the 2012 Gardener Carneros pinot noir. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really expressive of the grape,â&#x20AC;? he says, stating a primary criterion of balanced wines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has an interesting fruit and spice component. The winemaker allowed those flavors to be expressed without obscuring the grape itself.â&#x20AC;? Sated, wine- and chat-wise, I drive 8 miles northwest

to the freshly renovated Farmhouse Inn, a quaint, cushy hotel in Forestville boasting a new spa and gorgeously understated rooms, including nine new ones. At the innâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New American restaurant (two favorite dishes: seared foie gras with pickled green strawberries and perfectly cooked wild king salmon), the sommelier has a knack for skillfully pairing from her arsenal of minuscule-production wines. After dinner, the innâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offering of sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores parallels its alluring mix of rusticity and luxury: Valrhona chocolate, homemade marshmallows, and gourmet graham crackers. I get things gooey at a fire pit near the pool and feast on a kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snack that tastes too good for kids. It sure beats a chocolate on my pillow.

ď&#x153;˛-ď&#x153;ą/ď&#x153;˛ Sonoma, I drive 30 miles east to take in Napa Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vinelined byways, indulge in the high-low pairing of a Gottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roadside cheeseburger with a fine pinot noir at Merryvale Vineyards in St. Helena, Napaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main hub, and cruise a bustling farmers market while snacking on pie-perfect cherries. Through it all, I see how one can easily get seduced by this famously lush stretch of California wine country. For a case in point, consider RICH FRANK, a former Disney executive who bought a getaway house and small vineyard in Napa Valley in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s. When the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grapes proved too good for snacking, he tiptoed into launching Frank Family Vineyards. Disney colleagues half-joke that winemaking will become Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest career move yet. Frank explains this to me over lunch at the newly opened Evangeline in Calistoga, about 8 miles northwest of St. Helena. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the patio, eating shrimp poâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;boys, when he cracks open bottles of his creamy 2013 chardonnay and 2012 Rutherford Reserve cabernet sauvignon (95 points from Robert Parker). â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has been such a perfect second act,â&#x20AC;? Frank says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started making 200 cases for friends at Christmas. Now we make 90,000 cases, and I still share with friends at Christmas.â&#x20AC;? We spend the rest of the day bombing around and filling up on more food at Bottega, a stylish restaurant in Yountville owned by one of Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s buddies. That last bit of indulgence precedes a 5-mile drive south, back to Napa, for a full-bellied sleep at newly opened Senza Hotel â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where breakfast comes largely from Thomas Kellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bouchon Bakery and the hot tub beckons both evenings during my two-night stay.

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Fine Wines, view the shopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top bottles in its artful wall display and schedule a private tasting.

, I meet KAREN WILLIAMS. As proprietor of Napaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot Acme Fine Wines shop, where stock changes so frequently that the place always feels fresh, she prides herself on procuring new wines from small producers before they break out. Blessed with a hearty palate, Williams samples thousands of wines per year and displays the best bottles in her shop like jewels. She makes it her business to be cognizant of up-andcomers, deeming her a perfect guide to Napaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secret grape haunts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so satisfying to uncover little gems and introduce them to our clients,â&#x20AC;? says Williams, trim and brunette, unpretentious and up for going wherever wine-hunting demands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like that delicious wine does not need to be made in great quantities to be loved.â&#x20AC;? We begin with breakfast at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch, a St. Helena sweet spot where we sit outside and munch muffins baked by French Laundry alumnus Teresa Tan. Crumbs cleared and coffee drained, we head a couple of miles north to Sinegal Estate, which opens to visitors by appointment only beginning this December. Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal and his son David own the

decidedly non-mass-market winery where we sip Sinegalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extraordinary 2013 releases â&#x20AC;&#x201D; inky reserve cabernet, richly full-bodied estate cabernet franc, fruit-forward cabernet sauvignon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and tour 30 acresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of grounds. En route to our next stop, Mayacamas Vineyards, Williams steers her Audi through 14 miles of hairpin turns and raves about the wine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love Sinegal,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those wines were amazing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so well-balanced and finessed.â&#x20AC;? Considering that Williams takes on only a few percent of contending wines, I wonder if Sinegal will make the shelves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they offer it.â&#x20AC;? Then, with a vocal lilt, she teases, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And a little birdie told me they might.â&#x20AC;? If Sinegal shows what new money can do for you in Napa, Mayacamas represents preservation of the old. Mayacamas ranks among the most prestigious names in California wine. It held premier status for decades. Then tastes shifted; Mayacamas seemed left behind. Charles Banks, who has been making a name for himself by buying up highquality, highly distressed wine companies, recently stepped in with a few partners, supplying cash to improve and preserve without gumming things up. They renovated the property, added shine to the exterior of a 19th-century building, and kept the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rugged FA L L 2015

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mountain terrain — along with its winemaking processes — intact. Mayacamas’ cordial, superknowledgeable estate director, Jimmy Hayes, knows how to impress visitors. He hops into the driver’s seat of an all-terrain vehicle and bumps and grinds us to one of the property’s untamed peaks. Williams and I take in the view, catching a hawk in midflight, while Hayes pours dense, tannic, old-school California wines. While tasting, I remember something Hayes told me as I admired a pair of oversized casks from the 1940s: “We put wine in those barrels not to add flavor but because we consider them our terroir.” Maybe I’m getting a bit romantic, but I sense some of that in a stewey, complex 1998 red that Hayes offers up. Taste buds still jumping, we head back into St. Helena to Cook Tavern, a new, casual spinoff of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Cook St. Helena next door. Local winemakers like to pop in here for quick bites and to watch the large-screen TVs. “Napa is a place 60

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From left, try one of the daily specials at Evangeline. Celebrity chef Charlie Palmer tests a wine for a pairing at his new restaurant, Harvest Table.

without sports bars,” bemoans Williams, a hockey fanatic, as she tucks into fish tacos. “So people like having a place for watching games and enjoying the full bar.” In Williams’ quest for the new and breaking, she sometimes lands at wineries where workers are not just constructing tasting rooms but also creating caves. Such is the case 6 miles north of Cook in Calistoga at Davis Estates, where Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur Mike Davis is completing a spareno-expenses facility. He hired winemaking consultant of the moment Philippe Melka to oversee his most prized vintages: cabernet sauvignon and petite sirah. “Everything is quality here,” says Melka, pouring the fruits of his labor. “It needs to be quality inside the bottle, as well. The grapes are all estate-grown and I am looking to create a high-end feel.” Less splashy in its approach, a couple of miles down the Silverado Trail, just-launched winery Mending Wall resembles a rock ’n’ roll superband side-project. It is a collaboration between five of Napa’s top wine people: Kathy

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and Frank Dotzler, owners of the boutique-sized Outpost Wines; Mark Pulido and Donna Walker, who preside over the lauded Pulido-Walker vineyards; and winemaker Thomas Brown, the youngest recipient of 100 points from Robert Parker. The five mates aim to produce high-value wines, using grapes procured from various Napa growers. “With all of their relationships,” Williams asserts, “they will source from the best of the best.” The understated tasting room, opened in April, provides a comfortably unpretentious place for sampling Mending Wall’s softly rounded 2012 cabernet and the 2013 Palisades Vineyard beef-friendly petite sirah. “Our petite sirah has the structure to age for more than a decade,” says co-owner Kathy Dotzler. “But we think this wine is ready to drink now.” I do, too, and, having scored a bottle of it, I later savor it with a home-grilled steak. Pulling strings over the course of the day, I snag two invites for the grand opening of Harvest Table, chef Charlie Palmer’s new St. Helena restaurant. So, after a quick swing through downtown Napa — two of Williams’ favorite new places there: La Taberna for tapas and sherry, super-happening Cadet for charcuterie and wine — we join local luminaries in toasting Palmer’s place. Cellar crews from Cakebread, Darioush, and Silver Oak load their plates with flatiron steak alongside pan-roasted shrimp and grits. Williams socializes with friends and I take it all in, practically bumping into Palmer. Figuring I have one question before someone hijacks the chef, I request details on what diners can expect. “We’ll focus on small growers and producers for ingredients,” Palmer says, making it clear that nearly everything will be locally sourced. “We’re in Napa. There’s no better place for a restaurant.” While Sonoma partisans may take issue with that statement, I am more than happy to have it both ways as I queue up for his roasted carrots and grab a refill of chardonnay.

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Banshee Wines: 325 Center St., Healdsburg; 707-395-0915; bansheewines.com Comstock Wines: 1290 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg; 707-723-3011; comstockwines.com Farmhouse Inn: 7871 River Road, Forestville; 707-887-3300; farmhouseinn.com Hamel Family Wines: 15401 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma; 707996-5800; hamelfamilywines.com Horse & Plow: 1270 Gravenstein Highway. N, Sebastopol; 707-5920568; horseandplow.com MacRostie Winery and Vineyards: 4605 Westside Road, Healdsburg; 707-473-9303; macrostiewinery.com Peay Vineyards: 227 Treadway Drive, Cloverdale; 707-894-8720; peayvineyards.com Vignette: 6750 McKinley St., Sebastopol; 707-861-3897; vignettepizzeria.com Wind Gap Wines: 6780 McKinley St. #170, Sebastopol; 707-331-1393; windgapwines.com

Acme Fine Wines: 1080 Fulton Lane, St. Helena; 888-963-0440; www.acmefinewines.com Bottega: 6525 Washington St., Yountville; 707-945-1050; botteganapavalley.com Cadet: 930 Franklin St., Napa; 707-224-4400; cadetbeerandwinebar.com Cook Tavern: 1304 Main St., St. Helena; 707-963-8082; cooktavern.com Davis Estates: 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga; 707-942-0700; davisestates.com Evangeline: 1226 Washington St., Calistoga; 707-341-3131; evangelinenapa.com Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch: 738 Main St., St. Helena; 707-963-4555; longmeadowranch.com Frank Family Vineyards: 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga; 800-574-9463; frankfamilyvineyards.com Harvest Table: 1 Main St., St. Helena; 707-967-4695; harvesttablenapa.com La Taberna: 815 Main St., Napa; 707-224-5551; latabernanapa.com Mayacamas Vineyards: 1155 Lokoya Road, Napa; 707-224-4030; mayacamas.com Mending Wall: 3730 Silverado Trail, St. Helena; 707-709-4200; mendingwall.com Merryvale Vineyards: 1000 Main St., St. Helena; 707-963-7777; merryvale.com Senza Hotel: 4066 Howard Lane, Napa; 707-253-0337; senzahotel.com Sinegal Estate: 2125 Inglewood Ave., St. Helena; 707-244-1187; sinegalestate.com

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Seabrook Island South Carolina   A special occasion or important event deserves a setting that reflects its significance. With a location on South Carolina’s coast just minutes from historic Charleston, the private, welcoming beachfront community of Seabrook is just such a place, attracting residents and visitors from all over the world with its natural splendor, endless array of activities and amenities, and an easy charm that instantly creates a warm sense of welcome. This singular list of qualities and advantages makes Seabrook Island a natural choice to establish a sublimely blissful lifestyle or arrange for the perfect escape to paradise. When it comes to selecting a venue for a corporate retreat, wedding ceremony, reception or other special event, the Seabrook Island Club’s exceptional indoor and outdoor venues deliver an idyllic setting that caters to every need or interest. Featuring 6,000 square feet of space, the Atlantic Ballroom presents stunning ocean views and opens onto a gracious veranda.The Carolina and Deveaux Rooms are ideal for intimate gatherings and also feature ocean views and wraparound decks, while the Cooper Room is a traditional board meeting room with projection screen capabilities. Seabrook’s outdoor venue, the

OceanTerrace, is as close as you can get to the water without stepping in the sand. Alongside the community’s welcoming members, guests can enjoy two championship golf courses, a nationally recognized tennis center, a community center, health and fitness facility, a large-scale equestrian center, a full service marina, swimming pools, fabulous shopping and dining, and miles of pristine beaches. Each world-class amenity blends seamlessly into a natural environment that reflects Seabrook Island’s responsible commitment to protection of the island’s assets, a diverse, vibrant lifestyle, and a true sense of community that creates the feeling you’re exactly where you should be. Aerial view of the Seabrook Island Club

5 Things to Know About Seabrook Island  A private oceanfront community, Seabrook Island has no commercial entities and is located about 25 miles southwest of Charleston.

 The golf courses of Seabrook Island were the first to be honored with the Deveaux Room

designation as Fully Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in South Carolina.

 The Equestrian Center caters to riders of all skill levels with guided trail rides, beach rides, pony rides, and riding lessons.

 Tennis Magazine has ranked Seabrook Island’s Racquet Club tennis facilities among the “Top 25 U.S. Resorts.”

 Villas and homesites range from the high $100s, with luxury homes from the $600s to $3M+.

DiscoverSeabrook.com 800-358-6556

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Chantilly National Golf & Country Club Centreville, Va.

Dine in the National Grille — 40 percent larger than the club’s previous dining space. Two eight-seat communal tables with cowhide-patterned chairs pay homage to the building’s history: originally a working dairy farm.

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Hackberry Creek Country Club Irving, Texas

Find a seat and take a sip in the Craft 11 restaurant, featuring a 450-bottle wine display. Order by the bottle or glass from the premium wine selection. The 16-seat bar surrounds a 60-inch flat-screen TV, the perfect spot for watching the game with friends.

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Hamilton Mill Golf Club Dacula, Ga.

Belly up to the sleek, black bar in the club’s new dining space and watch the action on four big-screen TVs. Or find your spot in one of the cozy studded-leather booths and order from the revamped menu. A large, double-sided stone fireplace divides the lobby and dining area.

At Our Clubs

Pro Tournaments World Golf Championships — Bridgestone Invitational Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio

Shane Lowry snagged the Gary Player Cup and his first PGA Tour victory in August, besting Tour veterans Bubba Watson, Jim Furyk, and Justin Rose at the top of the leaderboard. By winning, he earned PGA Tour membership through the 2016-17 season.

Digital Ally Open

Martin Piller

Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, Overland Park, Kan. Also in August, this Web.com Tour tournament, previously known as the Midwest Classic, crowned a familiar champion in Martin Piller, who has earned four other Web.com Tour wins since turning pro in 2009. Piller, a Dallas native, matched the tournament scoring record with a 26-under 258.

Oakmont Country Club Corinth, Texas CLAY HAYNER ( CLUBS), GETTY IMAGES: SAM GREENWOOD (LOWRY), STACY REVERE (PILLER); DALE STENBROTEN (COUPLES)

Shane Lowry

The versatile Cast Iron Grille works both as an ideal place for business lunches, with wireless connectivity, by day and as a casual yet sophisticated restaurant for evening dining.

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ClubCorp Tournaments

The Clubs of Prestonwood Dallas and Plano, Texas

The new looks at both Prestonwood locations tip their hats to their Lone Star State setting. At the Hills (above), cowhide flooring and wood accents set the scene in the panoramic restaurant, named 180°. One of the Creek’s new private meeting rooms (left) whimsically honors the state’s oil legacy.

Open division low gross winners Gary and Kelly Loeb. Senior division low gross winners Rene and Cindy Jagot

Couples Tournament The American Club, Kohler, Wis.

Seventy-eight couples from ClubCorp clubs traveled to a new location in May for this year’s tournament, playing on three of the resort’s four courses, including the Whistling Straits course, site of this year’s PGA Championship. In the senior division, Rene and Cindy Jagot from Deerwood Golf Club in Kingwood, Texas, were the low gross winners; and Thornton and Barbara House from Kingwood Country Club, also in Kingwood, FA L L 2015

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ClubCorp News and Events Texas, earned low net. Open division winners were: low gross, Gary and Kelly Loeb from Tucson National in Tucson, Ariz.; and low net, Jay and Lori Schrann from Knollwood Country Club in Granger, Ind.

E-Z-GO Two-Person Best Ball Tournament Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio

Terry Small and Don Stichler

Gleneagles’ champs: From left, tennis pro Chris Brown, members Jennifer Lofgren and Christina Perron, pro Henry Gonzales, and members Heidi Bruty and Regina Fitch.

Women’s Tennis Challenge Cup Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head Island, S.C.

In May, more than 100 women and 10 tennis pros from seven ClubCorp clubs participated in this annual three-day event. Club teams were formed by combining two doubles teams from 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 divisions, based on players’ National Tennis Rating Program levels. This year, the winning team was from Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, Texas. Between tournament action, JoAnn Compton, also from Gleneagles, won a trip from Top Spin Wines to the 2015 U.S. Open by winning a tennis shootout. Next Feb. 18-21 Puerto Vallarta Couples’ Best Ball, Casa Velas Resort, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

In the News Club Happenings

Byron Nelson hospitality … A ClubCorp junior to watch ... During the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament at the TPC Four Seasons Resort and Club in Irving, Texas, last May, nearly 900 members flocked to Club 14,ClubCorp’s air-conditioned hospitality tent for lunch, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and to watch the pros up close on the 14th green and 15th tee. Nelson’s widow, Peggy, stopped by the tent and posed for photos with members.

Spotted at our clubs: Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, at Bear’s Best Las Vegas in June. … in July, Harry Connick Jr. at Shadowridge Golf Club in Vista, Calif., and Bill Murray at Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

The Club 14 hospitality tent

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Philip Barbaree, a 17-yearold junior member at Southern Trace Country Club in Shreveport, La., won the Philip Barbaree U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at the Colleton River Plantation Club in Bluffton, S.C., in July. With this victory, he earned exemptions into the next two U.S. Amateur tournaments and joins the ranks of past Junior Amateur winners Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods.

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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Scoop: This authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse, founded in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in 1979, expanded into the U.S. nearly 20 years ago and has been growing ever since. The company now has 37 locations in Brazil, Mexico, and the U.S. Focused on customized dining experiences, each Fogo restaurant features a large selection of meats — steak, chicken, lamb, and pork — carved tableside by Brazilian-trained gaucho chefs. Guests also can select from a Market Table packed with seasonal salads, fresh veggies, cured meats, and imported cheeses. With an extensive wine list and signature Brazilian cocktails, Fogo recently received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. What’s new: This fall and winter, Fogo plans to open new locations in Naperville, Ill.; New Orleans; San Francisco; Summerlin, Nev.; and the Woodlands, Texas. Earlier this year, it added new restaurants in Mexico City, Rio de Janiero, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. At all of the company’s locations, the rebranded bar — Bar Fogo — now features happy hour specials and Brazilian-inspired small plates. Last year, the company introduced seafood options to its menu and opened a restaurant in San Jose, Calif., its first Bay Area location. Information: fogo.com Deal: Receive a complimentary dessert for each member of your party. One dessert per person. Limit 10 free desserts per table, per visit, per reservation. To make a reservation, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.

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Jay Vaught and Ken Plunkett

For the first time this annual tourney, held in June, also included a senior division, in which Terry Small and Don Stichler from Canyon Crest Country Club in Riverside, Calif., were the low gross winners; and Mike Michaelis and Ron Viggiano from Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club in Coto de Caza, Calif., were the low net winners. In the open division, Ken Plunkett and Jay Vaught from Bay Oaks Country Club in Houston were the low gross winners; and Tom Vozzella from Boston College Club and his guest Dave Walsh were the low net champs.

The List Where to play. Where to dine. Where to meet. United States Alabama Birmingham Auburn Marriott Opelika Hotel at Grand National In Auburn.

Grand National Golf Club In Auburn. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Greystone Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Oxmoor Valley Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Red Mountain Theatre Company Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa Ross Bridge Golf Club In Hoover. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Selwood Farm Sporting Clays and Quail Hunting Preserve In Alpine.

Silver Lakes Golf Club In Gadsden. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

The Summit Club, 205-252-0088 summit-birmingham.com Atop the Regions-Habert Plaza in downtown Birmingham. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Huntsville Burningtree Country Club In Decatur. Signature Gold Golf.

Hampton Cove Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa In Florence.

The Shoals Golf Club In Florence. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

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Trent Jones Golf Trail. Signature Gold Golf.

Magnolia Grove Golf Club Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Renaissance Riverview Plaza

Montgomery Cambrian Ridge Golf Club In Greenville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Capital City Club, 334-834-8920 capitalmontgomery.com Top two floors of RSA Tower downtown. Formal and informal dining, private party facilities. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Capitol Hill Golf Club In Prattville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

City Grill Highland Oaks Golf Club In Dothan. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Hillcrest Manor Bed & Breakfast Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel at Capitol Hill In Prattville.

Next Door Restaurant Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center Shenandoah Plantation Hunting and Fishing

In Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 480-951-0022 gaineyranchcc.com In Scottsdale, 20 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 27 holes of golf designed by Benz & Poellot, clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, bar and grill, banquet facility. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch In Scottsdale.

Oakcreek Country Club In Sedona. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Red Door Spa In Litchfield Park and Phoenix.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Chandler and Desert Ridge.

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa In Sedona.

sevillegcc.com In Gilbert, 34 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 18-hole Gary Panks-designed golf course, 3 tennis courts, health club, water park. Signature Gold Golf.

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club In Fountain Hills.

University Club Signature Gold Dining.

Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa In Litchfield Park.

Tucson Miraval Resort & Spa Omni Tucson National Resort Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Oro Valley Country Club, 520-297-1121 orovalleycountryclub.com In Oro Valley, 15 miles north of downtown Tucson. 18-hole golf course, fitness center, casual dining, and private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Red Door Spa Tucson National Golf Club

Business Clubs Country Clubs Golf Clubs Sports Clubs KSL Resorts: Resort properties owned and/or operated by a Network Alliance of ClubCorp. As a member, you enjoy various special rates and services. The Owners Club: Use of The Owners Clubs is available to Owners Club members only. Communities: As a My Community member, you receive access to clubs in your local area. Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/Services: You enjoy privileges at a group of clubs not owned, operated, or managed by ClubCorp. Green fees may apply. You also qualify for preferred rates, privileges, and accommodations at select hotels, and have access to ticket, shopping, and transportation services. New listing since previous issue. You must be an overnight guest of the resort in order to use the facilities. Network Alliance clubs that accept your MemberCard. Business club is equipped with athletic facilities. Entries in “The List” are under nearest metropolitan area with commercial airline service. To make reservations, call the ClubLine or e-mail at clubline@clubcorp.com.

Signature Gold Golf.

Spa at Montgomery at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center Wynlakes Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Arizona Phoenix My Arizona Community, 800-433-5079 myarizonacommunity.com

Antelope Point Marina In Lake Powell. Part of Forever Resorts.

In Point Clear.

anthemclubaz.com In Anthem, about 40 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 36 holes of Greg Nash-

In Point Clear. Part of the Robert

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa The Capital Grille

Seville Golf & Country Club, 480-722-8100

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The Battle House, a Renaissance Hotel & Spa Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa Lakewood Golf Club

designed golf, two resort-style pools, and two fitness centers. Signature Gold Golf.

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Anthem Golf & Country Club, 623-742-6200

Desert Falls Country Club, Palm Desert, Calif. FA L L 2015

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Arkansas Bentonville Shadow Valley Country Club In Rogers. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

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Hot Springs Diamante, A Private Membership Golf Club, 501-922-1114 diamanteclub.com In Hot Springs Village; 50 miles from Little Rock International Airport. 18-hole golf course designed by Ault, Clark & Associates, 4 lighted clay tennis courts, pool. Closed Mon.

California Burbank Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Woodland Hills.

Lake Tahoe See Reno, Nev.

Los Angeles My Los Angeles Community, 800-433-5079 mylosangelescommunity.com

Ayres Hotels & Suites 6 locations in the greater Los Angeles area.

Braemar Country Club, 818-345-6520 braemarclub.com. In Tarzana, 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport. 2 golf courses, 20 tennis courts, and 2 pools. Closed Mon.

The Capital Grille Chinois In Santa Monica. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

City Club Los Angeles, 213-620-9662 cityclubla.com In the heart of downtown, 17 miles from LAX. Fine dining, private event facilities, seven meeting rooms, movie screening room. Signature Gold Dining.

Club Sportiva See Other Affiliates section.

Cut In Beverly Hills. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza Porter Valley Country Club, 818-360-1071 portervalley.com In Northridge. 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, 5 tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness center. Closed Mon.

Red/Seven In West Hollywood. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

The Resort at Pelican Hill In Newport Coast.

Robinson Ranch Golf Club In Santa Clarita.

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Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Spago In Beverly Hills. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

WP24 Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Monterey Carmel Valley Ranch Resort 6 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Signature Gold Golf.

Hyatt Regency Monterey

Ontario Canyon Crest Country Club, 951-274-7900 canyoncrestcc.com In Riverside, 20 miles from Ontario International Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, swimming pool. Closed Mon.

Orange County Aliso Viejo Country Club, 949-598-9200 alisogolf.com In Aliso Viejo, 13 miles from John Wayne Airport. 18 holes of Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II-designed golf, practice facilities, pro shop, private event facilities. Closed Monday. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

AL.KA.LI Salon Ayres Hotels & Suites 5 locations in the greater Orange County area.

Bayside Restaurant In Newport Beach.

Bistango Restaurant In Irvine.

Center Club, 714-662-3414 center-club.com In the Center Tower building in downtown Costa Mesa, near John Wayne Airport. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP service at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s, South Coast Plaza, located in Costa Mesa.

Costa Mesa Marriott In Costa Mesa.

Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, 949-858-4100 coto-de-caza.com In Coto de Caza, 20 miles southeast of John Wayne Airport. 36 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.; 10 lighted tennis courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.

In Newport Beach.

Empire Ranch Golf Club, 916-817-8100

Old Ranch Country Club In Seal Beach. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Renaissance ClubSport In Aliso Viejo.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Newport Beach.

St. Regis Monarch Beach In Dana Point.

Palm Springs Copley’s Restaurant Desert Falls Country Club, 760-340-5646 desert-falls.com In Palm Desert, 15 miles southeast of Palm Springs. Par-72 course spans 7,017 yards with views of the San Jacinto Mountain Range. Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Elite Land Tours The Falls Prime Restaurant Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa In Indian Wells.

Indian Wells Country Club, 760-345-2561 indianwellsclub.com In Indian Wells, 20 miles southeast of Palm Springs Airport. 2 clubhouses, ballroom, fitness center, private dining rooms, patio dining, and pro shop. 2 championship courses wind through the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Mission Hills Country Club, 760-324-9400 missionhills.com In Rancho Mirage; 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs. 1,760-acre club with 3 championship 18-hole golf courses. Large clubhouse, pool, fitness center, 29 tennis courts (5 grass). Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Rancho Mirage.

Sacramento My Sacramento Community, 800-433-5079 mysacramentocommunity.com

Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, located in Healdsburg.

empireranchgolfclub.com In the foothills of Folsom. 6,669yard, par-71, daily fee golf course overlooking Folsom Lake. Fullservice pro shop, clubhouse, dining, driving range, and practice areas. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Granite Bay Golf Club, 916-791-7578 granitebayclub.com In Granite Bay, 20 miles east of Sacramento. 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, fitness facility, meeting space. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lake Oroville Marina In Lake Oroville. Part of Forever Resorts.

Moccasin Point Marina In Don Pedro Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.

Saddle Creek Golf Club In Copperopolis. Signature Gold Golf.

Bay Club Carmel Valley One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

The Declan Suites Hotel del Coronado 800-468-3533; 619-435-6611 hoteldel.com In Coronado. 679 rooms and 25 suites; spa with 21 treatment rooms; salon; fitness center; two pools; seven restaurants; meeting space.

Hotel Solamar Legoland In Carlsbad.

Morgan Run Club & Resort, 858-756-2471 morganrun.com In Rancho Santa Fe. 27-hole championship golf course, practice facilities, 11 tennis courts, pool, overnight accommodations, informal and formal dining, conference/banquet facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

Teal Bend Golf Club, 916-922-5209

Locations in La Jolla and downtown San Diego.

tealbendgolf.com 18-hole, 72-par course designed by Brad Bell, practice range, grill, home of Teal Bend Golf Schools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Shadowridge Golf Club, 760-727-7700

Trinity Lake Resorts & Marinas In Trinity Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.

Turkey Creek Golf Club, 916-434-9100 turkeycreekgc.com In Lincoln. 18-hole Brad Belldesigned golf course, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

San Diego My San Diego Community, 800-433-5079 mysandiegocommunity.com

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shadowridgecc.com In Vista, in north San Diego County. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

University Club Atop Symphony Towers, 619-234-5200 uc-sandiego.com Atop Symphony Towers downtown. Two main dining rooms and six meeting rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

San Francisco My Bay Area Community, 800-433-5079 mybayareacommunity.com

Bay Club at the Gateway One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Courtside In Los Gatos. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Financial District One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Marin In Marin. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Redwood Shores In Redwood City. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Ross Valley In Kentfield. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club San Francisco One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club Santa Clara In Santa Clara. One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Bay Club SF Tennis One of the Bay Club Company’s 11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Club Quarters Club Sportiva See Other Affiliates section.

Crow Canyon Country Club, 925-735-5700 crow-canyon.com In Danville, 30 miles east of San Francisco at the foot of Mount Diablo. 18-hole Ted Robinsondesigned golf course, 13 tennis courts, pool, fitness facility. Closed Mon.

Lark Creek Walnut Creek Restaurant In Walnut Creek. Part of the Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

Napa Valley Lodge In Napa Valley.

One Market Restaurant Part of Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

Pleasure Cove Marina In Lake Berryessa. Part of Forever Resorts.

Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Tuscan Inn Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant In Napa Valley. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants. VIP access for members with Signature Gold benefits.

San Jose My Bay Area Community, 800-433-5079 mybayareacommunity.com

Bay Club Cupertino One of the Bay Club Company’s

11 facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Club Sportiva See Other Affiliates section.

Coyote Creek Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Lake Don Pedro Marina In Don Pedro Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Pebble Beach.

Silicon Valley Capital Club, 408-971-9300 sanjoseclub.com In Knight Ridder Building in heart of downtown. Main dining room, 4 private dining rooms, meeting rooms, conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Victorville Spring Valley Lake Country Club, 760-245-5356 spring-valley-lake.com Spring Valley Lake area. Golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.

Colorado Aspen Aspen Glen Club, 970-704-1905 aspen-glen.com In Carbondale, 30 miles northwest of Aspen. Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II co-designed 18-hole course. Athletic facility, 4 tennis courts (3 clay courts, 1 hard court), outdoor pool, spa, and pro shop. 2 dining rooms with seasonal dining hours. Resort rates apply. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Sky Hotel

Colorado Springs The El Paso Club Signature Gold Dining.

Denver Black Bear Golf Club, 303-840-3100 blackbearclub.com In Parker. 32 miles south of Denver International Airport. 18-hole Jeff Brauer-designed golf course, driving range, practice facilities, dining room. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Blackstone Country Club, 303-680-0245 blackstone-club.com In Aurora. 25 miles south of Denver International Airport. 18-hole Jay Morrish-designed golf course, dining room, pool, 2 tennis courts, fitness facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

The Capital Grille Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Hotel Monaco

Keystone Lodge In Keystone.

Omni Interlocken Resort In Broomfield. Signature Gold Golf.

Durango Glacier Club Signature Gold Golf.

Fort Collins Fort Collins Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Vail Arrabelle at Vail Square The Lodge at Vail The Pines Lodge In Beaver Creek.

Sonnenalp Club In Edwards. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Sonnenalp Hotel Spago In Beaver Creek. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, 866-476-0700; 970-476-0700 vailmountainlodge.com 20 rooms; seven condos; fitness facility offering classes and programs; spa with 12 treatment rooms at the Vitality Center; restaurant

Connecticut Hartford Hartford Club Signature Gold Dining.

Stamford See New York City.

Windsor Locks Six Flags New England In Springfield, Mass. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Delaware Newark

courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Sandpearl Resort StarLite Dining Cruises

Daytona Beach LPGA International, 386-274-5742 lpgainternational.com 5 miles from Daytona Beach International Airport. 39 holes of golf, pool. Signature Gold Golf.

Destin Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club In Santa Rosa Beach. Signature Gold Golf.

Vue on 30a In Santa Rosa Beach.

Fort Lauderdale My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com

The Capital Grille Hamilton Douglass Clothiers Heron Bay Golf Club In Coral Springs.

Lago Mar Country Club In Plantation. Signature Gold Golf.

Red Door Spa Tower Club, 954-764-8550 tower-florida.com On the 28th floor of One Financial Plaza in the downtown business district, with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Library/lounge, dining room, and private rooms for business and social events. Signature Gold Dining.

TPC Eagle Trace Golf Club In Coral Springs.

Windridge Yacht Charters

Fort Myers The Capital Grille In Naples.

See Philadelphia.

The Colony Golf and Bay Club

Florida

In Bonita Springs.

Clearwater Countryside Country Club, 727-796-2153 countrysideclub.com In Countryside; 17 miles from Tampa International Airport. 27 holes of championship golf, practice greens, driving range, pro shop, 14 tennis courts, fitness center, 2 pools, grill, lounge, and dining. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 727-784-8576 eastlakewoodlandscc.com In Oldsmar between Clearwater and Tampa. 36 holes of Von Hagge-Devlin-designed golf, practice and banquet facilities, clubhouse, fitness center, 17 tennis

Pelican Preserve Golf Club Raptor Bay Golf Club

Member Benefits and Levels As a benefit of club membership, you have access to certain clubs and resorts listed in “The List” that are outside the nonresident radius of your home club. These restrictions apply from the place(s) of residence and business for you and your family members. Privileges are based upon your benefit level as described below. The Associate Club benefits do not apply to groups or private events, and cart fees are additional. Call the ClubLine to make reservations and for questions about your benefits. For information on legacy and relocation benefits, contact your home club. O.N.E. (Optimal Network Experiences): Members receive 50 percent discount on a la carte dining at their home club, benefits in their local community, and complimentary golf and dining privileges when traveling. Complimentary traveling benefits are noted as Signature Gold Golf and Signature Gold Dining in The List. Signature Gold: Signature Gold Unlimited is the flagship level of private club benefits, featuring complimentary golf and dining at participating clubs (two rounds and two meals per club per month). Additional benefits include 30-day advance tee times and privileges in the market of the members’ second home or business. Signature Gold Golf offers complimentary golf at Associate Clubs and signature courses (two rounds per club per month). Signature Gold Dining offers complimentary dining at business and business sports clubs (two meals per club per month). Associate Bronze: Members receive social privileges at Associate Club properties. Associate Gold: Members receive golf, social, and athletic privileges at Associate Clubs, excluding some select golf courses. Members do not pay green fees at specified country clubs. (Play restricted to two rounds per month at each location.) Associate Plus: Members receive golf privileges at certain properties and are limited to two rounds per month per club. Members are charged 50 percent of accompanied-guest green fees. Associate Silver: Members receive social and athletic privileges at Associate Club properties and golf privileges at certain Associate Club properties. Golf availability varies and green fees apply in certain resort areas and during designated seasons.

pro shop. Dining room, bar, and grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Jacksonville My Jacksonville Community, 800-433-5079 myjacksonvillecommunity.com

Amelia National Golf Club

In Bonita Springs.

In Fernandina Beach.

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

Aroma’s Cigars, Wine & Martini Bar The Capital Grille Deercreek Country Club, 904-363-1604

In Bonita Springs; Naples.

Tiburon Golf Club In Naples. Signature Gold Golf.

Gainesville Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club, 352-335-0055 haileplantationgolf.com 10 miles from the University of Florida and the Florida Medical Center. 18-hole Gary Playerdesigned golf course. Tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities,

deercreekclub.com 20 miles south of downtown. 18-hole Robert Miller-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, fitness center, 8 outdoor Har-Tru tennis courts, informal dining. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort In Amelia Island.

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ClubCorp News and Events at Omni What’s Happening Where members of ClubCorp clubs get a 10 percent discount on the best available room rates at its 58 hotels and resorts

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Upcoming Events Monthly Feasts

Looking Good! Omni recently completed major renovations totaling nearly $70 million at three of its properties. We give you a peek at each one. 1 Omni Chicago Hotel: An $11 million multiyear makeover transformed all 347 suites and public spaces at this Michigan Avenue property. Each suite now features two high-definition televisions, residential-style lighting, and memory foam pillows. In the 676 Restaurant & Bar, dine in a more intimate setting featuring Edison-style lighting that places a spotlight on a new sepia mural that wraps around the room. 1 Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort: All 323 rooms now have a contemporary Caribbean look and feel after a $17 million rejuvenation of this beachfront hotel. Other upgrades include enhancements to the spa’s treatment rooms and the addition of a relaxation lounge, the poolside/ beachside Buoy Bar restaurant, and a pool complex with an adult pool, family pool, and a kids’ splash zone.

Omni King Edward Hotel

1 Omni King Edward Hotel (Toronto): One of North America’s first “palace” hotels shines again after a $40 million redo of this 112-year-old financial district landmark. The work included refurbishing the 301 guest rooms, modernizing bathrooms, adding a fitness center, and updating the meeting spaces. — DON NICHOLS 70

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Fred Dexheimer

Wine Expert Omni recently teamed up with Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer, who will focus his attention on enhancing the brand’s wine footprint in its properties. He will develop training programs, ensure the quality of wines offered by the glass, and consult on wine lists. “While we’ll continue to offer tried-and-true favorites, we’ll work more closely with Fred to explore lesser-known varietals and blends that fit with our restaurant concepts and customer preferences,” says David Morgan, Omni’s vice president, food & beverage. Only 147 professionals have earned the Master Sommelier title in North America.

Are You Satisfied? In the 2015 J.D. Power North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study released in July, Omni ranked highest among upper-upscale hotel brands. The ranking marks the brand’s sixth time as the leader in this segment. The study examined seven key factors to determine overall satisfaction: reservations, check-in/check-out, guest rooms, food and beverage, hotel services, hotel facilities, and cost and fees.

Through the end of the year, the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh presents monthly Terrace Room Dining Events, featuring international wine, spirits, and culturally inspired cuisine, in partnership with Dreadnought Wines. $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity. 412-553-5235 Sept. 17: Alessandro Rivetto Wines, Piedmont, Italy Oct. 15: Taste of South Africa with Ken Forrester Wines Nov. 12: Autumnal Port & Madeira Dinner Dec. 10: Victorian Progressive Dinner featuring wassails, malts, Champagne, cocktails, and more

For Art Lovers Sign up for Cocktails & Canvases at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort and spend Oct. 2-4 with artists, mixologists, and chefs. Besides room accommodations, the fun includes an art show, art festival, Champagne tasting, art instruction, Champagne breakfast, and special dinners, including a progressive four-course meal spread out across the resort. Full weekend, $1,299 for two adults.

Desert Eats Six top chefs from across the country will dish out savory eats at the first Desert to Dish food and wine weekend at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, Oct. 22-24. The weekend, a partnership with the James Beard Foundation, will include farm-to-table dining experiences, a tour of Arizona farms, and interactive opportunities with the chefs, including the hotel’s own executive chef, Michael Cairns.

Good Deals REV AND RECHARGE WITH BMW Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, Calif. Through Dec. 31, luxurious accommodations and a memorable driving experience at the BMW Performance Center in Palm Springs — get behind the wheel of an M3, M4, M5, M6, X5, or X6 for some exhilarating spins around the racetrack. From $389 per guest. For more Omni info or reservations: 888-444-6664; omnihotels.com

MATT WILSON (DEXHEIMER), ERINBY/DREAMSTIME (BRUSH), TEDDY LEUNG (BMW)

Renovations

Omni Jacksonville Hotel Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club, 904-221-1012 queensharbourcc.com On the Intracoastal Waterway in Queen’s Harbour; 24 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. 18-hole Mark McCumber designed golf course. 2 tennis courts, pool. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Jacksonville Beach.

University Club, 904-396-1687 uc-jacksonville.com In the Riverplace Tower south of downtown. Business center and athletic club with fitness classes, training, and massage. Cocktail lounge and formal and informal dining. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Miami My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com

The Capital Grille Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Orlando Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa In Walt Disney World.

The Capital Grille Celebration Golf Club In Celebration.

Citrus Club, 407-843-1080 citrus-club.com On the 18th floor of Citrus Center. Formal and casual dining, cocktail lounge, six private rooms. Citrus Club Spa and Fitness Center, Meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

DeBary Golf & Country Club, 386-668-1705 debarycc.com In DeBary, 25 miles northeast of Orlando. 18-hole Lloyd Clifton golf course, formal dining, 6 tennis courts, pool, fitness center. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s Tchoup Chop restaurants.

Fulton’s Crab House Part of Levy Restaurants.

Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe In Windermere. Signature Gold Golf.

Grand Bohemian Hotel

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

La Cita Country Club In Titusville. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Legoland In Winter Haven.

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate In ChampionsGate.

Portobello Part of Levy Restaurants. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Todd English’s Blue Zoo Part of the Todd English Restaurant Group.

Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe Part of Levy Restaurants.

Panama City Firefly Restaurant

Pensacola Lost Key Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Sarasota Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine The Venetian Golf and River Club In North Venice. Signature Gold Golf.

Tallahassee Kinderlou Forest Golf Club In Valdosta, Ga. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

St. James Bay In Carrabelle.

University Center Club, 850-644-8528 universitycenterclub.com On the campus of Florida State University overlooking the stadium. Formal and informal dining, private meeting room, ballroom. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Tampa My Tampa Bay Community, 800-433-5079 mytampabaycommunity.com

The Capital Grille Centre Club, 813-286-4040 centretampa.com Atop the Urban Center in Westshore. Dining room, lounge, private dining and meeting rooms, conference room. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Florida Aquarium Golfer’s Grail Preferred rates for golf simulator.

Hunter’s Green Country Club, 813-973-1000 huntersgreencc.com 35 miles from Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Fazio-designed championship course with driving, chipping, and putting ranges, 17 lighted tennis courts, basketball, racquetball, volleyball, fitness, formal dining, grill, banquet room. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch, 941-907-7920 legacygolfclub.com In Bradenton, 45 miles southwest of Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Arnold Palmer signature course. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine StarLite Dining Cruises In St. Petersburg.

Tampa Club Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 813-972-1991 tampa-palmscc.com 22 miles from Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned championship golf course, 9 Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, junior Olympic-size pool. Overnight resort accommodations. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

West Palm Beach The Capital Grille In Palm Beach Gardens.

Monarch Country Club, 772-286-8447 monarchclub.com In Palm City, 40 miles north of West Palm Beach. 18-hole championship Arnold Palmer golf course, 6 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, Jacuzzi. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Pillars at New River Sound Hotel

Georgia Atlanta

memorabilia, dining facilities, outdoor pavilion, pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.

bentwatergc.com In Acworth. Near Marietta and Kennesaw. 18-hole golf course, dining, banquet room, pro shop.

commerceclubatlanta.com On the 49th floor of 191 Peachtree Tower in downtown Atlanta. Two main dining rooms, seven private meeting rooms, bar and lounge. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Braelinn Golf Club, 770-631-3100

Country Club of Gwinnett, 770-978-7755

Bentwater Golf Club, 770-529-9554

braelinngc.com In Peachtree City. 25 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, practice facility, casual dining, pool, 4 tennis courts. Closed Wed.

Brookfield Country Club, 770-993-1990 brookfieldcountryclub.com In Roswell, 35 miles north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole course, casual dining, private events space, pool, fitness and tennis centers, golf performance center with FlightScope technology. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Buckhead Club, 404-262-2262 buckhead-club.com On the 26th floor of the Sovereign Building. Dining room, lounge, meeting and conference rooms, fitness center. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Canongate I Golf Club, 770-463-3342 canongate1gc.com In Sharpsburg. 20 miles southwest of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 36 holes of golf, main and private dining rooms, pool, 2 tennis courts.

The Capital Grille Chapel Hills Golf Club, 770-949-0030 chapelhillsgc.com In Douglasville. 25 miles northwest of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, main and private dining rooms, pool, 4 tennis courts.

My Atlanta Community, 800-433-5079 myatlantacommunity.com

Atlanta National Golf Club, 707-442-8801 atlantanationalgolfclub.com In Alpharetta. Golf retreat surrounded by rolling hills. 18-hole Pete and P.B. Dye-designed golf course, practice facilities, formal and casual dining, men’s grill, meeting facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Bear’s Best Atlanta, 678-714-2582 bearsbest.com Features 18 of Jack Nicklaus’ favorite holes from his own designs around the world. Clubhouse includes Nicklaus

Commerce Club, 404-222-0191

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countryclubofgwinnett.com 30 miles east of Atlanta. 18-hole Steve Melnyk-designed golf course with driving range and practice facilities. Grill, pro shop, banquet facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Country Club of the South, 770-475-1803 thecountryclubofthesouth.com In Johns Creek, 36 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course. Four-bedroom villa, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, pro shop, junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Currahee Club In Toccoa. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Eagle’s Landing Country Club, 770-389-2000 eagleslandingcc.com In Stockbridge, 20 miles south of downtown Atlanta. 27-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Pro shop, 8 tennis courts, 2 pools, informal dining. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Eagle Watch Golf Club, 770-591-1000 eaglewatchgc.com In Woodstock. Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, dining room, garden room, lounge.

The Ellis Hotel Flat Creek Country Club, 770-487-8140 flatcreekcc.com In Peachtree City. 23 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 27 holes of golf, practice facilities, main and private dining rooms, pool, private events facilities. Closed Mon.

Georgia National Golf Club, 770-914-9994 georgianationalgc.com In McDonough. 30 miles southeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, bar, grill. Closed Tue.

Glen Ella Springs Inn In Clarkesville.

Hamilton Mill Golf Club, 770-945-4653 hamiltonmillgc.com In Dacula. 50 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Fred Couples/Gene Bates-designed FA L L 2015

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Olde Atlanta Golf Club, 770-497-0097

Heron Bay Golf Club, 770-320-8500

oldeatlantagc.com In Suwanee. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned golf course, practice facilities, casual dining, private events facilities.

heronbaygc.com In Locust Grove. 30 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, dining room, pool, 2 tennis courts. Closed Mon.

Jonpaul’s Tonsorial and Spa Services In Johns Creek.

Laurel Springs Golf Club, 770-884-0065 laurelspringsclub.com In Suwanee, 27 miles north of Atlanta. 18-hole Jack Nicklausdesigned golf course, driving range, and practice facilities. Informal dining, bar and lounge, Nicklaus library, pro shop, locker rooms. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Mandarin Oriental The Manor Golf & Country Club, 678-366-3886 manorgcc.com In Milton. 18-hole golf course — Georgia’s only Tom Watsondesigned championship course, formal and casual dining, aquatic center featuring junior Olympic-size pool, tennis center with 16 courts. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

The Peachtree Club In Midtown.

Planterra Ridge Golf Club, 770-487-8141 planterraridgegc.com In Peachtree City. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, pool. Closed Tue.

Polo Golf & Country Club, 770-887-7656 pologolfandcountryclub.com In Cumming. 18-hole Joe Leedesigned golf course, practice facilities, dining, swim center with pools and waterslide, tennis center with 10 courts. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/ O.N.E. Golf

Quest Women’s Spa & Fitness Center In Alpharetta.

The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation In Greensboro.

In Jefferson. 18-hole golf course, casual dining, private events space. Closed Tue.

White Columns Country Club, 770-343-9025 whitecolumnscountryclub.com In Milton. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course, dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, outdoor swim center, fitness facilities. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

White Oak Golf Club, 770-251-6700 whiteoakgc.com In Newnan. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 36-hole golf course, dining room, private dining room, 4 tennis courts, pool.

Whitewater Creek Country Club, 770-460-0877

to all members during Masters week.

Macon

In Geneva. Signature Gold Golf.

Healy Point Country Club, 478-743-1495

Part of Levy Restaurants.

healypointcc.com 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course, formal and casual dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, pool, fitness facilities. Closed Tue.

River Forest Golf Club, 478-974-0974 riverforestgc.com In Forsyth. 25 miles northwest of Macon. 18-hole golf course, dining room, access to pool, tennis, and fitness facilities. Closed Mon.

Valdosta See Tallahassee, Fla.

Hawaii

whitewatercreekcc.com In Fayetteville. 20 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, main and private dining rooms, private events facilities. Closed Thur.

Hawaii

Windermere Golf Club, 678-513-1000

Maui

windermeregc.com In Cumming. 18-hole Davis Love III-designed golf course, dining room, private events facilities.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Waikoloa.

Kauai St. Regis Princeville Resort Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Spago Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Oahu Hawaii Prince Golf Club Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Olomana Golf Club Plaza Club Signature Gold Dining.

Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Honolulu; Ko Olina.

Illinois Chicago My Chicago Community, 800-433-5079 Countryside Country Club, Countryside, Fla.

mychicagocommunity.com

Bar Toma Mirror Lake Golf Club, 770-459-5599 mirrorlakegc.com In Villa Rica. 36 holes of golf, dining room, patio with views of Mirror Lake, pool, 4 tennis courts.

Northwood Country Club, 770-923-2909 northwoodcc.com In Lawrenceville, 35 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, 3 tennis courts, pool (open seasonally).

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Six Flags Over Georgia Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Six Flags White Water Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Sun City Peachtree Golf Club, 678-242-1933 suncitypeachtreegolf.com In Griffin. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, bar, private events facilities.

Traditions of Braselton, 706-363-9963 traditionsofbraseltongc.com

Part of Levy Restaurants.

Augusta The Carriage House Inn In Aiken, South Carolina.

The Pinnacle Club The Willcox In Aiken, South Carolina.

Woodside Plantation Country Club, 803-649-3383 woodside-plantation.com In Aiken, South Carolina. 30 miles from Augusta Regional Airport in Woodside Plantation. 3 golf courses, 10 tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon. Green fees apply

The Drake Hotel Eagle Brook Country Club

Broken Arrow Golf Club In Lockport.

Cafe Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

Calumet Country Club In Homewood.

The Capital Grille Locations in Chicago, Lombard, and Rosemont.

The Carlton Club at RitzCarlton, Chicago Spa access only.

Chicago Elite Yacht Club Quarters Hotel

Fulton’s on the River House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Metropolitan Club, 312-876-3200 metclubchicago.com On the 66th and 67th floors of the Willis Tower in the financial district. Dining room, 16 private rooms, grill, wine bar, meeting and conference rooms, fitness center. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Mid-America Club, 312-861-1100 midamclub.com Atop the 80th floor of the Aon Center. Dining room, grill, lounge, 8,500-square-foot ballroom, private dining and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Mission Hills Country Club In Northbrook.

Mystic Blue8 Odyssey Cruises Ravinia Green Country Club, 847-945-6200 raviniagreen.com In Riverwoods, about 15 miles north of O’Hare International Airport. 18-hole golf course with caddy services, tennis courts, pools, casual and formal dining. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Ravisloe Country Club In Homewood.

Red Door Spa Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Rolling Green Country Club, 847-945-6200 rollinggreencc.com In Arlington Heights, about 12 miles north of O’Hare International Airport. 18-hole golf course with caddy services, pool, fitness center, casual and formal dining. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Seadog Cruises Six Flags Great America Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

Spirit of Chicago Tamarack Golf Club In Naperville.

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golf course, practice facilities, meeting and conference space.

Indiana

Signature Gold Golf.

In Newburgh. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Seadog Cruises Six Flags America

Kentucky

Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Florence

Hebron

Spirit of Baltimore

See Cincinnati.

Massachusetts

Evansville Rolling Hills Country Club

See Cincinnati.

Indianapolis The Capital Grille Hawthorns Golf & Country Club In Fishers. Signature Gold Golf.

Omni Severin Hotel Puck’s Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Reflection Ridge Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Willowbend Golf Club

Louisville GlenOaks Country Club In Prospect. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

My New England Community, 800-433-5079

Polo Fields Golf & Country Club

mynewenglandcommunity.com

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Lexington

Skyline Club, 317-263-5000

Greenbrier Golf & Country Club

skyline-indy.com On the 36th floor of the One American Square building downtown. Main dining room, bar and grill, 4 private dining rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

South Bend Knollwood Country Club, 574-277-1541 knollwoodclub.com In Granger, north of Notre Dame. 2 golf courses, driving range, indoor and outdoor pools, 10 tennis courts. Dining, golf shop, fitness center.

Iowa Davenport Davenport Country Club

Louisiana

Club Quarters Hotel House of Blues Foundation Room

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Lafayette Carriage House Hotel City Club at River Ranch Signature Gold Dining.

New Orleans Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s New Orleans and NOLA restaurants.

English Turn Golf and Country Club

Des Moines Embassy Club

Hotel Monteleone House of Blues Foundation Room

Glen Oaks Country Club

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

Lawrence Country Club In Lawrence. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000 nicklausgolflg.com In Overland Park, 10 miles southwest of Kansas City, Mo. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, practice facilities, pool, 21,000-square-foot clubhouse, pro shop, conference room, informal dining room, casual bar and grill, private dining room. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Wichita Crestview Country Club

The Capital Grille In Boston and Chestnut Hill.

Des Moines

Kansas City

bostoncollegeclub.com On the 36th floor of the Bank of America Financial Building in the financial district. Formal and informal dining, bar and lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Lake Charles Country Club

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Kansas

Boston College Club, 617-946-2828

Lake Charles

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

In West Des Moines. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Boston

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Windsor Court Hotel

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

The International In Bolton.

Ipswich Country Club, 978-356-4822 ipswichclub.com In Ipswich, 30 miles northeast of Boston. 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. 6 Har-Tru tennis courts, pro shop, fitness center, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Closed Mon.

Langham Hotel Boston Odyssey Cruises Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common Seaport Elite Yacht Cruises Spirit of Boston

Cape Cod Ocean Edge Resort & Club In Brewster.

Baltimore The Capital Grille The Golf Club at South River In Edgewater

Red Door Spa In Baltimore, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg.

Detroit

Columbia

My Detroit Community, 800-433-5079 mydetroitcommunity.com

The Capital Grille Clubs at Polo Fields In Ann Arbor.

Coach Insignia Dearborn Racquet & Health Club

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Lake of the Ozarks Marina In Lake of the Ozarks. Part of Forever Resorts.

The Lodge of Four Seasons In Lake Ozark.

Kansas City

Northern Lakes Seafood Co.

The Capital Grille Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000

In Bloomfield Hills.

No. VI Chophouse In Novi.

Oak Pointe Country Club, 810-229-4554 oak-pointe.com In Brighton, 30 miles west of Detroit. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned golf course and 18-hole private championship course. 4 lighted tennis courts, fitness center, pool. Closed Mon.

Skyline Club, 248-350-9898 theskylineclub.com In Southfield, 15 miles north of Detroit, on the 28th floor of the Town Center Building. Dining, lounge, private workspaces, fitness center. Closed Sat-Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

In Overland Park, Kansas. See Kansas City, Kansas.

St. Louis Missouri Athletic Club Signature Gold Dining.

Omni Majestic Hotel Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Six Flags St. Louis Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

WingHaven Country Club In O’Fallon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Nebraska Omaha Champions Run Country Club

TPC Michigan, 313-436-3000

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

tpcmichigangc.com In Dearborn. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course, casual dining, bar, lounge, locker rooms, private events space. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Nevada

University Club of Michigan State University In Lansing.

Wolfgang Puck Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Minnesota

Mississippi

800-433-5079

The Club at Porto Cima In Lake of the Ozarks. Signature Gold Golf.

In Dearborn.

The Capital Grille

Southern Trace Country Club, 318-798-8300

Maryland

Missouri

Minneapolis

Shreveport southern-trace.com 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course, 6 lighted tennis courts, pool, spa and fitness facilities, whirlpool, steam room, and lounge.

Michigan

Hattiesburg Canebrake Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Jackson Lake Caroline Golf Club In Madison. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Patrick Farms Golf Club In Pearl.

Whisper Lake Country Club In Madison.

Las Vegas Aria Resort & Casino Bear’s Best Las Vegas, 702-804-8500 bearsbest.com 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Features 18 of Jack Nicklaus’ favorite holes from his own designs around the world. Clubhouse includes Nicklaus memorabilia, dining facilities, and pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.

Callville Bay Resort & Marina In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.

Canyon Gate Country Club, 702-363-0303 canyon-gate.com In Canyon Gate, 8 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, 2 pools, Jacuzzi, fitness center. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Capital Grille Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Aureole and Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.

Citizens Kitchen & Bar

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Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina In Lake Mojave. Part of Forever Resorts.

Cut Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Del Frisco’s

VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Diablo’s Cantina Emeril’s

Manchester Omni Mount Washington Resort In Bretton Woods.

New Jersey Atlantic City Red Door Spa Wolfgang Puck American Grille

St. Andrew’s Café

In Darien, Conn.; and New York City.

Long Island

See Other Affiliates section.

The Hamlet Golf & Country Club, 631-209-7448 hamletgolfandcountryclub.com In Commack, 14 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport. 18-hole golf course, 8 tennis courts, pool, pro shop, fitness center, informal dining. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Newark

In Bellmore.

Fix Restaurant House of Blues Foundation Room

Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club

Willow Creek Golf & Country Club, 631-403-6108

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Le Cirque Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Postrio

Red Square Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine The Signature at MGM Grand Spago Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Stack Restaurant Temple Bar Marina In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.

Trattoria del Lupo

In Bedminster Township.

Trenton Cherry Valley Country Club cherryvalleycc.com In Skillman. About 8 miles north of historic Princeton. 18-hole Rees Jones golf course set along Bedens Brook, 7 tennis courts, Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Six Flags Great Adventure In Jackson, N.J. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor In Jackson, N.J. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

New Mexico Albuquerque Canyon Club Signature Gold Golf.

Las Cruces Picacho Hills Country Club

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Signature Gold Golf.

Vdara Hotel & Spa Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grille

La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa

Santa Fe

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

New York

Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge

Albany

Reno Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Fin Fish and Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.

Eldorado Hotel Casino Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino In Incline Village.

Somersett Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

The Village at Squaw Valley In Lake Tahoe, Calif.

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American Bounty Restaurant In Hyde Park. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants.

Escoffier Restaurant In Hyde Park. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants.

The Great Escape Six Flags’ park In Lake George. Members receive up to 60 percent off main ticket prices.

Ristorante Caterina De’ Medici In Hyde Park. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants.

Red Door Spa

In Hyde Park. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants.

Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico Steakhouse, and Table 10 restaurant.

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

New Hampshire

Red Door Spa

hamletwillowcreek.com In Mt. Sinai, 18 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, informal dining. Signature Gold Golf.

Wind Watch Golf & Country Club, 631-606-2252 hamletwindwatch.com In Hauppauge, 8 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, informal dining. Signature Gold Golf.

New York City The Athletic & Swim Club at Equitable Center, 212-265-3490 athleticswim.com Midtown location. World-class fitness area, 25-yard indoor pool, group exercise classes, personal training, massage, quick snack bistro. Adults only — 16 and older.

Atlantica Bateaux New York The Beard House In Greenwich Village.

The Capital Grille In Stamford, Conn.

Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Aureole restaurant.

Club Quarters Hotel, Midtown Club Quarters Hotel, Rockefeller Center Club Quarters Hotel, Wall Street Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Le Cirque Le Cirque Cafe Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining

Manhattan Elite Yachts The Michelangelo Hotel Omni Berkshire Place Osteria del Circo Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining

Servcorp Spirit of New Jersey Spirit of New York Terrace Club

North Carolina Asheville Inn on Biltmore Estate In the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Omni Grove Park Inn

Charlotte The Capital Grille Charlotte City Club Signature Gold Dining.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Chetola Resort In Blowing Rock.

Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Firethorne Country Club, 704-243-2433 firethornecountryclub.com In Marvin, about 20 miles south of Charlotte. 18-hole Tom Jacksondesigned golf course, casual and formal dining, private events space, 10 tennis courts, four pools. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Omni Charlotte Hotel Pine Island Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

River Run Country Club In Davidson. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Sequoyah National Golf Club In Whittier.

TPC Piper Glen, 704-846-1212 tpcpiperglengc.com 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, dining, tennis courts, pool, fitness center. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Outer Banks See Norfolk, Virginia.

Raleigh/Durham My Triangle Community, 800-433-5079 trianglecommunityclubs.com

Angus Barn Carolina Club, 919-962-1101 carolina-club.com In Chapel Hill. On the campus of UNC at Chapel Hill, in the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. 20 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Dining room and grill, 7 private rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

City Club Raleigh, 919-834-8829 cityclubraleigh.com On the 28th and 29th floors of the Wells Fargo Capitol Center. Formal and informal dining, 6 private dining rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Devils Ridge Golf Club, 919-557-6100 devilsridgecc.com In Holly Springs, 20 miles southwest of Raleigh. 18-hole John LaFoy-designed golf course. Grill area, 3 private dining rooms, and driving range. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lochmere Golf Club, 919-851-0611 lochmere.com In Cary, southeast of Raleigh. 18-hole Gene Hamm-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, grill, covered pavilion for special events. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Neuse Golf Club, 919-550-0550 neusegolf.com In Clayton, 30 miles southeast of Raleigh. 18-hole John LaFoydesigned course, clubhouse, 6 tennis courts, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

O2 Fitness In Cary, Chapel Hill, Fuquay Varina, and Raleigh.

Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Siena Hotel In Chapel Hill.

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The State Club University Club

Village of Pinehurst Pinehurst Resort In the Sandhills of North Carolina.

Wilmington City Club of Wilmington O2 Fitness River Landing Country Club In Wallace.

Winston-Salem

Cleveland

Bermuda Run Country Club, 336-998-8155

My North Coast Community, 800-433-5079

bermudaruncc.com In Bermuda Run, about 13 miles southwest of Winston-Salem. Two 18-hole courses, tennis courts, two pools, private events space, and two clubhouses, both with dining options. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

mynorthcoastcommunity.com

Oak Valley Golf Club

Blue Point Grill The Cabin Club Chagrin Valley Athletic Club In Chagrin Falls.

The Club at Hillbrook In Chagrin Falls.

In Advance. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Club at Key Center, 216-241-1272

Piedmont Club, 336-724-7077

theclubatkeycenter.com Downtown on the 3rd and 4th floors of Key Center overlooking Memorial Plaza. Fountain-view dining room, 5 private dining rooms, and pub, fitness center. Signature Gold Dining.

piedmont-nc.com Atop BB&T Financial Center in downtown. 20 miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport. Grill dining area, private rooms, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Starmount Forest Country Club

Delmonico’s Steakhouse Elyria Country Club In Elyria.

Fox Meadow Country Club

In Greensboro. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

In Medina.

Ohio

In Medina.

Hill ‘n Dale Club

Akron

House of Blues Foundation Room

Firestone Country Club, 330-644-8441

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

firestonecountryclub.com 15 miles from the Akron-Canton Airport. Home to the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, with 3 18-hole golf courses, pro shop, bar and grill, and private dining. Open daily April-October. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold on West and North courses. Privileges for Associate Club members do not apply during the week of the Bridgestone Invitational.

Pro Football Hall of Fame In Canton.

Quail Hollow Country Club, 440-639-3800 quailhollowcc.com In Concord, 25 miles east of Cleveland. Weiskopf-Morrish golf course and Bruce Devlin golf course, fitness center.

Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland Rustic Hills Country Club In Medina.

lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Miami Valley Hunt & Polo Club Sugar Valley Country Club In Bellbrook.

Dornick Hills Country Club In Ardmore. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

The Greens Country Club Oak Tree Country Club oaktreecc.net In Edmond. About 15 miles north of Oklahoma City. 36 holes of Pete Dye-designed golf, tennis, fitness center, pool, Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

The Trails Golf Club In Norman. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Tulsa Club at Indian Springs In Broken Arrow.

Oregon Portland Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Plaza Riverside Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

University Club

Redmond The Loft of Bend In Bend.

Pennsylvania

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Cincinnati

Signature Gold Dining.

My River Community, 800-433-5079

In Hilliard. Signature Gold Golf.

In Medina.

Columbus Capital Club Heritage Golf Club

myrivercommunity.com

Dayton

Belterra Casino Resort & Spa

My River Community, 800-433-5079

In Florence, Ind.

myrivercommunity.com

The Cincinnatian Hotel Oasis Golf Club & Conference Center

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dayton Dayton Racquet Club, 937-224-4381

In Loveland. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Stillmeadow Country Club Traditions Country Club In Hebron, Ky. Signature Gold Golf.

daytonracquet.com On the 28th and 29th floors of Kettering Tower downtown. Fitness center, personal training, massage, squash court, 2 group fitness rooms, dining room,

In Ambler.

Westin Philadelphia My Pittsburgh Community, 800-433-5079

In Solon.

Weymouth Country Club

Part of Hospitality Management Group Inc.

Oklahoma City

silverlakeclub.com In Silver Lake, minutes from downtown Akron. 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, putting green, and pro shop. 2 pools, formal dining, 2 private dining rooms, ballroom, and grill. Closed Mon.

In Painesville.

Spirit of Philadelphia Talamore Country Club

Pittsburgh

Harrisburg

Steele Mansion Inn

Charleston National Golf Club Cypress

Oklahoma

Salmon Dave’s Pacific Rim Signature of Solon Country Club

Silver Lake Country Club, 330-688-6066

rooms. Closed Sat-Sun except on holidays and for private parties. Signature Gold Dining.

Country Club of Harrisburg

Philadelphia Applecross Country Club In Downingtown.

Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast In Newark, Del.

mypittsburghcommunity.com

Allegheny HYP Club The Capital Grille The Carlton Restaurant Diamond Run Golf Club, 412-741-2020 diamond-run.com In Sewickley, 16 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport. 18-hole Gary Player-designed course, practice facilities, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Green Oaks Country Club In Verona.

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort Omni Bedford Springs Resort In Bedford. Signature Gold Golf.

Omni William Penn Hotel Rivers Club, 412-391-5227 riversclub.com In One Oxford Centre downtown. Complete fitness, squash, yoga, Pilates, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Dining room and pub. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Salon Vivace In Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.

Seven Oaks Country Club In Beaver.

Treesdale Golf & Country Club, 724-625-2220 treesdalegolf.com In Gibsonia, 25 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh. 27 holes of golf designed by Arnold Palmer. Driving range, practice area, pro shop, tavern, fitness center, private dining rooms. 4 lighted tennis courts, pool.

The Capital Grille Club Quarters Hotel Freedom Elite Yacht Hartefeld National, 610-268-8800

Rhode Island

hartefeld.com In Avondale, 40 miles from Philadelphia. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course, grill and pub, ballroom. Signature Gold Golf.

In Seekonk, Mass. Signature Gold Golf.

Pyramid Club, 215-567-6510 pyramidclub.com Atop Mellon Bank Center in Center City. Views of the Delaware Valley from the main dining room. Meeting and conference

Providence The Capital Grille Ledgemont Country Club

South Carolina Aiken See Augusta, Ga.

Charleston Belmond Charleston Place Hotel Blossom Part of Hospitality Management Group Inc.

Harbour Club, 843-723-9680 harbour-charleston.com In historic downtown Charleston, across from Waterfront Park and the harbor. Dining, meeting rooms, bar, and rooftop terrace. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Dining.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort RiverTowne Country Club In Mount Pleasant. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Seabrook Island Club Signature Gold Golf.

Snee Farm Country Club In Mt. Pleasant.

Columbia Capital City Club, 803-256-2000 capitalcolumbia.com On the 25th floor of the SouthTrust Tower downtown, across from the capitol. Dining room, grill, private dining, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Inn at USC

Greenville Commerce Club, 864-232-5600 commerce-club.com Atop the One Liberty Square building downtown. Dining and meeting rooms, bar, and grill. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Musgrove Mills Golf Club Westin Poinsett Hotel

Hilton Head Island Country Club of Hilton Head, 843-681-2582 hiltonheadclub.com On the Intracoastal Waterway; 10 miles from Hilton Head Airport and 30 miles from Savannah International Airport. 18-hole championship Rees Jones golf course, putting and chipping greens, 6 clay tennis courts, fitness center, 2 pools. Marina access.

Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-2200 goldenbear-indigorun.com 1,714-acre residential and golf community. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, pro shop, tennis.

The Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-3500 thegolfclub-indigorun.com Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II-designed golf course, clubhouse, pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

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Set in the prestigious Indigo Run private community, a short drive to the island’s beaches. Special privileges at the Jack Nicklausdesigned Golden Bear golf course, private lodge with swimming pool, member lounge, and business center plus spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Homes.

Myrtle Beach

Texas Abilene Abilene Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Amarillo Amarillo Club Signature Gold Dining.

Austin My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079

Barefoot Resort & Golf

mylonestarcommunity.com

Signature Gold Golf at Dye Club. Preferred rates at Fazio, Love, and Norman courses.

Driskill Hotel The Hills of Lakeway, 512-261-7200

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Wachesaw Plantation Club In Murrells Inlet. Signature Gold Golf.

Tennessee Chattanooga Black Creek Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Knoxville Club LeConte, 865-523-0405 clubleconte.com Atop Plaza Tower downtown, with views of the Tennessee River and Smoky Mountains. Dining rooms, lounge, 7 private dining rooms, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Fox Den Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Memphis Crescent Club, 901-684-1010 crescent-club.com Atop Crescent Center between downtown Memphis and Germantown. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations, and state-of-theart audiovisual equipment. Main dining room, 5 private dining rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Nashville Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, 615-824-6528 bluegrasscountryclub.com In Hendersonville. 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, dining facilities, and marina. Signature Gold Golf.

Temple Hills Country Club, 615-646-4785 templehillsgolf.com In Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville. 17 holes of golf open year-round, casual and formal dining, private events space, two tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool. Signature Gold Unlimited/ O.N.E. Golf.

thehillscc.com Includes the Hills Country Club in the Village of the Hills and Lakeway Country Club in Lakeway.

The Hills Country Club, 512-261-7272 In the Village of the Hills, 20 miles from downtown Austin along Lake Travis. Two 18-hole courses: the Jack Nicklausdesigned Hills course and Flintrock Falls, co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II. Pro shop, 18 tennis courts, fitness center, pool, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon. Flintrock Falls is closed Wed. Golf benefits on Flintrock Falls for Signature Gold. Golf benefits on the Hills course for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lakeway Country Club, 512-261-7272 The 18-hole, Leon Howarddesigned Live Oak Golf Course has driving range, pro shop, 18 tennis courts, grill. Closed Mon. The 18-hole Yaupon Course, designed by Leon Howard, features practice facilities, driving range, pro shop, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lake Austin Spa Resort Lost Creek Country Club, 512-892-1205 lostcreekclub.com 18-hole golf course, 16 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, large fitness facility, and dining. Closed Mon.

utclub.com On the 6th and 7th floors in the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Bar with casual dining, banquette seating, media area, private rooms. Privileges are not extended during home football game weekends (Fri-Sun), however non-resident memberships are available. Signature Gold Dining.

Dallas/Fort Worth My Dallas Fort Worth Community, 800-433-5079 mydfwcommunity.com

The Adolphus Hotel Brookhaven Country Club, 972-243-6151 brookhavenclub.com In Farmers Branch. Three 18-hole golf courses, practice facilities, pro shop, 39 tennis courts, 6 racquetball courts, 5 pools, fitness center, formal and informal dining, private dining rooms, banquet facilities.

Canyon Creek Country Club, 972-231-1466 canyoncreekclub.com In Richardson. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 24 lighted tennis courts, 3 pools, indoor and outdoor dining. Closed Tue.

The Capital Grille City Club of Fort Worth In Fort Worth.

The Clubs of Prestonwood, 972-239-7111

Offers members luxurious 3-bedroom, 3-1/2-bath Club Home accommodations with access to four golf courses by Tom Fazio, Ben Crenshaw/Bill Coore, and Arnold Palmer; tennis center, fitness center, full-service spa, and several restaurants.

The Creek Clubhouse

Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold. P R I VAT EC LU B S.C O M FA L L 2015

The University of Texas Club, 512-471-2000

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa The Owners Club at Barton Creek, 512-329-4663

River Place Country Club

Southern Trace Country Club, Shreveport, La.

prestonwoodcc.org Two North Texas clubs in one, just eight miles apart. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf. In North Dallas. 18-hole course designed by Ralph Plummer; casual and formal dining, Laykhold-surface tennis courts, pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.

The Hills Clubhouse In Plano. 18-hole course designed by Dave Bennett. Pool. Closed Tue.

Cooper Hotel, Conference Center & Spa Corinthian Wellness Spa In Southlake.

Del Frisco’s Receive VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s in Dallas and Fort Worth.

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck Frisco Gun Club In Frisco.

Gleneagles Country Club, 972-867-6666

Oakmont Country Club, 940-321-5599 oakmontclub.com In Corinth, 20 miles northwest of Dallas. 18-hole course designed by Roger Packard and Don January; practice facility with doubleended driving range, clubhouse with pool and tennis facilities.

Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West Red Door Spa

gleneaglesclub.com In Plano, 25 miles northeast of DFW International Airport. Two 18-hole Bruce Devlin and Robert VonHagge-designed golf courses, 18 lighted tennis courts, fitness facility, 3 dining areas, 6 private event rooms. Closed Mon. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.

In Dallas and Plano.

Hackberry Creek Country Club, 972-869-2631

Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

hackberrycreekcc.com In Irving, 5 miles from DFW International Airport. 18-hole golf course. 12 tennis courts, 3 pools, driving range, full-service dining, banquet facilities. Closed Mon.

House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

La Cima Club, 972-869-2266 lacimaclub.com Atop Williams Square Tower in Las Colinas. Main dining room, lounge, 6 private dining rooms. Reservations required. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Las Colinas Country Club, 972-541-1141 lascolinascc.com In Irving, 8 miles from DFW International Airport. 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities, fitness center, 5 dining areas. Golf and dining available Tue-Sun. Signature Gold Golf.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Shady Valley Country Club, 817-275-3092 shadyvalley.com In Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Golf course, driving range, tennis court, pool, and sauna. Closed Mon.

Located in Arlington. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Six Flags Over Texas Located in Arlington. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Stonebriar Country Club, 972-625-5050 stonebriar.com In Frisco, 30 miles north of Dallas. Two 18-hole golf courses, designed by Tom Fazio and Finger/Dye. Lighted tennis courts, pool, formal and informal dining. Finger/Dye course for Signature and Associate Gold. Fazio course for Signature Gold.

Stonebridge Ranch Country Club stonebridgeranchcountryclub.com In McKinney. Overnight accommodations in golf course cottages. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Ranch Clubhouse, 972-540-2000 27-hole Arthur Hills-designed

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The Owners Club at Hilton Head, 843-342-6539

golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, pool, informal dining, grill, fitness center. Closed Tue.

The Stonebridge Clubhouse, 972-540-1000 18-hole Pete Dye-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, 7 tennis courts, pool, fitness center with whirlpool and sauna, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon.

Suntex Boat Club Timarron Country Club, 817-481-7529 timarronclub.com In Southlake, 15 miles west of DFW International Airport. 18-hole Byron Nelson-designed golf course. Practice facility with driving range, sand bunker, and chipping and putting greens, 31,000-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, meeting and conference rooms, and special-event facilities. Closed Mon.

Tower Club, 214-220-0403 tower-dallas.com In Thanksgiving Tower downtown; 15 miles from Dallas Love Field and 25 miles from DFW International Airport. Main dining room, e-lounge, bar, 13 private dining rooms with views of the city. Reservations required. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Trophy Club Country Club, 817-837-1900 trophyclub-dallas.com In Trophy Club, 15 miles from DFW International Airport. 36-hole Ben Hogan/Arthur Hill-designed course (the only course designed by Hogan). Fitness center, pool, 8 outdoor tennis courts, informal dining. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Walnut Creek Country Club, 817-477-3192 walnutcreekcc.com In Mansfield, 15 miles southeast of Fort Worth. 36 holes of golf, putting green, 14 tennis courts, 2 pools. Private dining rooms. Closed Mon.

The Westin Stonebriar Resort

El Paso Coronado Golf & Country Club

Fort Worth See Dallas/Fort Worth.

Houston

Bay Oaks Country Club, 281-488-7888 bayoakscountryclub.com 18-hole Arthur Hills golf course, 9 tennis courts, pool, fitness center, formal and casual dining. Closed Mon.

The Capital Grille The Club at Falcon Point, 281-392-7888 falconpoint.com In Katy, 25 miles west of downtown Houston; 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, 5 lighted tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.

The Clubs of Kingwood theclubsofkingwood.com In Kingwood. Hailed as one of the “World’s Largest Private Country Clubs”

The Clubs of Kingwood at Deerwood, 281-360-1060 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, pro shop, clubhouse, grill. Informal dining room available for private functions. Closed Mon. Green fees apply after use of Signature Gold and O.N.E. complimentary rounds.

The Clubs of Kingwood at Kingwood, 281-358-2171 Four 18-hole golf courses, 5 pools, 26 tennis courts, clubhouse, pro shop. Closed Mon.

Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

The Downtown Club thedowntownclubhouston.com An alliance of two private club traditions in downtown Houston that offers expanded benefits for downtown business leaders and residents. Private dining rooms available at both clubs.

The Downtown Club at Houston Center, 713-654-0877 In First City parking garage downtown. Complete athletics, basketball, indoor track, 4 group exercise studios. Lunch only. Signature Gold Dining.

The Downtown Club at Met, 713-652-0700 In Allen Center downtown. 10 indoor tennis courts, squash, racquetball, basketball, 4 group exercise studios, KidZone, Bella Rinova Day Spa. Café lunch service. Signature Gold Dining.

My Houston Community, 800-433-5079

The Golf Trails of the Woodlands, 281-882-3000

myhoustoncommunity.com

thegolftrails.com In the Woodlands. 20 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Two golf courses, the 18-hole Oaks and 18-hole Panther Trail, dining and snack options, access to pool and fitness facilities at adjacent Woodlands Resort & Conference Center.

April Sound Country Club, 936-588-1101 aprilsoundcountryclub.com On Lake Conroe, 45 miles north of Houston. 27 holes of golf, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, aquatics complex.

Greenspoint Club, 281-875-0191 greenspointclub.com Minutes from the Bush Intercontinental Airport. Dining room, grill, 4 private rooms. Athletic facility with 3 racquetball courts, squash court, basketball court, indoor track, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Hearthstone Country Club, 281-463-2201 hearthstoneclub.com In northwest Houston. 27-hole golf course designed by Jay Riviere, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.

House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Houston City Club, 713-840-9001 houstoncityclub.com In West Houston at Greenway Plaza. 10 indoor tennis courts, athletic facilities, racquetball. Casual and fine dining. Signature Gold Dining.

The Houston Club, 713-225-3257 On the 49th floor in One Shell Plaza downtown. Dining with views of the city. Private dining rooms, wine lockers, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Lake Windcrest, 281-259-2279 lakewindcrestgc.com In Magnolia. 35 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. 18-hole Thomas E. Walkerdesigned golf course, driving range.

Magnolia Creek, 281-557-0555 magnoliacreekgc.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport. 27-hole links-style golf course, practice facilities, event space.

South Shore Harbour, 281-334-0525 southshoreharbourcc.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport. 27-hole golf course, private events facilities. Closed Mon.

The St. Regis Hotel Traditions Club In Bryan. Golf benefits for Signature Gold Golf.

Willow Creek Golf Club, 281-376-4061 willowcreekclub.com In Spring near the Woodlands, 30 miles north of downtown Houston. 18-hole von Hagge and Devlin-designed golf course. Fine and casual dining. Closed Mon.

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Mokara Hotel & Spa Omni La Mansión del Rio Hotel Plaza Club, 210-227-4191 plazasanantonio.com Atop Frost Bank Tower downtown. Dining facilities with 8 private dining areas, bar, conference space, business center, private event facilities, and concierge services. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

River Crossing Club In Spring Branch. Signature Gold Golf.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

thewoodlandscc.com In the Woodlands. 20 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Three golf courses: the 27-hole Palmer course, 18-hole Player course, and 18-hole Tournament course. Tennis center with 21 courts, pool, fitness facilities, formal and casual dining, private events facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Temple

Longview Summit Club Signature Gold Dining.

Lubbock The Texas Tech Club, 806-742-4496 texastechclub.com On the east side of Jones AT&T Stadium overlooking the football field and downtown. Dining, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

McAllen The Club at Cimarron, 956-581-7401

Wildflower Country Club, 254-771-1177 wildflowerclub.com In Temple, west of Interstate 35. 50 miles from Waco Municipal Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, 2 pool, fitness facilities, main dining room, grill.

Tyler Eagle’s Bluff Country Club In Bullard. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Waco Baylor Club Situated on the home side of Baylor University’s McLane Stadium. Dining, private event spaces, meeting rooms with business amenities. Signature Gold Dining.

Virginia Arlington See Washington, D.C.

clubatcimarron.com In Mission. 5 miles from McAllen Miller International Airport. Championship golf course, pool, racquetball courts, lighted tennis courts. Closed Mon.

Centreville

Midland

Omni Homestead Resort The Owners Club at The Homestead, 540-839-3700

Green Tree Country Club THE CLUBLINE

In Del Rio. Part of Forever Resorts.

The Woodlands Country Club, 281-863-1400

Signature Gold Golf.

800-433-5079

Lake Amistad Resort & Marina

San Angelo San Angelo Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

San Antonio My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079 mylonestarcommunity.com

Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club, 210-582-6700 fairoaksclub.com 16 miles north of San Antonio in Fair Oaks Ranch. Hill Country setting with 36 holes of golf, tennis, swimming, dining. Closed Mon.

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

See Washington, D.C.

Haymarket See Washington, D.C.

Hot Springs

In Hot Springs. Members enjoy 3 top-ranked golf courses, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, fly-fishing, ice skating, skiing, fine dining, and spa with natural mineral springs, plus the use of 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Home.

Lansdowne See Washington, D.C.

Leesburg See Washington, D.C.

Norfolk The Currituck Club, 252-453-9400 thecurrituckgolfclub.com On the Outer Banks, North FA L L 2015

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Carolina, between Duck and Corolla. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole Rees Jones course, practice facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Greenbrier Country Club, 757-547-7375

greenbrierclub.com In Chesapeake. 12 miles from Norfolk International Airport. Championship Rees Jonesdesigned 18-hole golf course, putting and chipping greens, driving range, 8 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, 2 racquetball courts, fitness center, outdoor junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.

Nags Head Golf Links, 252-441-8073 nagsheadgolflinks.com On the Outer Banks, North Carolina. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole golf course and grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Sanderling Resort Spirit of Norfolk Town Point Club, 757-625-6606 town-point.com Downtown in the World Trade Center. Formal and casual dining, lounge, business center, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

The Capital Grille Columbia Tower Club, 206-622-2010

Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, 703-631-9560

columbia-tower.com On the 75th and 76th floors atop the Columbia Center downtown. 3 dining rooms, 6 private dining rooms, and the Stratus bar and lounge. Fully equipped business center with high-speed wireless Internet access and videoconferencing center. Signature Gold Dining.

chantilly-national.com In Centreville, Va., 10 miles south of Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Ed Ault-designed golf course, practice range, 6 tennis courts, pool, dining areas, and private dining rooms. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

The Golf Club at Echo Falls In Snohomish.

The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie

City Club of Washington, 202-347-0818

In Lacey.

city-washington.com In the Columbia Square building in downtown. Main dining room, 5 private dining/meeting rooms, business center, member lounge, and bar. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

The Golf Club at Newcastle In Newcastle.

Harbour Pointe Golf Club In Mukilteo.

Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Park Mill Creek Country Club In Mill Creek.

Sorrento Hotel Trophy Lake Golf & Casting

Ford’s Colony Country Club, 757-258-4100

Vida Spa Washington National Golf Club

stonehengeclub.com In Midlothian, 30 miles from Richmond International Airport. Golf course, putting green, 6 lighted tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.

Roanoke Hidden Valley Country Club In Salem. Signature Gold Golf.

Tysons See Washington, D.C.

Washington Seattle My Puget Sound Community, 800-433-5079 mypugetsoundcommunity.com

Canterwood Golf & Country Club, 253-666-8502 canterwoodgcc.com In Gig Harbor, 34 miles from P R I VAT EC LU B S.C O M FA L L 2015

Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurant.

In Port Orchard.

Omni Richmond Hotel Red Door Spa Stonehenge Golf & Country Club, 804-378-7841

In Washington, D.C.; and Tysons Corner, Va.

Richmond fordscolonycc.com In Williamsburg, about 50 miles east of Richmond International Airport. Three 18-hole Dan Maples-designed courses, six indoor practice tees, casual and formal dining, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/ O.N.E. Golf.

Capital & National Elite Yachts The Capital Grille

Sea-Tac Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 4 tennis courts, Olympic-size pool, formal and informal dining. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

In Auburn.

Spokane Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Tacoma Pacific Grill Smoke + Cedar

Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. My Capital Community, 800-433-5079 mycapitalcommunity.com

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Club Quarters Hotel The Golf Club at Lansdowne In Lansdowne, Va.

Lansdowne Resort In Lansdowne, Va.

The Source Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Spirit of Washington Sportrock Climbing Center In Sterling, Va.

Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner In Tysons, Va.

Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. River Creek Club, 703-779-2022 rivercreekclub.com In Leesburg, Va, along the Potomac River. Fewer than 20 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Ault, Clark, and Associates-designed championship golf course, 4 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, pro shop, dining areas, private dining rooms, and fitness center.

Caledon Woods Golf Club

In Pickering.

The Willard InterContinental Hotel

In Richmond Hill.

West Virginia Charleston Berry Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Morgantown Pete Dye Golf Club

Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club The Club at Bond Head In Bond Head. Signature Gold Golf.

The Country Club In Woodbridge.

DiamondBack Golf Club Eagle Ridge Golf Club In Georgetown. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Emerald Hills Golf Club In Stouffville.

Glen Abbey Golf Club 30 minutes west of Toronto.

Glencairn Golf Club In Milton.

In Bridgeport. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Glendale Golf and Country Club

Wisconsin

In Hamilton. Signature Gold Golf.

Milwaukee

2 hours north of Toronto.

The Capital Grille Destination Kohler

In Lake Geneva.

Red Door Spa

Blue Springs Golf Club In Acton.

tower-tysons.com In Tysons, Va., atop the Tyson Tower 1 building, in Tysons Corner; 15 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. Dining room, member bar, and private dining rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

In Kohler.

In Arlington, Va.; Vienna, Va.; and Washington, D.C.

Toronto, Ontario

30 minutes northwest of Toronto.

Members receive 50 percent off admission.

piedmontclub.com In Haymarket, Va. 25 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course. Pro shop, men’s and women’s locker rooms, dining, and conference facilities. Course closed Tue. Signature Gold Golf.

In Kanata.

Toka Salon & Day Spa Tower Club Tysons Corner, 703-761-4250

Madame Tussaud’s Presidents Gallery

The Madison Hotel Mt. Vernon Excursion Odyssey Cruises Piedmont Club, 703-753-5922

Kanata Golf & Country Club

Geneva National Golf Club Tripoli Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

International Bahrain Manama The British Club Bahrain

Canada Montréal, Québec Club de Golf Islesmere In Laval. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Grandview Golf Club Greenhills Golf Club 2 hours west of Toronto. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Greystone Golf Club In Milton.

Heron Point Golf Links In Ancaster.

Hidden Lake Golf Club In Burlington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

King Valley Golf Club In King City.

King’s Riding Golf Club In King City.

The Lake Joseph Club 2 hours north of Toronto.

National Pines Golf Club In Innisfil.

Omni King Edward Hotel RattleSnake Point Golf Club

Le Fontainebleau Golf Club

In Milton.

In Blainville. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

In Mactier.

Le Maître De Mont-Tremblant

In Port Carling.

In the Laurentian Mountains.

Val Des Lacs Golf Club In Ste-Sophie.

Ottawa, Ontario Arc Hotel Club de Golf Hautes Plaines In Gatineau, Quebec.

Eagle Creek Golf Club In Dunrobin.

GreyHawk Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Rocky Crest Golf Resort Sherwood Inn Station Creek Golf Club In Gormley.

Wyndance Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Vancouver, British Columbia Pacific Palisades Hotel Pan Pacific Vancouver Vida Spa 4 locations.

China

Mexico

Beijing

Cabo San Lucas

Capital Club, 011-8610-8486-2225

Dreams Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Roc (Taiwan)

thecapitalclub.com On the 50th floor of Capital Mansion in the Chao Yang business district. Bar area, grill room, Chinese dining room, 9 private rooms, business center with wireless Internet access and videoconferencing facilities. Athletics area includes swimming pool, gymnasium, squash, and 6-lane bowling alley. Signature Gold Dining.

Cancun

Taipei

The St. Regis Hotel

Shenzhen Mission Hills China In Dongguan, Haikou, and Shenzhen.

England Birmingham The Belfry

London

In Puerto Adventuras.

Cozumel Cozumel Country Club, 011-52-987-872-9570 cozumelcountryclub.com.mx On the northern side of the island, 5 miles from international cruise ship pier. 18-hole course designed by the Nicklaus Design Group, practice area, putting and chipping green, practice bunker and two-tiered practice tee. Native palapa-style clubhouse with casual dining and pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.

Melia Cozumel AllInclusive Golf & Beach Resort Playa Azul Golf, Scuba, Spa Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort Spa

Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul’s Club Quarters Hotel, Trafalgar Square St. James’s Hotel & Club

Mexico City

France

Signature Gold Dining.

Paris Paris International Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Saint James Paris Hotel

Germany Frankfurt Frankfurt Airport Club Inside the Frankfurt Airport complex, near the Sheraton Hotel.

India New Delhi Le Cirque

Indonesia Jakarta American Club

Ireland Adare County, Limerick Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort In the village of Adare.

Malaysia Kuala Lumpur AIDAN BRADLEY

Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas Omni Puerto Adventuras Hotel Beach Resort

The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur

Club de Empresarios

and a course by Tom Weiskopf. Practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse. Signature Gold Golf.

American Club World Trade Center Club

Scotland St. Andrews Old Course Hotel St. Andrews Golf Resort & Spa

Singapore Singapore The American Club Tower Club In Republic Plaza.

South Africa Johannesburg The Rand Club

Sweden Stockholm Vidbynas Golf Club

Switzerland Lipperswil Golf Club Lipperswil 30 miles east of Zurich-Kloten Airport. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Club Piso 51

Puerto Vallarta

Vietnam

Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-221-00-73

Hanoi

In Marina Vallarta, north of Puerto Vallarta and 5 miles from the airport. 18-hole championship course, driving range, practice green. Clubhouse, open terrace, bar. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold and Silver only.

Marriott Casa Magna Hotel The Owners Club at Puerto Vallarta, 011-52-322-221-2690 In the exclusive Marina Vallarta Club de Golf on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Championship golf, 3-bedroom, 3-bath or 2-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath furnished accommodations with private verandas and hot tubs. Members pay cart fees only at Vista Vallarta, the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed course. A second 18-hole course, designed by Tom Weiskopf, is also available for play.

Vista Vallarta, 011-52-322-29-000-30 foremexico.com In the foothills overlooking Puerto Vallarta. Two 18-hole golf courses: one Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole championship course,

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Other Affiliates Business Servcorp Members receive 25 percent discount on all Virtual Office packages. Executive Suites Offices come with $1,000 services vouchers.

Entertainment Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Complimentary dessert for each member of the dining party. (Limit 10 per table.)

Tickets Purchase tickets for events such as concerts, Las Vegas shows, sporting events, and theater productions. Ticket purchases are through a third-party provider.

Hotel Program Find Hotels Members receive up to 40 percent discount at hundreds of hotels. To book, call the ClubLine or log onto your club’s website, and click the “Find Hotels” button.

Gainey Ranch Golf Club, Gainey Ranch, Ariz. Preferred Rates For Members The following hotels offer members preferred rates: Kimpton Hotel Group, Omni Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, RitzCarlton Hotel Company.

Insurance Geico Members may qualify for an additional discount on car insurance. For a free quote, go to geico.com/disc/clubcorp or call 800-368-2734.

Products 1-800-Flowers.com Members receive a 15 percent discount on delivered orders including flowers and merchandise. Order through the ClubLine.

Dell Members receive preferred rates on consumer products through Dell’s Member Purchase Program. Shop dell.com/mpp/clubcorp and receive up to 30 percent discount on select systems, plus up to 10 percent discount on all Dell branded mobility products.

Estate Wine Brokers Members receive concierge services and no seller fees when buying, selling, appraising, or trading wine collections. The company offers more than 250 fine wines, champagnes, and ports from regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa Valley. estatebrokers.com

Fiji Water Members who sign up for Fiji Water Delivery Service receive a 40 percent discount on a one-time order, or a 25 percent discount on an annual subscription order.

Services Ship Sticks Members receive preferred rates for golf club shipping services. Coupon code: ClubCorp2014

Transportation Avis Car Rental Members receive discounted rates at participating locations and members with Signature

Gold Unlimited or O.N.E. benefits receive complimentary enrollment into Avis First, a reward program that offers special deals and upgrades for members.

Club Sportiva Members receive 10 percent discount on regular rental fees for exotic car rentals and access to clubhouse locations.

MASA Assist Members receive up to 45 percent discount on emergency transportation assistance.

Savoya Members with Signature Gold or O.N.E. benefits receive 25 percent discount on ground transportation services in more than 55 countries. All other associate members receive 20 percent discount.

Travel A-Rosa Cruises Members receive a $400 per couple credit for a David Morris International European river cruise or $300 per couple credit for a DMI Cuba cultural exchange cruise.

Elite Alliance Qualified members receive two years of complimentary membership and the opportunity to be credited with 1.5 times the number of earned Elite Credits for the first vacation deposit.

Oceania Cruises Members receive a $100 shipboard credit.

Silversea Members receive up to 30 percent discount on cruises, $200 shipboard credit, and onboard amenities.

Vail Ski Lift Tickets Members save 15 percent on lift tickets when booked through the ClubLine. Private Clubs (USPS 022-637) is published four times a year by ClubCorp Publications, Inc., 3030 LBJ Freeway, 5th Floor, Dallas, TX 75234. Periodicals Postage Paid at Dallas, TX, and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions are $15 a year in the United States, $24 a year in Canada, and $45 a year elsewhere. For subscriptions, please call 866-3878121. CPM no. 0293628. Publications Mail Agreement no. 1595318. GST no. 87492 1927 RT0001. Please visit privateclubs.com for address changes. Published and printed in the United States. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Private Clubs, 3030 LBJ Freeway, 5th Floor, Dallas, TX 75234.

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cross the pond, the glamour of old-fashioned travel has inspired new-fashioned travel trends. Case in point: the Globe-Trotter Goring Hotel Collection, a modish line of limited-edition luggage from two history-steeped heavyweights. The circa-1910 Goring hotel (one of London’s most coveted addresses) and the circa-1897 Globe-Trotter (a haute luggage manufacturer favored by the likes of Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Moss) have together created a nine-piece luggage wardrobe that reflects their refined characters and comprises the epitome of London style. Available in a rich brown or a more delicate ivory, each piece is handcrafted on original Victorian machinery and sports a leather trim that nods to the Goring’s regal burgundy and navy color palette. Luggage interiors replicate the hotel’s signature damask silk curtains (specially created by Gainsborough Silk Weaving Co., of Buckingham Palace fame). The chic collection includes suitcases, slim attachés, and trolley cases ranging from a 9-inch mini vanity case to a 33-inch wheeled suitcase. Each piece stands alone, making a bold statement that mingles history, class, and functionality, all the while evoking some major luggage envy. — PAUL RUBIO Details: From $807 to $3,012. Available at Globe-Trotter’s London flagship store (35 Albemarle St.; 011-44-20-7529-5950) and online at globetrotter1897.com.

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A True Brit Makeover In anticipation of turning 105 this year, the Goring hotel underwent a multiyear face-lift, modernizing all 69 guest rooms and its common spaces while maintaining a distinctly posh, British aesthetic. Last January, it closed for the first time, in order to complete the final procedure — a high-design

reinvention of its famed Front Hall, underscored by complex, hand-painted wallpaper art that took four artists more than two months to complete. Completely rejuvenated and now reopened, the Goring successfully keeps history in style. From $487. 011-44-207396-9000; thegoring.com

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WHERE IS IT? Along a 192-mile stretch of mountain-enveloped coastline north of Puerto Vallarta

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SLEEK NEW DIGS. The sleepy fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (pop: 1,621) has woken up to big changes over the last few years. First, it completed a 340-slip, full-service marina in 2008. Then, last year, came the opening of the all-villa Matlali Hotel, the first luxury accommodation in this lesser-known swath of the Riviera Nayarit, just south of the region’s celeb-studded resort town of Punta Mita. The low-rise complex, designed by Mexican architect Jaime Barba, is a boutique collection of 40 residential-style villas, each sporting a full kitchen, living area, dining area, and bedroom. The hotel’s tiered hillside layout takes full advantage of a prime location overlooking Banderas Bay, so you can always eye panoramas of forest and sea from the thatched-roof Makawé spa, the two infinity pools, and Matlali’s bar and two restaurants. From $220. 800-301-4246; matlali.com

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A HOTEL FOR FAMILIES JUST GOT BETTER. Family-centric Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa, part of the Ibizabased Palladium Hotel Group, has put the finishing touches on a four-year overhaul that included a completely refreshed lobby and reimagined guest rooms, as well as a new kids pool featuring waterslides and fountains. From $250. 800-961-7661; palladiumhotelgroup.com

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A LUXE PROPERTY IS MAKING ITSELF EVEN MORE CHIC. Upscale, all-inclusive Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has launched a $20 million renovation featuring an upgraded spa; enhancements to Azul, its casual alfresco waterfront restaurant; and a refresh of 131 of its 1,000-squarefoot-plus category suites. Work is scheduled for completion in late 2016. From $333. 877-418-2722; vallarta.grandvelas.com Good to know: Hotel guests have preferred golf privileges at ClubCorpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marina Vallarta Club de Golf (see sidebar).

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VICTOR ELIAS (GRAND VELAS)

The coastal Marina Vallarta, near downtown Puerto Vallarta, marked its 25th anniversary this year and features an 18-hole Joe Finger golf course, while Vista Vallarta, about 7 miles east, has 36 holes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both a Jack Nicklaus signature course and a Tom Weiskopfdesigned layout. This year, the courses have replaced their golf cars with a fleet of 225 new E-Z-GO golf cars and have upgraded their stock of more than 60 rental golf clubs to the latest from TaylorMade, including RSi irons and AeroBurner woods. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; LOUIS MARROQUIN FA L L 2015

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MORE POSH LODGING COMING. One & Only plans two new properties in the Riviera Nayarit vicinity. Positioned at the crossroads of prime beachfront and lush rain forest, the 145-villa One & Only Mandarina is slated to break ground by early next year along the Riviera itself. The 75-villa, hacienda-style One & Only Santa Maria de Xala will be part of a new 2,965-acre development about 90 miles south of its sister property; no projected opening date released yet. oneandonlyresorts.com

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A THRILLING NEW DIVING EXPERIENCE FOR CULINARIANS. Elevating the oceanto-table concept, the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita has debuted a new “Octopus Catch & Cook” culinary adventure in which guests go diving and spearfishing in Banderas Bay, prime octopus territory. They prepare the fresh catch for a multicourse meal under the guidance of a Four Seasons chef. Rooms from $520; adventure $225 per person. 011-52-329291-6000; fourseasons. com/puntamita FA L L 2015

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A MUST-BOOK SAILING OPP. Riviera Nayaritâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upscale outfitter for extreme watersports and marine encounters, Punta Mita Expeditions, has added a spiffy new water toy to its portfolio, the 45-foot catamaran Pacifico. Available exclusively for private hire, the yacht navigates the surrounding waters on multihour scuba, whale-watching, or island-hopping trips. Naturalists lead the treks; private chefs cater them. From $2,500, including food. 011-52-329-291-6649; puntamitaexpeditions.com/ catamaran

Mark Your Calendar Riviera Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta join forces Nov. 16-22 to host the annual Festival Gourmet International, a weeklong celebration of international and Mexican epicurean delights. Expect workshops, tasting events, parties, and plenty of celebrity chef-led dinners at various restaurants and hotels across the region. festivalgourmet.com/en/

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REALLY GOOD EATS. Earlier this year, the St. Regis Punta Mita Resort welcomed new signature chef José Meza, who trained under Mexico “it” chef Enrique Olvera of Pujol. Meza has added numerous items to the menu at the resort’s signature, award-winning Carolina restaurant, including green pozole ceviche, smoked fish with tomato marmalade, and tascalate, a hearty drink made with roasted corn, chocolate, and sugar, that hails from the Mexican state of Chiapas. 011-52-329-291 5800; stregispuntamita.com

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MORE CITY LIFE. One of the Riviera Nayaritâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most charming beach towns, BucerĂas, will begin construction on its muchanticipated malecon, or boardwalk, in December, scheduled for a late 2016 completion. New stores, restaurants, and bars will line the malecon, which will also sport a new fishing pier for both local fishermen and visitors. rivieranayarit.com/ bucerias_nayarit

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INCREASED ACCESS. Contributing to one of Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest-growing airports in terms of passenger traffic, Southwest Airlines initiates two new direct routes between the U.S. and Puerto Vallarta this fall â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from Houston in October and Denver in November. This expansion comes on the heels of daily service from Santa Ana, Calif., which began in June. Additionally, Alaska Airlines begins direct service from Orange County, Calif., in October.

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must-try new restaurants worth hitting the road for. Plus, their celebrated chefs share recipes you can make for your next dinner party. BY

ELLISE PIERCE

The Grey SAVANNAH, GA.

After living and cooking in New York City most of her adult life, Mashama Bailey jumped at the chance to open her own restaurant in the Deep South, where she spent much of her youth. Even the space itself — a restored circa-1938 Greyhound bus station (thus the restaurant’s name) — is a reminder to her of days gone by. “Here I can pull from my past and my grandmother, who was a Southern cook to the core,” she says. “I’m trying to complete the circle and make a connection with ingredients, food, and family. The squash casserole on the menu tastes as close to my grandmother’s as I can get.” 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; 912-662-5999; thegreyrestaurant.com

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Mashama Bailey executive chef/partner

Roasted Baby Eggplants 2 dried chilies de árbol, split with seeds removed 3 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons cumin seed 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper 1 cinnamon stick 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seed or mustard seed 3 whole cloves 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter 1/2 cup plum tomatoes 2 cups chicken stock 4 teaspoons kosher salt 4 baby eggplants, sliced in half, stems left on 1/2 cup olive oil

1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper, sliced 2 scallions, sliced 4 or 5 fresh basil leaves, torn Toast the dried chilies de árbol in a skillet over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes. When you can smell them, remove and put in a bowl with hot water to reconstitute them. Warm the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat with the chilies de árbol, ginger, and onions. Cook slowly, until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the spices and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook until combined. Add the peanut butter, tomatoes, and chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the peanut butter is no longer chalky and all of the flavors are melded

together, about 15 minutes. Salt to taste. Remove the cinnamon stick and one of the chilies de árbol. Puree the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes or until very smooth. (Note: You can make this sauce in advance and warm up for serving.) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Salt the eggplant halves and leave in a colander at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Rinse off the salt and dry the eggplant well. Place the eggplant halves flesh-side up on a sheet pan. Brush 1 tablespoon of olive oil on each half and slide into the oven. Roast for about 30 minutes or until a knife easily inserts into the flesh and the eggplant’s color has darkened. Warm the sauce and toss the eggplants with the sauce. To serve, garnish with roasted peanuts, sliced serranos or jalapeños, scallions, and torn basil leaves. Yield: 4-6 servings FA L L 2015

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“This dish represents Savannah’s cultural beginnings. It was inspired by a North African stew recipe. Savannah being a port city, there’s a lot of African influence here.” — Mashama Bailey

1 Semifinalist for James Beard Foundation’s Best New Restaurant in 2015 1 Nominee for Food & Wine magazine’s People’s Best New Chef/ Southeast in 2015

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With blue and white hand-painted wall tiles and an international beer menu, George Mendes’ new Portuguese restaurant in Manhattan evokes the cervejarias, or taverns, of Lisbon. “I wanted to keep it really casual and make this a traditional representation of the country,” says Mendes, the son of Portuguese immigrants. Unlike at his much-lauded fine-dining restaurant, Aldea, also in Manhattan, Mendes pays homage to his roots here by focusing on classics such as chicken with piri piri (a spicy dried pepper from Portugal) cooked on a wood-burning grill, salt cod casserole, and petiscos (tapas-style bites). 835 Sixth Ave.; 212-290-7600; lupulonyc.com

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1 Named one of Food & Wine magazine’s 10 Best New Chefs in 2011 1 His other dining spot, Aldea, was named one of the 10 Best New Restaurants in America by GQ magazine in 2009 and has received one Michelin star every year since 2010.

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“Sardines are a classic representation of what it was like growing up in a Portuguese household in the summer. We had sardines on the grill with charred green peppers over rice.” — George Mendes

Grilled Sardines With Charred Peppers 2 poblano peppers 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper extra-virgin olive oil kosher salt sherry vinegar 6 fresh sardines, gutted and cleaned 2 tablespoons flour Maldon sea salt 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley leaves 1 lemon, sliced into 4 wedges

Turn the oven to broil and line a rimmed sheet pan with foil. With a knife, cut a few slits in the peppers. Lightly coat them with olive oil and season generously with kosher salt. Place the peppers on the sheet pan and slide under the broiler, turning occasionally, until blackened and collapsed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a dish and cover with plastic wrap. When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the skins and remove the stems and seeds. Cut the peppers into 1/2-inch-wide strips and toss in a bowl with olive oil and sherry vinegar to taste.

Let stand at room temperature to marinate while you cook the sardines. Lightly coat the sardines with flour and sprinkle generously with kosher salt. Place the sardines in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over mediumhigh heat, turning occasionally, until the sardines’ flesh is firm to the touch, about 4 to 5 minutes. Arrange the sardines on 2 serving plates, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle Maldon sea salt on top of them. Garnish with parsley. Serve with the marinated peppers and lemon wedges. Yield: 2 servings FA L L 2015

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Uchi DALLAS

After nearly two years of trying to find the right Dallas location, Tyson Cole has opened the third sibling of the celebrated Japanese restaurant and sushi bar he opened in Austin, Texas, in 2003. Cole gutted an old Uptown bank building, upgrading it with cedar and walnut planks, contemporary lighting fixtures, and a sleek white marble sushi bar neatly framed by hexagon floor tiles. The menu features some of the most popular dishes from Cole’s other restaurants, such as the signature dish, Uchiviche — salmon, striped bass, tomato, bell pepper, garlic, and cilantro — a playful combination that illustrates his East-meets-West style. “This is probably my favorite menu of mine. It’s Uchi’s greatest hits,” says the chef, who trained with sushi masters in Austin, New York, and Tokyo. You’ll also find dishes exclusive to Dallas — Kamo Nabe, duck confit, and kale over rice with egg yolk and Korean chili; and Gyutoro, a Wagyu beef short rib braised for 72 hours and served with greens and Asian pear. 2817 Maple Ave.; 214-855-5454; uchidallas.com 100

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Sasami Yaki 2 stalks lemongrass 3 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 can coconut milk (13-1/2 ounces) 2 chicken breasts, skin on 2 tablespoons canola oil Cilantro Oil, made in advance (recipe follows) fresh chopped cilantro Roughly chop the lemongrass and garlic and put in a blender with the sugar, salt, and coconut milk. Puree until smooth. Pour into a bowl, add the chicken breasts, cover, and refrigerate. Let marinate overnight.

When you’re ready to cook the chicken breasts, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat a grill pan oiled with canola oil to medium-high. Add the chicken breasts skin-side down and cook just long enough to make grill marks and crisp the skin, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a saute pan, skin-side down, and place in the oven. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer the chicken breasts to a rack. Let rest, skin-side up, for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken on the bias. Arrange on a serving plate and garnish with Cilantro Oil and cilantro. Yield: 2 servings FA L L 2015

CILANTRO OIL 1/2 cup canola oil 1 cup cilantro Heat the canola oil in a saucepan over mediumhigh heat. Put the cilantro in a blender and turn it on. Slowly pour in the hot oil and blend well for 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh colander into a bowl set over ice. Chill the oil in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

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“This dish is very Japanese because of its simplicity and it’s very symbolic of what we do. The original recipe used sake, mirin, and white soy sauce, but we have started using coconut milk and it turns out incredibly.” — Tyson Cole

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Youth Is Served History will be the final judge, but an immediate review of the thrilling 2015 golf season strongly suggests something significant took place â&#x20AC;&#x201D; namely, that a new youth-centric era had officially begun. The PGA Tour told much of that story, with three of the four majors and all four FedExCup Playoffs events won by players 28 or younger. The LPGA painted a similar picture, with the younger set making the biggest noise. Here, some of the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most memorable faces, moments, quotes, and tweets that made for one unforgettable younger-than-springtime season. BY

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Where to begin? How about at the end. Jordan Spieth hauled in a record $22 million for the season after his steely win at the Tour Championship landed him the $10 million FedExCup Playoffs bonus and returned him to World No. 1 for a time — and that wasn’t even his biggest 2015 news. No, that would be the budding superstar’s play in the four majors. His first major triumph came in April at Augusta National with a four-shot romp (where he set new 36- and 54-hole scoring records), followed by a taut one-shot U.S. Open win at new host Chambers Bay. Spurred on rather than daunted by talk of a Grand Slam, Spieth came within a shot of a playoff at the British Open at St. Andrews before finishing runner-up to an inspired Jason Day in the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. Two majors, three other Tour wins, FedExCup champion, Player of the Year. In a word, Wow.

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“Congratulations @JordanSpieth on a great year and big finish. Been an awesome 2015 for golf. Look forward to many battles to come.” — Jason Day (@JDayGolf)

New Day Dawning All that from Spieth and for a second it looked as if Player of the Year might still go to affable Aussie Jason Day. The 28-year-old shrugged off near misses at both the U.S. Open (where he battled dizziness caused by an inner-ear infection) and British Open, where he fell just inches short (a few more on his putt at the 72nd hole and he would have been in a playoff), to finish off a career year with a flourish. Four more victories, including his first major triumph, to go with his early season win at the Farmers Insurance Open rocketed Day to the top spot in the Official World Golf Ranking for several weeks running.

Funniest Quote of the Year

“The bright side is at least I kicked Rickie’s butt today.” — Tiger Woods, after shooting 80 to playing partner Rickie Fowler’s 81 in the first round of the U.S. Open

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Rickie Rising In 2014, Rickie Fowler finished top-five in all four major championships, a remarkable yet no doubt frustrating feat. In 2015, he answered his doubters, taking his PGA Tour victories tally from one to three with titles at golf’s “fifth major” — the Players Championship — and at the Deutsche Bank Championship. His Players triumph was remarkable, as he played his last six holes in regulation at 6-under-par to reach a playoff with Sergio Garcia and Kevin Kisner. Fowler ultimately won with a birdie on TPC Sawgrass’ iconic island-green par-3 17th — his third birdie on the hole that day. Style, meet substance.

After capturing 2014’s final two majors and just about every year-end award in sight, Rory McIlroy looked for all the world like, well, a world beater who in 2015 would continue his inexorable march toward immortality. Not so fast. … In the 26-year-old Northern Irishman’s own words, 2015 proved “a lost year.” That’s a wee harsh: After an early season win on the European Tour, McIlroy returned stateside to capture the World Golf Championships–Cadillac Match Play in San Francisco and, two weeks later, the Wells Fargo Championship in a seven-shot runaway. Still, his unseemly club toss into the water at a Tour event in March and ruptured ankle ligaments in July from a pickup soccer game — costing him the chance to compete at the British Open — sat atop the other side of the ledger in a major-less year where peers Spieth and Day each ascended to the top of the world rankings.

Drollest Spieth-related tweet from a PGA Tour pro “Jordan Spieth is a pretty good golfer. Keep your eye on him in the future. … I bet he wins some big events before his career is done.” — Two-time Tour winner Paul Stankowski (@PaulStankowski), after Spieth’s season-crowning win at the 2015 Tour Championship

Ko Knows Winning It’s a measure of how good how young Lydia Ko is that, before the 2015 Evian Championship — the LPGA season’s fifth and final major — some were asking why the 18-year-old New Zealander hadn’t yet captured a Slam event. Well, Ko’s closing 63 made her the youngest women’s major champion via the lowest final-round score in a women’s major. Oh, and it was her fourth of five LPGA Tour wins in 2015 — at the conclusion of which she became the youngest LPGA Player of the Year — and the ninth of 10 in a career that promises to be truly historic.

Inbee’s Major Achievement The LPGA’s majors have proved changeable over the years, but one thing is constant: Inbee Park wins them. In June, Park, just 26 at the time, captured the inaugural KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (formerly the LPGA Championship, which she had already won the prior two years), before completing a quasi-career Grand Slam at the Ricoh Women’s British Open, her seventh major triumph. Only issue: The LPGA deemed the Evian Championship in France a major in 2013. Park hasn’t taken home that title yet, but no doubt she’ll check it off her list soon. Fa l l 2015

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Getty Images: Patrick Smith (Day), Maddie Meyer (Fowler), Ross Kinnaird (Woods), Mike Ehrmann (McIlroy), Thananuwat Srirasant (Ko), Scott Halleran (Park)

Rory Kicks Himself

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“K.” Gerina Piller

— U.S. Solheim Cup team member Alison Lee (@Alisonn_Lee), after the Americans’ comeback triumph in the wake of the Gimmegate controversy

Fox Sports golf analysts Joe Buck, Brad Faxon and Greg Norman

Chambers Bay’s Debutant Ball For an organization always dogged by accusations of stodginess, the USGA has recently shown a decidedly youthful enthusiasm for experimentation. Case in point: Selecting Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash., to host the 2015 U.S. Open, the first in the Pacific Northwest. And, with the organization’s switch from longtime partner NBC to Fox Sports, this was also the first major on the latter network. The reviews? Mixed. Players and fans alike bemoaned certain elements of Chambers Bay, with the former’s complaints centering on the layout’s sometimes unpredictable nature, and the latter’s focused on the difficulty of moving around it. By the same token, the course was undoubtedly a thrill ride, chockablock with birdie opportunities, and the quality of the leaderboard it produced was unimpeachable. And for all the justifiable carping about Fox’s efforts, the announcers did show good sense by letting the remarkable final few holes play out with minimal chatter.

Berger Well Done The son of former Top 10 tennis player Jay Berger, 22-year-old Daniel Berger announced himself with a runner-up finish at the Honda Classic and captured PGA Tour Rookie of the Year honors by becoming the only firstyear pro to reach the season-ending Tour Championship. Berger was one of several players in their 20s to make noise on the Tour in 2015. First-time winners for the 2014-15 season included Americans Brooks Koepka (25) and Ben Martin (28), former U.S. Amateur champion Danny Lee (25) of New Zealand, and Sweden’s David Lingmerth (28).

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Shot of the Year The 2015 Solheim Cup might best be remembered for a putt not taken — Gimmegate, when 20-year-old Alison Lee mistakenly (if understandably) picked up her short putt without permission on the 17th hole, leading to her side losing the match — but it shouldn’t be. The true defining moment came when Gerina Piller stood over her 8-foot par putt later that day against Caroline Masson, knowing a miss would end America’s chance to regain the Cup. Piller drained it, and minutes later the U.S. team was celebrating the biggest final-day comeback in Solheim Cup history.

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His Own (Young) Man If you don’t know the name Bryson DeChambeau, learn it quick. In 2015, the 22-year-old Californian became only the fifth player to capture the NCAA Division I Individual Championship and the U.S. Amateur in the same year. The others? Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, and Ryan Moore … and none of them majored in physics and minored in economics and math, as does the brainy, idiosyncratic DeChambeau, who entertains himself by writing cursive backward as well as with his weaker left hand to help hone his fine motor skills and mind power.

Two of this year’s Nobel Prize recipients in physiology or medicine were recognized for developing novel therapies against parasitic infections. One of them, Satoshi Omura, noted that the key substance in developing the therapies was taken from a microbe found in a soil sample he collected from the fringes of a golf course near Tokyo. Yes, Omura is a golfer — one who carries a plastic bag in his wallet so he can collect soil samples at any time. Anything for science … and for golf.

Look on the Bright Side Yes, he had the dreaded three-putt of the year on the 72nd hole at the U.S. Open, but Dustin Johnson also won a PGA Tour title for the eighth year running and had 11 Top 10 finishes in 21 events. More importantly, he seems to have his off-course life in order after undisclosed personal problems kept him off the Tour for six months. Johnson and fiancee Paulina Gretzky welcomed son Tatum into the world in January.

Unintentionally Funniest Quote of the Year

“I just can’t stay activated. … My glutes are after withdrawing midway through shutting off.” — TtheigerfirstWoods, round of the Farmers Insurance Open

Oldies But Goodies

Sure, 2015 showcased youth, but some experienced campaigners still made themselves known Davis Love III, 51, rolled back the clock with his triumph at August’s Wyndham Championship, his first on the PGA Tour since 2008 — showing his upcoming 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup team that the captain must be paid heed. No less surprising: Padraig Harrington, 44, captured the Honda Classic, the three-time major champion’s first Tour title in seven years. Another 40-something showing that the graybeards won’t roll over for the kids was Jim Furyk, whose playoff win at the RBC Heritage, his first triumph in five seasons, ended a 0-9 drought when holding a 54-hole lead. On the LPGA Tour, youth mostly reigned supreme, but 38-year-old Cristie Kerr won her 17th career title and helped lead the record-breaking American final-day singles comeback over the Europeans at the Solheim Cup. (Relative) youth also held sway on the over-50 Champions Tour, but a special shout-out to 1991 Masters champion Ian Woosnam, 57, who won the Insperity Invitational for his maiden victory on the senior circuit. When it comes to old things in golf, nothing surpasses Scotland’s venerated Old Course at St. Andrews — and nothing better showcases the game at its timeless best. It was surely fitting that the Old Course produced not only a thrilling championship, but the only major winner not in his 20s, as Zach Johnson, 39, triumphed in a playoff for his second major title and confirmation that he’s the scrappiest competitor of his generation and a likely Hall of Famer after he hangs up his spikes.

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Getty Images: David Cannon (Fox Sports analysts, Piller), Stanley Chou (Berger), Tom Pennington (Koepka, Dustin Johnson), Sam Greenwood (Martin, danny Lee, Harrington), Jamie Squire (Lingmerth), Stuart Franklin (Alison Lee, Kerr), Jan Kruger/R&A (DeChambeau), The Asahi Shimbun (Omura), Kevin C. Cox (Love), Tyler Lecka (Furyk), Scott Halleran (Woosnam), Streeter Lecka (Zach Johnson)

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