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ear Members and Guests, Thank you, thank you, thank you. The final numbers are in, and thanks to the incredible support of you — our Members and friends in all communities we serve — the 2014 ClubCorp Charity Classic set a record with more than $2.5 million raised. As many of you know, the Classic originated in 2007 as a way to celebrate ClubCorp’s 50th anniversary and as a very tangible way for us to give back to others. We have now raised well over $14 million to benefit so many great causes, including our own Employee Partners Care Foundation. We look forward to setting another record this year and, once again, appreciate your support. With this new issue of Private Clubs, we have three more clubs to add to the ClubCorp family: Oro Valley Country Club near Tucson, Ariz.; and Ravinia Green Country Club and Rolling Green Country Club, both in the Chicago area. We welcome our new Members and hope you will enjoy visiting all of your new sister clubs throughout the United States, and in Mexico and China. With golf season kicking off for most of the country, we are excited to add the Champions Tour’s Insperity Invitational to the prestigious list of professional tournaments held at ClubCorp clubs. The Insperity will take place May 1-3 on the terrific Tournament Course at the Woodlands Country Club near Houston. On Sept. 9-13, our popular Acura ClubCorp Champions Classic returns to the fabled Pinehurst resort in North Carolina, where the team from Oak Tree Country Club won last year. We anticipate another sold-out tournament and lots of new memories made. With a fond farewell,
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27 Profiles Noteworthy club members with fascinating stories.
18 Golf These six coollooking, just-released shoes from top manufacturers will give you more stability during your swing.
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22 Culture In Honolulu, you can now view late heiress Doris Duke’s bedroom suite and jewel collection; plus, where to eat while in town. 24 Calendar Play a frosty nine holes in the French Alps; book a VIP dinner in Puerto Rico; spice things up at a New York hot sauce expo; hum along at a musical London premiere; watch water-skiing pros make a splash in Georgia.
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80 Four Seasons Hualalai. When on Hawaii’s Big Island, stay in one of this hotel’s best suites and get pampered by your own dedicated concierge. BY D O N N I C H O L S
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Two amenity-rich river cruisers put you front and center to the captivating cultures and people of Cambodia and Myanmar. BY B I L L F I N K A N D M I C HAE L S HAPI R O
50 Higher Calling
Cask-strength spirits are emerging from their boutique beginnings and blasting into the mainstream, Here, four new standouts that pump up the proof and flavor. BY J E N N Y A DA M S
52 Colombia
This South American gem has put its alarming rep behind it to emerge as the world’s happiest country. We uncover a few other surprises, too.
62 ClubCorp News and Events. ClubCorp welcomes three country clubs to the family — one near Tucson, Ariz., and two in the Chicago area. Check out the fun features. 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.
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hrough the years, I have made many trips to LA — for fun visits with friends, to report stories, to attend magazine award ceremonies. I had never ventured downtown, however, until two years ago when I finally found my way there on an editorial scouting mission with the help of Google Maps. Construction had started on the Broad museum and I had been hearing that DTLA (as locals call it) was experiencing other radically positive changes that were pumping more vibrancy into it, so I thought we might have a timely story to tell on our pages. We do, indeed. In “Downtown LA Comes Alive” (page 36), freelancer Janice Wald Henderson spotlights DTLA’s surprising emergence as a foodie hot spot, with an ever-growing roster of dining options, including a gastropub from celebrity chef Ben Ford. More locals now frequently set their GPS for downtown even if they don’t work there, something unheard of not that long ago. Janice, a 30-year LA resident and veteran food writer, tells me she used to go downtown only about twice a year for theater or the opera, seldom (if ever) for dining. “Now I go as often as I can,” she says. “I’ve developed food cravings that I can only get satisfied in DTLA. I can’t find the quality of Wexler’s pastrami and smoked salmon on those custom bagels anywhere else in town.” Whether you live in LA or are just visiting, it’s time you put DTLA on your places-to-eat list. Bon appétit! — DON NICHOLS don.nichols@clubcorp.com
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New Additions Continuing to grow, ClubCorp just recently added three more country clubs to our family — another one in Arizona and our first two in the Chicago area. Turn to page 62 to read about these newcomers.
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Writer Janice Wald Henderson Home base: Sherman Oaks, Calif. Assignment: “Downtown LA Comes Alive” Quote: “My new food fantasy is to devour an Eggslut for breakfast, Wexler’s pastrami sandwich for lunch, and Belcampo’s bloodrare steak at nightfall.” Has written for: Bon Appétit and Food & Wine
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Writer Elaine Glusac Home base: Chicago Assignment: “Colombia” (page 52), about the country’s unexpected charm Quote: “I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the Colombians were warm, welcoming, and genuine. They have a great sense of humor; I laughed all week.” Has written for: Departures and National Geographic Traveler
Photographer Joaquín Sarmiento Home base: Cartagena Assignment: “Colombia” Quote: “Shooting this story was a great experience for me. I knew all of the places, but I got to see my country from a different point of view, and Elaine picks very good wines.” Has shot for: LightboxTime and the Washington Post
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Photographer Andrea Bricco Home base: LA Assignment: “Downtown LA Comes Alive” (page 36), about the district’s booming culinary scene Quote: “I have lived downtown for about seven years and love it. It has been a joy to witness the heart of the city changing right before my eyes.” Has shot for: GQ and Los Angeles Magazine
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Malliouhana, an Auberge Resort Buzz: After a three-year closure and an $80 million face-lift, the hotel that put Anguilla on the map circa mid-1980s has re-emerged a 44-room boutique property of the Auberge Resorts pedigree. It retains most of the white, iconic framework outside, but whimsical interiors channel eclectic modernism inside. Most notably, the lobby has been transformed into a tiered, open-air “grand” entrance enveloped in sea views and accessorized by funky touches such as a floor-to-ceiling collection of vintage deep-sea diving helmets. Location: Thanks to a unique positioning atop a bluff, Malliouhana has not one but three beaches on property. Dine: Chef Jeremy Bearman, formerly at New York’s Michelin-starred Rouge Tomate, helms the new Restaurant at Malliouhana, presenting a Caribbean-American hybrid of ocean-meets-farm-to-table cuisine. Menu highlights include the local seafood pizza, topped with conch and spiny lobster marinated in an oregano, sweet brown butter.
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Spa: One of the resort’s former mega-villas, the Orchid Villa, has been converted into the Auberge Spa, featuring tropical-themed treatments such as the Island Drift, a Caribbean-rum foot soak, sugar-cane body exfoliation, and coconut-crème massage. Info: From $525. 877-733-3611; malliouhana.aubergeresorts.com Dominican Republic
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Buzz: This all-suite, 48-key resort mixes sleek design elements with casual sophistication. It sports an outward-facing design that ensures ocean views from each unit and flanks a trilevel, cascading, infinity-edge pool that seemingly spills onto the beach below. Location: The resort is a game changer for all-inclusive-saturated, touristy Puerto Plata as the region’s first true luxury hotel. Dine: Hailing from Michelin-three-starred El Bulli in Spain, executive chef Giancarlo Fiori showcases his gastronomic prowess at the resort’s S P R I N G 2015
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Condado Vanderbilt Hotel Buzz: Four years shy of its centennial, this grande dame is finalizing a $200 million makeover that includes two new Suite Towers, several new sleek swimming pools, and updates to the historic Warren and Wetmore building (the original team behind New York’s Grand Central Terminal). Rejuvenated with “Roaring ’20s” vigor and rife with modern touches, the now-319-room Spanish Revival hotel — listed on the National Register of Historic Places — keeps history in style. Location: The hotel perches on bustling Condado Beach in the heart of San Juan’s revitalized Condado District. Spa: A new 10,000-square-foot spa features Puerto Rico’s sole hammam, a DIY fragrance experience, and seven treatment rooms, each singular in design. Info: From $350. 787-721-5500; condadovanderbilt.com
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Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France Buzz: A renovation started in 2011 was completed last October, transforming the 40-room Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France into the third “Maison” of the exclusive Cheval Blanc collection. British designer Bee Osborn redesigned all suites, bungalows, villas, and common spaces, incorporating a seductive pink and taupe color palette into the smallest details in the common areas.
epitomizing St. Barts’ see-and-beseen mantra but equally offering a quiet respite for those who seek it. Spa: The new Cheval Blanc Spa, the Caribbean’s sole Guerlain spa, entices with a bespoke treatment menu that includes the St-Barth Solar Escape, a face and body treatment using Guerlain’s Terracotta products for tanning, moisturizing, and relieving stress. Info: From $685. 800-810-4691; stbarthisledefrance.chevalblanc. com/en
Location: The hotel nestles celeb-studded Flamands Beach, St. Lucia
Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina Buzz: After a year of redesign and modernization, the former Discovery at Marigot Bay has been rechristened Capella Marigot Bay, a 124-room retreat bathed in contemporary West Indies-inspired decor.
surf and turf, while the Rum Cave houses a vast selection of the liquid gold and offers bespoke blending and tasting courses delivered by the full-time, in-house “Rum Maestro.”
Dine: A new signature restaurant, the Grill at 14*61, doles out hefty portions of wood-grilled
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Spa: The new boutique Auriga Spa, specializing in therapies steeped in indigenous techniques, takes shape as three outdoor treatment pods joined by wooden footbridges. Info: From $450. 877-384-8037; capellahotels.com/saintlucia
The Suite Life The Bahamas: On palm-laced Andros Island, private-island resort Kamalame Cay has added three new villas, including the overwaterbungalow-inspired, stilted two-bedroom Blue Winged Teal; and the 3,800-squarefoot, four-bedroom family villa Magnolia (right). New villas from $1,450. 800-7907971; kamalame.com
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St. Barts: Le Guanahani (formerly the Hotel Guanahani & Spa) has introduced several new signature suites, including the beachfront Luis Pons-designed Serenity Suite with its own oceanview pool; and the seafarer-themed Admiral Suite (right), cleverly adorned with ornaments referring to Christopher Columbus’ 1493 expedition to St. Barts. Suites from $1,540; Admiral and Serenity suites from $4,500. 800-216-3774; leguanahani.com/en
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openings, with the latest debuting last November in a 1920s Spanish Colonial estate. Spanish accents at the 56-room Triada Palm Springs extend from terra-cotta roof tiles and Andalucían-inspired white-washed walls to the organic-focused restaurant. From $199. 760-844-7000; triadapalmsprings.com 1 The 244-room Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage opened last spring, overlooking Palm Springs and the Santa Rosa Mountains from atop a 650-foot bluff offering access to biking and hiking trails. The spa encompasses outdoor terraces and plunge pools and the resort restaurant choices include a steakhouse. From $529. 760-321-8282; ritzcarlton.com
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In November, the Palm Springs Art Museum opened its Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion in a 1961 former downtown bank. The 13,000-squarefoot building epitomizes the midcentury-modern architectural movement for which the Coachella Valley is famed. Curators plan to supplement architectural exhibitions with those on other areas of design. Coming up: this fall, a look at the design of high heels; and in 2016, a show on the Bauhaus movement. 760-322-4800; psmuseum.org
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Tour company Desert Adventures now offers a guided Craft Beer Tour making stops at both La Quinta Brewing Co. and the farm-to-table Coachella Valley Brewing Co., the latter known for using local honey, citrus, and herbs in its blends. $75. 760-3245337; red-jeep.com Desert Falls Country Club
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Tennis resorts pepper the valley, but for sheer scale nothing beats playing at the newly expanded Indian Wells Tennis Garden, which hosts the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament each March. On its 29 courts, the club offers daily clinics, face-offs with the pros, drills, and mixers. Courts from $20 per person. 760-200-8400; iwtg.net
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A remote Hollywood colony since Frank Sinatra’s heyday, Palm Springs has extended its allure to the latest generation of hipster stars, now attracting the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, who recently bought a house here. The following updates refresh the city’s perennial golf-andtennis appeal.
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The celebrity hideaway Two Bunch Palms Spa Resort in Desert Hot Springs is in the midst of an $1 1 million renovation that includes resurfacing its palm-shaded Grotto pool. New chef Cossi Houegban, a former Olympic cyclist, just introduced a new health-focused Nourish menu to support the spa’s wellness aims. Inspiring ecotravelers, a new solar field supplying all of the 70-room resort’s power debuts at the end of March. Nonguests $95 per day. 800-472-4334; twobunchpalms.com
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ďœż Venture across the Atlantic to County Mayo on Ireland’s West Coast and settle into Ashford Castle for a few days. The 13th-century manor, which has operated as a hotel for 75 years, now sports a dramatically updated look via a new owner you might call its knight in shining armor. Through its storied past — the Guinness family owned the castle and used it as a country residence from 1852 to 1939 — Ashford has hosted the likes of George V of England (then Prince of Wales), prime minister Tony Blair, Sen. Edward Kennedy, Brad Pitt, Barbra Streisand, and other luminaries. In recent years, with the Irish economy ailing, the castle lost a bit of its luster when it fell into receivership and little money could be spent on upkeep and improvements. Enter Red Carnation Hotels, which bought the 82-room property two years ago and, as knights do, has been acting gallantly ever since — investing heavily in its restoration, surprising even the hotel’s management team with the work’s magnitude. The new owner has spent at least as much money on the restoration as was spent buying the castle, which borders Lough Corrib and the
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Great Outdoors Any stay at Ashford includes outdoor fun, given it sits on so many green acres. Horseback riding, falconry, claypigeon shooting, fly-fishing, tennis, and golf headline the activities. Of special note if you like to play golf when away from home: A drainage problem that sometimes hindered play on the hotel’s ninehole golf course has now been corrected, upping the number of days guests can hit its fairways throughout the year.
INSIDE LOOK: River Cong and sits on 350 Clockwise from lush acres about 25 miles above left, the north of Galway. billiards room, “We could never the castle and its expansive have imagined what’s happening here at Ashford grounds, two of the elegantly Castle,� says general renovated manager Niall Rochford, staterooms, and the Prince of who has overseen the Wales Bar hotel’s operation for nearly 13 years. Red Carnation, which owns and operates 18 hotels in South Africa, Europe, and the U.S. (the Chesterfield Palm Beach in Florida), renovated half of the rooms in early 2014 and shut down the hotel early this year to redo the remaining ones, work it plans to complete by April. We’re talking striking changes. Every room is being completely redone and given its own distinct, stately look: Beautiful antiques, expensive fabrics, bespoke carpets, original artwork, and marble bathrooms work together to create especially elegant rooms that will make you feel like royalty yourself. They all come with the latest techno amenities, including USB ports connecting to flat-screen LED smart TVs, iLuv speakers, electronic blinds, and complimentary Wi-Fi. More antiques and locally sourced materials now dress up the public areas. For example, look for the suit of armor (a favorite with kids) in the entrance hall
More good-to-know travel news EXPLORE Venture off the beaten path to destinations in Bhutan, the Himalayas, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka with Asian Voyages, a new bespoke travel company based in Rajasthan, India. Trips range from seven to 21 days. 800-525-0190; asianvoyages.co.in
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SAIL In April, Indonesia’s Amanwana resort adds the 170-foot Amandira to its on-water offerings. The posh, two-masted ship sleeps up to 10 on five- to seven-night sailings off Komodo National Park and the Raja Ampat archipelago. From $42,850 per couple. 800-477-9180; www.amanresorts.com/amanwana/amandira.aspx 1 Lindblad Expeditions has renovated its National Geographic Sea Bird and National Geographic Sea Lion, which accommodate 62 guests each. The cabins, dining rooms, bars, and lounges all have fresh new looks. 800-397-3348; expeditions.com
and the antique lectern in the George V dining room. You can’t miss the eye-catching Connemara marble bar in the Prince of Wales Bar. The restoration includes enticing new offerings, as well. Venture inside the handsome Billiards Room and you’ll be awed by a full-sized mahogany and satinwood cross-banded billiards table from Thurston & Co. Ltd. While relaxing here, order a cognac, premium Scotch, or rare Irish whiskey — your liquor choices include Midleton 25 and Knappogue Castle 1951. On the rooftop just outside the Billiards Room, the hotel has just opened a Cigar Terrace with seating in a plush tent. Light up fine stogies such as the Habano 2000, Cohíba Espléndido, or Partagás Lusitania. For family fun, get comfortable in one of the new cinema’s plush 32 seats and watch a flick. More big changes loom. A little-known tunnel inside the castle is currently being converted into a wine cellar with intimate private dining rooms, and the hotel plans
to significantly upgrade its spa and fitness center and add an indoor pool later this year. A boathouse on the lake will soon become a secluded honeymoon suite. So, so many changes. Do yourself a favor and ask some of Ashford’s nearly 200 friendly employees for their take on them. Many have worked at the hotel for 20-plus years and it’s quite heartwarming to hear them lovingly reminisce about the castle and talk proudly of its transformation under Red Carnation. “It’s like they’ve awoken a sleeping giant,” says Robert Bowe, a 27-year veteran of the hotel who’s the sommelier in the George V dining room. From $475. 800346-7007; ashfordcastle.com
HEAR Take in concerts by the Paris Orchestra in its strikingly modern new home, La Philharmonie de Paris, in the Parc de la Villette in the city’s 19th district. philharmoniedeparis.fr EAT Dine at the new Parq Restaurant in downtown San Diego to sample “progressive American” dishes prepared by Chef Errol LeBlanc, one of the winners of Food Network’s Chef Wanted With Anne Burrell. 619-727-6789; parqsd.com SEE The just-opened Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West focuses on the essence of the American West, past and present, offering history lessons through paintings, sculptures, cultural artifacts, and interactive exhibits. 480-686-9539; scottsdalemuseumwest.org
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STAY Five new hotels to put on your radar … 1 Hotel de Rougemont in the Swiss alpine village of Rougemont. From $346. 800-337-4685; hotelderougemont.com/en 1 JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. From $450. 888-236-2427; jwmarriottvenice.com 1 St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace. From $630. 877-787-3447; stregisvenice.com 1 The Saint Hotel in Key West, Fla. From $379. 305-294-3200; thesainthotelkeywest.com 1 Senza Hotel in Napa, Calif. From $209. 707-253-0337; senzahotel.com
If you find Ashford’s rates too steep or worry the castle may be too formal for your tastes, consider booking its sister property, the 26-suite Lodge at Ashford Castle, just a short walk away. The more casual, more funky lodge, which Red Carnation bought last year, is more economical, with rates from $175. While saving money, you’ll still have access to all the castle’s amenities. 011-353-94954-5400; thelodgeac.com
And in other hotel news … 1 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has assumed management of the serene Castiglion del Bosco in Montalcino, Tuscany. 1 On Maui, the Fairmont Kea Lani has just wrapped up a three-year, more than $70 million renovation. — D.N.
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kimchee fried brown rice. This is Australian chef Bill Granger’s first Hawaii restaurant, and its handsome, airy, casual design perfectly complements its nearthe-beach setting. If you don’t make it for breakfast, drop in for lunch or dinner. 280 Beachwalk Ave. 808-9221500; billshawaii.com More news for all you foodies: Also in Waikiki, the spa in the Halekulani — one of Hawaii’s top hotels — has introduced the Living-Well Lecture Series, showcasing monthly lectures on how to eat better and establish healthier habits. On March 28, learn how to improve your diet to increase your energy; on April 25, the topic switches to curbing food cravings. 2199 Kalia Road. 808-931-5322; halekulani.com — D.N.
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, where there’s so much natural beauty to take in, comes more eye candy for your viewing pleasure. The Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, which owns and supports the late heiress’ Shangri La estate in Honolulu, has opened her bedroom and bathroom wing — called the Mughal Suite — to the public for the first time. Take a break from those Hawaiian beaches and treat your sense of sight to lustrous marble screens, swank textiles, and exquisite furnishings that illustrate Ms. Duke’s fascination with the art and architecture of the Islamic world. An added plus: An exhibit in the suite showcases Ms. Duke’s rarely seen collection of lavish gold, diamond, ruby, and emerald Indian jewelry; jewelencrusted jade vessels; ivory figurines; and enameled-gold decorative objects. 4055 Papu Circle, Honolulu. 808-7341941; shangrilahawaii.org — D.N.
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Chicken wings, Bloody Marys, and your favorite chili recipe would be nothing without that perfect hot sauce. Right? At the NYC Hot Sauce Expo (April 25-26) in Brooklyn, all you fiery food fanatics can sample the finest sauces from 40-plus vendors. Don’t miss the Carolina Reaper Eating Contest, in which participants do their best to beat the Guinness world record for wolfing down three Reapers, the world’s hottest pepper, in the shortest amount of time. nychotsauceexpo.com
Melodic Golf isn’t just about pristine greens — you can tee off on glistening snow in the French Alps, too. At BMW Winter Golf (March 24-29) in Val d’Isère, France, 35 teams play nine holes of golf on a specially crafted course of snow. Give the frozen terrain a go yourself on Sunday, when the nine holes are open to the public. bmwwintergolf.com
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From screen to stage, Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical debuts at the Phoenix Theatre on London’s West End. Adapted from the popular 2002 British film about a girl torn between her family’s expectations for her life and her own dreams of being a soccer star, the worldpremiere production features an original score by award-winning composer Howard Goodall. benditlikebeckhamthemusical.co.uk
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Pair your Caribbean vacation with a culinary extravaganza at Saborea Puerto Rico (April 9-12) on San Juan’s Escambrón Beach. Wander among oceanside booths tasting from the island’s top restaurants’ menus, learn expert techniques in demo kitchens manned by noted Puerto Rican chefs, and don’t forget the libations and beverage seminars. Book a seat for the Friday night VIP experience: 20 local chefs will each prepare dinner for a table of 10 assigned to him or her. saboreapuertorico.com
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Dip your toes into summer this Memorial Day weekend at the Masters Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament (May 22-24) in Pine Mountain, Ga. Stake out a patch of sand on Robin Lake’s shore and witness ski and wakeboard pros in fierce competition. Activities include live music, a watersport merchandise market, and a floating water playground for the kids. masterswaterski.com — ALEX ETHRIDGE
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Win a trip to see the world’s greatest horse race The Derby Drink Mixology Challenge* Bartenders and Employee Partners from around the country will be jockeying for position in this competition to determine the best original Derby Drink recipe.
Who will win? Sample the five finalist cocktails at your club from April 10 through May 10. Vote for your favorite cocktail at clubcorp.com/derbydrink and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip to Kentucky to see the world’s greatest horse race in 2016.
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1.5 oz – Grey Goose La Poire® .5 oz – Cointreau® .5 oz – Melon Liqueur .25 oz – Fresh Lime Juice Splash – Pineapple Juice Splash – Orange Juice Splash – Sour Mix
2 oz – Grey Goose Vodka® .25 oz – Disaronno® Amaretto 3 oz – Pomegranate Juice 1 oz – Sierra Mist® .5 oz – Clover Honey .25 oz – Simple Syrup
1.5 oz – Grey Goose Le Citron® .25 oz – Yellow Chartreuse .25 oz – Rosemary Infused Simple Syrup .25 oz – Ginger Infused Simple Syrup Sugar & Cayenne Pepper Rim Sprig – Rosemary
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Commerce Club, Atlanta Member since: 2010 Who he is: President of Georgia State University in the heart of downtown Atlanta. In his six-year tenure, he has helped expand the campus both abroad and in the city center, and GSU’s graduation rate has increased by 10 percent. Top priority: As a first-generation college graduate, he says he understands the struggle today’s students face to pay for higher education, and he strives to find real solutions to those problems. “We’re finding ways to take bright people who either didn’t have the necessary resources, background, or support, and helping them be successful,” he says. National buzz: At a White House summit in December, President Obama recognized GSU’s Panther Retention Grants — emergency funds that cover tuition and fee balances so students can stay in class — as an effective program helping more students cross the college-graduation finish line. Up next: In November, the university received a $22.8 million gift to create an interdisciplinary media production hub for students in the university’s media and creative arts programs. — ALEX ETHRIDGE
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Southern Trace Country Club, Shreveport, La. Member since: 1989 Who he is: The Louisiana-born sportscaster is best known for his NCAA football and basketball coverage. He joined Fox Sports last year after 18 years at CBS Sports and also hosts the daily SiriusXM College Sports Nation radio show. Early start: He landed his first sportscasting gig at age 14, calling high school football games in the booth alongside his dad. “Don’t ever apologize for having an ‘in,’ ” he says. “Everyone needs some help along the way.” Alternate career path? “I always thought if I didn’t do sports, I’d be a game show host.” He auditioned to host Wheel of Fortune’s daytime edition in 1988. Future plans: “I hope to one day be part of the USGA team for Fox. After college basketball, golf is the sport I care most about.”
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Skyline Club, Southfield, Mich. Member since: 2013 Who she is: As president and CEO of the nonprofit Neighborhood Service Organization, she works with impoverished families, individuals with developmental disabilities, the homeless, and those in crisis. Stats: Armed with 300 staff members, the organization fields more than 75,000 calls per year on its crisis line, places about 300 young people in jobs each summer, and serves about 4,700 senior citizens, 2,000 developmentally disabled, and 1,600 homeless, among others. It has provided permanent housing for more than 200 people at the Michigan Bell Building since renovating the historic structure in 2012.
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Driving force: “My motivation comes from knowing and believing that the organization really makes a difference in making people’s lives better.” Success stories: “I’ve seen the tears fall from a mother’s eyes when she heard her autistic child speak for the first time. I’ve seen a gang member get out and become a peer leader, showing others there are options outside of violence in their lives. When we have successes like these, we celebrate them.” — LOUIS MARROQUIN S P R I N G 2015
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If you want to hit high and straight tee shots … Cleveland Golf CG Black This distance-maker’s low center of gravity works in tandem with its lightweight construction to generate a high ball launch and revved-up clubhead speed. Lucky you: That translates to far-reaching tee shots for slower swingers. $350
Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 815 Armed with all the adjustable bells and whistles — loft, interchangeable sole weights for left-right flight tuning, and a “gravity core” that adjusts the club’s center of gravity to lower spin — this formidable-looking driver adds length, height, and forgiveness to your misses. Plus, it feels powerful at impact. $450
Cobra Fly-Z XL Rocket the ball far and high down the fairway with this offset driver that also straightens up fades. The 45-3/4-inch shaft whips up extra clubhead speed through impact, putting some bonus oomph into your drives. $350
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Mizuno JPX-850 Pinpoint your ball flight. This club’s 440cc titanium clubhead bears movable weights on the sole that control lateral ball flight to 10 variations of draw, neutral, or fade. The hosel adjusts to eight loft/lie settings, so you can tune your shot height up and down. $400
Titleist 915 D2 The clubface flexes in at impact and then springs out, helping you get noticeable distance with forgiveness. You also can finesse the loft for shot height. The traditional pearshaped clubhead looks clean at address, giving you some welcome visual confidence. $500
Adams Tight Lies Hybrid The new “Ghost” slot on this club’s crown masks the cut-through slot below that reduces stress on the face while generating fast ball speed, high launch, and forgiving distance. Its upside-down clubhead shape and low-profile face provide its distinctive look. $180 Bridgestone Golf J15HY Hybrid Turn to this when you need a versatile hybrid to generate long, straight, and towering shots. The crown flexes at impact to create a spring effect that escalates the ball. You can further control spin and trajectory via an adjustable weight. $200 Fourteen Type 7 You may feel invincible hitting this small, ironlike hybrid — which is hollow inside — to generate ball speed and distance. The heat-treated face enhances feel, so that off-center hits behave as if you pured them. $330 Nike Golf Vapor Flex Hybrid Expect high and long ball flight plus lateral forgiveness from this hybrid that employs a channel behind the clubface to rev up ball speed from across the springing clubface for maximum distance. $275 Srixon Z U45 Utility Pull this forged utility iron out on a fairway and expect straight shots. It helps skilled players keep the ball straight off the tee and adds forgiveness to aggressive approaches. Two laser-milled patterns on the face help stabilize spin for distance consistency. $180
Tour Edge Exotics E8 Its low-and-forward center of gravity means your shots emerge with a high launch, fast ball speed, and reduced spin. Customize flight even further with its adjustable loft and interchangeable sole weight. $300
TaylorMade Tour Preferred UDI The clubface on this “Ultimate Driving Iron” (UDI) — offered in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-irons — flexes on low face shots thanks to a hollow pocket behind the face. Bottom line: You get consistent distance, solid feel, and tight ball flight that’s bound to find the fairways. $200
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If you are seeking a successor to your soon-to-be-outlawed anchored putter … Brainstorm Golf Happy Putter Within minutes, you can adjust its loft, lie, offset, and weighting. Surely, one of the club’s 484 possible combinations will ease you back to a standard putting stroke. The machined aluminum face and body with stainless steel and tungsten components collectively create a buttery feel at impact. $280
Edel E-1 Signature Series This “toe up” mallet can be customized for several facets, including adjusting the head weight to a beefy 374 grams — a level familiar to current belly users. That said, it feels light because of the internal weighting location, helping you square it at impact and hit your target more often. $295
Odyssey Metal-X Milled 2-Ball This milled mallet paves a nice, weighted road back to standard putters for former belly users. A 20-gram interchangeable weight can be added to the sole port to heft up the feel if needed. Oval face depressions help make distance control more consistent. $350
Ping Cadence TR Anser 2 CB Belly putter users are accustomed to heavy heads, so this should feel familiar. Its meaty 400-gram head features variable-depth grooves that yield consistent ball speeds and distances across the face. An ideal model if you take a stroke with a slight arc. $235
Scotty Cameron Futura X5 Dual Balance This heavy mallet has a counterbalance weight in the grip end of its long shaft, providing a solid and stable putting stroke without you having to anchor it against your stomach. Ideal for belly and long putter golfers re-adapting to a shorter putter. $425
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Callaway Chrome Soft This low-compression option feels ever so nice and soft at impact. Its urethane cover helps the ball spin at a low rate off your driver, so you get plenty of distance. Expect high backspin on short shots, so you can swing aggressively going into the green. $38/dozen
Volvik DS-77 Pink This very soft compression ball spins low off the tee for distance and high around the greens — as in 10 percent more backspin than most other lowcompression models. Plus, you can easily spot its striking color from any distance. $23/dozen
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Downtown LA Comes Alive Ask Siri. Use Uber. Just get here — and discover the City of Angels’ answer to Brooklyn. With a new wave of cool eateries from trendsetting chefs, it’s just as delicious, only way sunnier. BY
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covering the culinary scene for 30 years, yet I tapped Uber to get downtown to pursue this story. I was clueless how to drive there. That’s because our city center wasn’t one — until now. Bankers and lawyers, filling skyscrapers by day, scurried away at dusk. Shuttered factories and buildings grew cobwebbed. With few exceptions, downtown was a gritty ghost town after dark. Today, Downtown Los Angeles — DTLA 36
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RUSH HOUR: Busy counter business at Eggslut in downtown’s Grand Central Market.
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to the in-the-know crowd — has radically changed. People want to live here. People want to drive here. Rare turn-of-last-century buildings with inimitable architectural details now house fashion-forward shops, pricey residential lofts, and glam galleries. With so much nailpounding for new multiuse structures and warehouse revamps, DTLA keeps morphing like Shanghai. DTLA is also the city’s new ground zero for lip-smacking, sigh-inducing artisan cuisine. Edgy impassioned chefs at
red-hot restaurants make everything from scratch — even ketchup. Many are daring young cooks, earning coast-to-coast acclaim. Others are top toques or boutique concerns relocating or expanding. Count on DTLA staying a foodie magnet for a long time. With the oft-delayed Broad museum and an adjacent restaurant with star chef power now confirmed for a fall opening, DTLA’s allure will further intensify. Here, some of the newest and not-to-miss culinary treats you’ll find.
COFFEE BREAK: From far left, serving up a cup at Blue Bottle Coffee; the café’s impressive coffee-roasting machine.
Blue Bottle Coffee This Arts District café opened last July as the first of two LA spots from the touted Bay Area coffee company. DTLA one-ups the Venice outpost as it houses the behemoth vintage machine that roasts the coffee for both locations. Sip a cup of custom joe — ground and dripped-to-order, natch. The fragrance swirling around this café is a coffee fiend’s dream. 582 Mateo St.; bluebottlecoffee.com
Faith & Flower
YOU GOTTA HAVE FAITH: Clockwise from above, Faith & Flower’s stylish dining room; deviled Jidori eggs; a carnitas pizza; the restaurant’s oyster bar
Design and menu tell the story at this restaurant in downtown’s South Park district. The swank interior — dazzling chandeliers and eye-popping art — harmoniously morphs front to back from modern to vintage decor, as homage to the area’s lengthy history. The next-gen rustic Californian menu spotlights the city core’s multicultural palate. Think carnitas pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven with every element — from dough and pork confit to chili verde — made from scratch. Small plates, such as deviled Jidori eggs with Korean chili and kimchee, do spicy splendidly. Don’t miss the award-winning cocktails by nationally acclaimed mixologist Michael Lay — especially the English Milk Punch, three days in the making. 705 W. 9th St.; 213-239-0642; faithandflowerla.com
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FILL ’ER UP: Chef Ben Ford in the kitchen; maple-glazed pork belly with eggs
Getting Around DTLA DTLA is easy to navigate. The city center is small, about 65 square blocks. It’s vaguely divided into districts, such as Arts or Old Bank, but that’s more about the vibe than factual boundaries. A district might be just a block or two. Figure about a five- to 15-minute drive (depending upon traffic) between most of these yum places, or take a lengthy stroll — just the ticket for burning off the calories you’re sure to add.
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This nearly century-old landmark — which had deteriorated into humdrum counter eateries and grocery stalls — has undergone a drastic redo and now stars tatted chefs so ingenious that Grand Central Market was named a Best New Restaurant in America 2014 by Bon Appétit. The magazine was making a statement about GCM, located in the Historic Core district: It’s not one eatery, but rather a food hall with compelling eats and character deserving national recognition. 317 S. Broadway; 213-624-2378; grandcentralmarket.com A few standouts at this hot spot: 1 Like Cartier does its jewels, Belcampo Meat Co. displays cuts of organic, grass-fed beef and pork — from livestock the company raises in northern California — in shiny glass cases. Hop a stool for juice-dripping burgers with jowl bacon, housemade ketchup, and beef-tallow fries. The steaks equal those at LA’s primo steak houses. belcampomeatco.com 1 Clark Street Bread’s European hearth loaves rival the city’s best. Tousled-haired young-gun baker Zack Hall moved his one-man-band wholesale operation (begun in his apartment) here in December. Finding his organic naturally leavened bread had been challenging — it was mostly sold to sizzling-hot LA restaurants Trois Mec and Petit Trois. With this expansion, Hall now sells retail daily, from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. (or until sold out). goodeggs.com/clarkstreetbread 1 At DTLA Cheese, Chef Reed Herrick’s cheese-minded menu delivers the best grilled cheese sammy in town, made with thick slices of fresh-baked Pullman loaf bread buttered then griddled with three types of cheese. Rich, not greasy, with the perfect amount of cheese to bread, these sandwiches are simple stunners. dtlacheese.com 1 Forget the provocative name (it’s just DTLA theatrics): Eggslut is a mecca for the respectable hungry. A slut is but a coddled egg on potato puree, poached in a glass jar
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Celeb chef Ben Ford shuttered his lauded Culver City gastropub in mid-2014 to reopen in December as the signature restaurant for the JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live — an entertainment, sports, and dining complex adjacent to Staples Center. With Ford’s gastro grub now available three meals a day, you can start your morning with maple-glazed pork belly. Later, feast on fare such as chicken liver toasts with chicken crackling or shrimp with smoked cheddar grits. It’s all about handcrafted artisan everything. 900 W. Olympic Blvd.; 213-765-8630; chefbenford.com
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and served with a toasty crostini. The tamertitled Fairfax sandwich — scrambled eggs with caramelized onions on a warm house-baked Portuguese bun — gets its kick from sriracha mayo. Counter lines are often three-deep, but the food is worth the wait. eggslut.com 1 At its first “Scoop Shop” outside Santa Barbara, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams still makes ice cream as it did in 1949: with dairy from California grass-grazing cows, mostly organic ingredients, and seasonal local produce. Salted caramel chip gets my vote, particularly with pie-crust crumble or cornflake crackle topping. The AIN’T IT waffle cones are baked fresh GRAND: on-site from homemade batter. Top row, from mcconnells.com/shops far left, counter 1 Passionate French chef service at Wexler’s Christophe Happillon helms Deli; the 5.5-ounce the Oyster Gourmet in a Belcampo Burger with jowl bacon; kooky kiosk (oyster-shell-meetsDTLA Cheese’s sailboat design). Happillon is a abundant and Master Ecailler — meaning he varied assortment. has a diploma in oysters. Chill Above left, slurpat the counter, slurping oysters ready fare at and sipping his suggested wine Oyster Gourmet. Left, McConnell’s pairings. theoystergourmet.com Fine Ice Creams’ 1 At teensy Wexler’s Deli, chef scoop options. and co-owner Micah Wexler gives old-school Jewish deli soul food a bespoke twist. Everything is made on-site in small batches in the minuscule kitchen. Cured-and-smoked salmon, handsliced onto custom bagels, possesses a lilting lemony taste. Cut-to-order, warm house-made pastrami, spilling onto spectacular rye, has that righteous ratio of meat and spice to fat. Open until the last sandwich and house-cured pickle sell out, usually by midafternoon. wexlersdeli.com HEADS-UP: Celebrated chef Mark Peel opens Bombo, for minimalist seafood-centric eats, at Grand Central Market this spring. Expect mostly fast-and-fab steam-kettle-cooked fish with concentrated flavors based on a few broth bases. All bets are on Peel’s curried shrimp with crushed peanuts and chili paste, roasted onion, kabocha squash, and potato on steamed rice with flax seed. bombofoods.com
1 The new-school momand-pop Italian eatery Bestia is still one of LA’s hardest reservations, even though it debuted in 2012. Chef Ori Menashe obsesses over some 60 varieties of housemade charcuterie — such as ’nduja (spreadable spicy salami paste) — which adds extreme unctuousness to handmade pastas and woodfired pizza. 2121 7th Place; 213-514-5724; bestiala.com 1 A crumb’s toss from Bestia, Israeli-born Ran Zimon hand-fashions allnatural loaves made with homegrown yeast at his Bread Lounge café/bakery, which initially opened as a wholesale biz back in 2010. Baguettes taste like they were plucked from bicycle baskets in provincial France. Designer sandwiches, such as turkey with Spanish smoked paprika aioli, are Med-marvelous. 700 S. Santa Fe Ave.; 213-327-0782; breadlounge.com 1 Think Guerrilla Tacos and food truck with a posh pedigree comes to mind. Chef Wesley Avila worked with LA superstar chefs and studied at Alain Ducasse’s Paris culinary academy. Avila launched his truck in 2012, using local produce, sustainable seafood, and the finest meats, and revamps his menu daily with made-fromscratch components. His finesse and training shines in fancy tacos, including lamb kidney with persimmon chili and avocado, and crudo such as Peruvian scallops with house-made srirachamarinated red onions. And where else to get a breakfast burrito with turkey neck confit? The truck parks by Blacktop Coffee and Blue Bottle Coffee, Thursday through Sunday until 2 p.m. guerrillatacos.com
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Ledlow Much like Mario Batali launching his empire in Lower Manhattan, DTLA superstar chef Josef Centeno commandeered a dreary dining section of the Old Bank District, opening multiple restaurants to smashing success. Bäco Mercat (stylish flatbread sandwiches) debuted in 2011, Bar Amá (super-fresh Tex-Mex) a year later, and Orsa & Winston (globe-hopping tasting menus) in 2013. Centeno’s newest hit, Ledlow, opened late last year. Look for farmers market veggie-driven dishes, including grilled and raw crudités and caramelized cauliflower; and rustic robust plates such as duck leg confit with duck fat potatoes, and shrimp and grits with red-eye gravy. 400 S. Main St.; 213-6877015; ledlowla.com
URBAN EATS: Above from left, shrimp and grits at Ledlow; its hopping dining room. Right, Redbird’s courtyard with retractable ceiling. Far right, its juicy 32-ounce porterhouse steak.
Got a food hangover? Check into the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles in the historic 1927 United Artists building. It’s in the Broadway Theater District and exudes cool. Some rooms boast acoustic Martin guitars, while lofts with kitchenettes make you feel right at home. It’s always a scene here. Hipsters cocktail-it-up at the rooftop bar at night, then come morning sip cleanses from Moon Juice, a juice bar in the “ticket booth” out front. 929 S. Broadway; 213-623-3233; acehotel.com/losangeles Just across the street: Alma, named Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurant in 2013, features a stark storefront setting but its tasting menus display strokes of genius. 952 S. Broadway; 213-244-1422; alma-la.com
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Redbird Dining can be a religious experience, at least at this restaurant in the rectory of brilliantly restored Vibiana, a former cathedral near City Hall and one of LA’s few remaining 19th-century landmarks. Top Chef Masters contestant, Iron Chef America winner, and all-round famous LA chef Neal Fraser is at the helm, creating shareable modern American plates, including a 32-ounce porterhouse. Best seats in the house? At the wraparound indoor/outdoor bar, or in the courtyard with the retractable ceiling. 114 E. 2nd St; 213-788-1191; redbird.la
What’s new in food and drink at City Club Los Angeles New for 2015, this ClubCorp club in downtown’s Financial District presents monthly themed family-style dining nights, including April’s “Primavera Night” inspired by new executive chef Orazio Parisi’s native Sicily. For lunch, the club offers healthy options with its Santa Monica Market Table, featuring assorted salads, soups, and light fare. The club also has introduced a Spirit of the Club series highlighting a different liquor each month with tastings, mixology classes, and late-night happy hours. — LOUIS MARROQUIN
SPRING FORWARD: Left, 16 flavors at Gelateria Uli, including, below, blackberry sorbet and rosemary gelato. Bottom, dining at tacocentric Guisados.
Spring Arcade Building The recently restored structure — built in 1924 with Beaux Arts and Spanish Renaissance motifs — in the Broadway theater district aims to become LA’s answer to New York’s Chelsea Market. With further DTLA growth projected — and the wild success of Grand Central Market — it just may happen. Meanwhile, here’s who’s rocking it now. Between bites and sips, be sure to note the architecture. 541 S. Spring St.; 213-239-9121; springarcadebuilding.com 1 Organic buckwheat crepes are Crêpes Sans Frontières’ star attraction. Roasted organic chicken makes a great filling and, for sweets, little beats La Bretonne with salted butter and sugar. crepessansfrontieres.com 1 DTLA resident Uli Nasibova handcrafts 16 varieties of dreamy gelato in seasonal flavors such as poblano, coconut lemongrass, and olive oil with black pepper and lemon zest at Gelateria Uli. They’re all made
at the shop. Peek through the kitchen window (from outside or in) and watch the fun. gelateriauli.com 1 Get your specialty shots on from a “juiceologist” at Green Grotto Juice Bar. Free Wi-Fi and a loungelike vibe for lingering are among this organic bar’s appealing attributes. greengrottojuicebar.com 1 LA is Taco City, and East LA mini-chain Guisados arguably makes the best. But most Angelenos who don’t live on that side of town rarely, if ever, trek to those locations. So no surprise, the new DTLA locale opened with lines snaking around the block. Guisados is all about handmade, slightly thick corn tortillas stuffed with comforting mom-style braises. Diced pork chop in chili verde and shredded chicken breast in poblano-style mole warm way down deep in the tummy. guisados.co
The Wait Is Almost Over After having its opening pushed forward from 2014, due to construction delays of the $140 million structure, the Broad museum is scheduled to finally open this fall in Bunker Hill near the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Expect the Broad, whose intricate architecture promises to be a big DTLA lure, to house some 2,000 works from about 200 artists, many from the private collection of billionaire philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad — among the most prominent holders of postwar and contemporary art worldwide. Admission will be free except for the occasional temporary exhibition. Buzz is building as well for the adjacent new plaza restaurant named Otium, scheduled to open simultaneously. With Chef Tim Hollingsworth, former Napa Valley French Laundry chef de cuisine, commanding the kitchen, it’s destined to be a gem. thebroad.org
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Finally
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N A WORLD OF MUCH BUZZ AND TOO LITTLE SUBSTANCE,
you probably thought this was going to be a story about the glorious Tesla Model S. Nope. Yet, in a roundabout way, the seven cars we’re spotlighting here are so superb because of Tesla. The brainiac Elon Musk’s upstart spawn has forced every car marque from Ferrari to Mercedes to rethink what it makes and who its customer is. Tesla made alternative-fuel vehicles sexy, the mere notion of which sparked laughs in a landscape of Volts and Priuses. Tesla isn’t the end point, though. It makes cool cars, sure, and promises an SUV sometime this year, but we’d argue it has simply prodded more traditional carmakers to advance their engineering so they can now make great hybrid and plug-in-hybrid options, as well. Also, we are a bit conservative when it comes to entrusting our cash and tend to lean toward brands that have built, crash-tested, engineered, and skunk-worked cars for a good half-century, at least. Or, put another way, Acura, Audi, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, and Porsche all have one thing in common: They’re not here because of one man’s vision; they’re multibillion-dollar brands with exceedingly long-term perspectives on what they build. Now that they’re building knock-your-boots-off sweet hybrids, we can pretty much start dropping asterisks. The future of the automobile will look like what you’ll read about here, and it will just happen to have a hybrid/electric powertrain. Thank Tesla if you want, just don’t let it take all the credit.
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Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD $59,950
This Acura, like many others, is Clark Kent to all those aggressive sports sedans from Germany. When we first drove a preproduction model in Japan a year ago, we also learned that it’s Superman. What do we mean? The RLX is big and beautiful inside, with an understated style, a stupendous optional Krell audio package, and boatloads of space — three more inches of rear seat legroom than in an E-Class Mercedes. It’s also comfortably sprung and absolutely easy to drive mile upon mile. But then chuck the RLX into a curve a little faster than you anticipated and out pop the Lycra, red boots, and flowing cape. The RLX’s secret: Its running gear, the most unique all-wheel drive/hybrid combination in the world. A 310-hp V-6 drives the front wheels and dual, 36-hp motors are at each rear wheel. These motors overdrive the outside rear tire and brake the inside rear one (automatically, of course), rocketing the RLX around apexes like it’s smaller and far more stiffly sprung — it does a Porsche imitation even though you’ve been driving this mild-mannered, large luxury sedan. It goes from plush to mind-blowing in a flash — and then right back again. Did we mention it’s not cramped, even with four 6-footers aboard? Plus, whoa, wait just a second! All-wheel drive pays off in winter driving, too. Yep. Finally, there’s great fuel economy to boot: 28 mpg city/32 highway. The RLX is a better car, not just a better hybrid.
BMW i8 $137,450
Next to Tesla, no carmaker has taken a bigger gamble in the past decade than BMW. The company has spent billions to reinvent car chassis production out of carbon fiber because there’s simply no other material with the same strength-to-weight ratio. Don’t sweat the jargon: Carbon fiber enables a super-sports car that weighs 3,455 pounds, or about 1,000 pounds lighter than if made of metal. That means the power systems propelling the i8 (a 129-hp electric motor drives the front wheels; a tiny 228-hp three-cylinder drives the rear wheels) also weigh in lighter. And a lighter car corners more sharply. Does it ever. The i8 cuts apexes at heart-racing angles, and the 0-to-60 mph time (an eye blink over 4 seconds) is as muscular as it sounds.
But the real magic: The i8 drives supremely civilized around town, with softer spring rates than you expect when you see its doors scissor skyward and you climb aboard. Even if the back “seats” are barely large enough to accommodate infants, the 2+2 design works perfectly for weekend getaways. Caution: You’ll spend part of any vacation in the i8 answering questions about your BMW. The kicker: Zero range anxiety, because although you can go 22 miles on EV mode alone, the sum total range is a very “carlike” 330 miles. Fuel economy in combined modes for us was an impressive 39 mpg. Supercar performance at econobox fuel consumption? The future is here, and it’s a very beautiful thing called the i8.
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Mercedes-Benz S550 Plug-in Hybrid $94,000, estimated
If you need proof that luxury hybrids have arrived, take a spin behind the wheel of the S550 Plug-In Hybrid. First, it can gun to 130 mph, a top speed you’ll likely never test on American roads. More relevant is the 5.2-second 0-to-60 mph time and that the passing acceleration ranks right up there with (or, honestly, surpasses) any V-8 S-Class in the vaunted brand’s history when you combine the instant torque of the 114-hp electric motor with the brawn of a twin-turbo 329-hp V-6. In keeping with the MercedesBenz label, the company also has gone about preserving fuel economy more intuitively than most hybrid makers. Understand that because the car can travel up to 20 miles on pure electric power, there’s an incentive to keep drivers
from mashing the gas. So this hybrid has a throttle that pulses back at the underside of your foot if you’re driving more aggressively than you need to; and because it has radar sensors embedded around the car, it also coaches your right foot when to release the throttle to maximize coasting. The fairly simple idea: Plug your car in at night (it recharges in about two hours) and your average commute will use very little gasoline. As for the non-hybridized portion of the experience, it ranks as 100 percent S-Class, right down to an exquisite airsuspension ride, optional businessclass-style rear passenger seat with massage function, and picnic tables for your guests riding in aft quarters. Consider it luxury all the way, just greener.
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Yes, there have been hybrid crossovers before, but this Lexus breaks new and important ground by offering luxury amenities and a sporty, rather than too-soft, ride. In fact, while past hybrid SUVs have forced buyers to abandon all-wheel drive (meaning you can’t have both all-weather traction and great fuel economy), here you get both: 33 mpg city/ 30 highway, and a unique drivetrain that divides gas and electric power to the front wheels and electric power to the rears. On the road, you can’t detect the split powertrain, save when you ply the NX around a bend and, seamlessly, perceive just a bit more grip, because the system senses cornering forces and adds traction where needed. Even if you drive cautiously, this aids safety, especially on slippery surfaces; and it adds confidence, because the NX balances the divide between sporty and luxury ride perfectly, so you can have fun or just eat up highway miles. Also worth noting: Despite having Lexus’ classic blend of understated leathers, perfectly bolstered seats, and completely intuitive controls (no other luxury brand comes close for nailing instrument panel design), there’s a little more “cockpit” feel to the NX than typical with Lexus. Yeah, this is a sporty crossover that’s family-car comfortable and happens to be a hybrid, in that precise order.
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid $76,400
We didn’t want to like this car. Can you blame us? Porsches should be powerful, poised, and sporty — and, well, this one gives you all that. Even though it’s exceptionally eco — with plug-in electric range of 16 miles, all without sipping a teaspoonful of gasoline — that motor provides instant torque whenever you need it. To review: Torque is what most people mean when they talk about “muscle cars.” It’s that punch back into the well of your driver’s seat. Gun the E-Hybrid away from a stoplight and the combination of its electric and gas motors delivers a road-ripping 435 pound-feet of torque immediately. Ah, yes, then you are using gasoline, but the brilliance here is that there’s enough torque (that word again) in the electric system to both get you going and to keep you going. Most hybrids are simply too underpowered — they may have EV-only range, but unless you’re stuck in traffic, you’ll constantly be using the gas engine. But the Cayenne makes it quite easy to preserve the gas engine for passing. Otherwise, the Cayenne S E-Hybrid is a pure Porsche as well (circa 2015), with a slick, spaceship feel to the cockpit and the best seats of any luxo-sedan or crossover, period, and even behind the second row of seats, more cargo room than just about any sedan sold in the U.S. An additional benefit: With its batteries mounted low in the rear cargo floor, the E-Hybrid feels more “planted” than its non-hybrid siblings. While the estimated EPA rating of 21 mpg city/24 highway is fairly modest, in city driving you’ll almost surely do better because the gas motor becomes superfluous, making this SUV exceptionally eco at slow speeds — just the opposite of expectations.
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TO WAIT FOR 1 Acura’s two-seat super sports NSX isn’t scheduled to hit the market until the end of the year, but we expect it to rival the Ferrari 458 in every way. And, yes, it’s a hybrid, too. Like the RLX, this one will use multiple electric motors at the wheels to aid cornering, and even get the V-6 from that sedan. The distinction: The V-6 will be mounted over the rear axle (rather than the front) and the wheel motors will be up front, with handling expected to be extraordinary. Plus, we anticipate Acura reliability, a “reasonable” price tag of about $150,000 (an $80K discount vs. the 458), and highway fuel economy estimated in the mid-30-mpg range.
1 This fall, Audi will debut the A3 Sportback E-tron plug-in hybrid, with an expected price of about $40,000. This small wagon is a good competitor to the Lexus NX because, unlike that crossover, the Audi has an all-electric range of 31 miles (based on European testing), making it a great alternative to burning any gas at all. But unlike plug-in-only options with limited propulsion and limited range, the E-tron gets a 1.4-liter gas engine, so combined output is a strong 204 hp and combined range stuns at 553 miles. Another advantage: A dual-clutch transmission performs far better shifts than an automatic, so you get some of the sporty character you’d want from an Audi.
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’ ,� says our guide as we motor through the floating village of Kang Meas in the heart of Cambodia. We’re in a 10-seat skiff on an afternoon expedition during a four-night cruise on the new 40-passenger Aqua Mekong, the type of luxurious vessel not typically seen in these waters. Long wooden boats filled with vegetables for sale surround us, along with a floating cell-phone shop, a place locals go to charge car batteries (no cars here — residents use the batteries to power their lights and DVD players), and a riotously loud ice-crushing plant where fishermen get what they need to keep their catch cold until they can bring it to market. On our little skiff, we zip up to the family’s home and ask permission to come aboard their platform to see how they live. The mother welcomes us with a shy smile, then pulls a plank from the floor to reveal a pool of tiny live fish they use for bait. This isn’t an arranged visit, just a spur-of-the-moment connection where visitors can meet locals who live a life on the water. We’re on the Tonle Sap, part lake and part river, the world’s only major body of water to flow in one direction during the wet season and the opposite way in dry season. Nearby a little girl jumps in a metal basin, then paddles with her hands across the water to visit friends next door. Later that afternoon, we stop in the floating village of Moat Khla to see a Buddhist temple. A senior monk invites us to come onto the temple’s swaying platform. We sit on floor mats as he and three young monks bless us with ceremonial chants. It’s another world out here, one we can visit because we’ve embarked on an aquatic journey from Siem Reap (near Angkor Wat) to the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. The ship also makes weeklong, two-country cruises from Siem Reap to 46
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Luxe Home Base When we return to the mother ship after our excursion, staffers greet us with cool washcloths and watermelon juice, a refresher on this warm, steamy afternoon. The excursions are enticing, but in many ways the star of the trip is the 205-foot boat itself. Built by Francesco Galli Zugaro, who has been operating riverboats on Peru’s Amazon since 2008, the Aqua Mekong
is sleek, elegant, and spacious with stylish interiors created by local architects (Saigon-based Noor Design). The 20 suites are 322 square feet each with floor-toceiling windows, rain showers, and central air conditioning. But the rooms are just the beginning: Play foosball in the combination library/game room. While working out in the fitness center, take in views of the river and fishermen trawling for the morning catch. Sip exotic cocktails such as the Kampot Fix — ArteNom 1414 tequila, fresh lime, star anise, Thai basil, and mild
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by Boat Kampot peppercorns — in a lounge made cozy with plantation-style chairs and low tables. Cocktails are a prelude to the sumptuous menu created by celebrated executive chef David Thompson of Bangkok’s Nahm restaurant. Thompson’s menu mixes Asian and Mediterranean specialties, but the local dishes — such as the Kep crab “with a vindictive amount of chili,” Thompson says — steal the show. (The solicitous kitchen staff can prepare food that’s less spicy; it also caters to dietary needs.)
Absorbing the Culture Our trip began with a stay at Amansara, an oasis of understated elegance in bustling Siem Reap, and a visit to Angkor Wat. We awake before dawn to watch the sun rise over the 12th-century edifice, walking along a forested trail in the day’s first light. The temple complex — with Angkor’s towering spires, huge Buddha faces at Bayon, and the beguiling Ta Prohm, where serpentine tree roots engulf the ruins — lives up to its status as one of the wonders of the world. That afternoon we take a skiff through the floating village of Chong Kneas and see the Aqua Mekong shining brightly on the Tonle Sap at dusk as we board our home for the next four nights. The next morning, we explore the Prek Toal bird sanctuary, Southeast Asia’s largest at more than 120 square miles, our guide says, where we see pelicans, darters, herons, and bluegreen bee-eaters, shimmering in the branches like jewels. The mangrove environment here somewhat resembles the Amazon, where Aqua Expeditions’ other two ships are based, but Cambodia doesn’t have Peru’s teeming wildlife.
TWO VIEWS: Clockwise from far left, the Aqua Mekong, one of the boat’s stylish suites, a local artisan boat painter, the Mekong’s sundeck, a young monk, a floating village.
Two small luxury ships, two countries. Come sail with us in a captivating world vastly different from our own. “Anything that moves, Cambodians eat,” Galli Zugaro says. But there’s human life — vibrant, bustling, finding a way to make a home in this aquatic world — and access to these places is the trip’s genius. The people we meet aren’t wealthy but share an irrepressible desire to connect. Exuberant kids jump and wave from their platforms and call out in English: “Hello sah, how are you?” During the trip we’re offered the option to bike through some land-based communities along the Tonle Sap near Phnom Penh. A few of us ride in streets cluttered with cows, visiting a school, a woman who makes clay pots, and a man who harvests palm sugar by climbing trees. On our penultimate day on the river, we reach the Tonle Sap’s confluence with the mighty Mekong River and cruise past Phnom Penh (we’ll return the next day to explore the capital’s Royal Palace and other sights). We take the
skiff to shore and bike on Silk Island (Ok Nha Tey) to a settlement where women harvest silk from worms and turn it into intricately woven scarves. It’s a dazzling ride past towering hay bales, clanking wooden horse carts, and luminous emerald rice paddies. I don’t want this bike excursion, or this trip, to end, so I ask our guides if we can ride just a bit longer. They consent; we keep going as the sky starts to darken. Soon the clouds follow through on their threat and we’re drenched. But no matter, we’re just a short skiff ride away from our golden boat, and a final evening of tasty drinks, toothsome food, and all the comforts of our Southeast Asian paradise. Details: Aqua Mekong cruises start at $1,050 per person per night. 866-6033687; aquaexpeditions.com
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SAILING ALONG: Clockwise from top, the Sanctuary Ananda, one of the boat’s wellappointed suites, the cozy sundeck
raja from times long past. Each time you come aboard, staffers await with wet towels and fresh juice drinks. Grab a cocktail and relax in deep cushions and enjoy the views from the Panorama Lounge, or catch some breezes under retractable shades on the sundeck, take a dip in the pool, or lie out on padded deck chairs. The former head chef at Bangkok’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel coordinates the meals, cooking up a fusion of Burmese, Thai, and international cuisine. Work off the tasty desserts in the small fitness room, or de-stress with a vigorous Burmese massage in the spa. Our five-day sailing aboard the Ananda from Mandalay to Bagan is the culmination of a 10-day Myanmar journey led by Abercrombie & Kent that will immerse us into the new Myanmar — by city, by lake, and finally, in the noble Ayeyarwady River.
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“This is the new Burma,� our local guide keeps telling us, a reference to the recently loosened military control over the country and its citizens’ associated freedoms. But this is also the new Burma (or rather Myanmar) for visitors, a destination introducing new infrastructure and services to host luxury travelers, not just the hard-core, dirt-scrabble backpackers who have been coming for the past decade. The newest way to see Myanmar is aboard the Sanctuary Ananda riverboat, a shallow-draft, 21-cabin vessel built last year specifically to ply the Ayeyarwady’s sandy, reed-choked waters. The ship is like a floating luxury boutique hotel; its plush cabins come with gleaming teak wood floors, local textile designs accenting the walls and bedding, satellite TV, monsoon showers, and balconies off every room. The comfort and service levels will have you feeling like a
Our tour begins (and concludes) with a day in Yangon, a teeming metropolis of more than 5 million, half of whom seem to wander the street markets at any given time. Under mosscovered, colonial-era mansions, vendors offer sizzling pans of chicken and pork, bubbling bowls of noodles, and unsettling mounds of fried crickets. Our Abercrombie guide takes us neck-deep into labyrinths of stalls, identifying a rainbow array of local fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, and textiles. It feels like Myanmar’s more than 100 ethnicities are all calling out in their native languages, simultaneously pitching the latest betel nut chaw combinations, cell phone covers, and Buddhist charms. So I’m relieved when our group takes a detour into the Kalaywa Tawya Buddhist monastery, a training school for young monks, who are forbidden to speak during meals. In the main hall, a couple hundred young monks eat their day’s alms in a silence punctuated only by the gong of the abbot whacking one giggling kid with a pan, and the mewing of a kitten getting fed by two mischievous monks in the corner. For a combination of both the wild and serene, the sacred and profane, and a true immersion into Myanmar’s identity, we move on to the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda temple complex in central Yangon. Anchored by a 325-foot-tall stupa coated with literally tons of gold leaf, the centuries-old religious site is filled not only with holy shrines, fantastic mythical statues, and hundreds of kneeling, praying visitors, it also has free Wi-Fi, ATMs, neon signs, and a whole shopping mall’s worth of vendors. The locals didn’t find the contrasts at all disturbing in this, the new Burma.
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Lake Immersion An hourlong flight from Yangon takes us to Inle Lake, where we’re quickly sitting water-level aboard a different type of riverboat — this one about 40 feet long, 3 feet wide. We motor our way to the lake’s far reaches, where overgrown estuaries lead to thousand-year-old temple complexes uncovered only a decade ago. We navigate waterways through Venicestyle canal towns, crowded waterfront markets, and floating gardens. Out on the open lake, fishermen stand precariously on the edges of their canoes balancing on one foot, holding and casting nets with both hands while simultaneously paddling with their other leg, using an oar tucked between their feet and hips, an aquatic ballet unchanged for centuries. New hotel properties ring Inle, some featuring Polynesian-style overwater bungalows, others such as the Inle Lake View Resort where we stay for two nights, offer land-based vistas over the leg-paddling armada below. There’s nothing quite like sitting in a wicker chair on a balcony smoking a freshly rolled Burmese cheroot cigar and watching the sun set over shimmering waters and a golden pagoda.
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River Immersion Another short-hop flight takes us from Inle to Mandalay, where we begin our river cruise from this historical city of monks and monasteries. After visiting local sights, we board the ship at the town’s edge and float down the coffee-colored Ayeyarwady. Drinking freshly squeezed juices and dining on a buffet of local delicacies, we recline like a boatful of Buddhas on
cushion-covered couches in the ship’s air-conditioned interior. But we aren’t entirely insulated from the country around us. Local staff on board give demonstrations on everything from Myanmar’s religion and culture to the proper way to tie a men’s longyi skirt and how to artfully apply the powdery yellow thanaka sunscreen and makeup nearly every Burmese woman and child sports. Held by chains and logs pounded into the earth, our ship “docks” overnight on a sandy riverbank near Bagan. We awake before sunrise to embark on an epic ballooning trip soaring over thousands of stone temples, pagodas, and stupas. But, alas, high winds cancel the trip so we immerse ourselves in Myanmar via a horse-cart tour instead.
MYANMAR MOMENTS: Top, from left, a golden Buddha, Yangon sightseeing. Above, a local fisherman hard at work. Below right, mealtime at the monastery.
Bumping along in an open wooden carriage along dirt roads, we watch the sun rise over temple spires to a soundtrack of waking roosters and the “tak-tak-tak” of farmers hoeing the fertile soil between the ancient structures. Monks arrive at the temples carrying their alms bowls for a day of begging. Inside several darkened temples we find massive golden Buddha statues and walls festooned with centuries of holy illustrations. I keep thinking I’ll stumble upon a hidden passage, Indiana Jones style, and discover some magically cursed amulet. But before I do, we leave the temples to explore treasures found in behind-the-scenes tours of local lacquerware, jewelry, and craft workshops that continue their centuries-old artisan traditions. After a farewell lunch aboard the ship, we return by plane to Yangon, where we have a final afternoon to explore on our own. Alone or in pairs, we tentatively wander the teeming streets and alleyways bursting forth with their flood of unique sights and sounds. The scene remains exotic, but after our 10-day immersion tour we feel like we can begin to navigate through the fast-flowing currents of the new Myanmar. Details: Cruise-only rates on Sanctuary Ananda start at $1,364 per person. 630-725-3449; sanctuaryretreats.com. 10-day Abercrombie & Kent tours (including the five-day Ananda cruise) start at $6,295 per person. 800-554-7016; abercrombiekent.com
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CALLING Four new cask-strength spirits raise the bar on proof and flavor BY
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new cask-strength releases, get ready for a flavor-forward year of sipping. “Cask Strength� signifies that the alcohol inside a bottle came straight from the barrel, without water added to ease the heat and smooth the flavor. These higher-proof releases previously have been the domain of boutique brands, but with growing demand, that’s now changing: This artisan trend is making its bid for the mainstream. Want proof? One of the most iconic bourbon brands — the indomitable Maker’s Mark — released a cask-strength expression late last year. This bold, uncut, and unfiltered bourbon, rocking in at more than 100 proof, trumpets that cask strength has made the big leagues. “I usually choose higher-strength spirits to mix with because there’s more character. They provide a good backbone and depth for cocktails,� says Liam Deegan, managing partner of Barrel Proof, a top New Orleans cocktail bar with a large selection of cask strengths. No matter if you use them in cocktails or simply pour them in a glass, these four choice spirits are among the hottest new caskstrength releases you’ll want to try.
Maker’s Mark Cask Strength If you’re a fan of Maker’s Mark bourbon, you’ll certainly note the familiar red wheat, definitive sweetness, and hints of vanilla. Only this one amps up the flavor and is much hotter. Maker’s distinctive flavor comes from New American Oak seasoned barrels, which sit outside for nine months before spirits are poured in. This Cask Strength bears the proof, which ranges from 108 to 114, in pen on the label. $40/375 mL. makersmark.com
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Tequila Ocho Single Estate, Single Barrel Añejo Aged in whiskey barrels for about 18 months, this spirit varies in strength from barrel to barrel — hovering at about 54.8 percent alcohol by volume (abv) or 109.6 proof. Non-chill-filtered, it’s a full-strength, wild-fermented, undiluted tequila with a balanced flavor profile. You’re likely to pick up oak married with vanilla, chocolate, nuts, pepper, and dried fruit. $60/750 mL. ochotequila.com
Slow Hand Six Woods Malt Whiskey LA-based Greenbar Craft Distillery generated much buzz when it announced that its latest batch of 100 percent barley whiskey will be available in several markets beyond California this year. Aged in French white-oak barrels with toasted cubes of hard maple, red oak, mulberry, hickory, and grape wood, this 115 proof gives hints of spices, dark fruit, vanilla, butterscotch, and black tea. $60/750 mL. greenbar.biz
Lost Spirits Distillery Navy Style Rum From a small-production California distillery, this rum made from 100 percent baking molasses is a whopping 68 percent abv. When you open a bottle, notes of charred oak, sugary heat, and spice meet your nose. The first swallow of something this grandiose in proof is powerful and hot. But once your palate adjusts, subsequent sips produce beautiful blood orange, grapefruit, and lemon, as well as molasses, vanilla, and caramel pralines. FYI: This one might be harder to find due to its limited release. $55/750 mL. lostspirits.net
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Colombia
has emerged from its sketchy past with a bright-eyed new attitude and a distinction as the world’s happiest country. Why suddenly giddy? Writer Elaine Glusac treks to this South American gem to discover its unexpected wonders. P H OT O G R A P H Y BY
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LOCAL COLORS: This page, Bolivar Square in Bogotá. Facing page, clockwise from top left, cumbia street dancers in Cartagena, natural wonders in the Cocora Valley, a Ráquira local, Buenavista’s lush countryside.
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appiness, I realize on my fourth day in Colombia, is earned. In this case, that joy exacted 1,000 vertical feet on Emerald-City-green mountains sprouting the world’s tallest palm trees — soaring mops rooted in steep glades. Hike ventured, summit gained, I face the descending velvety slopes with playground-worthy elation and an urge, recklessly heeded, to run straight down to the bottom of the Cocora Valley.
Colombia, the South American surprise now emerging on the tourism map after decades of traveldeterring drug-related violence, offers cultural capitals, some of the continent’s earliest colonial history, beaches on two oceans, and rugged Andes highlands. But perhaps its greatest revelation is the aforementioned happiness. Last year, for the second year in a row, Colombia was named the world’s happiest country based on a WIN-Gallup poll of 65 nations. Here, 86 percent of Colombians responding claimed to be happy, a puzzling statistic that begged the question: How can a country so recently synonymous with corruption and drug-dealing get happy virtually overnight? As recently as 2000, guerrillas and paramilitary groups, some still fighting for leftist causes dating back to the Cold War and others formed by drug cartels that arose in the 1970s to protect their lucrative trade in cocaine, terrorized the countryside with roadblocks, kidnappings, and bombings. It took rightist hard-liner Alvaro Uribe, president from 2002 to 2010, to curtail crime and restore order. With newfound security, the economy flourished, growing more than 4 percent annually in the past decade, outpacing most other major South American countries, a political and economic victory that perhaps explains the national sense of exhilaration. 54
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By blending the miraculous and the ordinary, Colombian author Gabriel García COLOMBIAN Márquez, progenitor of magical CHARMS: realism, first hooked me on Clockwise from above, planting Colombia as a college student instructor Marco reading One Hundred Years of Fidel Torres at Solitude. The country’s tourism the Los Nevados National Natural office has seized on the genre, using magical realism to attract Park, palms and livestock in the 3.7 million travelers in 2013, up Cocora Valley, 8.5 percent over the year prior. the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, It’s one thing to be the hottest Basilica de destination in Latin America; Nuestra Señora but given the country’s nascent del Rosario de travel industry, limited roads, Chiquinquirá near Ráquira, a and sparse luxury hotels, it’s Monserrate shop another issue to navigate it. For that, I turned to Cox & Kings, a high-end tour operator established in 1758. From Los Angeles, Latin American destination manager Ignacio Vallin designed a unique weeklong overview of Colombia’s rich variety: exciting cities, colonial gems, and unique landscapes. He promised personal attention, memorable hotels, expert guides, and “a few surprises” along the way. DAY-ONE SURPRISE
Hormiga culona, or big-butt ants Freddy Ruiz, my guide in the capital of Bogotá, expertly navigates among the estimated 40,000 who visit Monserrate, a mountaintop church, each Sunday. Here, young mothers patiently teach toddlers to climb steps, and teens snap selfies with
the panorama of Bogotá’s Andes-ringed basin at their feet. Beside the church, an open-air market hawks souvenir T-shirts, wine skins attached to calf hooves, and indigenous products from brown-sugared panela tea to the big-butt ants — which are salty, crunchy, and unsettlingly creamy — that Freddy insists I try. “Today we do what Colombians do,” beams Freddy, tucking the remaining ant snacks into my bag. What Colombians also do on Sunday is throng the Gold Museum, a cultural highlight that makes
Bogotá a natural chapter-one introduction to the country. The colonizing Spaniards’ thirst for gold lured them from their initial outpost in coastal Santa Marta inland to Bogotá, drawn by the legend of El Dorado (the Golden Man). The actual El Dorado was a native Muisca shaman who made offerings of gold to the sun, a ritual simulated in the immersive sound-and-light choreography of the museum’s Offering room.
“Gold represents the richness of the country,” explains Freddy, connecting the ancient practice to the modern Colombian flag that’s dominated by a wide band of gold, underlined by narrower stripes of blue for the oceans and red “for the blood of the patriots.” Led by Venezuela-born Simon Bolivar, Colombia won independence from Spain in 1819 as Gran Colombia, encompassing both Venezuela and Ecuador. The great patriot’s statue appears in virtually every town I would visit, acquainting me with his official biography as a visionary leader and his colloquial reputation as a lover of women. From magazine covers featuring Modern Family actress and Colombian native Sofia Vergara to curbside Madonnas posted to protect motorists, women dominate the country’s popular culture. At the downtown Botero Museum, filled with paintings by Medellin-born artist Fernando Botero of voluminous subjects, mainly women, I join art lovers reveling in the splendor and hilarity of enormity, the
surrealist disproportion of figures that seem to glow with an internal light. “Botero only appears simple on the surface,” says Freddy, noting references to Renaissance paintings. “You can see a cartoon, or look deeper and see more.” Absurdity and beauty define the day, capped by dinner at the lively meat-centric restaurant Andrés D.C., a 5-year-old, four-story party palace where red glass hearts inscribed with the names of García Márquez characters glow above the tables, and a quartet of musicians brings the fiesta to me, as a first-time visitor to the country, in the way of confetti butterflies and a sash worthy of Miss Colombia. “Bienvenidos!” they sing. “We’re happy you’re here.” DAY-TWO SURPRISE
The amity of moonshine The next morning, when a crush of heedless drivers merges from three directions into one lane, I buckle up and thank the next roadside Madonna we escape Bogotá alive. “Driving laws, like stop signs, are a suggestion,” shrugs Freddy, as we set out in a chauffeur-driven Chinese-made SUV for Villa de Leyva, a pristinely preserved colonial town about four rural hours’ drive from harried Bogotá. It’s the best-comes-last stop in a diverting road trip to an underground cathedral in the Zipaquirá salt mine, and the pottery-making village of Ráquira, where the tinkling of ceramic wind chimes fills the streets. Ráquira-made flowerpots line the windows of Villa de Leyva’s handsome haciendas. Founded in 1572, the Andalucía-inspired town of whitewashed adobe buildings with terracotta-tiled roofs and balconies painted hunter S P R I N G 2015
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green was once a respite for Spanish troops that assembled in the 150,000-square-foot cobblestone field of a central plaza. Now it’s a high-desert weekend escape with historic courtyard houses carved up into hideaway restaurants. We will yet hike to a famous fossil site nearby and tour a 16th-century monastery. But for an agenda-free pause, Villa de Leyva — with its fire-lit cafés and bench-ringed square where locals invite us to share bottles of local liquor — is like the Bolivar of romance.
DIVERSE PALETTE: Right, A Family, just one work by artist Fernando Botero at the Botero Museum. Below right, harvesting in coffee country.
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Pereira, the capital of Colombia’s highland coffee country in the central Andes, and our next destination, is just 138 kilometers from Bogotá, according to the in-flight map. But the fact that Cox & Kings recommends flying illustrates both the challenging topography and poor infrastructure that ensures a whole new world lies just 100 miles away. Replacing Bogotá’s arid chill, Pereira is warm and wet, orchestrated by a nocturne of chirping crickets and bass-note frogs. In the morning, a rainbow spectrum of bird-life descends from the ancient sampan and towering mango trees on the lush grounds of Hacienda San Jose, an 1888 estate-turned-hotel. “We’re first for birds,” proclaims John Agudelo, my encyclopedic guide in these highlands, claiming a record 1,880 species nationally and modeling an optimism and resiliency that seem characteristically Colombian. Cataloging the nation’s natural wealth, he notes Colombia’s biodiversity is second only to the four-times-larger Brazil. “Despite the corruption of 20 or 30 years ago, we still say how very rich we are.” John aims to show me another first, the world’s tallest palm. Colombia’s national tree, the Quindio wax palm, native to high altitudes, grows up to 230 feet in the Cocora Valley, an Edenic 150,000acre trench in the Los Nevados National Natural Park. Here, the soaring trees gently sway, tickling the cottony clouds that graze velvety, grass-knit peaks — a mirage of Hawaii, except for, perhaps, the Guernsey cows mowing the slopes. Forget-me-nots line our path to 8,400 feet on an exhilarating hike with recovery pauses to forage among thickets of wild blackberries. Rare yellow-eared parrots spread the palm seed naturally, helped by volunteers who cultivate seedlings at the park base. “There are three things you should do in your life,” instructs grandfatherly Marco Fidel Torres, who oversees the planting program, offering his prescription for happiness as we prepare a palm bed. “Write a book, have a child, and plant a tree.” 56
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A spoonful of sugar makes the Juan Valdez go down Man-made terraces sculpt the terrain that comprises Colombia’s coffee country, a 550-square-mile region inscribed by UNESCO as a Cultural Landscape in 2011. The organization hailed the unique adaptation of cafeteros, or coffee farmers, to slopes that plunge to 55 degrees, and their distinctive villages that blend native bamboo construction with Spanish colonial style detailed in colorwild tangerine-to-turquoise trim paint. Not far from Cocora Valley, Instagram-ready Salento — population 8,000 — models the architectural charm of the region. From the central square — commanded by a statue of Bolivar, of course — bilevel storefronts, trimmed in
sun-soaked oranges, pinks, and sky blues brightly picket the main street, Calle Real. Proving all surprises are not necessarily good, I learn Colombia exports almost 90 percent of its coffee, saving some of the poorest for local consumption, disguised by heaps of sugary compensation. “We make one of the best coffees in the world, but we don’t know how to drink it,” admits John. We continue our coffee country tour at Hacienda San Alberto in the tiny village of Buenavista, where guide Yeimy Polania Martinez leads me up a precipitous hillside. Here, pickers swathed in rainrepelling plastic pluck ripened red berries from trees soaked by an early morning shower. Afterward, she conducts a blind tasting of two coffees: one dark and muddy, the kind regularly drunk here; the other bright and smooth, the refined house brew. “Colombians are still learning the difference,” she says. Throughout Colombia, barista culture may lag, but it’s no reflection on the food. In cities small and large, exotic fruits pile market stalls and stock juice bars. Soup
Essentials 1 Cox & Kings designs custom, private trips to Colombia beginning at about $5,500 for eight days, excluding flights. 800-999-1758; coxandkingsusa.com 1 Avianca, the national airline of Colombia, has direct and connecting flights to Bogotá and Cartagena from 1 1 American gateways. 800284-2622; avianca.com
recipes found in local magazines call for specific potato varieties among the hundreds grown here. Street vendors from urban to rural sell grilled corn cakes known as arepas. The local diesel fuel ACPM is a ready acronym for the dietary staples of human fuel: arroz, carne, papas, and maduro, or rice, beef, potatoes and plantain, respectively. Before leaving coffee country, I dine at Hotel Boutique Sazagua, where manager Maria Amelia Ocampo, who also hosts a local TV cooking show, prepares the classiest take on rustic fare I would have in the country: ropa vieja, or shredded beef, with homemade ice cream made from a tangy fruit called pitaya. “We want people to come to the coffee country and experience it in an exciting and unforgettable way,” she explains, offering the warmest hug I’ve ever had from an acquaintance of under an hour. DAY-SIX SURPRISE
The reality of magic The next evening, having jetted from the cool verdant mountains to sultry coastal Cartagena, I take a seat among cocktailing tourists atop the ancient city walls as a full moon rises behind them. Until this humid evening, I hadn’t heard much English. Nor Brazilian, nor Dutch, nor Japanese. But Cartagena has been Colombia’s front door since the Spanish first settled it in 1533, a top-of-the-continent port for shipping gold out and slaves in. The modern cruise industry pioneered international tourism here decades ago. Now, after a conflict-imposed hiatus, those ships are back and
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Where to stay, dine, and play BALANCING ACT: A local woman poses for tips in Cartagena.
the charismatic colonial city is booming with new roads, cafés, and hotels (both Four Seasons and Viceroy hotels are reportedly in the works). That accounts for the colorfully dressed women who pose for tips balancing fruit on their heads, for the cumbia dancers in (again) Bolivar Square, and for the sunset-watchers who crowd Café del Mar atop the wide city walls. Popular though it is, Cartagena remains authentic. School kids run screaming through the tunnels in the 17th-century San Felipe de Barajas fort. Passersby ogle the tiled pictures of past beauty queens paving an old town arcade. Families play stickball in the narrow alleys. And two elderly Colombian women lunching next to me at homey La Mulata restaurant insist I try their fruit juice — a cranberrylike drink called corozo. “But you don’t know me,” I stammer. They insist in Spanish, then to ensure I understand that sharing trumps hygiene, switch to English. “Es wow!” The Caribbean coast, more than any region, is the land of García Márquez; the late Nobel-Prizewinning writer hailed from the tropics. I had been rereading his Chronicle of a Death Foretold on this trip, until I misplaced the book somewhere near Bogotá. I could replace it, of course, but the hardcover had been my mother’s, her insights scripted in the margins. On my last afternoon in Cartagena, a Cox & Kings representative arrives at my hotel with the book, and my very own magical realism moment, in hand. “It’s a happy mystery, no?” she winks. Indeed, a final surprise, in a trip full of them. 58
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1 Bogotá is Colombia’s cultural capital, home to two must-see museums: the Gold Museum (banrepcultural.org/gold-museum) and the Botero Museum (banrepcultural.org/museo-botero). 1 Cox & Kings recommends the cozy Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia (sofitel.com), a well-located, 102-room luxury hotel in the middle of the Zona Rosa entertainment district. The just-opened W Bogota (whotels.com/bogota) features a graffiti-art-filled bar, market-inspired restaurant, and 168 gold-accented rooms in the trendy Usaquean district. 1 In the Zona Rosa, try Andrés D.C. (andrescarnederes.com) for a party atmosphere and serious steak. At El Son de los Grillos (facebook. com/ElSonDeLos Grillos), in the old quarter called La Candelaria, sample traditional ajiaco, a filling soup made with potatoes, chicken, and local herbs.
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1 More relaxed and musical than Bogotá, tropical Cartagena mixes time-arrested colonial architecture with a slow Caribbean pace. Midafternoon siestas make up for late nights at clubs such as Cuban-themed Café Havana (cafehavanacartagena.com) or El Coro (sofitel-legend.com) in a former monastery. 1 Among restaurants, don’t miss the stylish Club de Pesca (clubdepesca.com) for seafood on the bayfront terrace. In the historic center, Don Juan (donjuancartagena.com)
serves sophisticated fare such as sea bass with salsa verde. Tip a few Aguila beers with local bohemians at the tropical tapas bar Demente (facebook.com/www.demente.com.co) in the emerging Getsemani district. 1 Within the walled city, the ultraluxury, eight-room boutique Hotel Quadrifolio (hotelquadrifolio. com) features a ground-level pool, rooftop Jacuzzi, and a cold towel from the staff every time guests return to the hotel from forays around the city.
COFFEE COUNTRY 1 In Pereira, dine at Hotel Boutique Sazagua (www.sazagua. com) for sophisticated Colombian cuisine. Café Jesus Martin (cafejesusmartin.com) in Salento serves the region’s best coffee. 1 The top hotels in the highlands are small boutiques, including the two historic hotels booked by Cox & Kings: Hacienda San Jose (haciendahotelsanjose.com), set in a lush garden; and Hacienda Castilla (haciendacastilla.com), an even older hacienda-turned-hotel with 11 rooms and its own walled garden. Both have swimming pools.
VILLA DE LEYVA
1 Of the many restaurants that fill historic houses here, look for Savia (villadeleyva.net/rest_savia.php), an organic-focused restaurant that uses many local products, including locally sourced olive oil, and the Spanish restaurant San Cayetano (villadeleyva.net/rest_san_cayetano. php), which shares a fire-lit courtyard with neighboring cafés. 1 The grand central plaza lies just a block from the eclectic, antiquefilled La Posada de San Antonio (hotellaposadadesanantonio.com).
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Seabrook Island Club South Carolina With its sublime setting on the South Carolina coast just miles from historic Charleston, Seabrook Island is one of those rare locations where escaping from the world is effortless. An array of worldclass amenities blends seamlessly into a natural environment that reflects this private oceanfront community’s devotion to responsible planning, healthy living, and a welcoming, neighborly feel. Carefully designed and immersed in nature, Seabrook attracts residents from around the world with its easy charm. The island’s natural gifts and endless amenities start with its multiple picturesque beaches and breeze-swept dunes, vibrant maritime forest, and tranquil marshes. Winding flawlessly though these wondrous surroundings, two championship golf courses — Ocean Winds and Crooked Oaks — deliver challenging, uncrowded playing conditions. The Seabrook Island Clubhouse’s views of the Atlantic Ocean and North Edisto River provide a picturesque culinary experience. Oceanside dining in an expansive, sunsplashed environment is available at the dramatic Beach Club and pool complex. Sporting 15 clay courts, a new clubhouse, and pro shop, the Racquet Club has earned
a “Top 25 U.S. Resort” ranking from Tennis Magazine. One of the East Coast’s only beach rides is a hallmark of the full-service, 22-acre Equestrian Center that also includes 42 stalls and miles of trails. A state-of-the-art wellness space,The Lakehouse community center offers fitness classes, indoor and outdoor pools, and more. Located nearby, Freshfields Village boasts a full range of shopping, dining, and entertainment, while wet slips, dry storage, and a quaint waterfront market are featured at Bohicket Marina. Seabrook Island’s extensive collection of amenities coexists in harmony with its significant natural assets, helping create a tranquil ambiance and convivial atmosphere that has redefined a community along the Eastern Seaboard. Ocean Winds golf course
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 Riding on the Seabrook Island beach
the 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+.
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Kiawah Island South Carolina The vision for many of us is a common one: finding that perfect place that allows us to unplug, escape the rigors of everyday life, and truly reconnect with our loved ones. Such a place exists. Kiawah Island has created the kind of remarkable sanctuary that attracts owners for its natural beauty, coastal splendor, and unparalleled amenities. How remarkable is this island paradise? Located just south of historic Charleston, Kiawah was ranked the No. 1 island in the United States (and No. 2 in the world) by the 2014 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Developed with care and precision, Kiawah Island has elevated community building to an art form. Homes are designed to exist in harmony with the environment, building upon Kiawah’s natural Lowcountry charms and the island’s forests, marshland, rivers, and shore. Will Culp of Kiawah Partners, the island’s developer, expresses a deep appreciation for the planning that has made Kiawah such a singular destination.
“I call it a Southern paradise,” Culp says. “When you think of a masterplanned project with the size and scope of Kiawah — the tranquility, the calmness, the environmentally friendly nature of the entire development over its life cycle — it’s really hard to find a comparable community of this size that has been able to accomplish such a feat.” On the island’s west end, Cassique represents the best of Kiawah — a private ocean enclave where the Kiawah River flows to the Atlantic. Gracefully blending the influences of the past with the flair
and style of the present, this tight-knit neighborhood is uncrowded, unhurried, and inviting. Cassique’s carefully crafted union of privacy and proximity creates a serene environment with close access to all of the extensive amenities available for residents through membership with the Kiawah Island Club. A new neighborhood at Kiawah, Clubhouse Village at Cassique raises the bar on convenience and accessibility. Incomparable proximity for residents includes a scenic walking path over a pond to clubhouse dining and social Members choose between the River Course and Cassique (pictured) for their rounds of golf.
The design of the English manor-style clubhouse at Cassique was influenced by famed architect Charles Voysey.
The Cassique Boathouse and Dock provide a perfect launching point for canoes, kayaks, paddleboarding, and other adventures.
Clubhouse Village at Cassique is being developed just across the lagoon from the Cassique clubhouse and the 18th hole of Tom Watson’s championship golf course. (artist’s rendering, subject to change)
functions. Cassique is where many Kiawah Island Club amenities — including the links course by Tom Watson, tennis and pool access at the Sports Pavilion, and fitness options — are concentrated. A central feature of the Cassique clubhouse, Voysey’s features fine and casual dining from a menu developed by consulting chefTom Colicchio. Shopping, dining, and entertainment choices at Freshfields Village are just a short bike ride away. Within Cassique’s private gates, the quiet streets of Clubhouse Village are free of traffic, and the priority is on a pronounced neighborhood vibe that feels like a quaint community within a community. Everything is near your doorstep, but not on your doorstep. That precious balance plays a key part in creating a priceless family experience, according to Culp. “It’s not about ultimate privacy,” Culp says. “You will know your neighbors. It’s about relationships, about community — it’s about establishing those things in your second home.” Befitting its peninsula location, Clubhouse Village is an intimate community of just 23 residences in five home designs — all planned to maximize the aesthetics and the functionality of the neighborhood, and constructed with Kiawah-level craftsmanship.
The 15th green at Cassique features the best of Kiawah – incredible golf, natural marshes, and pristine beach.
5 Things to Know About Kiawah Island Nearby Charleston was named “Top City in the U.S. and Canada” in the 2014 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards survey for the second year in a row.
The private Kiawah Island Club is one of three clubs in the nation with two “Top 100 Residential Courses” (Golfweek, 2015) —Tom Watson’s Cassique andTom Fazio’s River course.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Ocean Course hosted the 2012 PGA Championship and the 1991 Ryder Cup.
Kiawah Island’s 10 miles of private Atlantic Ocean beach have
been honored by theTravel Channel as one of “America’s 10 Best Beaches.”
Clubhouse Village at Cassique is marketed by Kiawah Island Real Estate, the exclusive real estate offices on the island.
KiawahIsland.com 866-312-8868
Cassique’s Sports Pavilion is the Kiawah Island Club’s center for wellness and racquet sports, along with a pool complex and fitness center.
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Oro Valley’s No. 2 hole
Oro Valley, Ariz.
Acquisitions
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ClubCorp’s latest additions extend the company’s reach in Arizona and Illinois — giving you more opportunities for golf, food, and fun. Take a look! BY
ALEX ETHRIDGE
Oro Valley Country Club Sitting at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains, ClubCorp’s first Tucsonarea club takes full advantage of its scenic environs with 6,000 square feet of covered outdoor space and a 3,200-square-foot ballroom overlooking the walk-friendly 18-hole golf course. The picturesque course, which has hosted a Women’s Pac-10 tournament and U.S. Open and Arizona Open qualifiers, features a signature closing hole shaded by Pusch Ridge and accented with a lake and waterfall. Stick around: After your round, head to the grill at the 28,000-square-foot clubhouse for entrees such as a scallop and prawn risotto with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan, and basil chiffonade.
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Get ready for family fun at ClubCorp’s first two country clubs in the Chicago area. Riverwoods, Ill.
Ravinia Green Country Club In addition to a scenic 18-hole championship golf course, complete with caddy services, the club features six Har-Tru tennis courts, three swimming pools, and casual and formal dining. Say I do: The clubhouse’s 5,000-square-foot grand ballroom and the lush golf course unveil an ideal backdrop for weddings and other special events.
Ravinia Green’s No. 17 hole
Arlington Heights, Ill.
Rolling Green Country Club This club comes with a rich history dating back to 1924. The appropriately named 1924 Bar and Grill provides a casual setting for a bite to eat after a round on the 18-hole, 6,620-yard golf course. Other amenities include member wine lockers, a fitness center, formal dining room, and private event space. Enrich your game: Play like a pro with the assist of one of the club’s caddies, many of whom have earned Evans Scholarships from the Western Golf Association.
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Charity Classic milestone … PGA Tour victor … clubs celebrate reinventions … junior golf kudos
Vail Mountain Lodge
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Be proactive about your health by immersing yourself in a Wellness Retreat package at Vail Mountain Lodge in Vail, Colo. Receive nutritional and exercise regimens designed to meet your specific needs and goals, work out with a professional trainer, and recover with customized spa treatments. The $7,500 per person package, which includes a six-night stay in a mountainview room, is available April 19-June 19.
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Book the Best of San Diego package at Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, Calif., and get in on the family fun at some of the area’s top attractions. Along with a four-night stay at the iconic hotel, you get two adult passes valid for five consecutive days at the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, and SeaWorld. From $374 per night.
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Through May 31, stay three nights at the Village at Squaw Valley in Olympic Valley, Calif., and receive a fourth night free. The resort’s newly renovated rooms feature full kitchens, balconies, and fireplaces.
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Grab your golf clubs and head to the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, Calif., for the Ultimate Golf Getaway. This package, available through Dec. 31, includes accommodations, a day of unlimited golf for two at the adjacent Monarch Beach Golf Links, golf cart use, and transportation to and from the course. From $645.
Oro Valley Country Club, Oro Valley, Ariz. Ravinia Green Country Club, Riverwoods, Ill. Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, Calif. Rolling Green Country Club, Arlington Heights, Ill. Shadow Valley Country Club, Rogers, Ark. TPC Eagle Trace, Coral Springs, Fla.
Three was the charm for the Greenspoint Club in Houston last November, when its black-tie-optional ClubCorp Charity Classic event raised more than $100,000 for the third consecutive year. Magic was the gala’s theme, with the focus on one day making childhood diabetes disappear. The event, which featured a four-course dinner, live auction, dancing, and a magician, benefited the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, as well as Augie’s Quest and the Employee Partners Care Foundation.
Patrick Reed
Pro golfer Patrick Reed, a member at the Woodlands Country Club near Houston, claimed his fourth PGA Tour victory with a win at January’s Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
He became just the fourth player (along with Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Sergio Garcia) in the last 20 years to earn that many Tour wins before age 25. As part of its yearlong 30th anniversary celebration, Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, Texas, is commemorating its Scottish heritage at sunset every Friday with a bagpiper playing on the patio near the driving range. The club will also salute its big year with various 30 percent member discounts and a party this fall. Two clubs unveiled their upgraded digs and celebrated with parties for their respective members. In January, Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club in Coto de Caza, Calif., launched its reinvented clubhouse, now featuring the new Preserve restaurant and Craftsman bar, as well as its fitness center, packed with 28 new
From the Club Bar Served at the Skyline Club in Southfield, Mich.
Members of ClubCorp clubs receive 20 percent off select golf and spa packages at the famed Pinehurst resort in North Carolina. Plus, get free replays of golf after your initial round (excluding replays on No. 2).
Dark Horse 1 ounce Grey Goose vodka 1 ounce Myers’s Rum 1/2 ounce peach schnapps, 2 ounces cranberry juice 2 ounces orange juice
For details on the above deals and to book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.
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cardio machines. More than 500 members attended the event, which included tours of the new spaces. … Tower Club Tysons Corner in Vienna, Va., kicked off the year with a grand reopening Winter Wonderland event to reveal its redesigned Reserve dining room and Crescent Lounge. The all-star junior golf team from the Clubs of Kingwood near Houston placed sixth at the 2014 PGA Junior League National Championships in Atlanta. Last year, 1,500 teams competed in the league, with only the best eight teams competing at the national tournament. These Kingwood juniors, all under age 14, formed Team Texas, defeating two other Texas teams — as well as teams from Denver, Little Rock, Ark., and St. Louis — to earn their spot.
Reinventions
Business and Pleasure Two more clubs shine with upgraded appeal
1 Capital City Club
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Team Texas’ Jackie Barry and Ryan Pope
More national applause for junior golf: In January, the American Junior Golf Association named Reggie Kratzer of Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, Ga., as General Manager of the Year, thanks to his support of junior golf and the AJGA and his involvement in the Wells Fargo Junior Classic, held annually at the club. Also, for the second year running, the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation named Joey Anders, head teaching professional at Brookhaven Country Club near Dallas, one of the Top 50 Kids Teachers in the country. For the fourth time, actor Gary Sinise, best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump, hosted his annual golf Gary Sinise tournament for the Gary Sinise Foundation at Porter Valley Country Club in Northridge, Calif. The foundation raises funds to help U.S. defenders, veterans, first responders, and their families. Former San Francisco 49er and NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott slipped behind the bar with local celebrities
Columbia, S.C .
Expansive city views now greet you as soon as you step off the elevator with the club’s new open layout. Once inside, try one of six new draft beer selections — some from local breweries — at the new Geiger’s bar and lounge (top), where Martin acoustic guitars deck a wall, ready for you to pick up and entertain everyone within earshot. Get some work done at the marble-top communal table — perfect for networking opportunities or sharing upscale appetizers — equipped with convenient outlets for your electronics. If you prefer privacy, three new meeting rooms provide quiet spaces for brainstorming sessions — with whiteboards and state-of-the-art presentation technology still to come. For more formal occasions, the Gallery restaurant’s (above right) warm lighting and scenic vistas make dining on its farm-to-table cuisine a dream.
1 Cherry Valley Country Club Skillman, N.J.
For its 25th birthday, the country club got a fresh new look. Now with room for 100 more people than before, the club’s relaxing patio has four new fire pits — two upstairs, two downstairs — each with views of the first tee and the putting green. Dine on the chef’s specialty, fresh Arctic char, in the Woodacres restaurant, or after a round of golf chill out downstairs at the more casual Bunker Bar — with partitioned booths, a communal table, and five flat-screen TVs. For private, upscale dinners, book the wine room, featuring 43 lockers for wine club members to store their favorite bottles of vino. S P R I N G 2015
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Other familiar faces using the clubs: Actor Pierce Brosnan brought his Bond mystique to Braemar Country Club in Pierce Tarzana, Calif., when Brosnan he stopped by in November to play golf with director of instruction James Smith. … In December, Lionel Richie dined with friends in the recently renovated formal dining room at Capital City Club in Montgomery, Ala. While there, the singer asked the club’s house pianist to play his classic song “Endless Love.”
RESORT LIVING: Clockwise from top, the expansive resort complex, director of instruction Glenn Deck with a student, the Andrea Ristorante terrace
2015 ClubCorp Tournaments May 13-17 ClubCorp Women’s Tennis Challenge Cup at Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head Island, S.C.
May 27-31 ClubCorp Couples’ Golf Tournament at the American Club resort in Kohler, Wis.
June 18-21 Two-Person Best Ball at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio
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The Resort at Pelican Hill Scoop: Unwinding along a sprawling 504 acres in Newport Beach, Calif., this Five-Star, FiveDiamond getaway brings Italian Renaissanceinspired sophistication to the Pacific Coast. The 204 guest rooms and suites and 128 two-, three-, and four-bedroom villas feature elegant touches such as handcrafted wood-beam ceilings, Italian limestone-framed fireplaces, marble bathtubs, 500-thread-count linens, and private terraces. Its six on-site dining venues include Andrea Ristorante with a Tuscan-influenced menu, and the 23,000-square-foot spa features 22 private treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas, and saltwater Roman soaking tubs.
What’s new: The resort’s two 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf courses, perennials on annual “best of” lists, recently placed on Golf Digest’s 2015-16 list of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses.” This year, the Golf Academy, under the direction of Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Glenn Deck, unveiled a lineup of new instruction packages, including half-day and weekend programs. In May, the spa introduces a Mother’s Day Spa Suite Retreat designed for four to eight guests, including treatments, a spa cuisine lunch, and Prosecco. Information: pelicanhill.com Deal: Receive a $100 resort credit with a minimum two-night stay. To book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.
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to serve more than 300 members and guests during the celebrity bartender series at Silicon Valley Capital Club in San Jose, Calif. Ronnie Lott Through tips and bids on auction items, the January event raised more than $38,000 for Hope Services, which implements programs that aid people with developmental disabilities.
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
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
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.
In Sedona.
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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In Union Springs.
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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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.
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Signature Gold Golf.
Shadow Valley Country Club In Rogers. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
California Burbank Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Woodland Hills.
Lake Tahoe See Reno, Nev.
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.
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
Los Angeles
Carmel Valley Ranch Resort
My Los Angeles Community, 800-433-5079
6 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Signature Gold Golf.
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.
House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
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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.
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
Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine
Turkey Creek Golf Club, 916-434-9100
Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, 949-858-4100
In Rancho Mirage.
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.
My Sacramento Community, 800-433-5079
turkeycreekgc.com In Lincoln. 18-hole Brad Belldesigned golf course, grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
In Costa Mesa.
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.
Newport Beach Marriott Bayview In Newport Beach.
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
Sacramento mysacramentocommunity.com
Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen, located in Healdsburg. Access for Members with Signature Gold benefits only.
Empire Ranch Golf Club, 916-817-8100 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 Indian Wells.
In Copperopolis. Signature Gold Golf.
Indian Wells Country Club, 760-345-2561
Teal Bend Golf Club, 916-922-5209
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.
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.
Trinity Lake Resorts & Marinas In Trinity Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.
La Quinta Resort & Club In La Quinta.
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
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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 Locations in La Jolla and downtown San Diego.
Shadowridge Golf Club, 760-727-7700 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.
Blackstone Country Club, 303-680-0245
East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 727-784-8576
canongatecolorado.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
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 courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
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.
Vail Arrabelle at Vail Square The Lodge at Vail The Pines Lodge
Silicon Valley Capital Club, 408-971-9300
In Beaver Creek.
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.
In Edwards. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf
Sonnenalp Golf Club
Spago
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 & Country Club
Fort Lauderdale My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mysouthcoastcommunity.com
The Capital Grille Hamilton Douglass Clothiers Heron Bay Golf Club
In Beaver Creek. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
In Coral Springs.
Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, 866-476-0700; 970-476-0700
In Plantation. Signature Gold Golf.
spring-valley-lake.com Spring Valley Lake area. Golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.
vailmountainlodge.com 20 rooms; seven condos; fitness facility offering classes and programs; spa with 12 treatment rooms at the Vitality Center; restaurant
Colorado
Connecticut
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.
Aspen
Hartford
Victorville Spring Valley Lake Country Club, 760-245-5356
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 canongatecolorado.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
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 See Philadelphia.
Florida 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.
Lago Mar Country Club Red Door Spa Tower Club, 954-764-8550
TPC Eagle Trace Golf
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.
Club In Coral Springs.
Windridge Yacht Charters
Fort Myers The Capital Grille In Naples.
The Colony Golf and Bay Club In Bonita Springs.
Pelican Preserve Golf Club Raptor Bay Golf Club In Bonita Springs.
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, pro shop. Dining room, bar, and grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Stone Creek Golf Club
Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine
In Ocala.
In Bonita Springs; Naples.
myjacksonvillecommunity.com
Tiburon Golf Club In Naples. Signature Gold Golf.
Jacksonville My Jacksonville Community, 800-433-5079 Amelia National Golf Club In Fernandina Beach.
Aroma’s Cigars, Wine & Martini Bar The Capital Grille
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Drum Roll, Please Condé Nast Traveler named the Mokara Hotel & Spa in San Antonio to its Gold List: Platinum Circle.
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Recent Awards
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For Vino Lovers Throughout this year, in its Terrace Room Restaurant, the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh offers special monthly dinners highlighting international wine, spirits, and culturally inspired cuisine. For example, on April 16, the focus will be on grapes of New York’s Finger Lakes featuring Anthony Road Winery; on June 18, the spotlight shines on Chile with wines from Volcanes de Chile Wines. $109 per person.
Golf Magazine ranked the Omni Homestead Resort as a Gold Medal Resort and the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C., as a Silver Medal Resort. Harris Poll EquiTrend named Omni Hotels & Resorts 2014 Luxury Hotel Brand of the Year. Omni Amelia Island
Come Noon Mix some quick pampering and a quick bite at the Omni Nashville Hotel’s Mokara Spa. With the Mokara Lunch & Luxury promotion, select one 25-minute spa service from a special menu, as well as a healthy lunch, and you’ll be done with both in an hour or less. $60 per person, valet parking included.
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In the Big Easy You now have a third Omni hotel to book in New Orleans: the Omni Riverfront Hotel, formerly the Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans. Located in the Arts/Warehouse District, near the city’s top attractions and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the downtown property just recently underwent a comprehensive renovation that included updates to all 202 guest rooms, which now feature white tile entryways, black tile in the bathrooms, LED reading lamps, and 42-inch flatscreen TVs. The rebranded restaurant, renamed the Fulton St. Bistro & Bar, dishes out steaks, seafood, salads, and sandwiches in a setting reminiscent of a vintage street bistro. — DON NICHOLS 70
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Travel + Leisure named the Omni Homestead Resort one of the Best Hotels for Families. USA Today ranked the Omni Grove Park Inn No. 2 on its Ten Best Hotels in Asheville, N.C., list.
Omni Grove Park Inn
Good Deals FAMILY FUN PACKAGE/Omni Severin Hotel, Indianapolis On a weekend, mix an overnight stay at the hotel with a visit to the Indianapolis Zoo or Children’s Museum. Includes breakfast, zoo or museum tickets, children’s welcome gift, and turndown service with milk and cookies. ZOO PACKAGE/Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. Luxurious accommodations, complimentary valet parking, and an extra-special zoo package with a welcome kit that includes a stuffed panda, panda activity book, and zoo map. For more Omni info or reservations: 800-843-6664; omnihotels.com
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Omni has partnered with America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys, to develop the Omni Frisco Hotel, a new property at the future site of the Cowboys World Headquarters in Frisco, Texas, just north of Dallas. Ground should be broken this spring on the hotel, with completion scheduled for early 2017. Besides 300 well-appointed rooms, this new Omni will boast meeting space, a ballroom, several food and beverage outlets, and a rooftop pool deck. It will be the only fullservice upscale hotel in the area.
Successful Meetings bestowed its Pinnacle Award on the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort in Florida, the Omni Dallas Hotel, and the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.
Deercreek Country Club, 904-363-1604 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.
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
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Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa In Walt Disney World.
The Capital Grille Celebration Golf Club In Celebration.
Citrus Club, 407-843-1080
Sarasota Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine The Venetian Golf and River Club In North Venice. Signature Gold Golf.
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.
Tallahassee
DeBary Golf & Country Club, 386-668-1705
University Center Club, 850-644-8528
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.
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.
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.
Kinderlou Forest Golf Club In Valdosta, Ga. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf
St. James Bay In Carrabelle.
Tampa My Tampa Bay Community, 800-433-5079 mytampabaycommunity.com
The Capital Grille Carrollwood Country Club 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
Legoland
Preferred rates for golf simulator.
In Winter Haven.
Hunter’s Green Country Club, 813-973-1000
Mission Inn Resort & Club, 352-324-3101 In Howey-in-the-Hills.
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.
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.
Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine StarLite Dining Cruises In St. Petersburg.
Tampa Club Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 813-972-1991
In Santa Rosa Beach.
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.
Pensacola
West Palm Beach
Panama City Firefly Restaurant Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club In Santa Rosa Beach. Signature Gold Golf.
Vue on 30a
Lost Key Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
The Capital Grille In Palm Beach Gardens.
Monarch Country Club, 772-286-8447
Chapel Hills Golf Club, 770-949-0030
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.
canongategolf.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.
The Pillars at New River Sound Hotel Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach
Georgia Atlanta 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
Barnsley Resort In Adairsville.
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 memorabilia, dining facilities, outdoor pavilion, pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.
Commerce Club, 404-222-0191 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.
Country Club of Gwinnett, 770-978-7755 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.
Canongate I Golf Club, 770-463-3342 canongategolf.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.
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Currahee Club
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.
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.
Golf Clubs Sports Clubs
In Toccoa. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
canongategolf.com In Acworth. Near Marietta and Kennesaw. 18-hole golf course, dining, banquet room, pro shop.
Buckhead Club, 404-262-2262
Country Clubs
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.
Eagle’s Landing Country Club, 770-389-2000
canongategolf.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.
Business Clubs
Country Club of the South, 770-475-1803
Bentwater Golf Club, 770-529-9554
Braelinn Golf Club, 770-631-3100
Key to symbols
Eagle Watch Golf Club, 770-591-1000 canongategolf.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 canongategolf.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 canongategolf.com In McDonough. 30 miles southeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, bar, grill. Closed Tue.
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course, practice facilities, dining room, pool. Closed Tue.
Augusta
Hamilton Mill Golf Club, 770-945-4653
Polo Golf & Country Club, 770-887-7656
In Aiken, South Carolina.
canongategolf.com In Dacula. 50 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Fred Couples/Gene Bates-designed golf course, practice facilities, meeting and conference space.
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
Glen Ella Springs Inn
Key to symbols Business Clubs Country Clubs
Heron Bay Golf Club, 770-320-8500
Communities
canongategolf.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.
Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/ Services
Jonpaul’s Tonsorial and Spa Services
Golf Clubs Sports Clubs KSL Resorts The Owners Club
New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities
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
Mirror Lake Golf Club, 770-459-5599 canongategolf.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).
Olde Atlanta Golf Club, 770-497-0097 canongategolf.com In Suwanee. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned golf course, practice facilities, casual dining, private events facilities.
The Peachtree Club In Midtown.
Planterra Ridge Golf Club, 770-487-8141 canongategolf.com In Peachtree City. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf
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Quest Women’s Spa & Fitness Center In Alpharetta.
The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation In Greensboro.
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 canongategolf.com In Griffin. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, dining room, bar, private events facilities.
Traditions of Braselton, 706-363-9963 canongategolf.com 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 canongategolf.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 canongategolf.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.
Windermere Golf Club, 678-513-1000 canongategolf.com In Cumming. 18-hole Davis Love III-designed golf course, dining room, private events facilities.
The Carriage House Inn 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 to all members during Masters week.
Macon Healy Point Country Club, 478-743-1495 canongategolf.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 canongategolf.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 Hawaii Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Waikoloa.
Kauai Princeville Resort Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Koloa.
Maui 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 Oahu Country Club Golf benefits for Signature Gold Unlimited.
Plaza Club Signature Gold Dining.
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Honolulu; Ko Olina.
Illinois Chicago My Chicago Community, 800-433-5079 mychicagocommunity.com
Bar Toma Part of Levy Restaurants.
Broken Arrow Golf Club In Lockport.
Cafe Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.
Calumet Country Club In Homewood.
The Capital Grille
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
Locations in Chicago, Lombard, and Rosemont.
In Naperville.
The Carlton Club at RitzCarlton, Chicago
Indiana
Spa access only.
Chicago Elite Yacht Club Quarters Hotel The Drake Hotel Eagle Brook Country Club In Geneva. Signature Gold Golf.
Fulton’s on the River Part of Levy Restaurants.
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 Blue 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.
Evansville Rolling Hills Country Club In Newburgh. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Florence 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.
Skyline Club, 317-263-5000 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.
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 Des Moines Des Moines Embassy Club Glen Oaks Country Club In West Des Moines. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Kansas Kansas City 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,
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.
TPC Michigan, 313-436-3000
Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club, Jacksonville, Fla. private dining room. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.
Wichita Crestview Country Club Reflection Ridge Golf Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Willowbend Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Kentucky Hebron See Cincinnati.
Lexington Greenbrier Golf & Country Club
Southern Trace Country Club, 318-798-8300 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.
Maryland Baltimore The Capital Grille Red Door Spa In Baltimore, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg.
Louisiana
Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Seadog Cruises Six Flags America
Lake Charles
Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.
Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Lake Charles Country Club 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 Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Hotel Monteleone House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only. AIDAN BRADLEY
Shreveport
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.
Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Windsor Court Hotel
Spirit of Baltimore
Massachusetts Boston My New England Community, 800-433-5079
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 University of Massachusetts Club, 617-287-3030 umassclub.com In Boston’s financial district, with views of the harbor and downtown. Grill dining, 6 private function rooms, banquet facilities, audiovisual equipment. Signature Gold Dining.
Cape Cod Ocean Edge Resort & Club
mynewenglandcommunity.com
In Brewster.
Boston College Club, 617-946-2828
Michigan
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.
Detroit
The Capital Grille In Boston and Chestnut Hill.
Club Quarters Hotel House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
The International In Bolton.
My Detroit Community, 800-433-5079 mydetroitcommunity.com
The Capital Grille Clubs at Polo Fields In Ann Arbor.
Coach Insignia Dearborn Racquet & Health Club In Dearborn.
Northern Lakes Seafood Co. In Bloomfield Hills.
No. VI Chophouse In Novi.
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
University Club of Michigan State University In Lansing.
Wolfgang Puck Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Minnesota Minneapolis The Capital Grille
Mississippi Jackson Lake Caroline Golf Club In Madison. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Patrick Farms Golf Club In Pearl.
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 Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Nevada 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.
In Madison.
Citizens Kitchen & Bar Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina
Missouri
In Lake Mojave. Part of Forever Resorts.
Whisper Lake Country Club
Columbia The Club at Porto Cima In Lake of the Ozarks. Signature Gold Golf.
Lake of the Ozarks Marina In Lake of the Ozarks. Part of Forever Resorts.
The Lodge of Four Seasons In Lake Ozark.
Kansas City
Cut Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s. THE CLUBLINE
800-433-5079 INTERNATIONAL CALLERS
972-888-7357
The Capital Grille Kansas City Club Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000
CLUBLINE @ CLUBCORP . COM
In Overland Park, Kansas. See Kansas City, Kansas.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF YOUR BENEFITS CLUBCORPNETWORK . COM
St. Louis Missouri Athletic Club Signature Gold Dining.
Omni Majestic Hotel Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
SIGNATURE GOLD
866-989-GOLD E - MAIL
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Diablo’s Cantina Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico Steakhouse, and Table 10 restaurant.
Key to symbols
Fix Restaurant House of Blues Foundation Room Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
Country Clubs
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch
Golf Clubs
Signature Gold Dining.
Sports Clubs
Le Cirque Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Postrio
Business Clubs
KSL Resorts The Owners Club Communities Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/ Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities
Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Wolfgang Puck American Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Newark Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club 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
Red Square Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine The Signature at MGM Grand Spago
In Jackson, N.J. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.
Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Albuquerque
Stack Restaurant Temple Bar Marina In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.
Trattoria del Lupo
New Mexico 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
Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge
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
Santa Fe New York Albany 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.
In Lake Tahoe, Calif.
New Hampshire Manchester Omni Mount Washington Resort In Bretton Woods.
New Jersey Atlantic City Red Door Spa
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In Hyde Park. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants.
St. Andrew’s Café
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Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining
Manhattan Elite Yachts The Michelangelo Hotel Omni Berkshire Place Osteria del Circo Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining
Red Door Spa 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.
Red Door Spa In Bellmore.
Servcorp Spirit of New Jersey Spirit of New York Terrace Club
North Carolina Asheville Highlands Falls Country Club In Highlands. Signature Gold Golf.
Inn on Biltmore Estate
Willow Creek Golf & Country Club, 631-403-6108
In the Blue Ridge Mountains.
hamletwillowcreek.com In Mt. Sinai, 18 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, informal dining. Signature Gold Golf.
Charlotte
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 Stamford, Conn. THE CLUBLINE
Le Cirque Le Cirque Cafe
In Hyde Park. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s six restaurants.
The Capital Grille
Somersett Country Club The Village at Squaw Valley
Ristorante Caterina De’ Medici
In Greenwich Village.
In Incline Village. Signature Gold Golf.
The Great Escape Six Flags’ park In Lake George. Members receive up to 60 percent off main ticket prices.
Omni Grove Park Inn 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.
Omni Charlotte Hotel Pine Island Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
River Run Country Club
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.
The State Club University Club
In Davidson. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Village of Pinehurst
Outer Banks
In the Sandhills of North Carolina.
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.
Pinehurst Resort
Wilmington City Club of Wilmington O2 Fitness River Landing Country Club
Outer Banks
In Wallace.
See Norfolk, Virginia.
Winston-Salem
Charlie Palmer Group
Raleigh/Durham
Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Aureole restaurant.
My Triangle Community, 800-433-5079
In Advance. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
trianglecommunityclubs.com
Piedmont Club, 336-724-7077
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.
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.
Oak Valley Golf Club
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 In Greensboro. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Firestone Country Club, 330-644-8441 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.
Silver Lake Country Club, 330-688-6066 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.
Cincinnati My River Community, 800-433-5079 myrivercommunity.com
Belterra Casino Resort & Spa In Florence, Ind.
The Cincinnatian Hotel Oasis Golf Club & Conference Center In Loveland. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Stillmeadow Country Club Traditions Country Club In Hebron, Ky. Signature Gold Golf.
Cleveland My North Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mynorthcoastcommunity.com
Blue Point Grill The Cabin Club Chagrin Valley Athletic Club In Chagrin Falls.
The Club at Hillbrook In Chagrin Falls.
The Club at Key Center, 216-241-1272 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.
Delmonico’s Steakhouse Elyria Country Club In Elyria.
Fox Meadow Country Club In Medina.
Tulsa Club at Indian Springs
House of Blues Foundation Room
In Broken Arrow.
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.
Portland Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Plaza Riverside Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
University Club
Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland Rustic Hills Country Club In Medina.
Salmon Dave’s Pacific Rim Signature of Solon Country Club
Sunriver Resort In Sunriver.
Pennsylvania Philadelphia Applecross Country Club In Downingtown.
Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast
In Medina.
In Newark, Del.
The Capital Grille Club Quarters Hotel Freedom Elite Yacht Hartefeld National, 610-268-8800
Columbus Capital Club Signature Gold Dining.
Heritage Golf Club In Hilliard. Signature Gold Golf.
Dayton My River Community, 800-433-5079
Spirit of Philadelphia Talamore Country Club In Ambler.
In Bend.
In Solon.
Weymouth Country Club
pyramidclub.com Atop Mellon Bank Center in Center City. Views of the Delaware Valley from the main dining room. Meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sat-Sun except on holidays and for private parties. Signature Gold Dining.
Redmond The Loft of Bend
Quail Hollow Hotel In Painesville, adjacent to Quail Hollow Country Club.
designed golf course, grill and pub, ballroom. Signature Gold Golf.
Pyramid Club, 215-567-6510
Oregon
Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.
hartefeld.com In Avondale, 40 miles from Philadelphia. 18-hole Tom Fazio-
Westin Philadelphia
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
Pittsburgh
In Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.
My Pittsburgh Community, 800-433-5079
In Beaver.
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.
Seven Oaks Country Club 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.
Rhode Island Providence The Capital Grille
myrivercommunity.com
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dayton Dayton Racquet Club, 937-224-4381
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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, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.
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Akron
Hill ‘n Dale Club In Medina.
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Oak Tree Country Club
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Ledgemont Country Club In Seekonk, Mass. Signature Gold Golf.
South Carolina Aiken See Augusta, Ga.
Key to symbols Business Clubs Country Clubs Golf Clubs Sports Clubs KSL Resorts The Owners Club Communities Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/ Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities
Charleston Belmond Charleston Place Hotel Blossom Part of Hospitality Management Group Inc.
Charleston National Golf Club Cypress Part of Hospitality Management Group Inc.
Harbour Club, 843-723-9680 harbour-charleston.com In historic Charleston, overlooking the harbor and Waterfront Park. Dining, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Dining.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort Magnolias Part of Hospitality Management Group Inc.
RiverTowne Country Club In Mount Pleasant. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Seabrook Island Club Signature Gold Golf.
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 The Owners Club at Hilton Head, 843-342-6539 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 Barefoot Resort & Golf Signature Gold Golf at Dye Club. Preferred rates at Fazio, Love, and Norman courses.
House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.
Wachesaw Plantation Club
In Mt. Pleasant.
In Murrells Inlet. Signature Gold Golf.
Columbia
Tennessee
Capital City Club, 803-256-2000
Chattanooga
Snee Farm Country Club
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.
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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
River Place Country Club
course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, dining facilities, and marina. Signature Gold Golf.
Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Texas
The University of Texas Club, 512-471-2000
Abilene
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.
Abilene Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.
Amarillo Amarillo Club Signature Gold Dining.
Austin My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079 mylonestarcommunity.com
Driskill Hotel The Hills of Lakeway, 512-261-7200 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.
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa The Owners Club at Barton Creek, 512-329-4663 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.
Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Town Club 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 prestonwoodcc.org Two North Texas clubs in one, just eight miles apart. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
The Creek Clubhouse 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
Gleneagles Country Club, 972-867-6666 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.
Hackberry Creek Country Club, 972-869-2631 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.
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 In Dallas and Plano.
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Plano.
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.
Receive VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck Frisco Gun Club
Located in Arlington. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.
In Frisco.
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 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
CLAY HAYNER
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.
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 My Houston Community, 800-433-5079 myhoustoncommunity.com
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.
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.
Canongate at the Woodlands, 281-882-3000 canongatetexas.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.
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”
Trophy Club Country Club, 817-837-1900
The Clubs of Kingwood at Deerwood, 281-360-1060
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.
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. 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 service. Signature Gold Dining.
Greenspoint Club, 281-875-0191
Ipswich Country Club, Ipswich, Mass. Magnolia Creek, 281-557-0555 canongatetexas.com In League City. 20 miles southeast of William P. Hobby Airport. 27-hole links-style golf course, practice facilities, event space.
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.
South Shore Harbour, 281-334-0525
Hearthstone Country Club, 281-463-2201
In Bryan. Golf benefits for Signature Gold Golf.
hearthstoneclub.com In northwest Houston. 27-hole golf course designed by Jay Riviere, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.
Willow Creek Golf Club, 281-376-4061
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 canongatetexas.com In Magnolia. 35 miles north of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. 18-hole Thomas E. Walkerdesigned golf course, driving range.
canongatetexas.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
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.
The Woodlands Country Club, 281-863-1400 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.
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 clubatcimarron.com In Mission. 5 miles from McAllen Miller International Airport. Championship golf course, pool, racquetball courts, lighted tennis courts. Closed Mon.
Midland Green Tree Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
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 Lake Amistad Resort & Marina In Del Rio. Part of Forever Resorts.
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.
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Key to symbols Business Clubs Country Clubs Golf Clubs Sports Clubs KSL Resorts The Owners Club Communities Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/ Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities
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.
Centreville See Washington, D.C.
Haymarket See Washington, D.C.
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.
Richmond Bull & Bear Club Signature Gold Dining.
The Jefferson Hotel Omni Richmond Hotel Red Door Spa Stonehenge Golf & Country Club, 804-378-7841 stonehengeclub.com In Midlothian, 30 miles from Richmond International Airport. Golf course, putting green, 6 lighted tennis courts, junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.
Tides Inn In Irvington.
Hot Springs
Roanoke
Omni Homestead Resort The Owners Club at The Homestead, 540-839-3700
Hidden Valley Country Club In Salem. Signature Gold Golf.
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.
Tysons
Lansdowne
mypugetsoundcommunity.com
See Washington, D.C.
Leesburg See Washington, D.C.
Norfolk The Currituck Club, 252-453-9400 thecurrituckgolfclub.com On the Outer Banks, North 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.
See Washington, D.C.
Washington Seattle My Puget Sound Community, 800-433-5079 Alexis Hotel Canterwood Golf & Country Club, 253-666-8502 canterwoodgcc.com In Gig Harbor, 34 miles from Sea-Tac Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 4 tennis courts, Olympic-size pool, formal and informal dining. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.
The Capital Grille Columbia Tower Club, 206-622-2010 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.
Doubletree Arctic Club Hotel Edgewater Hotel The Golf Club at Echo Falls
Nags Head Golf Links, 252-441-8073
In Snohomish.
nagsheadgolflinks.com On the Outer Banks, North
The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie In Lacey.
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The Golf Club at Newcastle In Newcastle.
Harbour Pointe Golf Club In Mukilteo.
Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Park Sorrento Hotel Trophy Lake Golf & Casting In Port Orchard.
Vida Spa Washington National Golf Club In Auburn.
Spokane
designed golf course. Pro shop, men’s and women’s locker rooms, dining, and conference facilities. Course closed Tue. Signature Gold Golf.
Red Door Spa
Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
In Blainville. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
In Tysons, Va.
In the Laurentian Mountains.
Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. River Creek Club, 703-779-2022
Capital & National Elite Yachts The Capital Grille
Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.
Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. My Capital Community, 800-433-5079
In Washington, D.C.; and Tysons Corner, Va.
Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, 703-631-9560 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.
Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurant.
City Club of Washington, 202-347-0818 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.
Club Quarters Hotel The Golf Club at Lansdowne In Lansdowne, Va.
Lansdowne Resort
The Source
Spirit of Washington Sportrock Climbing Center In Sterling, Va.
Toka Salon & Day Spa Tower Club Tysons Corner, 703-761-4250 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.
Ottawa, Ontario Arc Hotel Club de Golf Hautes Plaines In Gatineau, Quebec.
Eagle Creek Golf Club In Dunrobin.
GreyHawk Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Kanata Golf & Country Club In Kanata.
Toronto, Ontario Blue Springs Golf Club In Acton.
Caledon Woods Golf Club 30 minutes northwest of Toronto.
Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club In Pickering.
The Club at Bond Head In Bond Head. Signature Gold Golf.
The Country Club In Woodbridge.
DiamondBack Golf Club In Richmond Hill.
Eagle Ridge Golf Club
West Virginia
In Stouffville.
Charleston Berry Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
Wisconsin Milwaukee The Abbey Resort & Spa In Fontana.
The Capital Grille Destination Kohler In Kohler. In Lake Geneva.
piedmontclub.com In Haymarket, Va. 25 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Tom Fazio-
Val Des Lacs Golf Club In Ste-Sophie.
In Georgetown. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
Madame Tussaud’s Presidents Gallery
The Madison Hotel Mt. Vernon Excursion Odyssey Cruises Piedmont Club, 703-753-5922
Le Maître De Mont-Tremblant
The Willard InterContinental Hotel
In Lansdowne, Va.
Members receive 50 percent off admission.
Club de Golf Islesmere In Laval. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Le Fontainebleau Golf Club
mycapitalcommunity.com
In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Montréal, Québec
In Arlington, Va.; Vienna, Va.; and Washington, D.C.
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.
Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort
Canada
Geneva National Golf Club Tripoli Country Club Signature Gold Golf.
Emerald Hills Golf Club Glen Abbey Golf Club 30 minutes west of Toronto.
Glencairn Golf Club In Milton.
Glendale Golf and Country Club In Hamilton. Signature Gold Golf.
Grandview Golf Club 2 hours north of Toronto.
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.
International Bahrain Manama The British Club Bahrain
Hidden Lake Golf Club In Burlington. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.
Highland Gate Golf Club In Aurora. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.
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 In Milton.
Rocky Crest Golf Resort In Mactier.
Sherwood Inn In Port Carling.
Station Creek Golf Club In Gormley.
Wyndance Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Vancouver, British Columbia Pacific Palisades Hotel Pan Pacific Vancouver Vida Spa
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
4 locations.
The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
China
Mexico
Beijing
Cabo San Lucas
Capital Club, 011-8610-8486-2225 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.
The St. Regis Hotel
Shenzhen Mission Hills China In Dongguan, Haikou, and Shenzhen.
England Birmingham The Belfry
London Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul’s Club Quarters Hotel, Trafalgar Square St. James’s Hotel & Club
France Paris Paris International Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.
Saint James Paris Hotel
Dreams Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Cancun Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas Omni Puerto Adventuras Hotel Beach Resort 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
Mexico City Club de Empresarios Signature Gold Dining.
Club Piso 51
Puerto Vallarta Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-221-00-73 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, and a course by Tom Weiskopf. Practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse. Signature Gold Golf.
Puerto Rico San Juan The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino
Roc (Taiwan) Taipei
Vietnam Hanoi Press Club
Other Affiliates Business Servcorp Members receive 25 percent discount on all Virtual Office packages. Executive Suites Offices come with $1,000 services vouchers.
Entertainment 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.
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
Scotland St. Andrews
Products
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.
Services Ship Sticks
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.
American Club World Trade Center Club
one-time order, or a 25 percent discount on an annual subscription order.
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
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 free one-night stay at a hotel of A-Rosa’s choice either immediately prior to cruise or immediately after, plus private transfer to and from airport and hotel.
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.
Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises Members with Signature Gold or O.N.E. benefits receive 10 percent discount on trains and cruises.
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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Already named one of the best new restaurants in Las Vegas by Travel + Leisure and best new restaurant on the strip by Las Vegas Weekly, this new sister outpost of chef-owner Matthias Merges’ Asian grill and ramen house in Chicago is clearly on a winning streak. It isn’t fancy, nor is it meant to be, says Merges. “One of the things I loved about traveling in Japan was the energy the small yakitoris had — these everyday places where you’d have a little beer and ramen, where families would hang out. With Yusho, I wanted to create something that people of all economic situations could enjoy — well-crafted food, a great beverage program, attentive service, and in a warm environment.” Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 702-730-6888; yusholv.com
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We get inspired by certain products or dishes we’ve seen and put our own spin or twist on them. You see chicken meatballs all over yakitori restaurants, but we love lamb. By using lamb, we take something traditional but make it ours. — Matthias Merges
Matthias Merges chef-owner
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Lamb Tsukune 1 pound ground lamb 1 shallot, minced 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn, coarsely ground 1 teaspoon fennel seed, coarsely ground 1 egg 1 tablespoon sambal 3 tablespoons minced garlic 1/4 cup panko (saturate in water, then squeeze out before adding) 1/4 cups chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 quart vegetable stock Yuzu Vinaigrette (recipe follows) In a bowl, combine all ingredients except the vegetable stock and Yuzu Vinaigrette and test
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a small patty for seasoning by cooking it in a small skillet. Add salt if necessary. Form pingpong-size meatballs. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable stock to a simmer. Add meatballs, making sure there is room around each. Poach about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining meatballs. Serve with Yuzu Vinaigrette on the side for dipping. Yield: Makes about 3 dozen (1-1/2-inch) meatballs YUZU VINAIGRETTE 2 tablespoons yuzu lemon juice (or regular lemon juice) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil Place the lemon juice, soy sauce, and cilantro in a small mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. S P R I N G 2015
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“I wanted to do a healthy regional restaurant and went the extra step by going gluten-free,” says chef-partner Kris Wessel, who started experimenting with wheat-free alternatives when his youngest daughter showed sensitivities to gluten. “I realized you don’t sacrifice flavor by taking all-purpose flour out of the equation.” Biscuits, French toast, and pancakes star on the weekend brunch menu, whereas lunch and dinners are “everything that influences South Florida and Miami — the Caribbean, South American, and American Southern cuisine.” 1661 Pennsylvania Ave.; 305-907-5535; ooliterestaurant.com
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In El Salvador and Colombia, arepas are street food. I wanted something that had a little Latin flavor, and the green tomato was a good vegetarian alternative to a chicken arepa or a duck arepa, which we also have on the menu. — Kris Wessel
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Arepas With Green Tomato and Romescu Salsas Arepa filling Green tomato salsa Romescu salsa Arepa dough 1 tablespoon safflower oil, for frying
Kris Wessel chef-partner 1 Nominee for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef of the South in 2010
To make arepas, make the filling first. This can be done in advance and refrigerated. Assemble your salsas. Make the dough last. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. When ready to assemble arepas, take about a golf-ball-size piece of dough and flatten it into a disc. Place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the middle. Fold the sides of the disc to the middle, enclosing the filling. Press down on the dough to flatten and shape into a 3-inch disc. Repeat with the rest of the dough and filling. To cook the arepas, pour 1 tablespoon of safflower oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the arepas until both sides are browned. Keep them warm in the oven on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Serve the arepas warm, sliced into four pieces, with Green
Tomato and Romescu salsas on the side. Yield: Makes 20 (3-inch) arepas AREPA FILLING 1 teaspoon safflower oil 1 jalapeño, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 cup corn (freshly roasted is best) 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon salt Place the oil in a skillet and turn the heat to low. Add the jalapeño and garlic. Cook until the jalapeño softens and you can smell the garlic, about 3 minutes. Add the green tomatoes and corn and cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. When the mixture cools, fold in the cheddar cheese and salt. Set aside. GREEN TOMATO SALSA 6 green tomatoes, chopped 2 limes, juice only 1/4 cup minced parsley salt and pepper Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss. Season to taste. ROMESCU SALSA 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced
4 jalapeños, chopped 3 plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded 2 red peppers, roasted 1 cup water 1 cup white vinegar 1/3 cup skin-on unsalted almonds, toasted 1/3 cup olive oil salt and pepper Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat with the onion, garlic, and jalapeños. Cook until the onions become translucent and you can smell the garlic, about 10 minutes. In a blender, add this mixture with remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. AREPA DOUGH 1 cup masa harina or masarepa 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese 4 tablespoons Parmesan 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature 1 tablespoon safflower oil 1-1/4 cups warm water Mix the masa harina with the cheddar, Parmesan, and salt. Add the butter, oil, and water, and knead until you have a smooth mass. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes before forming into arepas.
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“My partner, Jeff McInnis, and I moved to New York a year ago and found this magical place in the East Village with a garden next door,” says chef de cuisine Janine Booth. “We renovated the entire place. We wanted it to feel like you’re walking into someone’s dining room.” The idea, she says, was to make the food feel as homey as the space itself. “We’re taking Southern classics and ramping them up and making something unique and unusual.” 200 E. Third St.; 646-682-7080; rootnbone.com
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1 McInnis was a 2013 James Beard Foundation nominee for Best Chef of the South and a semifinalist in 2012 1 McInnis appeared on Top Chef, season five 1 Booth appeared on Top Chef, season 11
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These are not your everyday deviled eggs. We’ve taken them up a notch, added red wine, and had some fun with them. They’re sure to impress your guests!
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Drunk Deviled Eggs 6 eggs, hard-boiled 2 cups beet juice 1/2 cup red wine 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 pinch black pepper 1 dash Tabasco 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 teaspoons caviar or fish roe 2 tablespoons celery heart leaves Peel the hard-boiled eggs. Combine the beet juice and red wine in a bowl. Place the eggs in the juice mix for 15 minutes or until the eggs are pink. Remove the eggs from the juice, rinse quickly, and dry well. Cut eggs in
half and remove the yolks. Place the yolks and the remaining ingredients except the caviar and celery heart leaves into a mixer. Mix on low until well incorporated. Place mixture in a piping bag and pipe into hard-boiled egg halves. Top with a small amount of caviar or fish roe and a few celery heart leaves. Yield: 6 servings
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CLASSICAL ART: An ancient sculpture, titled Youthful Hero or God, on view at the Harvard Art Museums
Piano Forte
With two high-profile museum openings — the newly unified Harvard Art Museums in Cambridge, Mass., and the hotly anticipated Whitney Museum of American Art in New York opening May 1 — Italian architect Renzo Piano modernizes the museum-going experience stateside, installing generous galleries, light-inviting windows, and statement lobbies free to public oglers. Here, the highlights of the hottest two newcomers on the domestic art scene.
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WHAT’S NEW
In November, Piano unveiled his unification of three Harvard University art museums that were largely closed since 2008: the Fogg Museum, devoted to Western art from the Middle Ages to the present; Busch-Reisinger, the only museum in North America dedicated to Germanic art; and Arthur M. Sackler, home to ancient, Asian, and Islamic art. Piano’s plan consolidated the group at the original and now-expanded Fogg, with just its facade and interior courtyard remaining. The virtually new museum, designed to foster cross-cultural art studies via proximity, features a ground-level café and added galleries, lecture halls, and a conservation lab on new glasswrapped upper levels.
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At 43,000 square feet, the unified museum gallery space represents a 40 percent increase among the institutions.
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The heart of the complex, the original 1927 Italian Renaissanceinspired central hall of the Fogg Museum known as the Calderwood Courtyard, was restored and expanded, its two stories of graceful travertine stone arches cleaned and stabilized. Three additional levels of glass arcades soar above it, all capped by a new pyramidlike glass roof, making the piazza space a lightfilled showstopper and a symbol of the museums’ new transparency.
ON VIEW: From top, Ventriloquist by Jacob Lawrence; Homage to the Square: Against Deep Blue by Josef Albers; Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen by Edgar Degas
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Collectively, the museums preserve about 250,000 objects, everything from an Eighth-century sandstone Buddhist relief to contemporary prints by Kerry James Marshall. The Fogg’s rich Wertheim Collection of Impressionist and Postimpressionist works includes an early and entrancing van Gogh self-portrait and Picasso’s Mother and Child from his romantic Blue Period. The Sackler holds the finest collection of ancient jades outside of China. Modern painters Erich Heckel and Max Beckmann, both represented in the Busch-Reisinger, were denounced as “degenerate” by Adolph Hitler.
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As a teaching facility, Harvard Art Museums houses an open-tothe-public Art Study Center where visitors can make individual appointments to view works of art from the collection not on display (you can make appointments via the website). During the appointment, objects in any media — say the early sketches of American painter John Singer Sargent, ancient jade ax heads, or Diane Arbus photos — are brought out of storage and placed for private enjoyment.
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WHAT’S NEW
Encompassing 50,000 square feet of indoor and 13,000 square feet of outdoor galleries spread across nine floors, the 220,000-square-foot building in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District nearly doubles the Whitney’s overall exhibition space and triples that allocated to its permanent collection. Highlights include a 17-foot-tall, 18,000-square-foot column-free Special Exhibitions Gallery; a dedicated Education Center; a 170-seat theater with spectacular Hudson views; outdoor performance stages; a Works on Paper Study Center; and a cantilevered entrance on Gansevoort Street sheltering an 8,500-square-foot public art plaza. The flexibility of the various spaces should inspire artists to think about art in new ways, says museum director Adam Weinberg.
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The new museum showcases what’s arguably the country’s finest collection of modern and contemporary American art with a collection that comprises more than 21,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, films, videos, and new media by more than 3,000 artists from the 20th and 21st centuries, including Roy Lichtenstein, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, and Andy Warhol.
DESIGN DELIGHT
Walls of glass bookend the galleries, creating uninterrupted views of the High Line and Midtown to the east and the Hudson River panorama to the west, and stepped terraces link the elevated High Line park with the waterfront Hudson River Park. When viewed from the High Line, the building appears to float on the river.
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The inaugural exhibition draws from the permanent collection to fill more than 60,000 square feet of indoor galleries and outdoor display areas. Among works expected to be on view are Willem de Kooning’s Woman and Bicycle; Georgia O’Keeffe’s Music, Pink and Blue No. 2; Edward Hopper’s Early Sunday Morning; Cindy Sherman’s Untitled #465; Alice Neel’s Andy Warhol; Edward Ruscha’s The Old Tool & Die Building; and Glenn Ligon’s Rückenfigur.
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The only permanent artwork commissioned as part of the new building’s design is Six in Four, an immersive art installation displayed in four elevators created by the late Richard Artschwager (19232013) using six themes that recurred in his work since the mid-1970s. At night, passers-by can view the elevators — doors open and the elevators are illuminated from within — through the glass-walled lobby.
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ON VIEW: Clockwise from far left, Woman and Bicycle by Willem de Kooning; Untitled #465 by Cindy Sherman; Early Sunday Morning by Edward Hopper; Music, Pink and Blue No. 2 by Georgia O’Keeffe
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ON WATER The world’s most exclusive and paradisiacal accommodation — the overwater bungalow — is reaching new frontiers worldwide. The secret recipe of design-savvy villas floating over ocean blues has proved infectious, spreading beyond the cradles of overwater civilization, the Maldives and French Polynesia, to multiple coastlines of Southeast Asia, and even making waves closer to home in reinterpreted form. Not to be outshined, the Maldives continues to wow with its latest haute showstoppers in undiscovered outer islands, while French Polynesia rests on the laurels of its legendary reputation with no new construction to report. Here, we show you some of the latest and greatest incarnations of heaven on earth. BY
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Stefano Candito (randheli), Ron Thomas (Map)
Cheval Blanc Randheli The buzz: The Maldives’ latest ultraluxury resort married French sophistication with beachside bliss, quickly earning status as the ne plus ultra of Indian Ocean chic. Part of the exalted Maisons Cheval Blanc collection and managed by Paris-based LVMH Hotel Management, the new resort brings a Saint-Tropez vibe to the far northwest reaches of the Maldives’ archipelago. “It” architect Jean-Michel Gathy of Aman and One & Only fame designed the artistic, eyecatching villas using three-dimensional geometric frameworks to capitalize on the natural surrounds. Think: a hollowed wooden entrance that evokes the feeling of walking into a picture frame, and sunken benches for eye-level immersion into the Maldives’ blinding blue waters. Twenty-nine of the resort’s 45 villas consummate the overwater bungalow fantasy, while the others stand as extraordinary ocean homes on the island proper, all oversized masterpieces of haute modernism, beginning at about 2,500 square feet and rife with top-ofthe-line furnishings and accessories. Beyond the villas, expect over-thetop water toys, restaurants serving Michelin-star-quality cuisine, eclectic art in the common areas, and beaches strewn with A-listers in sun-inspired haute couture. Reaching paradise: Fly through the Middle East or Europe and connect to Malé, the Maldives capital. Transfer to Cheval Blanc Randheli by the brand’s private seaplane. Price tag: From $1,600 Info: randheli.chevalblanc.com/en
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Anantara Veli Resort & Spa The buzz: A short speedboat ride from the Maldives’ capital city in the South Malé Atoll, a string of islets converge to host a trio of lavish properties by luxury Thai brand Anantara. Each of these three resorts — Veli, Dhigu, and Naladhu (Maldivian for “sand,” “long,” and “beautiful island,” respectively) — carries a bespoke style, but it’s Veli currently garnering all the attention. In August 2014, the legendary property upped its romance factor with the introduction of 10 new Deluxe Over Water Pool Bungalows, doling out unobstructed ocean views in a fiercely modish, wood-on-wood understated setting. With units separated and positioned asymmetrically for maximum privacy, each villa’s plunge pool gazes over an endless — and sometimes surreal — horizon, a scene of living art also gracing
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the floor-to-ceiling glass windows of the expansive bathroom. If or when the Robinson Crusoe factor grows old, prolific amenities of the greater Anantara colony are close by, including three swimming pools, nine eclectic bars and restaurants, a cooking school, a dive center, and everything imaginable for the water-sport enthusiast. Unlike most Maldives resorts catering to jet-setters longing to be marooned and isolated, Anantara Veli Resort & Spa and its sister properties fill a niche for those wanting a balance of quixotic escapism and active pursuits. Reaching paradise: Fly through the Middle East or Europe and connect to Malé. Transfer to Veli by private speedboat. Price tag: From $458 Info: veli-maldives.anantara.com
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THE BUZZ: Singapore-based Como Hotel & Resorts — the boutique brand that brought us Cocoa Island, often cited as the Maldives’ superlative overwater paradise — has opened its sophomore property in the island nation, Maalifushi by Como, deep in the Maldives’ southernmost, untouched reaches, where the whale sharks rule and the giant mantas roam. Half of the resort’s 66 villas straddle the crystalline Indian Ocean shallows, each of them an understated masterpiece of high design as envisioned by celebrated Japanese architect Koichiro Ikebuchi, uniting whites, woods, and earth tones across 1,150-plus square feet, channeling attention toward the 360-degree aquamarine environs. You get direct access into the picture-perfect saltwater lagoon by way of a miniature wooden staircase that commences atop your private, alfresco terrace, which features a stylish swimming pool, an outdoor shower, and a thatched-roof dining pavilion. Beyond endless aquatic rapture, look forward to Como hallmarks such as yoga classes, superb and health-conscious Como Shambhala cuisine, and the dexterity of top spa professionals at the overwater spa. REACHING PARADISE: Fly through the Middle East or Europe and connect to Malé. Transfer to Maalifushi by seaplane. PRICE TAG: From $1,000 per night INFO: comohotels.com/maalifushi
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Song Saa Private Island
REACHING PARADISE: Fly to Phnom Penh, then transfer by road to Sihanoukville Port (about 3-1/2 hours). Alternatively, fly to Siem Reap and connect to Sihanoukville International Airport. Song Saa is a 35-minute speedboat ride from Sihanoukville. PRICE TAG: From $1,415 per night INFO: songsaa.com
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THE BUZZ: Along Cambodia’s unspoiled and lesser-known southern frontier, Song Saa Private Island opens up a brave new world for the luxury traveler, showcasing a national treasure beyond the land-locked ancient temples of Angkor. A brainchild of idealism and sustainability by husband and wife team Rory and Melita Hunter, this five-star private island in the Gulf of Thailand is as much about maximum luxury as it is human growth and development for local communities. All of Song Saa’s 28 ocean-chic villas are characterized by striking Asian minimalism that feels at once uber-glamorous yet unfussy; 19 rest on the island proper, while the other nine emerge as heavenly overwater bungalows. Through the hotel’s efforts, former dreams of a protected marine reserve, wastewater management for local communities, and environmental management have become reality. Overall, Cambodia’s freshman foray into the world of overwater bungalows stands on par with the greats of the Maldives and French Polynesia. And in a subindustry that walks on water, that says a lot.
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Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort THE BUZZ: Malaysia’s new Avani Sepang Goldcoast Resort presents an overwater world unlike anywhere else on the planet. First, it’s a megaresort: 392 contemporary, stilted chalets constitute the country’s largest overwater village. Next, it’s within proximate distance to a major metropolis — a mere 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, with a daily complimentary shuttle linking the two. Finally, a family-centric vibe trumps a classic romantic ambience, with a well-oiled kids’ club for keeping tots and teens entertained all day and amenities lending to family diversions aplenty, from paintball to go-karts to pingpong tables, volleyball courts, and bounce castles. There’s fun for the big kids, too — the pampering Avani Spa, two personality-driven bars, the fine dining Hai Sang Lou restaurant, and more — though honeymooners might feel out of place in this harbinger of floating family fun. REACHING PARADISE: Fly to Kuala Lumpur. The resort, in the state of Selangor, is about 25 miles from the international airport. PRICE TAG: From $239 per night
BRENT MADISON (INTERIOR)
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Closer to Home
Skip the long intercontinental haul at these floating fantasylands south of the border
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LA CRUZ DE LORETO, MEXICO
Hotelito Desconocido
PAZ Y PUENTE (BOATS), EVA SICA (PATIO)
THE BUZZ: Where the jungles of central Mexico meet the coast, the Hotelito Desconocido Sanctuary Reserve & Spa offers North America’s only true overwater bungalows. This low-impact, solar-powered eco-resort intentionally flies under the radar, hence its name, which translates into “Unknown Little Hotel” in English. Each of the hotel’s 27 palafitos (thatched-roof chalets) is singular in design, inspired by a different card of the nationally popular, bingo-like Mexican Lotería. For example, El Gallo, or “The Rooster,” employs masculine colors of red and black through the textiles and furnishings, with a feather-patterned headboard and a black, stone-hewn deep-soaking tub. Roughly half of the palafitos actually stand over water, rising from a cerulean lagoon adjacent to the Pacific Ocean; the others take shape as waterfront or oceanfront cottages. While the hotel indeed constitutes the apex of Boho chic and fosters a sense of complete escapism, this road less traveled is not for everyone. A bona fide eco-friendly mantra translates to no air conditioning, and the remote nature of the resort generally means all meals are consumed on-property through all-inclusive packages. Only the adventurous apply. REACHING PARADISE: Fly to Puerto Vallarta. Hotelito Desconocido is a two-hour road transfer south. PRICE TAG: From $539 INFO: hotelito.com
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Rosewood Mayakoba THE BUZZ: Five miles north of Playa del Carmen, along Mexico’s Riviera Maya, the 1,600-acre Mayakoba ecological reserve houses a posh resort community over a labyrinth of mangrove-clad freshwater lagoons, fed by the Yucatan’s otherworldly sinkholes and spilling into the Caribbean Sea. Among the multiple accommodation types of Mayakoba’s three luxury resorts, an innovative incarnation of the overwater bungalow has surfaced at the Rosewood Mayakoba, in the form of the Deluxe Overwater Lagoon Suite. Uniting 1,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, these floating sanctuaries rise from the reserve’s natural splendor, with the private plunge pool, expansive terrace, and modernist living room all flanked by the emerald waters. Grand arrival is by way of boat to your personal dock, but rest assured you won’t need to navigate these waterways to reach the lounger-lined swimming pools, beach activities, and exalted restaurants. Opposite the lagoon, the suites’ land-based back entrance leads to the resort’s prolific amenities cast along the Caribbean blues. REACHING PARADISE: Fly to Cancun. Rosewood Mayakoba is a 35-minute drive south, toward Playa del Carmen. PRICE TAG: From $700 BARBARA KRAFT (PATIO)
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Spend a week with us at the Vail Vitality Center between April 19 and June 19, 2015 and enjoy a special package created with stress relief in mind. Stress Management Retreat guests receive the following:3 • Mountain View lodge room at Vail Mountain Lodge for six nights, breakfast each morning, Welcome Happy Hour and three full dinners (beverages not included) • AMP testing at the Vail Vitality Center (one per person): AMP tests create a nutritional fingerprint • Six months of complete nutritional programming based upon the evaluation from nutritional and metabolic expert Ben Stone • Nutrition and exercise prescriptions based upon individual analysis • Six-month guide to take home (85 min. session per day), plus video of the training sessions for home use • Two days of 90-minute stress-reduction activities with a Vail Vitality Center professional coach or trainer • Two days of Functional Movement training: with a personal trainer to create a personal program • Five, 75-minute customized Stress Recovery treatments • One day on your own to rest, shop or meet with a professional
Vail Mountain Lodge, Vail, CO
Package costs $8,000 per person (total value $10,500), plus add a second guest in the same lodge room for an additional $5,000. 3
GOLDEN GOLF PACKAGE
THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT Naples, FL
The Golden Golf Package includes:4 • Complimentary upgrade to golf course view • Two 18-hole rounds of golf at Tiburon Golf Course, or other Ritz-Carlton preferred course, per night including cart, club storage and tax for golf • American Breakfast for two • Unlimited golf, same-day continuous play (subject to availability) • Complimentary set of new TaylorMade rental golf clubs
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, FL
Rates start at $926 per night.4
For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.
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CORPUS CHRISTI TOWN CLUB Corpus Christi, TX
Oro Valley Country Club Tucson, AZ
Corpus Christi Town Club is the city’s finest and only private dining club. Its mission is to provide members and their guests excellence in dining and service of the highest quality. The Town Club is a place to relax, connect, entertain and celebrate.
Corpus Christi Town Club Corpus Christi, TX
ORO VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Tucson, AZ
Oro Valley, a new Member of the ClubCorp family, is located near the Santa Catalina Mountains northwest of Tucson, and boasts lush Bentgrass greens, a fitness center, active social calendar and upscale dining.
Rolling Green Country Club Arlington Heights, IL
Ravinia Green Country Club Riverwoods, IL
ROLLING GREEN COUNTRY CLUB
RAVINIA GREEN COUNTRY CLUB
Rolling Green, a new Member of the ClubCorp family, is among the oldest private golf clubs in the Chicago area and features an 18-hole course, caddy program, dining and more. Benefits start April 1.
Ravinia Green, a new Member of the ClubCorp family, provides a complete country club lifestyle with an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis, swimming, dining and more. Benefits start April 1.
Arlington Heights, IL
Riverwoods, IL
Pete Dye Golf Club Morgantown, WV
PETE DYE GOLF CLUB Morgantown, WV
Pete Dye Golf Club was named No. 45 on Golf Digest's “America's 100 Greatest Courses” and No. 9 on Golfweek's “Best Modern Courses.” Spread out over 250 acres amid the Appalachian Mountains, the fairways weave through rugged terrain, into a course that tests you from the opening tee shot to your final putt. 4
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NEW CLUBS WITH FREE2 GOLF OR DINING Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.
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ATIONAL EVENTS & TICKETS For more information on tickets and special offers, or to create a custom vacation experience with your benefits, call ClubLine.
THE MASTERS April 6-12
My TicketLine offers several Masters packages to fit budgets of all sizes so that you can experience this amazing event for yourself. With hotel, badge and hospitality options, there is something for everyone.
KENTUCKY DERBY May 2
The annual Kentucky Derby is the most glamorous event in horse racing. Our packages include accommodations, transportation, food and drinks, and more.
U.S. OPEN June 15-21
The 2015 U.S. Open will be held at Chambers Bay in University Place, WA. This is the first time in history the U.S. Open will be held in the Pacific Northwest.
2016 RIO SUMMER GAMES August 4-22, 2016
The 2016 Games will be held in one of the most dazzling cities on earth, Rio de Janeiro. This is a bucket list event you don't want to miss. Hotels in Rio are completely sold out for the public, but we have our own hotel and travel packages for Rio. Save your spot for only a $500 deposit, and monthly payments are available.
For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.
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THE ST. REGIS MONARCH BEACH Dana Point, CA
Enjoy 20% off our new Swing and Savor package with a room upgrade, one round of golf and a $100 dining credit. Rates start at $452 (includes discount). 5
THE LANGHAM The Family Getaway package includes luxury overnight accommodations, traditional Langham breakfast for two adults and two children in Café Fleuri. Plus enjoy tickets to the New England Aquarium, Museum of Science or Children’s Museum, a special welcome gift upon arrival, specialized kids’ turndown service with child-size bathrobe and slippers, popcorn and lemonade sent to room, use of fitness facilities and indoor pool at Chuan Body & Soul. 6
SANDERLING RESORT Duck, NC
Time to start planning for warmer weather and your vacation to the Outer Banks. Stay four nights and the fifth night is on us.7
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Sanderling Resort , Duck, NC
Sanderling Resort , Duck, NC
The Langham , Boston, MA
The St Regis Monarch Beach , Dana Point, CA
Boston, MA
Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.
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DESTINATION DEALS
Entertainment Cruises, Chicago, IL
ENTERTAINMENT CRUISES Entertainment Cruises is the leading dining and sightseeing cruise with eight unique brands in 10 port cities. No matter if you’re looking for a fun, high-energy night out; sophisticated, elegant evening; or exciting sightseeing adventure, there’s a cruise experience that’s perfect for you!
Entertainment Cruises, Boston, MA
Let our crew help you create an event that’s memorable: • Baltimore: Spirit of Baltimore, SEADOG Cruises • Boston: Spirit of Boston, Odyssey Cruises and Seaport Elite Yacht
Entertainment Cruises, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Chicago: Spirit of Chicago, Odyssey Cruises, Mystic Blue, SEADOG Cruises and Chicago Elite Yacht • New York: Spirit of New York & New Jersey, Bateaux New York, Atlantica & Manhattan Elite Yachts • Norfolk: Spirit of Norfolk • Philadelphia: Spirit of Philadelphia and Freedom Elite Yacht • South Florida (Ft. Lauderdale): Windridge Yacht Charters
Entertainment Cruises, New York, NY
• Washington DC: Spirit of Washington, Odyssey, Mt. Vernon Excursion, Capital & National Elite Yachts
For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.
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NEW ALLIANCE CLUB WITH PREFERRED GOLF RATES REGATTA BAY GOLF & YACHT CLUB Destin, FL
Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club, Destin, FL
Designed by esteemed course designer and former lead architect for Arnold Palmer, Robert C. Walker, the 6,894-yard, par-72 course is a true escape into a golfer's paradise, offering an extraordinary golf experience for players of all skill levels.
SERVCORP The Servcorp and ClubCorp alliance offers Members of the ClubCorp family of clubs significant benefits with convenient access to prestigious office space, meeting rooms and other professional services in the U.S., with access to an additional 140 premier locations worldwide. Traveling to New York, San Francisco and Miami? Let Servcorp offer you the perfect office or meeting space. All locations boast unbranded, 5-Star features and amenities. Members benefit from exclusive discounts and access, and will receive: 8 • 30-day free trial on Virtual Office packages and a 25% discount on all Servcorp Virtual Office packages after initial free trial • A $100 services voucher for secretarial services or meeting space with a Virtual Office • Complimentary workstation use in our Executive Business Lounge for five hours per week • A $1,000 service voucher with rental of an Executive Suite Office8 • Discounted meeting room rates and more Servcorp, Boston, MA
1. Miraval: Valid for stays through December 31, 2015. Package rates are per person, per night, starting in a Palo Verde Room. Not applicable to Villa, Exclusive Resort or Group reservations. Two-night minimum stay, based on availability and date restrictions apply. Rates are subject to change without notice and based on availability until under deposit. Miraval welcomes guests aged 14 and up. Guests 14-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older. 2. Morgan Run: Valid until May 20, 2015. 3. General: Some restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact ClubLine for more details. 4. Ritz-Carlton Naples: Valid March 1 – May 31, 2015. Price excludes 10% tax. No substitution or refund for unused golf rounds or breakfast. Not available to groups. Subject to change. 5. St. Regis Monarch Beach: Valid through June 20, 2015. 6. The Langham: Valid for booking until June 30, 2015. Rates are based on double occupancy, per room per night. 7. Sanderling: Offer excludes arrivals on Monday and Tuesday. Valid May 1 -September 7, 2015 for leisure reservations in Oceanside Kings only. 8. Servcorp: Minimum 3-month term on Office; some restrictions and exclusions apply. 1-8. All offers are subject to availability and none are redeemable for cash. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. All offers are subject to availability and none are redeemable for cash. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 26989 0215 SMJ
For tickets, reservations or more information about these special offers: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com | clubcorpnetwork.com
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