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SUMMER 2012

Golf A to Z

Austrian red wines youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to put on your must-try list

26 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT THE GAME

HOT SUMMER GETAWAYS

Koh Samui

Idyllic Thai island goes chic

Copenhagen

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Maine

The great outdoors gets even better

Salt Lake City Why go now

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President’s Letter

ear Members and Guests, While not exactly Luddites, the club industry isn’t really known for trendsetting. Whether it involves casual dining, dress codes, kid-friendliness, or technology, we work in a fun business that has been slow to adapt. Fortunately, we are learning. Cases in point are our fabulous club “reinventions” featuring small (two to four people) private rooms for interviews, mini-meetings, and intense computer work (we call these spaces Touchdown Rooms). We’ve also introduced Media Rooms that, as the name suggests, include multiple flat-screen TVs (even the impressive 103-inch variety); and Anytime Lounges that are perfect for, well, anytime. Maybe you’ve seen the new iPad tables, movable seating, and casual banquette seating at some clubs? How about the new nine-hole miniature golf course at Brookhaven or the state-of-the-art golf fitting/instruction centers at Gleneagles or Shadowridge? Even our very own Facebook site (facebook.com/clubcorp) has arrived! In short, we are trying harder than ever to keep your club relevant and fun for you and your family. Fun is fun, no matter how long it takes us to get there — and, yes, you could be the third person after my daughters to follow me on Twitter! With a fond farewell,

Don’t Miss 1 On page 60, check out snapshots from our hospitality program at this year’s Masters, “Evening With Le Cirque” dinners, and events supporting ClubCorp’s First Tee partnership with the PGA Tour. 1 Online, look for photos from our hospitality tent at the HP Byron Nelson Championship in the “News Updates” section of privateclubs.com.

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Table of Contents In Every Issue

2 President’s Letter 6 F rom the Editor/ Contributors 75 PrivateClubs.com

8 Travel Fresh reasons to

27 Profiles Noteworthy

visit Maine; Salt Lake City’s development boom; new luxe hotels on Thailand’s Koh Samui and revamped ones in LA; fun-filled family vacation adventures; foodie perks on Oceania’s new cruise ship.

club members with fascinating stories.

20 Wine & Spirits Think Austrian wines, and you probably think whites, but these reds could make you change your colors.

22 Rides A sporty deck boat

34 Deliciously Danish

If you love good food, put Copenhagen on your radar. It’s suddenly the buzz of the culinary world — and we tell you about seven passport-worthy restaurants to try. BY B I L L A D D I S O N

40 14 Dazzling New Getaways Still scouting around for that perfect summer vacation? This roundup of cool hotels just debuting around the globe will give you plenty of ideas.

the whole family can love and a head-turning, highpowered performance craft.

31 The Game Two-time world long-drive champion Jamie Sadlowski tells you how he gets that amazing distance; plus training tips from his strength coach. BY EVAN ROT H MAN

24 Calendar Dance to the

76 McLaren’s MP4-12C

music at Milwaukee’s concert mega-series, pound the sand at Chicago’s volleyball bash, slam back a pint or two at Berlin’s beer fest.

At more than $200,000, this truly is a dream car, so please don’t wake us up — not yet. BY J O H N CAR RO L L

BY AN D R EW S E S SA

42 Golf A to Z

Our love of the game knows no limits, but we narrow down our list to 26 people, places, and things that keep us playing and watching today. BY J O S H S E N S

48 50 High Livin’ in Vegas Beefed Up

Just in time for outdoor grilling, our chefs let you in on their secrets for making the ultimate burger. BY R O B I N BAR R SU S S MAN

You don’t have to be a high roller to live like one in Nevada’s gambling capital — as these ultraposh finds attest.

56 ClubCorp News

62 Where to play.

and Events. Welcome the Grove Park Inn and Hartefeld National golf club to the growing KSL and ClubCorp families.

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

BY IRENE RAWLINGS AND CLAIRE JURKIEWICZ

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On the Cover: Maine’s Moosehead Lake. Photography by Terry Wild.

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From the Editor EDITORIAL

Editor-in-Chief DON NICHOLS

Where to Go Next

ost all of you like to travel — a lot. In our most recent GfK MRI subscriber study, we learned that 96 percent of you had traveled domestically in the last 12 months and that 74 percent of you had ventured beyond our borders in the last three years. A large percentage of you took multiple vacations during those periods. I’m right there with you. Travel gets my juices flowing, as well. To recharge, I’ve typically packed my SPF 30 sunscreen and Oakley shades and jetted off to Hawaii or the Caribbean to veg out on the beach. But lately, I’ve opted to explore destinations new to me, such as Ireland last year and the Cotswolds region in England later this summer after a work trip to Wales, another country I’m eager to visit for the first time. If you’re still trying to figure out where you want to go this summer, we’re ready to help. Knowing you’re passionate about travel — and since it’s vacation season — we’ve packed this issue with the best new options out there. Read all about Copenhagen’s fast-emerging culinary scene in “Deliciously Danish” (page 34), and tune into the luxury hotel boom on Thailand’s up-and-coming Koh Samui island in “Thai Idyll” (page 18). Closer to home, we give you exciting new reasons to visit Las Vegas (“High Livin’ in Vegas,” page 50), New England (“Maine Attractions,” page 8), and Salt Lake City (“Boom Town,” page 16). Plus, in “14 Dazzling New Getaways” (page 40), we clue you into some of the best new hotels we’ve heard about in the U.S. and abroad. Wherever wanderlust takes you, enjoy yourself — and send me a postcard.

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Associate Design Director RON THOMAS

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We Did It Again! For the fourth consecutive year, Private Clubs has been named “Best Magazine” in our division in the annual Maggie Awards, sponsored by the Western Publishing Association in Los Angeles.

— DON NICHOLS

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Anders Schonnemann loves to eat good food, so the Dane gladly shot the photographs for “Deliciously Danish” (page 34), our mouthwatering look at the world-class dining scene emerging in Copenhagen. “I live near Copenhagen and I absolutely enjoy that there are now so many options when it comes to terrific restaurants,” he says. Food has been on Anders’ work plate a lot lately; he just completed shooting the next Gordon Ramsay cookbook.

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Freelance writer Hilary Nangle has called Maine home since childhood and penned three guidebooks to the state. For us, she wrote “Maine Attractions” (page 8), a rundown of what’s new there. “Maine has an image of being caught in a time warp, but classic oceanside inns are morphing into tony hotels, raveworthy restaurants are opening near traditional lobster pounds, and new trails and lodges are inviting less-intrepid souls into the wilderness,” she says.

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Development of luxury hotels is ramping up again around the world, so we asked New Yorkbased writer Andrew Sessa to help us pick the best of the best (“14 Dazzling New Getaways,” page 40). “It has been years since we’ve seen high-end hotel news on a scale like this,” says Sessa, former senior travel editor at Departures. As a freelancer, he still writes for Departures, as well as Architectural Digest, Town & Country, and other magazines.

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New England gem sparkles, especially with so many new reasons to escape there BY

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obster and lighthouses, craggy shores and dense forests, pristine lakes and free-flowing rivers: Maine’s landscape is as renowned as its Yankee disposition, and yet Maine isn’t so much a place as a state of mind. Generations upon generations of rusticators return year after year to immerse in the familiar, sleep where their grandparents slumbered, hike well-trammeled trails, feast on boat-fresh lobster, inhale pine- and brine-scented air, and listen to the customary groan of a foghorn or cry of a loon. Maine’s reputation is rooted in tradition, but change does come — even in this popular New England getaway. Here, new ways you can experience the real Maine. PLAYING IN THE MAINE WOODS

This is Maine’s backyard playground, home to mile-high Mount Katahdin, Maine’s tallest peak and the terminus of the Appalachian Trail; 35-milelong Moosehead Lake; the headwaters of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, a 92-mile paddle and portage; the West Branch of the Penobscot, a favorite for whitewater paddlers;

and 210,000-acre Baxter State Park, with 46 peaks and more than 200 miles of trails. So many possibilities, and yet the options keep increasing. Read on for just three ways you can relax and have a good time in this spectacular chunk of riverand-lake-splashed wilderness. Church and state: In January, Baxter State Park (207-7235140; baxterstateparkauthority. com) added 143 acres, including

4,000 feet of waterfront on Katahdin Lake. Highlight of this parcel is Church Beach, named after late-19th-century American landscape artist Frederic Church, who painted scenes of the lake and Katahdin. Rough it in comfort: The Appalachian Mountain Club’s 66,500-acre Maine Woods Initiative Land (207-3585187; outdoors.org/mainelodges) includes 26 ponds, more than

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/Travel/ 70 miles of hiking trails, and three remote, trailconnected sporting camps in the famed 100-Mile Wilderness area of the Appalachian Trail. Each provides lodging in private cabins — not all with bathrooms — as well as hot meals and trail lunches in a central lodge. The snazzy lakefront Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins just added four new private cabins with private baths, including an ADA-accessible one. Also new this summer: a lodge-to-lodge hiking route connecting Gorman Chairback and Little Lyford through spectacular Gulf Hagas, a 400-foot-tall, three-and-a-half mile-long waterfall-rich gorge. Baronial retreat: After hiking, fishing, or rafting down the Penobscot River, ease out of the wilderness at the elegant Blair Hill Inn (207-695-0224; blairhill.com). The former animal breeding farmturned-boutique inn sits atop a Greenville hillside with to-die-for views of Moosehead Lake.

SEASIDE OASIS: Unwind in one of Samoset Resort’s new private cottages.

BUNKING NEAR THE SEA Coastal Maine often evokes images of Victorian seaside cottages and historical traditional inns overflowing with antiques, floral wallpapers, and chintz. Many do exist, but a new breed of chic, contemporary accommodations rooted in traditional Maine sensibilities and style now sit alongside them.

Resort renewed: With this spring’s guest-room updates, Rockport’s Samoset Resort (800-341-1650; samosetresort.com) completes a three-year renovation and upgrading of its sprawling property edging islandsalted Penobscot Bay. The project added an intimate spa, casual Italian restaurant and lounge, and private cottages wedged between the ocean and golf course.

Suite dreams: Ten new one- and two-bedroom ocean-view suites with fully equipped kitchens, indulgent baths, and outdoor patios open this summer at the Inn by the Sea (800-888-4287; innbythesea.com) in Cape Elizabeth. Each will provide easy access to the mile-long beach as well as the ocean-view pool, Sea Glass restaurant (specializing in Maine fare with an Argentinean flair), lounge, and spa. This especially pet-friendly and eco-conscious beachside property is just 15 minutes from downtown Portland.

Expanding empire: Coming this summer, the Grand Hotel, overlooking the Kennebunk River and Dock Square’s fishing shanties-turned-boutiques, will become the newest Kennebunkport Resort Collection luxury property (877-455-1501; thegrandhotelmaine.com). It joins last year’s additions of the Tides Beach Club, a swank seaside inn, and celebrity chef Ken Oringer’s restaurant Earth at Hidden Pond, located in a sophisticated neighborhood of designer-decorated Victorianesque vacation cottages and bungalows.

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FEASTING ON THE MIDCOAST The mid-Maine coastline edging Penobscot Bay is emerging as a don’t-miss culinary destination. Rockland, Camden, and Belfast are home not only to top-notch restaurants, but also to wineries, boutique inns, imaginative cooking schools, and intriguing specialty food shops. New: The Lost Kitchen, in Belfast, began life as Erin French’s secret supper club. Word spread, popularity mushroomed, and in late 2011, after meticulously renovating a Gothic flatiron building downtown, French reopened the Lost Kitchen (207-9302055) as a public restaurant. The menu changes daily and emphasizes seasonal, fresh, and local ingredients presented with an imaginative twist: Think lamb sliders with feta, pea-shoot pesto, and yogurt; skillet-roasted Pemaquid mussels with rosemary and lime; and house-made ricotta fritters with ginger cream and blackberry jam. Noteworthy: Chefs at three local restaurants made it to the semifinalists stage of the 2012 James Beard Foundation awards: Melissa Kelly, of Primo in Rockland (207-596-0770; primorestaurant.com), in the Outstanding Chef category; and both Brian Hill, chef-owner of Camden’s Francine Bistro (207-230-0083; francinebistro.com) and the extended Chase family, chefsowners of Chase’s Daily, in Belfast (207-338-0555), in the Best Chef Northeast category. Kelly, who already has a Best

JENNIFER SMITH-MAYO (MOOSE, CHICKEN, AND MORSE’S), DREAMSTIME (LOBSTER)

WILD AT HEART: Take along your camera in case you spot a bull moose at Baxter State Park.

DINNER BELL: Savor confit chicken with black rice at the Lost Kitchen.

Chef Northeast award under her toque, sources most of her fare from the restaurant’s backyard farm, where she grows produce and raises chickens, pigs, and even bees. Be sure to tour the gardens before dining. Hill’s daily changing menu at unfussy Francine blends the familiar with the exotic. For breakfast, lunch, or Fridaynight dinner, pop into Chase’s Daily, a vegetarian restaurant serving produce grown on the family farm. Local discoveries: Morse’s Sauerkraut & European Deli (866-8325569; morsessauerkraut.com), tucked in Waldoboro’s rolling hinterlands, began as a source for fresh sauerkraut. Now it brims with rare European specialty foods, and the café’s menu ranges from borscht to schnitzel. At Rockland’s Fiore Artisan Olive Oils and Vinegars (207-596-0276; fioreoliveoils.com), it’s easy to overload the senses in the tasting room. Sippin’ stops on the Maine Wine Trail (mainewinetrail.com) include Breakwater, Cellardoor, Savage Oakes, and Sweetgrass.

GROCERY LIST: Pick up hard-to-find European specialty foods at Morse’s Sauerkraut & European Deli.

Maine’s Best Lobster Shacks A real lobster shack is a bare-bones operation: a shanty with picnic tables, ideally on a wharf or dock with an awesome view. At these six, dress down, roll up your sleeves, and feast on the views along with the lobster.

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MORNING STROLL: Get a breather from your hike on the Tom & Kate Chappell Dead River Foot Bridge.

Imagine meandering through some of Maine’s most spectacular, wildlife-rich backcountry on an easygoing trail. Now imagine savoring a hot meal, then falling asleep in a comfy bunk, perhaps listening to the wind whisper through the trees, loons cry, or a flowing river’s lullaby. The nascent Maine Huts Trail (877-634-8824; mainehuts.org) makes this possible. When completed, the Maine Huts Trail will stretch 180 miles, connecting Bethel, in Western Maine’s Mahoosuc Range, to Rockwood, on the shores of Moosehead Lake. In late 2011, the nonprofit Maine Huts & Trails organization completed a section between Carrabassett Valley and the Forks that features three full-service lodges spaced about 10 to 12 miles apart. Trail builders plan to press westward toward the Rangeley Lakes, with construction on the fourth hut beginning as early as this summer.

Five Islands Lobster Co., Georgetown The remote location, on an island connected to the mainland by bridges, means this shack rarely gets overrun with camera-carrying tourists. Stick with the lobster or hand-breaded fish and chips, and don’t be stingy with the house-made tartar, mustard-dill, and cilantro-mayo sauces. 207-371-2990; fiveislandslobster.com

Perry Long’s Lobster Shack, Surry It takes a bit of effort to get to this shack near the end of Surry’s Newbury Neck, but the trek’s worth it thanks to the rewards: the lobster and views, plus ice-cream sandwiches made from especially rich, local farm-made ice cream and house-made chocolate cookies. 207-667-1955

The trail: The Maine Huts Trail stays low, passing in the shadow of 4,000-foot peaks and edging tumbling streams, whitewater rivers, and undeveloped lakes as it noodles through the wilderness. The 8-foot-wide trail is maintained for hiking and mountain biking in summer and fall and groomed for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Two huts also are accessible to paddlers via the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Round Pond Lobster and Muscongus Bay Lobster, Round Pond

The huts: Although off the grid, these tight complexes of two- to 12-bed bunkrooms grouped around a large central lodge are not primitive. Each is alternatively powered and provides hot showers, family-style meals with beer and wine available, social rooms tricked out with leather couches and chairs, and beds outfitted with pillows and blankets. Grand Falls Hut overlooks the (not-so) Dead River, popular with whitewater canoeists, kayakers, and rafters. Flagstaff Lake Hut sits amid birch and poplar on the shores of Flagstaff Lake. Poplar Stream Hut is sited near Poplar Falls, a 51-foot cascade. Plans call for the Stratton Brook Hut to top a rise providing northeast-facing views of the Bigelow Range.

Waterman’s Beach Lobster, South Thomaston Miller’s Lobster Co., Spruce Head

These two shacks share a parking lot overlooking Round Pond harbor, a dreamy lobster- and boat-filled notch in the Pemaquid Peninsula’s northeastern shoreline. Round Pond, 207-592-5725; Muscongus Bay, mainefreshlobster.com

The James Beard Foundation deemed Waterman’s an American classic, as much for its heritage as its homemade pie. Thanks to its fame, it can get crowded. If you don’t want to wait, head to nearby Miller’s, where you might get lucky and spy lobstermen unloading their catches. Waterman’s, watermansbeachlobster.com; Miller’s, 207-594-7406, millerslobster.com S U M M E R 2012

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What’s Cooking? Oceania’s fleet of luxury liners just got bigger in May with the maiden voyage of the Riviera, the sister ship to the Marina. The 1,250-passenger vessel will cruise the Mediterranean through November, then switch to the Caribbean for winter. Epicureans, take note: The Riviera features 10 dining venues, including Jacques, a restaurant from celebrity chef Jacques Pépin. Plus, its Bon Appétit Culinary Center serves up hands-on cooking classes and La Reserve by Wine Spectator offers wine tastings and pairing dinners. If you typically leave kitchen duty to others, consider getting your creative juices cooking in the Artists’ Loft, where master artists-in-residence teach courses such as photography, painting, and printmaking. 800531-5619; oceaniacruises.com

Room Upgrades In the past year, two LA hotels with lots of history reopened in the tony enclaves of Bel-Air and Beverly Hills after their owners spent millions revamping them. The Hotel Bel-Air already had quite the pedigree; Mr. C Beverly Hills has elevated its stature. Both deserve your attention, though the right one for you depends on your lodging tastes. — DON NICHOLS

Hotel Bel-Air HISTORY pened in 1946; managed O by the well-respected Dorchester Collection since 2008

“In Positano, Italy, stay at Le Sirenuse hotel and have dinner at its La Sponda restaurant, which is completely lit by candlelight. It’s the most romantic place I’ve ever been.” — Alpha Blackburn, member, Skyline Club, Indianapolis

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Opened in 1963; has operated under several names. Was the Tower Beverly Hills when two young Italian brothers from the Cipriani hospitality family bought it in 2006. Ignazio and Maggio have taken it up several notches on the luxe meter and renamed it last year.

LOOK AND VIBE This 103-room hideaway sprawls across 12 lush acres in an upscale residential area just off Sunset Boulevard. Designers gave the property more of a classic contemporary look that blends the indoor and outdoor experience via appealing room touches such as natural-wood ceilings and limestone floors.

This stark-white, 137-room midrise would fit right in on Miami’s South Beach, except it backs up to LA’s Pico Boulevard not the ocean. Modern and hip with a nod to Old World European glamour describes it best.

WHAT HAS CHANGED Twelve new hillside rooms and suites come with canyon views, retractable glass walls, and decks with fireplaces and infinity-edge spa pools. Three new Loft rooms feature open floor plans and double-sided gas fireplaces. The hotel also now offers a tranquil La Prairie Spa and an appetite-pleasing Wolfgang Puck restaurant with both indoor and outdoor dining.

Simple: Most everything. The hotel now wows with rosewood walls and cabinetry in the lobby and suites, hardwood floors, tufted-leather Italian furniture, floor-to-ceiling sliding-door windows that open out on to balconies, and more. Also new: Mr. C’s, a high-energy Italian restaurant packed with hotel guests and locals on our Saturday-night visit.

WHAT’S THE SAME

The gorgeous views of Beverly Hills from the hotel’s north-facing rooms and its close proximity to the posh boutiques on Rodeo Drive just a mile or so away

T he Spanish Colonial architecture, pink paint, oval pool, and swans in the small lake on the front lawn

— EMILIE HARTING

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WHAT WE LIKE BEST The sautéed Dover sole at Puck’s (melts in the mouth), a decadent massage featuring La Prairie’s Caviar Collection, and junior suites’ spacious patios (with privacy hedges) perfect for getting lost in a book

Splurge on a loftlike Signature Suite and you won’t want to leave. If the rosewood bookcase stocked with beautiful coffee-table books doesn’t steal your attention, the Jacuzzi tub with the teak deck will.

GOOD TO KNOW Attracts A-list celebrities and dignitaries seeking privacy, but don’t worry that you’ll feel uncomfortable if you haven’t won an Oscar or negotiated a peace treaty. The friendly staff makes everyone feel welcome.

After dinner, relax in one of the cozy outdoor living rooms at the hotel’s entrance. The people-watching and parade of luxury wheels — Bentleys, Jaguars, MercedesBenzes, and the like — make for an entertaining nightcap. 411

From $515. 800-648-4097; hotelbelair.com

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Development frenzy has gripped this Mormon stronghold, giving the reinvented downtown a stylish vibe. Here, six new additions you don’t want to miss. BY

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CITY CREEK CENTER: This $1.5 billion project, funded by the real estate arm of the Mormon church, combines residential, retail, restaurant, and office space on 23 acres adjacent to Temple Square. It not only has a creek running through it, but also two 18-foot waterfalls and a retractable roof. Just a couple of standouts on the center’s name-drop-worthy retail roster: Porsche Design, a subsidiary of the German automotive company, sells innovative, technologically inspired luxury lifestyle products (watches, apparel, luggage). Sporting goods manufacturer Salomon’s U.S. flagship store showcases the company’s latest apparel, footwear, and soft goods for hikers, trail runners, and winter sports enthusiasts. 801-521-2012; shopcitycreekcenter.com

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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF UTAH: Located on the University of Utah campus and built in accordance with LEED gold standards, this museum showcases the state’s rave-worthy natural and cultural history collections. The Past Worlds paleontology exhibit steals the show with more than 30 skeletal reconstructions, including a Gryposaurus (duck-billed) dinosaur made of original fossil material. 801-581-4303; nhmu.utah.edu

PLUM ALLEY: In December, Ryan Lowder opened this buzzy restaurant near the site of the city’s original Asian neighborhood. Communal tables make it easy to get the lowdown from locals while you’re savoring SoutheastAsian-influenced dishes and drinks. Consider pairing a pork belly satay with a Singha beer from Thailand. Find it just a couple of doors down from Lowder’s Copper Onion restaurant. 801-355-0543

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THE LEONARDO: Named after da Vinci, the Leonardo takes any preconceived notions you might have of a museum and stands them upside down. The engaging and experiential attraction encourages creative thinking with exhibits that blend science, art, and technology. Find out if you’re hard-wired to multitask through blind cognitive testing in the Gene Lab or create an animated flick using the same tools as Hollywood directors. 801-531-9800; theleonardo.org

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JOUJOU: Dragons and princesses, race cars and hot-air balloons, oh the places you’ll go at this whimsical toy store at the Grand America Hotel. Although designed for pintsized dreamers, few adults can resist building a robot, peeking into the hobbitlike dress-up room, or dancing on the candy organ’s lighted pedals to “play” the jellybean-filled pipes. 800-3048696; grandamerica.com Afterward, step into La Bonne Vie, a patisserie specializing in chocolates, macaroons, and gelatos. The bread pudding topped with rum sauce is reason enough for a visit.

FINCA: This restaurant from Pago’s Scott Evans specializes in contemporary Spanish farm-to-table fare. Make a meal from the hot and cold tapas menus, and complement your choices with Spanish wines and Portuguese port. You’ll find Finca in the Harvard and Yale neighborhood, just southeast of downtown. 801-4870699; fincaslc.com

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Thai Idyll

The InterContinental’s beach

Island has gone from cheap to chic with luxury hotels that will spoil you ELIZABETH WOODSON

ith its powder-white sand, lush green jungles, and azure-blue seas, Koh Samui is one of Thailand’s most picture-perfect isles. But until recently, it largely attracted backpackers who lazed their days away under swaying coconut trees and partied all night long at beachfront raves. Now a host of luxury resorts are bringing sophistication to its shores and luring a more upscale, refined traveler, mostly along the relatively untraveled north coast, home to some of the best beaches. With so many great options, how do you navigate through the new landscape? Here, five of our favorite new hotels across the island that prove you’ll find the perfect bed, whatever your style.

AKARYN SAMUI Setting: Thirty-four stand-alone suites and 18 villas — all with large glass doors, private patios, and plunge pools — lie just steps from the surf on Samui’s northeastern tip.

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Drawing card: Boasts quite the pedigree; it’s from the same team behind Phuket’s cult favorite Aleenta resort, plus has suites with hand-carved four-poster beds (draped with 420-thread count sheets), fresh-cut flowers, and rattan fans. But the location sells the Akaryn best: It’s the first property on Hanuman Bay, a pristine, crescent-shaped sheltered cove that manages to up beauty standards on an island not exactly lacking in the looks department.

Who will like it most: Those seeking the best of both worlds. Spacious private patios outfitted with daybeds, and some of the island’s best views, encourage lounging around. But if you’re a non-beach bunny, keep busy with its hefty roster of activities, from sunset yoga classes and snorkeling at the nearby Angthong National Marine Park to chef-led trips to the local market and cooking workshops. Rates and more info: From $246; 011-66-25-148-112; akaryn.com

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CONRAD KOH SAMUI Setting: This all-villa retreat cascades down a steep hill above Aow Thai Beach on Samui’s southwest tip. Drawing card: Delivers a resolutely modern take on the Thai beach hotel, with no thatched roofs or mosquito nets. Instead, sleek villas come kitted out with glass walls, contemporary art, infinity-edge pools, and techy conveniences, like espresso machines and Macs for ordering room service. The theme continues with the resort’s sophisticated dining options. At wine dinners in the Cellar, which houses one of Samui’s largest wine collections, Wine Director Curtis Marsh showcases vintages that complement spicy Thai food. Jahn restaurant serves up innovative Thai-Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a gold-and-navy-swathed dining room with views of the sparkling Gulf of Thailand down below.

INTERCONTINENTAL SAMUI BAAN TALING NGAM RESORT Setting: InterContinental spent more than $16 million overhauling the west coast’s Baan Taling Ngam resort, a 19-year-old property that spent time under the Mandarin Oriental and Le Meridien flags. It reopened under its newest flag in February after a nearly yearlong redo. Drawing card: Hop the speedboat transfer from the airport to Baan Taling Ngam for one of the island’s few Big Beach Resorts done right. We’re talking 79 rooms and villas, seven pools, a pier, and a long stretch of private beach — all spread out over 22 hillside acres of a former coconut plantation and overlooking the uninhabited islands that dot the Angthong National Marine Park.

Who will like it most: Sybarites. Rooms feature glass-walled rain showers and a sumptuous play on textures (a silk throw here, a wood latticework screen there); spa treatment rooms all have private decks with 270-degree ocean views; and Jahn is fast becoming one of the island’s top tables.

Who will like it most: Families. For the grown-ups: tennis courts, a golf practice area, a spa that’s lofted nearly 400 feet above the ocean, and tapas and molecular-inspired cocktails at the Air Bar. For the kiddos: dedicated programming (Thai craft classes, coconut bowling, sand castle-building) and water sports. Comfortable and spacious digs include 12 beachfront villas featuring rain-forest showers and private decks with pools.

Rates and more info: From $692; 011-66-77-915-888; conradkohsamui.com

Rates and more info: From $226; 01166-77-429-100; samui.intercontinental.com

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SCENT HOTEL Setting: The island’s only Relais & Chateaux hotel, this 13-suite hideaway — the first from Bangkok-based perfumery Karmakamet — sits on the quiet, northern Bangrak Beach, a short drive from bustling Bophut Beach. Drawing card: It’s surely Samui’s most atmospheric hotel; Colonial Indochinese glamour comes off the bi-level property in waves. Rooms appeal with three different period motifs: European-style, with blond wood furniture; Chinese, with lacquerware; and local-style suites, with rattan furniture and sumptuous silks. Spritz your chambers with one of Karmakamet’s addictive fragrances. Who will like it most: Ground zero for romantics, with plenty of places for private moments à deux. Enjoy a couples treatment at the spa or dine on French-inflected Siamese cuisine under the stars. Rates and more info: From $276; 011-66-77-962-198; thescenthotel.com Scent’s beachfront suite terrace

VROOM: Hitch a ride to Disney’s new Cars Land. W Retreat’s lotus pond

W RETREAT KOH SAMUI Setting: Starwood’s cheeky chain has set up shop with 73 low-slung villas tucked into a hill on the north shore’s Maenam Beach. Drawing card: It’s got style to spare as one of Samui’s most design-forward hotels. Villas resemble urbane bachelor pads with charcoal and red palettes, surround-sound systems, plush beds, large infinity-edge pools, and beanbag chairs. But this isn’t a city crash pad, as the amazing sea views attest, especially in the hilltop lobby, which is anchored by an infinity-edge pool that seems to flow into the Gulf of Thailand. Who will like it most: The Koh Samui raver who has now grown up checks in here for its sophisticated party vibe. The glam set gathers for sunset bubbly at the outdoor bar Sip, and then moves on to the al fresco WooBar for cocktails and tapas on cushions, as a DJ spins into the night. When it’s all done, retire to your room and put on the W’s mix CD — the perfect soundtrack for your slumber. Rates and more info: From $550; 011-66-77-915-999; whotels.com/ kohsamui

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Away From Your Hotel Koh Samui is also having a little panache injected into its dining and shopping scenes. This is especially evident around hopping Bophut Beach on the north shore, where Fisherman’s Village attracts visitors with its Chinese shop houses, boho-chic bistros, boutiques, and bars. Here, a few Bophut addresses you won’t want to miss. EAT Excellent Thai and French cuisine stars on the menu at Zazen, a romantic beachfront restaurant set right on Bophut’s sands. 011-66-77-425-085; samuizazen.com DRINK For the perfect afternoon break, head to Namcha Samui, a colorful tea

lounge in Fisherman’s Village that brews leaves from Africa, China, and Japan. Also, view exhibitions by local and international artists. 011-66-77-427115; namchasamui.com

Summer Breakouts Wherever you go on your getaway, exciting new family adventures await. — ELAINE GLUSAC DESTINATION

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Talkeetna, Alaska

Port Campbell National Park, Australia

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Zip through the boreal forest in view of Mount McKinley with Denali Zipline Tours, 120 miles north of Anchorage. Spend three exhilarating hours sailing down nine cables strung between birch, cottonwood, and spruce trees, with a grand finale over a pond.

View Australia’s iconic rock formations known as the Twelve Apostles via a new 1.25-mile extension at the end of the 65-mile Great Ocean Walk. The new section links a coastal overlook to the Gibson Steps, a staircase to the beach below for further sea-level exploration of the landmark sea stacks.

Immerse yourself in the wizardry world at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London — The Making of Harry Potter. The Leavesden studio where the Potter films were made, 20 miles northwest of London, features sets like Hogwarts’ Great Hall, props such as the Sorting Hat, and special-effects technology.

Acrophobics beware; the route crosses three aerially suspended bridges that many consider as challenging as zipping.

Drive the Great Ocean Road, which at points parallels the walk, 75 miles east and turn off on Grey River Road in Kennett River to look for koala bears.

You must book tickets in advance; options include transportation by coach from central London.

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Take a trip to Radiator Springs in Cars Land, debuting June 15 at Disney’s California Adventure Park. Inspired by the animated film Cars, the attraction entices with an auto-race ride, shops, and restaurants including the movie’s Flo’s V8 Café brought to life.

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Get there aboard one of the park’s retro trolley cars, part of Buena Vista Street, the new park entry that re-creates LA circa 1920.

SHOP Siri leads the way for style-conscious boutiques in Fisherman’s Village with its eclectic jewelry, handbags, and clothing sourced from across Asia by owner and former interior designer Sirisopa Premananda. 011-66-77-427-540

$80, ages 10 and up; $74, ages 3-9

PLAY Bophut Hills Golf Club, a nine-hole course in the shade of coconut trees, is a short drive from the beach. 011-66-77414-150; bophuthillsgolf.com — E.W.

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Better Off Red Long known for its white wines, Austria is finally getting its colorful siblings on U.S. shelves. Give these choice sips a try. EUNICE FRIED

hink austrian wines and you probably think whites since they account for about 70 percent of the country’s wine production. But behind the river of Grüner Veltliner and other whites flowing from Austria lies an intriguing variety of reds, the best from Burgenland, the country’s temperate easternmost province bordering Hungary. While these wines aren’t new to Austria, they are new to most of us. These reds began trickling into the U.S. about 10 years ago, but only now is that trickle turning into a steady stream. Taste any of the wines that follow and you’ll want to get into the flow, too.

2009 Esterházy Zweigelt Esterházy wines were already so well-regarded in the 1700s that Joseph Haydn, composerin-residence for the noble Esterházy family, willingly took part of his salary in wine. Centuries later, a taste of this 2009 Zweigelt shows why the arrangement pleased him. Nimble, bright, fresh, and fruity, it has a snappy acidity and notes of ripe red berries. Drink it early; youth is part of its charm. Pair it with: Light poultry dishes, veal, and charcuterie Details: $25 (750 mL); esterhazywein.at

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2006 FeilerArtinger 2008 Blaufränkisch Gesellmann Umriss OP Eximium, Muscular, savory, No. 21 harmonious, and stylish, this Blaufränkisch, from grapes of the single vineyard Umriss, has an aroma that mingles cherries, plums, and vanilla with a whiff of licorice. Let it air a bit, swirl, and you might also uncover a touch of dark chocolate. Pair it with: Steak, other meats, and flavorful cheeses Details: $28 (750 mL); winemonger.com

Austria’s three major red grapes come together in this blend. First produced in 1988 as Cuvée 1, this 2008 Cuvée 21 trio captures the spiciness of Blaufränkisch, the lusciousness of St. Laurent, and the playfulness of Zweigelt. Expect the fragrance of cherries and berries with a twist of vanilla. Pair it with: Roasts, steaks, and other beef dishes, plus flavorful cheeses Details: $35 (750 mL); winebow.com

2010 Meinklang St. Laurent While some young winemakers in Burgenland practice biodynamics, Meinklang observes its rituals with religious fervor. Whatever the reason, the winery turns out fine, balanced wines such as this St. Laurent — darkshaded with a scent as fragrant and alluring as freshly picked berries. Add a focused acidity and a texture that feels like liquid silk, and you have a quintessential St. Laurent.

2009 Weninger Blaufränkisch Hochäcker A Blaufränkisch made from grapes of the single vineyard Hochäcker, this wine is robust, vibrant, tangy, full-bodied, and supple. Its bouquet brings up a spicy swirl highlighted by a dash of pepper and, beyond that, a hint of wild berries. A Blaufränkisch of fine pedigree. Pair it with: Steaks, chops, game, and flavorful cheeses Details: $24 (750 mL); weninger.com

Pair it with: Veal, roast chicken, and other fowl Details: $20 (750 mL); artisanalcellars.com

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he term “hybrid” often conjures up images of boring, low-performing vehicles, but not in the case of the new 2012 Cobalt 26SD. This crossbreed between runabout and deck boat hits the water as a dynamic yacht-certified family craft with the style and luxury boaters have come to expect from the Kansas-based manufacturer. Why it’s a crowd pleaser: Pull up to any yacht club or waterfront restaurant in the 26SD and you’ll garner plenty of oohs and aahs. Comfort-oriented highlights include an aft portside lounge that converts to a full-length adult chaise. On the stern, Cobalt’s flip-down swim step — which awed the industry in 2011 — makes it easy to re-board after a swim or a ski or board ride. Up front, the bow can convert to a huge playpen area with filler cushions so the kids can spread out or your teenagers can have their oft-demanded privacy. Take to the water and the 26SD’s deep-V bottom design gives the boat plenty of stability in

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turns and choppy water. With a twin-prop drive, it planes quickly for towing duty. Nothing’s perfect: On the downside, because the bow tapers inward, you won’t get the same space you would with a more square-nosed true deck-boat design; and, with the size of the boat — 27 feet, 6 inches long and a dry weight of 5,500 pounds — you’ll need a pretty serious tow vehicle. MSRP: Powered by a 320-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 GXiC Duoprop, the base version of the 26SD starts at $99,727. Bottom line: If you cruise with a crowd, this boat should be on your short list.

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Smokin’ Gun

New performance boat puts you center stage

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“Cruise on Florida’s St. Johns River, from Jacksonville down to Sanford, near Orlando. You’ll find miles of scenic vegetation, and alligators, birds, and turtles.”

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— Dick Lawson, member, Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club, Jacksonville, Fla.

one of the most famous names in fast boats, Cigarette Racing Team gives performance enthusiasts a new alternative in its 39 Top Gun Open, a center-console designed more for cruising and play than for all-out speed. While most centerconsoles are fishing-centric, this one doesn’t even have rod holders. Instead, you’ll enjoy the versatility of an open layout with four bolster seats across the stern. The stepped bottom is based on Cigarette’s legendary Top Gun

offshore model, but designers tweaked it to ensure that the boat delivers a smooth ride with outboard motors. When powered by triple 300-hp Mercury Verados, the 39 Top Gun Open reportedly tops 75 mph. As with all Cigarettes, you’ll find the boat adorned in custom hardware. Take control from dropout bolsters, and have fun with electronics ranging from mild to wild. The boat starts at $269,000 and comes with twin or triple outboards. — E.C.

Ramped Up Many apps out there help you navigate when you’re on the water, but thanks to a new update, it’s even easier to find a launch ramp or marina. With the Take Me Fishing Boat Ramp app from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, just enter a ZIP code, city name, or local landmark to find the nearest one. The updated app features more than 35,000 ramps and marinas across the United States and a new “Report A Problem” function. Download it free at iTunes and in the Android Market. — E.C. S U M M E R 2012

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Bust a move at Milwaukee’s Summerfest (June 27-July 1 and July 3-8), a colossal summer concert at the newly renovated 75-acre Henry Maier Festival Park. Across 11 stages, including a new 10,000-seat covered arena on the waterfront, about 1 million fans turn out every year to hear more than 700 performances by up-andcoming acts and national favorites, this year including Aerosmith, Neil Diamond, and Lady Antebellum. summerfest.com

Bump, set, spike! Make your mark at Volleywood Beach Bash, the Midwest’s largest sand volleyball tournament, on Chicago’s North Avenue Beach off Lake Shore Drive. In teams of two, four, or six, thousands of amateurs (and the occasional pro) partake in this one-day event. Offcourt, sample local cuisine, listen to live music, and continue friendly rivalries during other beach games. 312-850-8196; chicagosocial.com/leagues/volleywood 24

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Searching for the perfect summer brewski? Try 2,000 varieties from more than 85 countries at the International Berlin Beer Festival (Aug. 3-5), a three-day toast to sensational suds. Discover which stein suits your fancy as famed Karl-Marx-Allee transforms into a beer garden stretching more than a mile. 011-49-30-6576-3560; bierfestival-berlin.de

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Break away from Olympics-mania to watch more than 100 hot-air balloons ascend at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Aug. 9-12), about 120 miles outside London on the 850-acre Ashton Court Estate. Seven takeoffs span four days. Don’t miss the two “night glows,” when balloons light up to the beat of music. bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk

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At a winery surrounded by apple orchards 60 miles northeast of San Diego, join astronomy enthusiasts for Julian StarFest (Aug. 16-19), a four-day, three-night ode to celestial wonders. Shop or trade wares, listen to experts, and view the sun’s surface with special equipment by day; pitch a tent and camp on-site by night. 619-890-5267; julianstarfest.com — CLAIRE JURKIEWICZ

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MAKING MUSIC : Headliners at this year’s Summerfest include Lady Antebellum.

Years may grow the character of a course, but championships define it. More championships have been played on Pinehurst No. 2 than on any other course in America. And in 2014 — with the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open back-to-back – it will become the only course to have hosted all five major USGA championships. So take on the oldest new course in America this summer. And build a little character of your own. Experience the Restoration of Pinehurst No. 2. Members of ClubCorp clubs receive discounts of 10-20%.

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Get in the Game ClubCorp Team Championship September 5 – 9 | Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, TX Be part of our exciting competition on championship courses designed by Tom Fazio and Ben Crenshaw. You’ll play with business and country club teams from across the country, and enjoy special events with great food, drinks and entertainment. You won’t want to miss the fun!

Your golf package includes: • Five days, four nights’ double-occupancy accommodations at Barton Creek Resort

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City Club on Bunker Hill, Los Angeles Member since: 2011 Who he is: A few years after Teleport Communications Group sold to AT&T for $12 billion in 1998, Boyd, the company’s financial director, gave up his high-stakes career to help others find adventure and get into shape. Triple duty: Now 47, the Ironman athlete leads climbing expeditions on Mount Everest two or three times a year, usually between March and August. The rest of the year, he divides his time between Dana Point, Calif., and Kona, Hawaii, where he trains people in weight loss and fitness through his nonprofit company, LifeChangers. Mountain high: Everest treks range from three to eight weeks, depending on time of year, conditions, and whether the fourto-six participants are climbing to the base camp, the summit, or somewhere in between. “I’m always safe. I’m going to walk side by side with you.” Fitness first: At LifeChangers, Boyd trains long-term clients and educates them in fitness, nutrition, and choices. “It’s all about changing someone’s mindset not to lead themselves down destructive paths.” — LOUIS MARROQUIN

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Commerce Club, Atlanta Member since: 2011 Who he is: Last October, he took the reins as CEO of Grady Health Systems, Atlanta’s public hospital, after previously serving as COO for Dallas’ Parkland Health and Hospital System.

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Biggest challenge: Funding, he says, is the first hurdle — both federal and private. “The way health-care financing has worked, we’ve only been compensated for providing sick care. There have not been payment mechanisms in place for keeping people healthy. [But] I have a passionate agenda for providing the right care, at the right time, at the right place, and reducing the need for hospital care.” Setting goals: “We’d like to transform Grady into a truly financially selfsustainable organization that’s known for the quality of its clinical programs.”

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Latest developments: Last fall, with the financial help of Home Depot founder Bernie Marcus, Grady opened the Marcus Trauma Center to join the 2-year-old Marcus Stroke & Neuroscience Center. “We hope to do something similar with women’s services, cardiology, and cancer care.” Haupert says. — L.M.

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Amy Alcott

Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, Calif. Member since: 1998 Claim to fame: This LPGA and World Golf Hall of Famer turned pro at 19 and has won 32 tournaments worldwide, including five majors. “I still play some. I haven’t given up my LPGA card yet.” What she’s doing now: Producing golf events and designing courses. Working with acclaimed architect Gil Hanse, she’s helping to design the course for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. “What will be left following the Games will be a tremendous public venue that will provide a great legacy for golf in Brazil.” Memorable moment: Her spontaneous leap into Poppie’s Pond after winning the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 1988 is legendary. “I had no idea that would become such a monumental thing in golf. It was just a moment of excitement. It still puts a smile on my face.”

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Giving back: In March, Amy launched the Fresh & Easy Kraft Foods Legacy Junior Challenge, a sibling to the Fresh & Easy Charity Pro-Am she started in 2011. “It’s fulfilling to raise money for charities.” — PAULA FELPS

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Instruction

Going Long POWER PLAYER: Jamie Sadlowski holds the record for longest winning drive at the RE/MAX World Long Drive finals with his 418-yarder in 2008.

Hit towering tee balls like Jamie Sadlowski with tips from the two-time world long-drive champ BY

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ost guys who can hit a golf ball 400 yards look like they can hit a golf ball 400 yards. At 5-foot-11, 165 pounds, Jamie Sadlowski is built more like a triathlete than a long-drive King Kong. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just what this 23-year-old Canadian is â&#x20AC;&#x201D; winner of the 2008 and 2009 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship and two world junior titles before that. Turn the page for his best tips for helping we mere mortals maximize our power.

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Jamie Sadlowski’s average ball speed of 218 mph is … 133 mph faster than 2011 PGA Tour leader J.B. Holmes’ average 1More than 100 mph faster than the world’s fastest bird, the spine-tailed swift

CREATE WIDTH.

His top swing speed of 153 mph is … 128 mph faster than 2011 PGA Tour club head speed leader J.B. Holmes’ average 1More than twice as fast as a cheetah His personal-best drive in competition of 445 yards is …

GET PROPERLY FITTED.

1More than a quarter-mile long

USE AT LEAST A 3 -INCH TEE.

KEEP LEGS SHOULDERWIDTH APART.

Equipment

Get the Big Dog Right “Most players use a driver with too little loft and a shaft that’s too soft. These days, it’s all about ‘high launch, low spin.’ Shafts are built very weak now, which creates extra backspin that causes drives to balloon and lose distance, or extra sidespin that produces curve. Get fitted by somebody who knows how to use a radar-based launch monitor. Matching launch and spin will make you efficient and help you get max distance.”

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Stance

Ready, Set … Relax “Too narrow a stance can ruin your balance. Legs at least shoulder-width apart help you swing the driver more athletically. Also, a ‘death grip’ is a killer. The harder you grip it, the harder it is to create wrist action and lag during the swing. To stay relaxed, try hovering the clubhead behind the ball rather than soling the club on the ground. A preshot waggle with the wrists hinging also helps.”

Setup

Tee It High and Forward “The average golfer plays the driver too far back in his stance. You can’t attack the ball from that position. Depending on wind conditions, I’ll move the ball around a bit in my stance to produce different trajectories. But, in general, you want to position the ball off the inside of your left heel and feel like you’re hitting up on the ball. Also, today’s deep-faced drivers demand use of at least a 3-inch tee. Try to get the bottom of the ball about even with the top of the driver’s crown.”

Backswing

Low and Slow “A fast backswing tends to ruin balance and rhythm, and makes it very hard to hit all the right positions, especially at the transition. The big thing you want to accomplish with the backswing is to create width. Think about a ‘low and slow’ move dominated by the shoulders, then the arms, then hands, to a fully turned position at the top.”

ILLUSTRATIONS BY REMIE GEOFFROI

1126.6 yards longer than the average drive of 2011 PGA Tour driving-distance leader J.B. Holmes

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How to Train for Longer Drives

MOVE WEIGHT TO LEFT SIDE. GO NARROW ON THE DOWNSWING.

Transition

Think Narrow “A good swing is ‘wide, narrow, wide’ — wide backswing, narrow starting the downswing, wide follow-through. Too many players get narrow on the backswing, wide on the transition — they cast the club, increasing the angle formed by the left forearm, wrist, and clubhead. Once you cast, your shoulders start opening and you have no chance to produce a powerful drive, which requires square shoulders and open hips at impact. That’s the magic separation all big hitters have.”

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Flexibility

Right Elbow to Right Hip

Stretching for Distance

“That first move needs to be a slight lateral move of your weight to your left side. This helps avoid an overthe-top move. Your right shoulder and elbow work down toward your right hip, not your left shoulder working toward your left hip. From there, the hips start moving — as the club starts dropping down, the lower body begins to clear while the shoulders stay square to the target at impact. Another good tip: Think about hitting the inside quarter of the ball. Then it’s all just a matter of keeping in balance.”

“To be competitive in long driving at my size, I need to be flexible enough to get the club way past parallel and to make angles in the golf swing that create lag. For flexibility, I’m a big fan of using a foam roller to stretch. The IT bands along the thigh are very important. Lie on your side on the floor and put your right hip on top of the roller. Put your left leg in front of your right leg for leverage and support yourself on your right arm. Then roll the roller up and down your right leg. Reverse it and do the left leg.”

Jamie Sadlowski’s strength coach, Luke Blackburn, owner of Optimal Fitness in St. Paul, Alberta, Canada, says the two focus exclusively on getting the player progressively stronger with each visit. Blackburn’s other emphasis: Don’t mimic golf moves in your gym training. “You can’t combine physical conditioning with skill conditioning,” Blackburn says. “That creates secondary skills and makes the primary skill — your golf swing — worse.” Three more things to glean from Sadlowski’s workouts: CORE TRAINING “So much of Jamie’s power comes from twisting, and that’s down largely to his core,” Blackburn says. To get the oblique muscles strong, he suggests plank and, especially, side plank exercises. “You can find the proper form on YouTube,” he says. “If you can hold the position with perfect form for a minute or a minute and 15 seconds, add resistance by having a friend or trainer put weight plates on your side, going up 2.5 or 5 pounds over time.” Chin-ups and dips are two other perennial favorites. HAND, WRIST, AND FOREARM TRAINING Most strength training will work your hands, wrists, and forearms, but Blackburn advises some specific exercises as well — one set of 12 reps on a wrist-roller machine or wrist curls with a barbell or dumbbell, using a full range of motion. “You need wrist mobility all the way through your swing,” he says. He also recommends the Ivanko Super Gripper (ivanko.com) training aid, doing one set of eight to 10 reps with each hand. “By the time Jamie’s out of here, he has a tough time holding onto the steering wheel,” Blackburn says. LEG TRAINING A powerful swing demands a rock-solid base. Blackburn has Sadlowski perform one set of 15 to 20 leg presses and dead lifts (though the latter should be avoided by anyone with lower-back issues). “The quads, glutes, and hamstrings are the three powerhouses, and these exercises hit all of them — really, your entire lower body,” Blackburn says. For the reasonably fit 40-year-old, he says two strength workouts a week should suffice, as your body needs time to recover. — E.R. S U M M E R 2012

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Now’s the time to take your hearty appetite to Copenhagen. Here’s why.

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DINING GEMS: From left, Restaurant Paustian, Geist’s bar, and Geranium’s chef Rasmus Kofoed

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he world’s food buffs never saw this coming. Copenhagen — known largely for cobblestone quaintness, sleek interior designs, and Hans Christian Andersen — suddenly reigns as one of the buzziest culinary destinations on the planet. Credit the ascent of New Nordic cuisine, a retooling of Scandinavian cooking that emphasizes überlocal ingredients often prepared traditionally (cured, smoked, dried, pickled) but presented in avant-garde flavor combinations. The reinvention aims to elevate Danish fare to the lofty status afforded to French and Italian cuisines, and it has so far succeeded with stunningly delicious results. Superstar Copenhagen chef Rene Redzepi kicked off the revolution last decade at his restaurant Noma, which has taken top honors at the S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurant awards the last three years running. The accolades have made Noma one of the globe’s most soughtafter reservations, but it now encapsulates only a fraction of Copenhagen’s culinary excitement. During a recent romp through the city’s spectacular new crop of restaurants, I found gifted chefs in every corner of the city basking in the local abundance. They embrace wild berries, local herbs, hundreds of apple varieties, king crab, and reindeer, alongside more recognizable Danish flavors like dill, horseradish, and delicately pickled vegetables and fish. Plus, this may be the world’s finest city for crusty, tangy, irresistible bread. No time of year in Copenhagen beckons more than summer, with the mild temperatures and 17 hours of daylight. Summer also means these sensational New Nordic restaurants, which range from hallowed temples of fine dining to creative neighborhood standouts, flaunt the outpouring of the region’s lushest growing season.

ON THE MENU: At Geist, chef Bo Bech serves dishes such as roasted fennel ravioli (below).

Geranium

Geist

If you want to start your dining adventures with a restaurant that merges Danish gastronomy with American-style trendiness, head to this maverick showstopper helmed by Bo Bech, Denmark’s answer to Gordon Ramsay. (Bech even challenges chefs on his own Kitchen Nightmares-esque TV show, called With a Knife to the Throat.) The dark, moody interior diverges from the uncluttered naturalism favored by most of the city’s hot spots. Though plenty of local meats and vegetables fill the menu, exotics like ginger, grapefruit, and coconut also appear. Avocado terrine glossy with almond oil and dotted with caviar ranks among the must-orders. So does turbot garnished with roasted fennel ravioli, in which translucent rounds of a Parmesan-like Danish cheese substitute for pasta dough. Insider tip: Insist on a seat at the wraparound bar; the seeand-be-seen epicenter overlooks the sleek black kitchen. Essentials: Kongens Nytorv 8; 011-45-3313-3713; restaurantgeist.dk. Entrées $18-$24.

Our server at Geranium set down a plate of cabbage sprouts and flowers, arranged in such a precise row that the cooks surely used rulers. Among the tiny, deliciously tender stems and white and yellow buds rested quenelles of bleak roe, the orange caviar of a fish found in parts of Sweden. Thin, crisp spirals of potato perched atop, and a circular pool of parsley sauce drew the eye with its verdant splendor. The dish looked equally inspired by a botanical garden and an art museum, which describes chef Rasmus Kofoed’s rigorously intellectual approach to ultraluxe fine dining. His tasting menus include up to 18 courses of edible sculptures constructed from carefully juxtaposed ingredients, perhaps lobster with juniper berry and beets. No surprise that last year Kofoed took first place at the Bocuse d’Or, one of the world’s most challenging culinary competitions. Insider tip: Its location on the eighth floor of Parken, the national stadium, affords spectacular city views that fade unhurriedly during long summer evenings. Essentials: Per Henrik Lings Allé 4; 011-45-6996-0020; geranium.dk. Multicourse menu starts at $200 per person.

Denmark’s Signature Sandwich Danes take enormous pride in their lunch staple — open-faced sandwiches called smorrebrod, arrayed with pickled fish or meats and spreads. Immerse yourself in smorrebrod culture at Restaurant Schonnemann, in operation since 1877 and still sublime. More than 100 menu options can overwhelm: Home in on herring tempered with the richness of Madeira and “Rene’s Favorite,” a nod to the Noma chef that combines smoked halibut with warmed creamed cucumbers, radishes, and chives on caraway bread. Closed for summer break July 16-Aug. 6. Hauser Plads 16; 011-45-3312-0785; restaurantschonnemann.dk A few imaginative restaurants have started reinventing smorrebrod for contemporary tastes, as well. Two to try: 1 Aamanns Smorrebrod & Take Away, a celery-colored eatery around the corner from the National Gallery of Denmark,

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serves a bevy of fanciful toppings on organic sourdough rye bread. A universal favorite involves lightly curried chicken salad speckled with apple, chives, and baked root vegetables. American visitors have responded so enthusiastically to Aamanns that a branch is being developed in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood; no opening date has been set yet. Oster Farimagsgade 10; 011-45-3555-3344; aamanns.dk 1 Royal Cafe, an eccentric spot that looks like the setting for a Lewis Carroll tale, specializes in “smushi,” a cross between smorrebrod and sushi. The term really describes the diminutive size more than the ingredients, most of which stay close to traditional, well-executed smorrebrod toppings. Selections change every two months. Amagertorv 6; 011-45-3312-1122; theroyalcafe.dk

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Gronbech & Churchill

If you love modern Danish design, you will sigh with appreciation when you walk through the glassed-in foyer. The minimalist, multiroom space particularly delights the eyes during lunch, when light pours through the picture windows onto white walls and rows of clean-lined tables and chairs. Even the kitchen, glimpsed through a doorless entry, gives off an air of chicness with its immaculate, glossy countertops. Chef Rasmus Gronbech mirrors the environment in his beautiful plates full of bright, soulful flavors. Ribbons of duck prosciutto curve between petite roasted potatoes, each crowned with melting slivers of garlic. Vanilla sauce entwines two milky fillets of monkfish in a tangle of sweet and savory scents. The dishware, from clear dishes textured with nubby squares to mottled ceramic bowls, only augments the pleasure. Insider tip: After your meal, stroll through nearby Churchill Park to glimpse Copenhagen’s famous Little Mermaid statue, which is less than 10 minutes on foot from the restaurant. Essentials: Esplanaden 48; 011-45-3221-3230; gronbech-churchill.dk. Prix-fixe menus $50-$90.

Copenhagen can now claim its own world-class food market: Torvehallerne. The two-building complex opened last September, about 55 yards away from Norreport Station, a hub of the city’s railroad and subway systems. Though you’ll find open-air produce vendors, the nexus of activity bustles within the two glass and metal structures that house more than 50 merchants. Building One focuses on savory foods — meats and seafood at butcher and fishmonger stands, artisan cheeses, and more. If you’re hungry, feast on an international array of hot and prepared foods: pizza, sushi, tapas, charcuterie sandwiches on focaccia, even healthful smoothies. Breads and sweet treats dominate the second building. Swing by Agnes Cupcakes to indulge in a swirly chocolate confection, or stop at Summerbird, Copenhagen’s most famous chocolatier, for a box of Grand Cru flodebollen, enormous truffles filled with fluffy marshmallow and vanilla marzipan.

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Marv & Ben

For English speakers, Marv & Ben’s moniker reads like the names of two buddies running a restaurant. However, marv in Danish means “marrow” and ben translates as “bone.” The wordplay nods to the whole-animal cooking aesthetic favored at this intimate bistro on a quiet street in the city’s center. The menu of six total appetizers and mains (offered in two, three, four, or five courses) pleases a gamut of tastes despite its brevity. Bold types will favor slivers of smoked eel dappled with nasturtiums and horseradish cream. More conservative palates will equally relish buttery haddock with a slick of mashed potatoes and paper-thin slices of toasted rye bread for crunch. Kind, attentive servers capably guide you through the extensive wine list heavy on French and German varietals. Insider tip: When reserving a table, request the second floor, a cozier experience in a room warmed by crimson walls.

TUNED IN: Kick back at Radio (right), where chefs change up entrées like hake (below) with unexpected twists.

Essentials: Snaregade 4; 011-45-3391-0191; marvogben.dk. Multiple-course menus $48-$66.

Radio

Where to Stay 1 Bella Sky Comwell: Scandinavia’s largest hotel (812 rooms) looks like something straight out of Vegas with its two angled towers that resemble flapping wings. But the interior design, with mod furniture in funky shapes outfitting the lobby and rooms, is unmistakably Danish. It’s located about 10 minutes outside the city center, but compensates by having its own subway station. Rates from $156. Center Boulevard 5; 011-45-3247-3000; bellaskycomwell.dk 1 Nimb: The hotel resides within a brightly lighted, gimmicky-looking building connected

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to the Tivoli Gardens amusement park, but don’t be fooled: It’s one of the city’s most exclusive hotels, with only 14 rooms individually decorated in tasteful neutrals. Rates from $510. Bernstorffsgade 5; 011-45-8870-0000; nimb.dk 1 Ibsens Hotel: This fashionable boutique hotel recently completed a major face-lift; its 118 rooms exude a retro-hip vibe with midcenturymodern touches like oblong-shaped coffee tables. Norreport Station and the new food market, Torvehallerne, are minutes away. Rates from $200. Vendersgade 23; 011-45-3313-1913; ibsenshotel.dk

Claus Meyer, the culinary entrepreneur behind Noma and other restaurants and food stores around Copenhagen, takes the sourcing local ingredients trend to new pinnacles here. Not only do chefs Jesper Kirketerp and Rasmus Kliim man the kitchen, they also (with the aid of two full-time gardeners) help tend two acres of land outside the city where they grow more than 80 crops for the restaurant. Hunters and gatherers deliver fresh meats and fruits foraged from nearby islands. But the actual cooking veers away from back-to-the-land simplicity. Kirketerp and Kliim infuse jolts of flash into the dishes, dotting proteins like scallops, pheasant, and hake (a cod relative) with milky foams, vegetable powders, and chilled berry sauces for a flurry of contrasts. A gorgeous play of woods that alternate in color between gray, beige, and chestnut give a rustic-meets-urban tranquillity to the restaurant, which derives its name from a nearby building that housed the city’s first public radio station. Insider tip: Though the restaurant recommends by-the-glass wine pairings to accompany meals, try the equally astute nonalcoholic juice pairings — earthy, balanced concoctions made from seasonal fruits and vegetables. Essentials: Julius Thomsens Gade 12; 011-452510-2733; restaurantradio.dk. Three-course menu, $53; five-course menu, $70.

Relae

Christian Puglisi, a native of Sicily and a Noma alum, epitomizes the spirit of Copenhagen’s culinary transformation with his ingenious approach to vegetables and an earthy, unpretentious cooking style. He opened his restaurant in a humble corner basement space in the recently gentrified Norrebro neighborhood, and it burst forth as the city’s hottest new destination. The simple interior’s exposed brick and stained concrete floors, as well as the help-yourself drawers in the tables containing napkins and silverware, downplay the kitchen’s artistic intensity. Relae offers two nightly changing four-course menus, one that includes meat and one vegetarian. The omnivorous meal may begin with a sumptuously textured beef tartare gilded with oysters and lovage; the herbivore’s progression might kick off with ribbons of pickled kohlrabi, a cultivated cabbage, showered with “snow” made from local apples. A study of carrots included strips braised in brown butter and then baked, emerging with a flavor akin to sweet potato fries. Insider tip: For another dining option, head across the street to Manfreds wine bar, operated by the owners of Relae. Call ahead to reserve a coveted table in the snug space, then snack on nibbles like olives or pickled mussels and share slightly more substantial creations like minced oyster with salsify and hazelnut or a poached egg over riced potatoes with crumbled bacon. Charmingly opinionated staffers will steer you toward their favorite small-production French wine producers. Unlike its sibling, Manfreds opens for lunch.

FOOD AND DRINK: Relae chef Christian Puglisi (left) creates fare like beef tartare (top). Find smallproduction French wines at Manfreds wine bar (above).

Essentials: Jægersborggade 41; 011-45-3696-6609; restaurant-relae.dk. Four courses, approximately $65. Manfreds: Jægersborggade 40; 011-45-36966593; manfreds.dk. Small plates $9-$15.

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NICE TOUCH: At Restaurant Paustian, try the lobster atop puff pastry with truffles.

Restaurant Paustian

A speedy 10-minute taxi ride from the heart of the city brings you to the new restaurant at Paustian, a swank design center opened in 1964. Befitting the location, the space conjures a midcentury-modern fever dream, with stark-white walls, strip wood flooring, curvy chairs on spindly (but sturdy) legs, and glass chandeliers that resemble exploding stars. Bo Jacobsen, one of the city’s few pre-Noma celebrity chefs, revisits the past by updating classic Danish dishes and cosseting them with luxurious French touches. Generous morsels of lobster atop puff pastry, sweetbreads showered with truffles, friskily spiced homemade sausages with warm potato salad, and corned veal breast with horseradish cream may sound old school, but a delicate refinement in the preparation pulls these stalwarts into modern times. Insider tip: End your meal on a light note; opt for one of three freshly churned ice creams with seasonal fruit pairings, served from a trolley. Essentials: Kalkbrænderilobskaj 2; 011-45-3918-5501; restaurantpaustian.dk. Entrées $25-$35. S U M M E R 2012

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In summer, the good life always seems to get even better and your favorite luxuries feel even more indulgent. So, as thoughts turn to vacation time, we scoured the globe to find the most exciting new hotels for that R&R you’re craving right now.

MEXICO RESPITE: Escape to one of Endémico’s eco-lofts on the Baja Peninsula.

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SLS Hotel South Beach

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SAND & SURF 1 In Miami, the highly anticipated SLS Hotel South Beach opens in June. Philippe Starck has done the playful public spaces and 140 serene rooms, and José Andrés brings his Bazaar restaurant concept from the Beverly Hills, Calif., branch. Outside, 200 chaises will sit in the sand, with Andrés’ beachside gourmet food truck nearby, and huge poolside cabanas will give ringside seats to Hyde South Beach, an indoor/ outdoor lounge from the folks behind the LA and Vegas nightclubs of the same name. From $325. 305-674-1701; slssouthbeach.com

SKOTT SNIDER (SLS), PHILIPPE DOIGNON (PALAIS), MICHAEL MARTI (BELCAMPO)

1 Atlantic City, N.J., gets its latest touch of class with Revel, a $2.4 billion megaresort that plans to celebrate its Memorial Day premiere with Beyonce’s first post-baby performances. Beyond the 1,800-plus ocean-view rooms, 130,000-square-foot casino, 55,000 square feet of boutiques, 14 restaurants, two theaters, and 10 pools, the hotel’s 20 acres of beachfront offer a host of luxurious ways to experience the Jersey Shore, with a full-service beach club, private cabanas, and Exhalebranded spa. From $239. 855-3480500; revelresorts.com 1 Heading west — way west — it’s all about Lumeria Maui, a 24-room hotel and holistic-living retreat on the island’s north coast. Occupying a pristinely landscaped tropical compound of five brightly painted and newly restored neocolonial buildings from 1909, the hotel treats guests to an impressive array of experts in yoga, meditation, Hawaiian culture, surfing, and standup paddleboarding. From $299. 855-579-8877; lumeriamaui.com 1 In southern Bali, Anantara Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa debuts in July on the Bukit Peninsula, a top surfing destination. Dramatically carved into the edge of a seaside cliff and overlooking an infinity pool that cascades into the Indian Ocean, Uluwatu’s 74 suites and villas perch high above the imposingly named Impossible Beach. Several have their own plunge pool, and most feature minimalist-mod furnishings that don’t detract from the rain-forested island’s lush natural beauty. From $535. 011-62-361-8957-555; bali-uluwatu.anantara.com

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URBAN DEVELOPMENTS 1 All eyes will be on London in July and August for the Summer Olympics — and one of the last hotels to launch in time for the Games is also one of the most luxe. The Bulgari Hotel & Residences London recently opened just off Hyde Park, in the chic Knightsbridge neighborhood. Bulgari touches abound amid the 85 rooms and suites, from the silk curtains with patterns taken from the company’s vintage jewelry, to lamps inspired by its silver candlesticks. Additional amenities include a 12-room spa in onyx, teak, and Vicenza stone; and a 47-seat screening room offering 500 films. From $795. 011-44-207-151-1010; bulgarihotels.com 1 The Palace Hotel Tokyo landed in May in the Japanese capital’s increasingly fashionable Marunouchi business district. The 23-story contemporary hotel takes much of its design inspiration from the adjacent 17th-century Imperial Palace, which its 290 rooms and suites overlook. The Evian spa — the first in Japan — spoils with European and Asian therapies, and the Chinese, French, and Japanese restaurants come from a trio of Michelin two-star chefs. From $625. 011-81-3-3211-5218; palacehoteltokyo.com/en/ 1 In Cusco, Peru — the UNESCO World Heritage site that served as the capital of both the ancient Incas and Spanish conquistadores — two new hotels don’t just sit adjacent to grand historic buildings, they occupy them. Ten years in the making, OrientExpress’ Palacio Nazarenas

(from $790; 800-237-1236; palacionazarenas.com) opens June 15. Built into the original bones of a restored 16th-century convent, Nazarenas contains just 55 suites, as well as the city’s only outdoor heated pool and a restaurant from Lima’s rising-star chef Virgilio Martínez. Come August, the 153 rooms of the JW Marriott Cusco (from $345; 011-511-217-7171; marriott.com/cuzmc) will weave around a colonial church in the city center, their local colonial decor stylishly blending with the historical interiors and Incan artifacts throughout the hotel. 1 A pair of new Marrakech properties are studies in subtle contrast. Palais Namaskar (from $611; 800-745-8883; palaisnamaskar.com) and Selman (from $528; 011-212-524-45-96-00; selman-marrakech.com) each interpret the region’s distinct aesthetic and love of luxury in unique ways. At Namaskar, managed by the group behind Paris’ Le Bristol and situated just outside the medina, FrenchAlgerian designer Imaad Rahmouni, who once worked with Philippe Starck, has created 41 suites, villas, and petite palaces combining contemporary style with ancient Asian, Moorish, and Spanish influences. Selman, located on a 15-acre park also just beyond the medina, boasts 56 rooms and suites and five riads designed in contemporary Moroccan style by French master Jacques Garcia, who worked with a bevy of local artisans to create complex mosaics, carved wood details, and intricate exterior brickwork.

1 Mexico’s Baja Peninsula gives Tuscany a run for its culinary charms these days, with a thriving wine and artisanal food scene. Add to this Endémico, the latest high-design hotel from the country’s Grupo Habita. Opening this summer in the Guadalupe Valley, Endémico’s 20 eco-lofts sit on a 100-acre working vineyard and winery. Tijuana’s Culinary Arts School will run the slow food-focused kitchen, and the hotel will help guests experience the surrounding farms, wineries, and cheese makers with ease. From $200. 866-978-7020; www.grupohabita.mx 1 The Tuscany comparison comes up again in South Styria, Austria’s viniculture stronghold — best known for sauvignon blanc and Schilcher, a rosé made from the indigenous Blauer Wildbacher grape — where Loisium Wine & Spa Resort Südsteiermark opens in June. This 105-room, clean-lined, contemporary spot sits snuggly in the vine-laden landscape. Sommeliers will oversee the pouring and pairings at the hotel’s two restaurants, as well as the wine tastings and seminars at its Vinothek. The winethemed spa will use products from Vinoble, an Austrian cosmetics company that uses Styrian grapes to make its tinctures and salves. From $195. 800-337-4685; loisium-suedsteiermark.at 1 On southern Belize’s Punta Gorda, Anya Fernald — a former director of Italy’s Slow Food Foundation and San Francisco’s Slow Food Nation event — has launched Belcampo Belize, a sustainably run eco-retreat. Comprising 12 private indoor-outdoor bungalow suites, a Belizeantinged restaurant supplied by an on-site organic garden, a 3,000-acre farm, and a spa that uses indigenous ingredients in its treatments, the lodge leads cooking demonstrations and handson foodie excursions. From $330. 888-299-9940; belcampobz.com Go Online

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1 Italy still has a seat at the four more new well-set agritourism table, of hotels you’ll want course. Francis Ford Coppola has to know about at opened Palazzo Margherita in privateclubs.com. Bernalda, the small hilltop town in southern Italy’s Basilicata region where his grandfather was born. Housed in a newly restored 19th-century villa, now outfitted by famed French decorator Jacques Grange, the nine-room hotel provides a perfect base for exploring local vineyards and farms. From $474. 011-39-0835-549060; palazzomargherita.com

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Golf A to Z Golf may be an ancient game, but it never grows old, holding our interest with an ever-changing cast of lively characters and heralded new courses, with innovative products and shifting trends. There’s no end to the ways we love the game, and every year that list keeps getting longer. Let us spell out just 26 things we really love about it this summer. BY

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Arnie The emperor has no clothes. But the King has plenty. This just-launched line of Arnold Palmer golf attire revives fashions the King made famous in his playing days, from the fitted pants and crimson color schemes he favored in the 1950s to the subdued palette of the ’70s, when Arnie leaned toward wide-collared shirts and his preferred hue was gray. arniewear.com

Bandon Preserve Why pay attention to a new 13-hole, par-3 course in the middle of nowhere? Because Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore, two of the game’s most acclaimed architects, designed it. And because it’s the fifth layout at Bandon Dunes Resort, a coastal Oregon retreat that already boasts four courses on Golf Magazine’s Top 100 list. bandondunesgolf.com

Chamblee As in Brandel Chamblee, the whip-sharp Golf Channel analyst, and one of the rare talking heads in the industry who’s not afraid to tell it like it is. Take his proclamation that Tiger Woods “ruined the greatest swing and the greatest physique in golf history.” Words that swept across the sport like a breath of fresh air.

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Expectoration Spit happens. At least it does for reigning PGA champion Keegan Bradley, whose pre-shot emissions have prompted a debate over whether his habit is a breach of etiquette. Some Brits are in a snit over Bradley’s spit; after the recent Northern Trust Open, where Bradley expectorated his ways into a playoff, several international commentators insisted he apologize. Which Bradley did, noting on Twitter that his spitting is a “reflex” that “I’ve got to try to conquer.” Given Bradley’s strong play, he’s apt to get a lot of TV time this season. In other words, expect the issue to, um, come up again soon.

Dan Plan

Golf is a game of infinite hope, and Dan McLaughlin is driven by its promise. Two years ago, having never played a full 18 holes before, the then 30-yearold quit his job as a commercial photographer and embarked on a full-time, quixotic quest: to qualify for the PGA Tour by 2016. With help from a golf pro, a strength trainer, and a nutritionist, McLaughlin has made practice his new profession, and he has improved (he recently shot 80 for the first time). Whether he makes the Tour might not really matter. The goal, he says, is to “inspire others to start exploring the possibilities life affords them.” Follow his progress at thedanplan.com.

Friendly Gambling Games Nassaus. Barkies. Shambles. Scrambles. There’s no end to the games you can play against your buddies. Next time out, try a round of “gruesomes,” a two-against-two match in which teammates hit then play from the worst of their two results. Ugly golf has never been such fun.

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Jessica Korda With the LPGA Tour increasingly ruled by international players, American hopes lie with the likes of Korda, the daughter of former tennis star, Petr Korda. She won her first event early this year at 18 years old. Along with Lexi Thompson, she gives fans on the home front cause for excitement in the coming years.

Green Golf Drought-resistant grasses. Energy-efficient clubhouses. Sophisticated water filtration systems. After years of being blasted as an environmental bogeyman, golf has staked a rightful claim as an eco-friendly sport. Thanks to initiatives like Golf & the Environment, a joint effort by Audubon International, the United States Golf Association, and the PGA of America to further improve golf’s environmental practices, a growing number of former critics have come to see the true nature of the game. golfandenvironment.com

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Kentwool Golf Socks Fewer blisters. Less abrasion. You think that socks don’t matter. Then you tuck your feet into these wool cocoons, with their soft natural textures and cooling fibers. Suddenly you’re walking in a whole new world. kentwoolsocks.com

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Statistics say that for the average golfer, the odds of making one are roughly 12,000 to 1. For PGA Tour pros, they’re better, somewhere in the range of 3,000 to 1. But the thrill can’t be distilled into cold, hard numbers. That’s the beauty of the hole in one. We never know where or when it’s going to happen, which means the next shot could be the one.

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You’ve heard of energy bars. But energy shirts? The ionized fabric in Energy Athletic shirts is a patented material that transfers ionic energy through a negatively charged electromagnetic field. Ideally, you’ll have more strength and stamina while playing and recover quicker after your round. wearenergy.com

Lag Putting

Go ahead and bang your driver till you’re blue in the face. A faster way to lower scores is by learning how to lag putt — and a good way to do that is to listen to Dave Pelz (left), the short-game wizard who has helped guide Phil Mickelson to four majors. On putts of 35 feet or longer, Pelz says, imagine a 6-foot circle around the cup, and try to roll your first attempt into that region. From there, the odds of a three-putt drop dramatically, along with your final score.

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They say that golf is like life. If only life gave us do-overs, too.

It stretches about 850 miles from the tips and takes three days to play, if you keep up your pace. It’s the world’s longest golf course, and it extends across the wilds of the Australian Outback. Put it on your bucket list. nullarborlinks.com

Persimmon Walk with us through the misty rings of time, to an age before the dawn of titanium and graphite, when “woods” were really woods, and golfers played the game as it was meant to be. Back in that golden era, drivers were fashioned from persimmon, a lost clubmaking art that lives on only in a couple of spots in the country. One of those places is Louisville Golf, a Kentucky company that shapes its clubs according to tradition. Even as equipment hurtles through the Space Age, nothing can replace persimmon’s look and feel. louisvillegolf.com

Olympics

It won’t happen this summer in London, but golf returns to the Olympics in 2016 after a century-plus absence. Though the host city, Rio de Janeiro, lacks a venue, at least it has a course architect, Gil Hanse. Known for modern-classics like Castle Stuart in Scotland, Hanse just won the Rio gig over such headliners as Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman.

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A notorious trial by fire, it’s also a hot topic as Tour officials prepare to transform the event. Traditionally, the top 25 finishers — ties included — in the year-end exam have graduated to the PGA Tour. But under a just-approved plan that goes in place in 2013, that potential for advancement goes away, and Q-school will serve solely as an access point to the Nationwide Tour. Critics of the plan say that it will put an end to great Cinderella stories. But this year, at least, Q-school goes on, unaltered, so you’ve still got a chance to watch the dreamers at the ball. pgatour.com/qschool

Rory McIlroy After McIlroy’s final-round meltdown at the 2011 Masters, some pundits wondered whether the young star really had the inner steel to make good on his boundless promise. He responded by running away with the U.S. Open in Bethesda, Md., before going on to top golf’s world rankings. Any other questions?

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Tin Cup Not the movie, but a nifty stencil you can use to mark your ball with a personalized logo. A lucky shamrock, say. Maybe a raging bull. Choose from more than 100 designs. Or customize your own. tin-cup.com

United States Amateur Championship In a game renowned for its fat tournament purses, this tradition-rich event stands for something purer: a hard-fought competition for a field of A-list players, with everything but money on the line. This year’s championship takes place Aug. 13-19 in Colorado. usga.org

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Weight forward at address. Right leg straight at the top of the backswing. Both are fundamental to Stack & Tilt, a convention-busting approach to the swing that has found a firm foothill in the sport. It’s not for everyone. Critics claim that it’s bad for your back. But don’t tell that to top-ranked Luke Donald, who incorporates elements of it in his game. Or Tiger Woods, who’s got some Stack & Tilt in his rebuilt swing. Or Michael Bennett and Andy Plummer, the two primary proselytizers of the method. The two teaching pros spread their gospel through schools in Florida and New Jersey, and a new online academy. stackandtilt.com

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So you didn’t qualify for this year’s U.S. Open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. You can still play the course under tournament conditions on this innovative gaming website, which replicates the layout in stunning realism, down to the last wrinkle on every lightning green. wgt.com

Watching your swing on video is like listening to your voice on tape: not always pretty, but very educational. Imagine all the sobering lessons you can learn by downloading this video swing-analysis system, which lets you see your swing alongside that of your favorite Tour player. v1golfacademy.com

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Odyssey Metal-X 2-Ball Putter The Odyssey 2-Ball is the best-selling putter of all time, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. This latest iteration represents a great leap forward, with a urethane-backed aluminum face that gives you a soft feel and a smooth, consistent roll. The classic 2-Ball shape returns; it’s an optical blessing, made for easy alignment. Bonus: The new sleek black finish reduces reflections, even in bright sunlight, so if you ever have good reason to glare down at it, at least the putter won’t glare back.

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Yani Tseng The Taiwanese-born star, having taken up residence in Florida (in a home she bought from Annika Sorenstam), has taken the golf world by storm. The youngest player ever, male or female, to win five majors, she continues her dominance in 2012 by reeling off three victories in her first five events. By the time you read this, odds are she’ll have notched a few more.

Zen Golf

One of the best-selling sports psychology books of all time, Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game is exactly what it sounds like: a thoughtful guide to staying in the moment, and getting the most out of your game. To mark the 10th anniversary of its publication, its author, Joseph Parent, has launched streaming audio and video complements to the book. Settle into a lotus position, click on his website, and transcend the limits of your game. zengolf.com

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Beefed Up

Our executive chefs’ secrets to killer burgers ROBIN BARR SUSSMAN

The Perfect Burger Brian Ayers City Club on Bunker Hill, Los Angeles

Bacon, Eggs, and Cheddar Burger Lloyd Bansil Canyon Gate Country Club, Las Vegas

The name’s a bold claim, but Chef Brian’s attention to detail and decadent toppings will likely make you a believer. Spicing up the beef: Chef Brian focuses less on spices — using only kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to let the meat flavor shine — and more on grind style and patty-forming technique. Instead of flattening the burger patty, he lightly balls it up to create air pockets, so when it’s seared it reveals a lighter mouthfeel.

Chef Lloyd believes a hamburger is “a blank canvas with no right or wrong way to build, so you should let your imagination run wild.” This burger is the bomb for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Spicing the beef: “For unstoppable flavor,” mix the following into your ground meat before forming patties: Worcestershire sauce, a shot of A-1 steak sauce, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper, and diced caramelized Vidalia onions. Suggested toppings: Crispy bacon, eggs over-easy, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect on a flaky biscuit if indulging in the morning.

Suggested toppings: Top with caramelized shallot jam and roaring forties blue cheese, a very creamy cheese almost like blue Brie. His luscious house-made shallot jam is slowly cooked down in butter so it adds a “caramelized sweet flavor to the burger,” Chef Brian says. He sandwiches that between freshly baked challah buns similar to brioche, which adds even more buttery flavor.

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Blackened Grass-Fed Beef Hamburger Michael Conner The Hills of Lakeway, Austin, Texas

This tasty creation, inspired by the health movement to consume natural, leaner beef, kicks with flavor. Spicing the beef: Chef Michael prefers to let the flavor of the grass-fed meat come through. It tastes “beefier” than corn-fed beef, so he limits seasonings. “But for something different, I enjoy blackening or Cajun seasoning. Blackening seasoning consists of paprika, thyme, oregano, granulated garlic, onion powder, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt,” he says. Suggested toppings: Stick to fresh. “That homegrown tomato you buy from the farmers market will taste superior to the one from the megamart; same with the rest of your desired toppings.” Spread “old school” yellow mustard on toasted buns for a tongue-tingling package.

Anaheim Chili Burger Kaz Nematpour Braemar Country Club, Tarzana, Calif. There’s no shortage of flavor in this titillating burger (pictured, right), which pays homage to Cali-Mex cuisine. Spicing the beef: “I limit spices to kosher salt and cracked fresh pepper to maintain the wonderful flavor of the American beef — the best in the world,” Chef Kaz says. But he takes it over the top by stuffing the center of the patty with a rich French Emmental cheese before cooking over open flames. Suggested toppings: Smear a rustic kaiser onion roll with chipotle mayonnaise and top with fresh fire-roasted Anaheim chilies, guacamole, organic tomatoes, and sweet onions thinly sliced.

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Picking the Best Beef Chef Brian: “The beef is the most important part of the burger. We start with fresh — never frozen — prime-grade meats, 75 percent chuck and 25 percent sirloin. We grind it coarse, which gives the burger a steaklike bite.” Chef Lloyd: “Use flavorful cuts like sirloin, chuck, round, or a combination of all with a higher fat content. These tend to be tastier and juicier than lean meat when cooked through.” Chef Michael: “If you haven’t tried grass-fed beef, you are in for a treat. It’s leaner than typical ground beef so be careful not to dry it out by overcooking.” Chef Kaz: “Our meat company grinds up steak trimmings from New York, flat iron, and skirt steaks to a 15 percent fat ratio. I also recommend Angus beef because it tastes meatier.” S U M M E R 2012

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HIGH LIVIN’ IN VEGAS Private butler service, backroom tasting menus, even snakeskin pedicures. Such is the life of a high roller. But these days, you can live large in Sin City without the big risks — as long as you’re willing to do it the old-fashioned way: by paying for it. Step through the VIP entrance and take a gander at the Strip’s latest, greatest, and least-discovered finds. MICHAEL KAPLAN

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even before you enter your suite, you know this won’t be an ordinary hotel stay. Upon checking into one of Aria’s Sky Villas, ordinarily reserved for the highest of rollers, you encounter a deferential butler who already knows your likes and dislikes. She can organize a run to In-N-Out Burger, find you show tickets for tonight, and press your shirt. Even if you just want an espresso, no problema. She’ll make one in your villa, which could be easily mistaken for a sleek, sophisticated, big-city penthouse, complete with Hermès

three World Series of Poker tournaments and the author or co-author of more than a dozen books on the game, David Sklansky possesses one of the sharpest minds in gambling. On most nights, he antes up at the highstakes tables. Between games, however, he offers private tutorials geared to fairly knowledgeable players. “I teach in terms of principles rather than in terms of looking at famous hands that have been played,” Sklansky says. “I’ll explain what you need to ponder before making a decision. For example, sometimes people are afraid of giving an opponent a free card [by not betting after the dealer reveals cards on the flop or the turn]. But if your opponent is the kind of person who bluffs when he misses, well, then it’s worth giving him the free card. If you are a general player who loses a little more than you win and you have a decent IQ, I can turn you into an excellent player in four hours.” winner of

SKY HIGH: Live like royalty in one of Aria’s luxe Sky Villas.

amenities. The windows stretch from floor to ceiling, you can have your dining table adorned with Bordeaux glasses and fine china, and multiple flat-screen TVs mean you can watch tonight’s big game on a sofa or in the deep-soaking tub. If all this luxury makes you feel a bit James Bondish, complete the illusion by having Madame Butler shake you a martini. Aria Resort & Casino, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 877-580-2742, arialasvegas.com; from $2,500 to $7,500 per night

ALLURING NIGHTSPOT

iant discos with ultraloud music and crowded dance floors overrun Vegas. Find a nightlife antidote at Hyde Bellagio. Less than a year old, this emerging hot spot, based on Hyde Lounge Hollywood, goes for a more stylish approach. Situated at the edge of the Bellagio’s famous dancing waters, Hyde is shot through with cool DJs and a good-looking crowd. The place gets by with a relatively modest dance floor, but plenty of booty-shaking takes place around the tables, which come with bottle service and flirty waitresses. Super-high rollers spend $250,000 for a fountain-fronted table and a 30-liter, goldplated bottle of Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades champagne. Then, as the club’s attention turns to your table, you receive an aluminum briefcase with a red button inside. Push it and make the Bellagio’s waters dance to the song you choose. Keep the bottle as a souvenir of this costly but unforgettable night.

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amblers who hit it big can buy bling 24/7 at Rocks the Jewelers in the Hard Rock. It’s owned by Mordechai Yerushalmi, but don’t expect to find him there. He personally operates his main store, the Jewelers, 10 minutes off of the Strip, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. six days a week. Don King, Mike Piazza, and Justin Timberlake have all had pieces custommade there. More subdued bling such as a stunning pink- and white-diamond bracelet goes for $685,000. Whatever their taste, customers relish the Jewelers’ Old Vegas style.

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socialites, and visiting celebrities need the new Hermès bag or a last-minute garment that will stand muster at the door of superclub XS, they turn to Jacob Mitchell. Describing his job as “wardrobe management,” Mitchell hustles as a personal shopper with an inside track on Vegas retail. He knows all the alluring, offbeat boutiques such A personal shopper as Fruition: “It’s supercool. It’s the kind of place with an inside track where you can find a great, vintage Gucci bag on Vegas retail and the perfect Chanel brooch to go with it.” He also recognizes what to look for at the more obvious shops in a city that’s become something of a retail mecca. “If you’re a guy who wants amazing jeans, custom-made sport jackets, and pocket squares, there’s a terrific store called Stitch in the Cosmopolitan.”

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43rd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, savor one of Vegas’ best views in the House of Blues’ private Foundation Room. If you’re lucky, you’ll be distracted by a superstar performing in the intimate lounge; Bonnie Raitt, country sensation Jake Owen, and American Idol winner David Cook have all ripped it up here. Stroll past fabulous folk art, take in the casually elegant vibe, and venture onto a patio where the favored tequila — 5-year-old, single-barrel Casa Noble — goes down smoothly and the glitzy vista seems endless. on the

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PRIVATE DEAL looking to play Hold ’em or blackjack while enjoying a great dinner with fabulous cocktails? P.J. Clarke’s, a luxe outpost of the landmark New York eatery, fills all needs in a warm setting. Clubby and woodpaneled, decorated with imagery from Vegas’ early days, the restaurant’s private dining room, known as Sidecar, features

its own full-service cocktail bar, raw bar, and, if requested, gaming tables (with dealers) so you and your friends can put on your own personal tournament. Set the stakes, kick in the prizes, and play with the ultimate in privacy. Between hands, enjoy cocktails and appetizers. Then break for a steak dinner, with

the wine pairings of your choice, before returning to the game and playing down to a champ. Don’t forget, though, after you settle up between yourselves, winner buys the next round of drinks! P.J. Clarke’s Las Vegas, The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-434-7900, pjclarkes.com/ lasvegas; approximately $300 per person without wine at dinner; make arrangements through general manager Jason Villafana

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Foundation Room, Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-632-7631, houseofblues.com; members with Signature Gold or ONE benefits get access to the private club. A $750 VIP package for two available to the public includes prix-fixe dinner and all-night access, plus a performance by Santana at House of Blues’ Music Hall (check concert schedule).

HIDEAWAY: Take a break from Vegas’ bustle in P.J. Clarke’s Sidecar.

WATER WORLD: Dip into the fun and games at Encore Beach Club.

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POOL PARTY

when entrepreneur Steve Wynn needed ideas for his Encore Beach Club, he sought them in SaintTropez. The inspiration from one of Europe’s great resort destinations resonates in his Vegas pool party’s opulence, luxury, and sheer fun — thanks, in part, to an excellent roster of DJs and a sound system that does them justice. Arrange to spend at least $5,000 on food and/or drink for you and your guests, and you get a bungalow that comes with air conditioning, misters, and a private infinity pool to splash around in. When the yen strikes to mix it up with the masses, mosey to one of three tiered pools down below, check out the blackjack pavilion, and dance under an outdoor shower. After that, head back for a swim in your private pool. Don’t be surprised if folks in neighboring bungalows include celebrities such as Michael Phelps or

the Kardashians, who’ve frequented the Beach Club. Look the part by stocking up on resort wear worthy of a casino boss. Asked where to go for poolside duds, Jacob Mitchell throws out a suggestion that initially sounds horribly obvious: Ralph Lauren in the Shoppes at the Palazzo. Then he explains, “In the summer, this is not your typical Ralph Lauren shop. It’s overloaded with beautiful resort wear that runs the gamut from classic board shorts to sexy swim trunks. You might think you know a lot about Ralph Lauren. But this is something else altogether.”

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of $500 per hand, and you get to hang out in the coolest places. Debuted last November, Talon Club at the Cosmopolitan qualifies as one of those spots, complete with pour-your-own decanters of singlemalt scotch and premier vintages of wine to sate folks who wager high and call for winning cards. Talon boasts a hip city-club vibe with wood paneling, leather chairs, and a saucy tapestry by John Currin. Alongside the zinc-topped bar, a rum-based drink called the 12 Year Itch ages inside a barrel, while skilled bartenders mix smooth cocktails. If the action at Talon feels a little high, the et big B Bellagio ranks as the and you next best place to gamble, get to particularly at blackjack. It hang out has lots of $100-minimum in the tables, dealers stand on coolest soft 17 (a weak enough places. hand that sharp players always hit it or double down), and its M Life club gives comps based on gambling and cash spent. start betting a minimum

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he salon at Vdara Hotel & Spa in CityCenter offers one of the world’s more unusual pedicures. Originated in California and executed in Vegas only by Vdara’s Kozue Fukano, this particular pedicure involves the use of snakeskin. Fukano trims and cleans your cuticles before applying a clear, gelatin nail polish. Then things go a bit off the rails when she presents the snakeskin and cuts off a Things go a bit piece that will fit nicely on your toenail. She lays it in place, off the rails when trims and tools it, and polishes it with a topcoat of gel. After Fukano presents the snakeskin. she dries the polish, the artistry begins, as Fukano dabs your nails with colorful highlights. One more coating of the gel, another minute or two of drying, and you’ve got the chicest-looking tootsies at the pool. By the way, Fukano reveals that females comprise the bulk of her clientele; only one bold man has gotten snaky with his toes.

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THE BIG É: Lose yourself in the stylized look of Jaleo’s back-room hangout, É, the brainchild of celebrity chef José Andrés. JEFF GREEN (É), MELANIE DUNEA (ANDRÉS), CHRISTINE HOLDING (SNAKE PEDI)

josé andrés made his name as a master of eye-poppingly playful avant-garde cuisine. His Jaleo restaurant in the Cosmopolitan serves up exquisite takes on ultramodern and classic tapas. But to really get inside Andrés’ brain, you need to walk through the restaurant and into a backroom lair known as É. Here a semicircular bar seats eight, and a crew of chefs prepares a 15-course-plus tasting menu right before your eyes. Whimsical room decor — a curvy ladder leads to points unknown, library card-catalog drawers dominate two walls, a silky corset hangs mysteriously from the ceiling — complement the surreal food and drink: gin sorbet with smoky nitrogen, solid curlicues of beets, the José Taco (melt-in-your-mouth Iberico ham enclosing black caviar), and liquid olives to name a few and to not divulge every surprise. Plan ahead, as reservations need to be made at least one month in advance.

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New Addition

Mountain Beauty Iconic Carolina inn with presidential ties joins the growing KSL family B Y I R E N E R AW L I N G S

SL Resorts is expanding again, and its newest property has played host to a bevy of luminaries through the decades — everyone from Harry Houdini and Henry Ford to Woodrow Wilson and Barack Obama. In May, KSL acquired the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C., a 512-room grand dame in the Blue Ridge Mountains built in the grand tradition of the great 19th-century National Park lodges. The company plans to spend $25 million renovating the lodging icon in time for its 100th anniversary celebration next year. Here, four reasons to book this gem, just as President Obama and the first lady did in 2010 for a vacation. 56

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It’s home to the world’s largest collection of Arts & Crafts furniture, which you’ll find in the public areas and guest rooms. Sink into an Arts & Craftsstyle chair in the vast Great Hall Bar and order your favorite cocktail. While waiting for your drink, admire the enormous hammered-copper Roycroft chandeliers hanging overhead and the massive stone fireplaces at each end of the lobby. The 14-foot-tall fireplaces are so huge that two operator-run elevators travel up and down the “cool” sides of the chimneys, taking guests in the main building to their rooms.

You can have your steak and a sunset, too — all mixed with a little literary history. With a glass of bubbly in hand, take in jaw-dropping mountain views and watch the sun go down from a rocking chair on one of the bucolic terraces or from the open-air Sunset

Terrace, Grove Park’s steak and seafood restaurant. Stroll along the same hallways Jazz Age author F. Scott Fitzgerald did when he stayed at the inn during the summers of 1935 and 1936 while his wife, Zelda, was in a nearby sanitarium.

Relaxation comes easy here. Soak in refreshing mineral pools and swim through waterfalls in a 43,000-square-foot subterranean spa with cavernous rock walls and archways, giving it a quite unique look. Treatments include a relaxing mud wrap; invigorating arnica-andhot-towel massage; and time-defying facial designed to lighten the skin, reduce age spots, and increase firmness. The spa has been ranked among North America’s best in both Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines. After your soothing treatment, nod off in a fireside rocking chair or opt for a chaise on the sunny terrace.

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New England Charmer ClubCorp acquires Pennsylvania property. Are you ready to play?

IN THE GROVE: Clockwise, from left, get away to the Grove Park Inn for golf and relaxation; chill around an outdoor firepit or inside the Great Hall; refresh at the resort’s expansive spa.

Add another club to your where-to-play roster: Hartefeld National, a golf club in Avondale, Pa., joined the ClubCorp family of clubs in April. Tee up on the 18-hole, Tom Fazio-designed course, then recline in an Adirondack chair while your kids take golf lessons. Inside the early 1900s-era stone-andstucco clubhouse, originally a private home, relax around ornate wood fireplaces and savor a meal in the grill and pub. Need to squeeze in some work? Book one of the four meeting rooms. Moving forward, the facilities will only get better. Planned improvements include grill and pub renovations, a terrace expansion, driving range and short-game area upgrades, and a major landscaping makeover. Impress your 19th-hole buddies with this trivia: The land the club sits on has seen its fair share of history — British general William Howe led his army through the area during the 1777 Battle of Brandywine, and, in the 1800s, the expanse was a part of the Underground Railroad. — CLAIRE JURKIEWICZ Hartefeld’s clubhouse overlooks the sixth green.

Two More Good Reasons to Visit Asheville

VESPASIAN/ALAMY (GREAT HALL)

1 It embraces the arts. More than 150 local artists — from potters and weavers to sculptors, quilters, and silversmiths — have colonized the city’s River Arts District, in what used to be a derelict industrial and warehouse district along the French Broad River. One shop you’ll want to

look for: Zachary Noble’s blacksmithy, which sells eye-catching forged-steel tables and sculpture. 1 It’s home to about a dozen craft breweries, offering more than 50 locally handcrafted ales, porters, stouts, and everything in between. All have tours and tasting

The golf is good. The legendary Donald Ross designed a classic 6,720-yard, par-70 golf course with trickling streams, native-grass rough, and well-protected greens. The undulating fairways and greens on the front nine give way to gentle slopes and steep inclines and descents on the back. You’ll appreciate the 12th hole, a very reachable par 5, and prepare yourself for spectacular mountain views

rooms, but don’t miss these two standouts: Thirsty Monk, in Gerber Village south of downtown, specializes in craft and Belgian beers. There’s a second bar-only location in downtown. Wedge Brewing, in the River Arts District, makes award-winning Imperial Russian Stout.

on holes 11 and 18. Some of the game’s most storied names have played these holes, including Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino. The quality of the course earned the hotel a spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the “Top 20 Southern U.S. Golf Resorts” last year. To up your game a notch, sign up for a lesson with PGA-certified head golf pro Breanne Hall. S U M M E R 2012

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In the News Club News

Celebrities and politicians spotted at the clubs … Yoo wins Kraft Nabisco at Mission Hills

Hot Deals

Summer Travel Perks

sundae. The celebration raised approximately $20,000 for the Arnold Palmer Prostate Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Arnold Palmer

Just Added:

Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

Want to explore the nation’s capital without staying in the heart of it? Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Arlington, Va., Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City is a 10-minute drive from downtown Washington, D.C. With the hotel’s Discover With You Package, starting at $259 per night, you receive accommodations, daily American breakfast for two in the hotel’s restaurant, a $50 hotel credit per night, and two passes to the Newseum, a 250,000-square-foot museum on Pennsylvania Avenue that’s devoted to news and history. Call the ClubLine to book this package.

Everything’s bigger in Texas, including hotel deals. Book two nights at Dallas’ Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, and get a third night free. The hotel will treat you to breakfast for two in the restaurant each morning, and you receive a welcome amenity upon arrival. Call the ClubLine to make your reservation.

Experience Boston with your kids. Save $65 on the Langham hotel’s Kids Package, which includes accommodations; breakfast for two adults and two children in Café Fleuri; use of the fitness facilities and indoor pool at Chuan Body + Soul; and two adult and two child tickets to the city’s Children’s Museum (left), the Museum of Science, or the New England Aquarium. Thanks to the hotel’s Very Important Kid program, your youngsters receive a special registration card and treat upon arrival. To reserve this package, call the ClubLine.

Escape to the Arizona Biltmore this summer and relax knowing that when you book two nights, you get a third night free. The resort, sporting a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design, sits on 39 acres and offers eight swimming pools, five dining options, and a fullservice spa, salon, and fitness center. Call the ClubLine to set up your getaway.

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Amelia National Golf Club, Fernandina Beach, Fla. Bar Toma, Chicago Green Tree Country Club, Midland, Texas Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C. Hartefeld National, Avondale, Pa. Hidden Valley Country Club, Salem, Va. Holly Tree Country Club, Tyler, Texas Lockhaven Country Club, Godfrey, Ill. Picacho Hills Country Club, Las Cruces, N.M. Traditions Golf Club, Hebron, Ky. WP24, Los Angeles

In February, more than 300 members and guests gathered at Indian Wells Country Club in Indian Wells, Calif., for a threecourse luncheon honoring golfer Arnold Palmer’s contributions to the city and the club. The city of Indian Wells proclaimed Feb. 17 Arnold Palmer Day, and the club announced the addition of a plaque commemorating Palmer’s 1980 hole-in-one on the club’s sixth hole. Palmer greeted the attendees, reminisced about his years playing in the Coachella Valley, and savored one of his favorite meals: steak, wedge salad, macaroni and cheese, and an ice cream

Four days before February’s Super Bowl in Indianapolis, former Colts center Jeff Saturday hosted a celebratory bash at the city’s Skyline Club. More than 450 people — including football stars such as Eric Dickerson and Curtis Painter — danced to the tunes of a live band, savored hors d’oeuvres, and bid on silent auction items. Every 45 minutes, Saturday threw footballs into the crowd. The lucky receivers went home with prizes ranging from gift certificates to autographed memorabilia. Jeff Saturday

Stonebridge Ranch Country Club’s made-over grill

Big Reveal

To debut the transformation of its new casual lounge space and expanded bar, grill, and patio, Stonebridge Ranch Country Club in McKinney, Texas, held a ribbon-cutting event in February. After the ceremony, more than 200 members and guests sipped cocktails, sampled new menu items, and grooved to live music in the club’s revamped space.

OSCAR WILLIAMS (CHILDREN’S MUSEUM), CLAY HAYNER (STONEBRIDGE)

Hotel packages for the whole family

Sun Young Yoo

At Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., 25-yearold Sun Young Yoo earned her first major title and her second LPGA victory at the Kraft Nabisco Championship in April. Beginning the final round in a five-way tie for fourth, Yoo fought her way into a playoff with fellow South Korean I.K. Kim and won by sinking an 18-foot birdie putt. Following her triumph, Yoo ceremoniously jumped into Poppie’s Pond. Today co-anchor and weatherman Al Roker appeared at Town Point Club in Norfolk, Va., for an invitation-only Teens With a Purpose donor appreciation luncheon in January. As a director of the faith-based group, which aims to empower teens, Roker spoke to 50 top donors about the importance of giving time and money to local organizations. World leaders united at Los Angeles’ City Club on Bunker Hill in February. Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping stopped by for a private dinner meeting to discuss trade issues. When they wrapped up, the politicos posed for photos with club staff.

Calendar June 21-24 BMW ClubCorp Best Ball Challenge at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio

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GIRL POWER: At Brookhaven, from left, Maddie McCrary, Lana Hodge, and Ayaka Suzuki tied for first place.

Junior Presence

Last spring, 12- to 18-yearold golfers from all over the world flocked to American Junior Golf Association events at ClubCorp clubs. Nearly 100 boys and girls from 16 states competed in the 36-hole Preseason Junior at Brookhaven Country Club near Dallas. Chad Ahn took top honors in the boys’ division, and Lana Hodge, Maddie McCrary, and Ayaka Suzuki tied for first in the girls’ division. A couple of weeks later, Gleneagles Country Club, also in the Dallas area, hosted the Under Armour/Hunter Mahan Championship, a 54-hole tournament in which more than 70 juniors from four countries participated. Prior to Ryan Burgess’ and Sierra Sims’ respective wins, AJGA national chairman Hunter Mahan taught a clinic and dished out advice to event participants. Simultaneously, Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, Ga., hosted the Exide Technologies Junior Open Presented by Mizuno. Nearly 80 players traveled from seven countries to compete in this 36-hole event. Lee McCoy and Samantha Wagner took the top spots.

YOUNG GUNS: Above right, AJGA national chairman Hunter Mahan greets junior players at Gleneagles. Left, Ryan Burgess led the boys. WINNERS CIRCLE: Lee McCoy and Samantha Wagner rose to the top at Country Club of the South.

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Fun Times

Snapshots from around the country

Masters Hospitality Program At Augusta in April, we served up hearty meals, Jaguar test drives, wine tastings, lots of camaraderie, and more.

An Evening With Le Cirque

The legendary New York restaurant took its show on the road to 10 of our clubs from March to June.

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Tower Club, Dallas 1. Members Greg Yocom and Mandi Carlton chat with a guest between courses. 2. Le Cirque chef Olivier Reginensi answers questions while co-owner Marco Maccioni signs books. 3-4. Food and fun were the evening’s main courses. Mid-America Club, Chicago 5. Members Cynthia and Phil Rohrbaugh Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, Calif. 6. General manager Garret Kriske mingles with members. Downtown Club, Houston 7. Guest Melissa Stevens with Le Cirque’s Maccioni

As part of our partnership with the PGA Tour and other companies, our clubs held fundraising events in April for The First Tee, an organization that impacts young lives through golf. See more First Tee event photos at privateclubs.com.

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Teaming Up

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Vistage International

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Red Carpet Tickets

Andrew Harper

The Light Group, one of the country’s leading hospitality development and management companies, has played an influential role in shaping the nightlife on the Las Vegas Strip. It manages and operates 14 food and beverage venues in four of the gambling haven’s best casino resorts — the Aria, Bellagio, Mirage, and Monte Carlo. Its cuttingedge establishments, such as the Brand Steakhouse & Lounge and the Stack Restaurant & Bar, attract the likes of Fergie, Adam Levine, and Katy Perry.

Red Carpet caters to large membership organizations and Fortune 1000 companies wanting to give their employees, clients, and members access to event tickets — even those that are hard to get or even at the last minute. In 24 markets, under the MyTicketLine banner, the company provides tickets to concerts, sporting events, theater productions, and more for members of ClubCorp clubs.

Since 1979, this travel editor (a pseudonym) has been traversing the globe anonymously and producing the Hideaway Report, a monthly newsletter for discerning travelers seeking objective reviews on the world’s best hotels, restaurants, and attractions. The company has expanded its member services to include online publications, complimentary travel planning, and the Harper Alliance, a collection of about 500 hotels, villas, yacht companies, and cruise lines that offer privileges to members.

The company recently unveiled two new Vegas venues: the 16,000-squarefoot 1 OAK nightclub in the Mirage and the 3,400-square-foot Lily Bar & Lounge in the Bellagio. It also just debuted a new menu at Stack featuring signature small plates, such as Mini Lamb Gyros and King Crab & Jalapeno Tacos.

For the Summer Olympics in London, July 27-Aug. 12, MyTicketLine will have staff on site to help secure event tickets and assist with hotel accommodations. For the 2012 Ryder Cup, Sept. 25-30 at Illinois’ Medinah Country Club, the company has grounds passes and International Pavilion tickets, and access to a VIP chalet.

Andrew Harper’s Paris — a free app for the iPad now available in the iTunes store — is the editor’s personal guide to the City of Light. Maps and photographs complement the informative copy, which includes tips on seeing the city with children and books to read before you board the plane.

20 percent discount at Brand and one complimentary dessert per member with each entrée purchased at Diablo’s, Fix, Stack, or Yellowtail restaurants in Vegas. For reservations: Call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.

Offers a best-price guarantee, promising to meet or beat any published price on a secondary-market ticket. To purchase tickets: Call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.

Members of ClubCorp clubs receive up to $100 off Andrew Harper memberships. To sign up: Call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.

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THE SCOOP

What began in 1957 with five Wisconsin businessmen sharing their corporate experiences striving to improve their companies’ results is now an international peer advisory organization with more than 15,000 members in 15 countries. Once a month, members across the globe meet in groups of up to 16 chief executives, presidents, or business owners from noncompeting industries to discuss perspectives, strategies, and solutions. WHAT’S NEW

Two new programs complement the organization’s core membership program. Vistage Connect is an online platform for members who can’t attend the all-day, monthly meetings. Vistage Inside adapts the Vistage concept to senior-level and high-potential executives within a single company. THE DEAL

50 percent discount on initiation fee for the core membership program. Vistage application process applies. To sign up: Call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com. GENERAL COMPANY INFO

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The List

Where to play. Where to dine. Where to meet.

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

Montgomery Performing Arts Centre at The Renaissance Montgomery Montgomery Renaissance Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center Next Door Restaurant The Shakespeare Festival Theater Shenandoah Plantation Hunting and Fishing In Union Springs.

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

Arizona Phoenix Arizona Society of Clubs, 800-433-5079 arizona-society.com

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

Anthem Golf & Country Club, 623-742-6200 Buckhead Club, Atlanta

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.

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The Summit Club, 205-252-0088 summit-birmingham.com Atop the Regions-Habert Plaza in downtown Birmingham. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Wed-Sat. 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.

Heritage Club Signature Gold Dining.

The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa In Florence.

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

Mobile The Battle House, a Renaissance Hotel & Spa Bienville Club Signature Gold Dining.

Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa In Point Clear.

Lakewood Golf Club In Point Clear. Part of the Robert 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

anthemclubaz.com In Anthem, about 40 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. 36 holes of Greg Nashdesigned golf, two resort-style pools, and two fitness centers. Signature Gold Golf.

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa The Capital Grille In Phoenix and Scottsdale.

Club at Seven Canyons In Sedona. Signature Gold Golf.

Fogo de Chao In Scottsdale.

In Greenville. Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 480-951-0022

C apital City Club, 334-834-8920

gaineyranchcc.com In Scottsdale, with picturesque views of the mountains and lakes. 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. Breakfast and lunch daily. Dinner Wed-Sun. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

capitalmontgomery.com Top two floors of RSA Tower downtown. Formal and informal dining, private party facilities. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Thur-Sat. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

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

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

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch In Scottsdale.

Montelucia Resort & Spa, 888-627-3010; 480-627-3200 In Scottsdale. See KSL Resorts.

Ritz-Carlton Phoenix

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Business Clubs

Country Clubs

Golf Clubs

Sports Clubs

KSL Resorts: Resort properties owned and/or operated by a Network Affiliate 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. Societies: As a Society member, you receive access to clubs in your local area. Network Affiliate 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 Affiliate 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.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Chandler; Desert Ridge; Scottsdale.

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa In Sedona.

Seville Golf & Country Club, 480-722-8100 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. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Wed-Sat. Signature Gold Golf.

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club In Fountain Hills.

University Club Signature Gold Dining.

Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa In Litchfield Park.

Tucson Omni Tucson National Resort Pueblo Del Sol Country Club In Sierra Vista. Signature Gold Golf.

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

Little Rock Peabody Hotel Pleasant Valley Country Club

Porter Valley Country Club, 818-360-1071 portervalley.com In Northridge. 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, 5 tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness center. Breakfast and lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Wed. Closed Mon.

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

Robinson Ranch Golf Club In Santa Clarita.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Seven Oaks Country Club

Coast Plaza, located in Costa Mesa.

Costa Mesa Marriott In Costa Mesa.

Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, 949-858-4100

In Rancho Mirage. See KSL Resorts section. Signature Gold Unlimited Golf.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

In Rancho Mirage.

Signature Gold Dining.

Kimera Restaurant

In Irvine.

Signature Gold Golf.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

California

Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Woodland Hills.

Lake Tahoe See Reno, Nev.

Los Angeles Compass Society of Southern California, 800-433-5079 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. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tue-Sun. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon.

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

City Club on Bunker Hill, 213-620-9662 icityclub.com Atop the 54th floor of the Wells Fargo Center downtown. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Mon-Fri. 10 private and business dining rooms, lounge, and business and videoconference center. Signature Gold Dining.

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

Fogo de Chao In Beverly Hills.

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

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

WP24

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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

Hyatt Regency Monterey

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

Orange County Aliso Viejo Golf 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. Open daily. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Bayside Restaurant

In Newport Beach.

Bistango Restaurant

House of Blues Foundation Room

In Irvine.

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

center-club.com In the Center Tower building in downtown Costa Mesa. Fewer than 5 miles from John Wayne Airport. Breakfast and lunch MonFri. Dinner Tue-Sat. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza

Center Club, 714-662-3414

Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP service at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s, South

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, 866-423-1195; 760-568-2727

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. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch and dinner Wed-Sun.

In Bakersfield. Signature Gold Golf.

Burbank

benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

In Newport Beach.

Renaissance ClubSport

In Aliso Viejo.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Newport Beach.

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

Elite Land Tours The Falls Prime Restaurant Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa Indian Wells Country Club, 760-345-2561 indianwellsclub.com In Indian Wells, 20 miles southeast of Palm Springs Airport. 2 clubhouses, ballroom, fitness center, private dining rooms, patio dining, and pro shop. 2 championship courses wind through the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Breakfast and lunch daily. Dinner Thur-Sun and select Wed. Teetime cancellation policy applies. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Miramonte Resort & Spa Mission Hills Country Club, 760-324-9400 missionhills.com In Rancho Mirage; 10 miles southeast of Palm Springs. Spectacular vistas at this 1,760-acre club. 3 championship 18-hole golf courses. Large clubhouse, pool, fitness center, 29 tennis courts (5 grass). Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch daily. Dinner Wed-Sun. Tee-time cancellation policy applies. Golf

Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

Sacramento Compass Society of Northern California, 800-433-5079 compass-society.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. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Thur-Sun.

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

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

Saddle Creek Golf Club In Copperopolis. Signature Gold Golf.

Teal Bend Golf Club, 916-922-5209 tealbendgolf.com 18-hole, 72-par course designed by Brad Bell, practice range, grill, home of Teal Bend Golf Schools. Open daily. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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

Turkey Creek Golf Club, 916-434-9100 turkeycreekgc.com In Lincoln. Outstanding 18-hole Brad Bell-designed golf course, grill. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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. 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 30-day period). Additional benefits include a private-jet program, 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 30-day period). Signature Gold Dining offers complimentary dining at business and business sports clubs (two meals per club per 30-day period). 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. 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 30 days at each location.) Associate Plus: Members receive golf privileges at certain properties and are limited to two rounds per 30 days 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.

daily. Open daily. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

San Diego Hotel del Coronado 800-468-3533; 619-435-6611 In Coronado. See KSL Resorts.

Hotel Solamar Jai In La Jolla. Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

La Costa Resort and Spa 800-854-5000; 760-438-9111 In Carlsbad. See KSL Resorts.

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. Open daily. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Pacific Athletic Club One of Western Athletic Clubs’ nine facilities on the West Coast.

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Hotel del Coronado, Coronado

Arizona

800-468-3533, 619-435-6611; hoteldel.com

Montelucia Resort & Spa, Scottsdale 888-627-3010, 480-627-3200; montelucia.com

Appeal: 679 rooms and 25 suites; spa with 21 treatment rooms; fitness center; two pools; seven restaurants; meeting space

Appeal: 250 rooms and 42 suites; bilevel spa; fitness center; four pools; five restaurants; meeting space

What’s new: Blue Octopus Family Suites, featuring a master bedroom, living area, and an ocean-inspired kids’ bedroom with bunk beds

What’s new: Sample just-added menu items by Michael Cairns, the resort’s new executive chef.

Deal: Best of San Diego Package includes room and two adult passes to SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and Safari Park. From $362 per night. A Blue Octopus Family Suite at the Del

Deal: Taste of Montelucia Package includes accommodations and a $50 credit to each of the resort’s restaurants. From $199 per night. Why go now: Along the streets of the Scottsdale Arts District, watch artist demonstrations, relish local cuisine, and listen to live jazz music during the Summer Spectacular ArtWalk on July 5. Montelucia’s Prado restaurant

Why go now: Sign up for the resort’s summerexclusive activities, like Surf Camp for kids ages 8-16 on Coronado Beach.

La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, 800-854-5000, 760-438-9111; lacosta.com Appeal: 398 rooms, 76 suites, and 137 villas; two PGA championship golf courses; spa with 42 treatment rooms; water play area; eight pools; 17 tennis courts; six restaurants; meeting space What’s new: In a private cabana by the Edge pool, receive weekend spa treatments like a hand and foot reflexology massage until June 30. Deal: Gold Medal Unlimited Golf Package includes accommodations, unlimited golf on the resort’s course of the day, breakfast, and a 15 percent discount on apparel and accessories in the pro shop. From $196 per person per night.

La Costa Why go now: Cheer on tennis’ top female players as they hit the resort’s courts July 14-22 for the Mercury Insurance Open women’s tennis tournament.

Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, 866-423-1195, 760-568-2727; rancholaspalmas.com Appeal: 444 rooms and 22 suites; 27-hole golf course; spa with 26 treatment rooms; fitness center; 25 tennis courts; water playground; four restaurants; meeting space What’s new: Take advantage of special summer deals at the resort’s dining, golf, and spa facilities when you present your complimentary Summer Family Passport, provided to you at check-in.

Your MemberCard offers membership privileges at KSL Resorts, including these benefits: Members receive 10 percent off entire package rate on selected resort packages for reservations booked at any time, subject to availability. Also, members receive personalized check-in, welcome amenity, and personal note from the resort manager. Cancellation fees apply at KSL Resorts properties. Please verify policy when making reservations. Please note: When using KSL Resorts recreational facilities, appropriate fees will be charged. Some restrictions apply. For information, call the ClubLine or visit kslresorts.com.

Deal: Family Tradition Package offers adjoining accommodations, breakfast, and four tickets to the Living Desert, a unique zoo minutes away from the resort. From $359. Rancho Las Palmas

Why go now: Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers kick off the McCallum Theatre Palm Desert’s 25th anniversary season, performing their bluegrass hits Aug. 31.

Colorado

Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, Vail 866-476-0700, 970-476-0700; vailmountainlodge.com

incorporates outdoor cardio intervals, yoga, balance work, and more. Deal: Through Sept. 30, book a three-night stay and receive a $25 Vail Vitality Center gift certificate valid for classes, workshops, spa treatments, and more. $179 per night.

Appeal: 20 rooms; seven condos; fitness facility offering classes and programs; spa with 12 treatment rooms Why go now: From June 25 to Aug. 4, at the Vitality Center; restaurant What’s new: Attend new summer fitness workshops like “One Day in the Life of an Olympic Athlete,” which

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catch major orchestras from Dallas, New York, and Philadelphia at Vail-area venues during the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival.

Vail Mountain Lodge

Complimentary access for traveling members.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Locations in La Jolla and downtown San Diego.

Shadowridge Country Club, 760-727-7700

Barton Creek’s Callaway Performance Center

Texas

Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, 800-336-6158, 512-329-4000; bartoncreek.com Appeal: 294 rooms and 18 suites; four golf courses; Callaway Performance Center; fitness and tennis facilities; two restaurants What’s new: Barton Creek Sport: Golf & Activewear, a new store featuring men’s and women’s apparel from brands such as Callaway and Nike Golf Deal: Fazio Unlimited Package includes accommodations, unlimited golf on the Fazio Foothills or Fazio Canyons courses, custom club-fitting at the Callaway Performance Center, breakfast, and a $25 retail voucher. From $160 per person. Why go now: Through October, witness thousands of bats fly out from underneath downtown Austin’s Congress Avenue bridge each night at sunset.

The Homestead

shadowridgecc.com In Vista, in north San Diego County. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch Tue-Sun. Extended lunch on Sun. Dinner Wed, Fri, Sun. Closed Mon.

Stoneridge Country Club, 858-487-2138 In North County.

San Francisco Compass Society of Northern California, 800-433-5079 compass-society.com

Bay Club/Bank of America Center One of Western Athletic Clubs’ nine facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

City Club of San Francisco Signature Gold Dining.

Courtside Club

What’s new: Slated to debut this summer, the resort’s Mountain Rush attraction will feature three 100-foot water slides and a 400-foot lazy river.

In Napa Valley.

One Market Restaurant

In Los Gatos. One of Western Athletic Clubs’ nine facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

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. Breakfast and lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Wed-Sun. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon.

Decathlon Club

Deal: Golf or Spa Your Way Package includes accommodations, use of the steam room and sauna, and the choice of one round of golf on the Lower Cascades or Old Course, one spa service, or one outdoor activity. From $445 per night.

In Santa Clara. One of Western Athletic Clubs’ nine facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Why go now: Partnering with the American Horticultural Society, the Homestead hosts In the Garden Weekend Aug. 17-19 to promote environmentally responsible gardening. Festivities include a tour of the Homestead’s gardens and special seminars.

One of Western Athletic Clubs’ nine facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Golden Gateway Tennis & Swim Club

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In Redwood City. One of Western Athletic Clubs’ nine facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

Pleasure Cove Marina

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

In Napa Valley.

Appeal: 483 rooms; three golf courses; Europeanstyle spa; indoor pool; four tennis courts; equestrian center; three restaurants

Napa Valley Lodge

uc-sandiego.com Atop Symphony Towers downtown. Two main dining rooms and six meeting rooms. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner WedSat. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Carneros Inn

800-838-1766, 540-839-1766; thehomestead.com

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

In Lake Berryessa. Part of Forever Resorts.

In Marin. One of Western Athletic Clubs’ nine facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

The Homestead, Hot Springs

Lark Creek Walnut Creek Restaurant

University Club Atop Symphony Towers, 619-234-5200

Bay Club Marin

Virginia

Lark Creek Inn Restaurant In Larkspur. Part of the Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

Postrio Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine San Francisco Bay Club One of Western Athletic Clubs’ nine facilities on the West Coast. Complimentary access for traveling members.

San Francisco Tennis Club, 415-777-9000 sftennis.com In the San Francisco Tennis Club Building, south of the Financial District. 12 indoor and 12 outdoor tennis courts, athletic facilities, Jacuzzi, pro shop, bar and café, lounge. Open daily. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. Grill open Mon-Sat.

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.

Yankee Pier In Larkspur. Part of the Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

San Jose Compass Society of Northern California, 800-433-5079 compass-society.com

Coyote Creek Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Silicon Valley Capital Club, 408-971-9300 sanjoseclub.com In Fairmont Plaza downtown. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Wed-Sat. Bar area open Mon-Sat. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Yankee Pier Part of the Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

Victorville Spring Valley Lake Country Club, 760-245-5356 spring-valley-lake.com Spring Valley Lake area. Golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, and fitness center. Breakfast Thur-Sun. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Wed-Sat. Closed Mon.

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

Hotel Jerome Sky Hotel

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

Fogo de Chao Hotel Monaco Keystone Lodge

Hotel Valencia Santana Row Lake Don Pedro Marina

In Keystone.

In Don Pedro Lake. Part of Forever Resorts.

In Broomfield. Signature Gold Golf.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Pebble Beach.

Omni Interlocken Resort St. Julien Boulders Hotel & Spa In Boulder.

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Durango Glacier Club Signature Gold Golf.

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

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

Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, 866-476-0700; 970-476-0700 vailmountainlodge.com

Connecticut Hartford Hartford Club Signature Gold Dining.

Stamford See New York City.

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

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. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Sunday brunch. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Wed-Sat. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Sandpearl Resort StarLite Dining Cruises The Venue

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

Fort Lauderdale South Coast Society, 800-433-5079 southcoastsociety.com

The Capital Grille The Club at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Heron Bay Golf Club In Coral Springs.

Lago Mar Country Club

In Plantation.

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

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.

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Bonita Springs; Naples.

Tiburon Golf Club In Naples. Signature Gold Golf.

Gainesville Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club, 352-335-0055 haileplantationgolf.com 10 miles from the University of Florida and the Florida Medical Center. The Gary Player-designed par-71 golf course has a unique layout with 6 par-3s, 7 par-4s, and 5 par-5s. Tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities. The clubhouse features locker rooms for men and women, and full pro shop. Bar and grill open Tue-Sun. Dining room (reservations required) open Wed-Fri. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Stone Creek Golf Club In Ocala.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Society, 800-433-5079 jacksonvillesociety.com

Amelia National Golf Club In Fernandina Beach.

The Capital Grille 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. Lunch Tue-Sat. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort In Amelia Island.

Omni Jacksonville Hotel The Palencia Club In St. Augustine.

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. PGA Tour professional Mark

McCumber designed the 18-hole, 7,012-yard, par-72 course. 2 tennis courts, pool. Snack bar open daily. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Wed and Fri. Open daily. 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. Breakfast and lunch MonFri. Dinner Wed-Sat. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

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

Eagle Ridge Golf Club In Summerfield.

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.

Miami

Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe

South Coast Society, 800-433-5079

In Windermere. Signature Gold Golf.

southcoastsociety.com

Grand Bohemian Hotel House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

The Capital Grille Fogo de Chao In Miami Beach.

Ritz-Carlton, Biscayne Bay Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

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

The Capital Grille Celebration Golf Club In Celebration.

Citrus Club, 407-843-1080 citrus-club.com Atop BB&T building downtown. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Wed-Sat. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

DeBary Golf & Country Club, 386-668-1705 debarycc.com In DeBary, 25 miles northeast of

Signature Gold Dining.

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

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.

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

Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe Part of Levy Restaurants.

Panama City Emerald Isle Condominiums In Panama City Beach.

Firefly Restaurant Grandview East and West Condominiums In Panama City Beach.

Ocean Ritz Condominiums In Panama City Beach.

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club

East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 727-784-8576 eastlakewoodlandscc.com In Oldsmar between Clearwater and Tampa. 36 holes of Von Hagge-Devlin-designed golf, practice and banquet facilities, clubhouse, fitness center, 17 tennis courts, 3 pools. Dinner Wed-Sat. Open daily. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Orlando. 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Lloyd Clifton, formal dining, 6 tennis courts, pool, fitness center. Course open daily. Lunch Tue-Sat. Call for dinner schedule. Sunday brunch. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

In Santa Rosa Beach. Signature Gold Golf.

The Shores of Panama Condominiums In Panama City Beach.

Pensacola Lost Key Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Wind Watch Golf & Country Club, Hauppauge, N.Y.

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Tallahassee St. James Bay In Carrabelle.

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

Tampa Tampa Bay Society, 800-433-5079 tampabay-society.com

The Capital Grille Centre Club, 813-286-4040 centretampa.com Atop the Urban Center in Westshore. Lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Wed-Fri. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Emerald Greens Golf Resort & Country Club Florida Aquarium Hunter’s Green Country Club, 813-973-1000 huntersgreencc.com 35 miles from Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Fazio-designed championship course with driving, chipping, and putting ranges, 17 lighted tennis courts, basketball, racquetball, volleyball, fitness, formal dining, grill, banquet room. Breakfast Sun. Lunch Wed-Fri. Dinner Wed-Sat. Café open daily. 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 tampa-palmscc.com 22 miles from Tampa International Airport. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned championship golf course, 9 Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, junior Olympicsize pool. Overnight resort accommodations. Breakfast and lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Tue-Sat. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Westshore Yacht Club

West Palm Beach The Capital Grille In Palm Beach Gardens.

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The Fountains Country Club In Lake Worth. Signature Gold Golf.

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

The Pillars at New River Sound Hotel Phillips Point Club by the Breakers Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach

Two main dining rooms, seven private meeting rooms, bar and lounge. Breakfast and lunch MonFri. Dinner Tue-Fri. 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. Clubhouse with grill, full-service pro shop, and banquet facilities for up to 150 people. Open daily. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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

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

Fogo de Chao Glen Ella Springs Inn

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.

The Vinings Club Signature Gold Dining.

Augusta The Carriage House Inn In Aiken, South Carolina.

The Pinnacle Club The Willcox In Aiken, South Carolina.

Woodside Plantation Country Club, 803-649-3383 woodside-plantation.com In Aiken, South Carolina. 30 miles from Augusta Regional Airport in Woodside Plantation. 3 golf courses, 10 tennis courts, 2 pools. Lunch Tue-Sat. Dinner Wed-Sat. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon. Green fees apply to all members during Masters week.

Savannah

In Kona on the Kohala Coast.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

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. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Thur-Fri. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

In Clayton.

Buckhead Club, 404-262-2262 buckhead-club.com On the 26th floor of the Sovereign Building. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Wed-Sat. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

The Capital Grille Commerce Club, 404-222-0191 commerceclubatlanta.com On the 49th floor of 191 Peachtree Tower in downtown Atlanta.

northwoodcc.com In Lawrenceville, 35 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, 3 tennis courts, swimming pool (open seasonally). Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner available for special events.

The Peachtree Club In Midtown.

The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead

Broken Arrow Golf Club In Lockport.

Cafe Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

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

The Carlton Club at RitzCarlton, Chicago Spa access only.

Club International at The Drake Hotel Club Quarters Hotel The Drake Hotel DuPage Club Eagle Brook Country Club In Geneva. Signature Gold Golf.

Fogo de Chao Fulton’s on the River

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

The Mauna Lani Bay Hotels and Bungalows

Atlanta

Beechwood Inn

Bar Toma

Hawaii

Kauai

The Mansion on Peachtree, a Rosewood Hotel & Residence Northwood Country Club, 770-923-2909

Part of Levy Restaurants.

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

Laurel Springs Golf Club, 770-884-0065

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, and is designed to accommodate corporate entertainment. Signature Gold Golf.

chicago-society.com

Hawaii

Georgia

Bear’s Best Atlanta, 678-714-2582

Chicago Society of Clubs, 800-433-5079

House of Blues Foundation Room

In Waikoloa.

atlantasociety.com

Chicago

Mansion on Forsyth Park Hotel Planter’s Inn Sea Island Resort

In Clarkesville.

Atlanta Society, 800-433-5079

Illinois

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 Ewa Beach Golf Club Hawaii Prince Golf Club Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki Luana Hills Country Club Oahu Country Club Golf benefits for Signature Gold Unlimited.

Plaza Club Signature Gold Dining.

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

Part of Levy Restaurants.

Signature Gold Dining.

Metropolitan Club, 312-876-3200 metclubchicago.com Panoramic views from the Willis Tower in the financial district. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Mon-Sat. Closed Sun. Available for private functions daily. Fitness center with cardiovascular equipment, free weights, resistance equipment, and exercise classes. Signature Gold Dining.

Mid-America Club, 312-861-1100 midamclub.com Atop the 80th floor of the Aon Center. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Mon-Sat. 8,500-square-foot ballroom, private dining and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Mission Hills Country Club In Northbrook.

Ravisloe Country Club In Homewood.

Ritz-Carlton, Chicago Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Sax Chicago Six Flags Great America Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

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facilities, pool, 21,000-square-foot clubhouse, pro shop, conference room with Internet access, informal dining room, casual bar and grill, private dining room. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sat. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Wichita Crestview Country Club Willowbend Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Kentucky Hebron See Cincinnati.

Trump International Hotel & Tower

Godfrey See St. Louis.

Indiana Indianapolis The Capital Grille Fogo de Chao 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. Breakfast and lunch MonFri. Dinner Tue-Sat. 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. Golf shop and dining available Tue-Sun. Fitness center open daily.

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 Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000 nicklausgolflg.com In Overland Park, 10 miles southwest of Kansas City, Missouri. 18-hole, par-72 Jack Nicklausdesigned golf course, practice

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

Louisiana Lake Charles Gray Plantation Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

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

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

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Windsor Court Hotel

Shreveport Southern Trace Country Club, 318-798-8300 southern-trace.com Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course, 6 lighted tennis courts, pool, spa and fitness facilities, whirlpool, steam room, and lounge. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun.

Maryland Baltimore The Capital Grille Fogo de Chao Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Six Flags America Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Massachusetts Boston New England Society, 800-433-5079

Boston College Club, 617-946-2828

Northern Lakes Seafood Co.

bostoncollegeclub.com On the 36th floor of the Bank of America Financial Building in the financial district. Formal and informal dining, bar and lounge. Available for private functions. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Cocktails with light fare Tue-Fri. Dinner Thur-Fri. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

In Bloomfield Hills.

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.

Ipswich Country Club, 978-356-4822 ipswichclub.com In Ipswich, 30 miles northeast of Boston. 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones. 6 Har-Tru tennis courts, pro shop, fitness center, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Lunch Tue-Sat. Dinner Wed and Fri-Sat. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon.

Kingfish Hall Part of the Todd English Restaurant Group.

Langham Hotel Boston Olives Part of the Todd English Restaurant Group.

Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common University of Massachusetts Club, 617-287-3030 umassclub.com In Boston’s financial district, with views of the harbor and downtown. Formal dining available for lunch only Mon-Fri. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Tue-Fri. 6 private dining rooms, banquet facilities, audiovisual equipment. Signature Gold Dining.

No. VI Chophouse In Novi.

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

Skyline Club, 248-350-9898 theskylineclub.com In Southfield, 15 miles north of Detroit, in the 2000 Town Center Building. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Mon-Fri. Closed Sat-Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

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

Minnesota Minneapolis 20.21 Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

The Capital Grille Fogo de Chao

Mississippi Gulfport Emeril’s Receive VIP access and service at Emeril’s Gulf Coast Fish House.

Missouri 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.

Cape Cod Michigan Detroit Detroit Society, 800-433-5079 detroitsociety.com

The Capital Grille Clubs at Polo Fields In Ann Arbor.

Coach Insignia Dearborn Racquet & Health Club In Dearborn.

MGM Grand Detroit

The Capital Grille Fogo de Chao Kansas City Club Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, 913-402-1000 In Overland Park, Kansas. See Kansas City, Kansas.

St. Louis Lockhaven Country Club In Godfrey, Ill. ONE and Signature Gold Golf.

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

Nevada Las Vegas 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, and is designed to accommodate corporate entertainment. 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. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch daily. Dinner WedFri. Sunday brunch. 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.

Cirque Du Soleil

Ocean Edge Resort & Club In Brewster.

Kansas City

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

Cut Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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

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

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

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Postrio Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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

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

Trattoria del Lupo Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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

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

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

Somersett Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

The Village at Squaw Valley In Lake Tahoe, Calif.

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

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

New Mexico Las Cruces Picacho Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Santa Fe

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

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

Edgewater See New York City.

Newark Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club

The Michelangelo Hotel Olives Part of the Todd English Restaurant Group.

Omni Berkshire Place

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

Golf Club at Equinox, 802-362-3223 In Manchester Village, Vt.

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

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

St. Andrew’s Café

See Pittsburgh.

House of Blues Foundation Room

athleticswim.com Midtown location. Pool, complete

Club Quarters Hotel, Midtown Club Quarters Hotel, Rockefeller Center

Part of the Todd English Restaurant Group.

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

Clymer

Atlantic City

The Athletic & Swim Club at Equitable Center, 212-265-3490

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

Flatotel The Libertine

American Bounty Restaurant

Omni Mount Washington Resort

New Jersey

’21’ Club Signature Gold Dining.

The Capital Grille In Stamford, Conn.

VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Albany

Manchester

In Portsmouth. Signature Gold Dining.

New York City

The Beard House In Greenwich Village.

Club Quarters Hotel, Wall Street Club Quarters Hotel, World Trade Center Del Frisco’s

New York

New Hampshire

One Hundred Club

hamletwindwatch.com In Hauppauge, 8 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, informal dining. Breakfast Sat and Sun. Lunch and dinner every day. Open every day. Signature Gold Golf.

fitness equipment. Lunch Mon-Fri. Open Mon-Thur 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat and Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults only — 16 and older.

La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa

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

In Bretton Woods.

Wind Watch Golf & Country Club, 631-606-2252

Long Island 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. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sat. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Willow Creek Golf & Country Club, 631-403-6108 hamletwillowcreek.com In Mt. Sinai, 18 miles northwest of Long Island MacArthur Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, informal dining. Breakfast Sat and Sun. Lunch and dinner every day. Open every day. Signature Gold Golf.

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Terrace Club Signature Gold Dining.

North Carolina Asheville Grove Park Inn, 800438-5800; 828-252-2711 Highlands Falls Country Club In Highlands. Signature Gold Golf.

Inn on Biltmore Estate In the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Charlotte The Capital Grille Charlotte City Club Signature Gold Dining. Del Frisco’s VIP access and service at Del Frisco’s.

Lowe’s Motor Speedway Omni Charlotte Hotel Pine Island Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Outer Banks See Norfolk, Virginia.

Raleigh/Durham Triangle Society, 800-433-5079

downtownclubsofraleigh.com

Capital City Club, 919-832-5526 capitalraleigh.com Atop the Center Plaza Building on Fayetteville Street Mall downtown. Overlooks the Capitol. Lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Tue-Sat. Signature Gold Dining.

Cardinal Club, 919-834-8829 cardinal-club.com On the 28th and 29th floors of the Wachovia Capitol Center. Formal and informal dining, 7 private dining rooms. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Signature Gold Dining.

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. Breakfast and lunch daily. 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. Open daily. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Siena Hotel In Chapel Hill.

The State Club University Club

trianglesociety.com

Village of Pinehurst

C arolina Club, 919-962-1101

In the Sandhills of North Carolina.

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. Lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Tue-Sat. Sunday brunch every month. Signature Gold Dining.

The Club at 12 Oaks In Holly Springs.

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

Downtown Clubs of Raleigh, 919-500-5603

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Pinehurst

Wilmington City Club at de Rosset River Landing Country Club In Wallace.

Winston-Salem City Club of Lexington In Lexington.

Oak Valley Golf Club In Advance. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Piedmont Club, 336-724-7077 piedmont-nc.com Atop BB&T Financial Center in downtown. 20 miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport. Breakfast and lunch MonFri. Dinner in the grill Thur-Sat, with buffet on Wed. A la carte

dining in private rooms Tue-Sat. Sunday brunch once a month. Signature Gold Dining.

Ohio Akron Firestone Country Club, 330-644-8441 firestonecountryclub.com Located on the outskirts of Akron, 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. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily. Open daily April-October. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold on West and North courses. Privileges for Associate Club members do not apply during the week of the Bridgestone Invitational.

Pro Football Hall of Fame In Canton.

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. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner TueSun. Closed Mon.

Hill ‘n Dale Club In Medina.

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

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. Open daily.

Quail Hollow Hotel In Painesville, adjacent to Quail Hollow Country Club.

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

Salmon Dave’s Pacific Rim Shoreby Club, 216-851-2587 shorebyclub.com In Bratenahl, 8 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Historic home on Lake Erie; Dining rooms, terrace, library, accommodations, outdoor pool. Marina available for Associate members. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Wed-Sat. Closed Tue. Signature Gold Dining.

Signature of Solon Country Club In Solon.

Weymouth Country Club In Medina.

Cincinnati

Columbus

River Society, 800-433-5079

Signature Gold Dining.

riversociety.com

Capital Club Heritage Golf Club

The Cincinnatian Hotel Cincinnati Athletic Club Traditions Country Club

In Hilliard. Signature Gold Golf.

In Hebron, Ky. Signature Gold Golf.

riversociety.com

Cleveland North Coast Society, 800-433-5079 northcoastsociety.com

Blue Point Grill The Cabin Club 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. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Tue-Fri. Fitness center open Mon-Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Delmonico’s Steakhouse Elyria Country Club In Elyria.

Fox Meadow Country Club In Medina.

Dayton River Society, 800-433-5079 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dayton Dayton Racquet Club, 937-224-4381 daytonracquet.com On the 28th and 29th floors of Kettering Tower downtown. Fitness center, personal training, massage, and 2 group fitness rooms. Breakfast and lunch MonFri. A la carte dinner Wed-Sat. 29 Stories Lounge opens at 4:30 Wed-Fri. Signature Gold Dining.

Sugar Valley Country Club In Bellbrook.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City The Greens Country Club

Tulsa Indian Springs Country Club In Broken Arrow.

Oregon Portland Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Plaza University Club

Redmond The Loft of Bend In Bend.

Sunriver Resort In Sunriver.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia The Capital Grille Club Quarters Hotel Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Center City Hotel Fogo de Chao Hartefeld National, 610-268-8800 hartefeld.com In Avondale, 40 miles from Philadelphia. 18-hole golf course. Lunch and dinner served daily. Signature Gold Golf.

Pyramid Club, 215-567-6510 pyramidclub.com Atop Mellon Bank Center in Center City. Views of the Delaware Valley from the main dining room. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Tue-Fri. Closed Sat-Sun except on holidays and for private parties. Signature Gold Dining.

Westin Philadelphia

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Society, 800-433-5079 pittsburghsociety.com

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. Lunch and dinner TueSun. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Green Oaks Country Club In Verona.

Montour Heights Country Club In Coraopolis.

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

Omni William Penn Hotel Peek’n Peak Resort & Spa In Clymer, New York.

Rivers Club, 412-391-5227 riversclub.com In One Oxford Centre downtown.

Complete fitness, squash, yoga, Pilates, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner in the pub Tue-Fri. Private dining accommodates up to 400. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Salon Vivace In Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.

Seven Oaks Country Club In Beaver.

Treesdale Golf & Country Club, 724-625-2220 treesdalegolf.com In Gibsonia, 25 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh; 25 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport. 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. Hours change seasonally.

Rhode Island Providence The Capital Grille Lake of Isles Golf Club In Stonington, Conn.

Ledgemont Country Club In Seekonk, Mass. Signature Gold Golf.

Vanderbilt Hall Club In Newport.

South Carolina Aiken See Augusta, Ga.

Charleston Aqua-Direct Blossom Part of Hospitality Management Group Inc.

Charleston National Golf Club Charleston Place Hotel Cypress Part of Hospitality Management Group Inc.

Harbour Club, 843-723-9680 harbour-charleston.com In historic Charleston, overlooking the harbor and Waterfront Park. Breakfast and lunch Tue-Fri. A la carte dinner Thur-Sat. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Dining.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort Magnolias Part of Hospitality Management Group Inc.

Mills House Hotel Seabrook Island Club Signature Gold Golf.

Snee Farm Country Club In Mt. Pleasant.

Columbia C apital City Club, 803-256-2000 capitalcolumbia.com On the 25th floor of the

SouthTrust Tower downtown, across from the capitol. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Tue-Sat. 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. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Tue-Sat. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Musgrove Mills Golf Club Westin Poinsett Hotel

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Hilton Head Island Country Club of Hilton Head, 843-681-2582

Tennessee

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. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sat. Sunday brunch.

Chattanooga

Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-2200 goldenbear-indigorun.com Beautiful 1,714-acre residential and golf community. Pro shop. Grill Room open daily from 7 a.m. to dusk.

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

Main Street Inn Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort The Owners Club at Hilton Head, 843-342-6539 Set in the prestigious private community of Indigo Run, a short drive to the island’s beaches and resort pleasures. The Owners Club at Hilton Head offers 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 appointed with every luxury.

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.

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. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Tue-Sat. Sunday brunch. Signature Gold Dining.

Memphis Crescent Club, 901-684-1010 crescent-club.com Atop Crescent Center between downtown Memphis and German town. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. Main dining room, 5 private dining rooms. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Tue-Sat. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Peabody Hotel

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

Texas Amarillo Amarillo Club Signature Gold Dining.

Austin Society of Lone Star Clubs, 800-433-5079 austinsociety.com

Austin Club Barton Creek Resort & Spa 800-336-6158; 512-329-4000 See KSL Resorts section.

Fogo de Chao 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.

he Hills Country Club, T 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. Breakfast Sat and Sun. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun. 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.

L akeway Country Club, 512-261-7272 20 miles from downtown Austin in the Lake Travis area. 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. Closed Thur. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Lost Creek Country Club, 512-892-1205 lostcreekclub.com 18-hole golf course, 16 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools, and large fitness facility. Lunch TueSun. Dinner Fri. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon.

Mansion at Judges’ Hill Omni Austin Hotel Downtown The Owners Club at Barton Creek, 512-329-4663 Set in the Texas Hill Country at one of America’s premier golf resorts, the Owners Club at Barton Creek 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.

River Place Country Club Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The University of Texas Club, 512-471-2000 utclub.com On the 6th and 7th floors in the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Danish/coffee station and lunch Mon-Fri. Casual menu Mon-Tue. Dinner Wed-Sat. Private

meeting rooms are available. Privileges are not extended during home football game weekends (Fri-Sun), however non-resident memberships are available. Signature Gold Dining.

Corpus Christi Padre Isles Country Club 20 miles from downtown Corpus Christi.

Dallas/Fort Worth Dallas Fort Worth Society, 800-433-5079 dfwsociety.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. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tue-Sun.

Canyon Creek Country Club, 972-231-1466 canyoncreekclub.com In Richardson. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 24 lighted tennis courts, 3 pools. Breakfast Wed-Sun. Lunch and dinner Wed-Mon. Closed Tue.

The Capital Grille Charlie Palmer Group Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer at the Joule.

City Club of Fort Worth In Fort Worth.

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

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

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck Fogo de Chao In Addison.

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, and 3 dining areas and 6 private event rooms. Sunday brunch. 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, and driving range. Full-service dining. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun. Closed Mon.

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Private parties and banquet facilities available.

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. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Tue-Sat. 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, and five dining areas. Tennis and fitness facilities open daily. Golf and dining available Tue-Sun. Signature Gold Golf.

Oakmont Country Club, 940-321-5599 oakmontclub.com In Corinth, 20 miles northwest of Dallas; 25 miles from DFW International Airport. 18-hole course designed by Roger Packard and Don January; practice facility with double-ended driving range, clubhouse with swimming pool and tennis facilities. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch daily. Dinner Wed.-Sat.

Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Plano.

Shady Valley Golf Club, 817-275-3092 shadyvalley.com In Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Golf course, driving range, tennis court, pool, and sauna. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sat. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon.

Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Located in Arlington. Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

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

Stonebriar Country Club, 972-625-5050 stonebriar.com In Frisco, 30 miles north of Dallas. Two 18-hole golf courses, designed by Tom Fazio and Finger/Dye. Clubhouse, lighted tennis courts, pool, formal and informal dining. Breakfast Sat-Sun.

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Lunch, dinner Tue-Sun. Finger/ Dye course for Signature and Associate Gold. Fazio course for Signature Gold. Restrictions apply.

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. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch and dinner Wed-Mon. 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. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun. Closed Mon.

Tanglewood Resort, Hotel, and Conference Center In Pottsboro.

Timarron Country Club, 817-481-7529 timarronclub.com In Southlake, 30 miles northwest of downtown Dallas; 15 miles west of DFW International Airport. 18-hole, 7,012-yard, par-72 Byron Nelson-designed golf course. Practice facility with driving range, sand bunker, and chipping and putting greens. The 31,000-square-foot clubhouse includes men’s and women’s locker and card rooms, fitness center, meeting and conference rooms, and special-event facilities. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch daily. Dinner Tue-Sun. Closed Mon.

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

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

City Club on Bunker Hill, Los Angeles Greenspoint Club, 281-875-0191

dinner Tue-Sun. Closed Monday. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

courts, swimming pools, lighted driving range, multiple dining rooms, and banquet facilities.

Walnut Creek Country Club, 817-477-3192

The Clubs of Kingwood at Deerwood, 281-360-1060

walnutcreekcc.com In Mansfield, 15 miles southeast of Fort Worth. 36 holes of golf, putting green, 14 tennis courts, 2 pools. Private dining rooms. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon.

In Kingwood. 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, pro shop, clubhouse, grill. Informal dining room available for private functions. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch TueSun and Sat-Sun. Closed Mon.

greenspointclub.com Minutes from the Bush Intercontinental Airport .Dining room, grill, and 4 private rooms. Athletic facility with 3 racquetball courts, squash court, basketball court, indoor track, sauna, steam room, and whirlpool. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

The Clubs of Kingwood at Kingwood, 281-358-2171

Hearthstone Country Club, 281.463.2201

The Westin Stonebriar Resort

El Paso Coronado Golf & Country Club

Fort Worth See Dallas/Fort Worth.

Houston Houston Society, 800-433-5079 houstonsociety.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. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Tue-Sun.

Bay Oaks Country Club, 281-488-7888 bayoakscountryclub.com Golf course, 9 tennis courts, pool. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon.

The Capital Grille The Club at Falcon Point, 281-392-7888 falconpoint.com In Katy, 25 miles west of downtown Houston off Interstate 10 West; 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, 5 lighted tennis courts, 2 pools. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Fri. Closed Mon.

The Clubs of Kingwood theclubsofkingwood.com Hailed as one of the “World’s Largest Private Country Clubs,” the Clubs of Kingwood offer championship golf courses, tennis

In Kingwood. Four 18-hole golf courses, 5 pools, 26 tennis courts, clubhouse, pro shop. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun. Closed Mon.

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

The Downtown Club thedowntownclubhouston.com. An alliance of three private club traditions in downtown Houston that offers unique, expanded benefits for downtown business leaders and residents. Private dining rooms available at all 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. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. 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. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Café service weekdays and weekends. Signature Gold Dining.

The Downtown Club at Plaza, 713-225-3257 On the 49th floor in One Shell Plaza downtown. Dining with views of the city. Private dining rooms available. Lunch MonFri. Signature Gold Dining.

Fogo de Chao

hearthstoneclub.com In northwest Houston. 27-hole golf course designed by Jay Riviere, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch and dinner TueSun. Closed Mon.

Hotel Derek 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. Breakfast and lunch daily. Signature Gold Dining.

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

WestLake Club, 281-556-5100 westlakeclub.com In WestLake Park. Athletic facilities, racquetball courts, squash courts, basketball court, KidZone. Lunch Mon-Fri. Special events monthly. Signature Gold Dining.

Willow Creek Golf Club, 281-376-4061 willowcreekclub.com In Spring near the Woodlands, 30 miles north of downtown Houston. 18-hole von Hagge and Devlin-designed golf course. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Fri. Closed Mon.

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. Private events spaces available. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner TueSat. 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. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Wed-Sat. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon.

Midland Green Tree Country Club

Tyler Hollytree Country Club, 903-581-4952 hollytreeclub.com 12 miles from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. Golf course, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, pool. Breakfast Tue-Sun. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Tue-Sun. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Waco Wildflower Country Club, 254-771-1177 wildflowerclub.com In Temple, west of Interstate 35. 50 miles from Waco Municipal Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools. Lunch Tue-Fri. Dinner Thur-Sat. Sunday brunch.

Utah Salt Lake City

austinsociety.com

Canyon Springs Golf Club 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. Lunch and dinner TueSun. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon.

Fogo de Chao 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. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Wed-Sat. 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.

town-point.com Downtown in the World Trade Center. Breakfast and lunch MonFri. Dinner Tue-Sat. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Signature Gold Dining.

Virginia Haymarket Hot Springs

Society of Lone Star Clubs, 800-433-5079

The Sanderling Resort Town Point Club, 757-625-6606

In Park City.

San Angelo San Antonio

nagsheadgolflinks.com On the Outer Banks, North Carolina. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole golf course and grill. Open daily. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Richmond

See Washington, D.C.

San Angelo Country Club

Nags Head Golf Links, 252-441-8073

Hyatt Escala Lodge at Park City

Signature Gold Golf.

driving range, 8 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, 3 racquetball courts, fitness center, outdoor junior Olympic-size pool. Breakfast Sat-Sun. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Tue-Sat. Closed Mon.

The Homestead, 800-838-1766; 540-839-1766 In Hot Springs. See KSL Resorts.

The Owners Club at The Homestead, 540-839-3700 In Hot Springs. All the activities of one of America’s legendary resorts are at your doorstep at the Owners Club at The Homestead. Members enjoy 3 top-ranked golf courses, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, fly-fishing, ice skating, skiing, fine dining, and spa with natural mineral springs, plus the use of 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Home.

Lansdowne See Washington, D.C.

Bull & Bear Club The Jefferson Hotel Lake Chesdin Golf Club In Chesterfield.

Omni Richmond Hotel 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. Lunch Tue-Sun. Dinner Wed-Fri. Sunday brunch. Closed Mon.

Tides Inn

In Irvington.

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

Vienna See Washington, D.C.

Leesburg

Washington

See Washington, D.C.

Seattle

Norfolk The Currituck Club, 252-453-9400 thecurrituckgolfclub.com On the Outer Banks, North Carolina, between Duck and Corolla on U.S. Hwy. 12. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole Rees Jones course, practice facilities. Rated one of the top 10 new places to play golf by Golf Magazine. Open daily. 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,

Puget Sound Society, 800-433-5079 pugetsoundsociety.com

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. Breakfast Sat and Sun. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun. 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. Open for catered events 7 days a week. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Tue-Sat. Signature Gold Dining.

Doubletree Arctic Club Hotel Edgewater Hotel The Golf Club at Echo Falls In Snohomish.

The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie In Lacey.

The Golf Club at Newcastle In Newcastle.

Harbour Pointe Golf Club

and bar. Breakfast and lunch MonFri. Dinner Tue-Fri. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Club Quarters Hotel Fogo de Chao The Golf Club at Lansdowne In Lansdowne, Va.

Grooming Lounge Located in Washington, D.C. and Tysons Corner, Va. A premier spot for quality men’s grooming products and services. Members with Signature Gold benefits receive a complimentary hot lather shave or haircut on their initial visit with purchase of any other service.

The Henley Park Hotel Lansdowne Resort

In Mukilteo.

In Lansdowne, Va.

Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Park Sorrento Hotel Trophy Lake Golf & Casting

Piedmont Club, 703-753-5922

In Port Orchard.

Washington National Golf Club In Auburn.

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

Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Capital Society, 800-433-5079 capitalsociety.com

The Capital Grille In Washington, D.C. and Tysons Corner, Va.

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,

piedmontclub.com In Haymarket, Va. 25 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole, par-72 Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Pro shop, men’s and women’s locker rooms, and conference facilities. Course open Mon and Wed-Sun. Closed Tue. Dining room open daily. Breakfast served Sat-Sun. Signature Gold Golf.

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

Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. River Creek Club, 703-779-2022 rivercreekclub.com In Leesburg, Va, along the Potomac River. Fewer than 20 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole, 7,020-yard, par-72 Ault, Clark, and Associates-designed championship golf course, 4 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, pool, pro shop, men’s and women’s locker rooms, dining areas, private dining rooms, and fitness center.

The Source the clubline

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Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Toka Salon & Day Spa Tower Club Tysons Corner, 703-761-4250 tower-tysons.com In Vienna, 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. Breakfast and lunch MonFri. Dinner Tue-Sat. Signature Gold Dining.

The Willard InterContinental Hotel

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West Virginia

Toronto, Ontario

Charleston

In Acton.

Berry Hills Country Club

Blue Springs Golf Club Caledon Woods Golf Club

Signature Gold Golf.

30 minutes northwest of Toronto.

Wisconsin

Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club

Milwaukee

In Pickering.

The Abbey Resort & Spa In Fontana.

The Capital Grille Geneva National Golf Club In Lake Geneva.

Le Club, 414-352-4900 le-club-milwaukee.com In Glendale. Large fitness center, 10 indoor and 3 outdoor tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools and whirlpools, 3 racquetball courts, group exercise, massage therapy, child care. Breakfast and lunch daily in cafe. Dinner Mon-Fri.

Wyoming Jackson Hole Snake River Lodge & Spa

International

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 In Georgetown. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Emerald Hills Golf Club In Stouffville.

Glen Abbey Golf Club 30 minutes west of Toronto.

Glencairn Golf Club In Milton.

Glendale Golf and Country Club In Hamilton. Signature Gold Golf.

Grandview Inn 2 hours north of Toronto.

Greenhills Golf Club

Bahamas Great Exuma Grand Isle Resort & Spa

Bahrain Manama The British Club Bahrain

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

Greystone Golf Club In Milton.

Heron Point Golf Club In Ancaster.

Highland Gate Golf Club

Brazil

In Aurora. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Rio De Janeiro

In King City.

Copacabana Palace

King Valley Golf Club King’s Riding Golf Club

Part of Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

In King City.

Canada

2 hours north of Toronto.

Montréal, Québec

In Innisfil.

Le Fontainebleau Golf Club In Blainville. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

The Lake Joseph Club National Pines Golf Club Rattlesnake Point Golf Club In Milton.

Le Maître De Mont-Tremblant Val Des Lacs Golf Club

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.

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Sherwood Inn Resort In Port Carling.

Station Creek Golf Club In Gormley.

Wyndance Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Vancouver, British Columbia Pacific Palisades Hotel Pan Pacific Vancouver

China Beijing C apital 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. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The St. Regis Hotel

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

France Paris Saint James Paris Hotel

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

Indonesia

In the Laurentian Mountains. In Ste-Sophie.

Rocky Crest Golf Resort In Mactier.

the clubline

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Jakarta American Club

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

Malaysia Kuala Lumpur The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur

Mexico Cabo San Lucas Dreams Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Cancun Maroma Resort & Spa In Riviera Maya. Part of OrientExpress Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas Omni Puerto Adventuras Hotel Beach Resort

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. Breakfast and lunch daily. Signature Gold Golf.

Peru Cuzco Hotel Monasterio Part of Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

In Puerto Adventuras.

Lima

Cozumel

Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge

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. Breakfast and lunch daily. Signature Gold Golf.

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

Mexico City 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. Beaches, sailing, diving nearby. Breakfast and lunch daily. 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 Nestled 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 luxuriously furnished accommodations with private verandas and hot tubs. Members pay cart fees only at Vista Vallarta, the 18-hole Jack Nicklausdesigned 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

In Machu Picchu. Part of OrientExpress Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

Miraflores Park Hotel Part of Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

Portugal Lisbon Lapa Palace Part of Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

Puerto Rico San Juan The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino

Roc (Taiwan) Taipei American Club World Trade Center Club

Russia St. Petersburg Grand Hotel Europe Part of Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

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

Singapore Singapore The American Club Tower Club In Republic Plaza.

South Africa Cape Town The Mount Nelson Hotel Part of Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

Johannesburg The Westcliff Part of Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

The Rand Club

Spain Madrid Hotel Ritz Part of Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises.

Sweden Stockholm Vidbynas Golf Club

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

Vietnam Hanoi Press Club

Other Affiliates Business Regus Members receive a complimentary 12-month membership to Regus’ Businessworld Gold program, which provides access to more than 1,100 Internet-equipped Regus business lounges.

Vistage International

Members receive 50 percent discount on standard initiation fee for Small Business, Chief Executive, and Key Executive membership.

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 Preferred Rates For Members The following hotels offer members preferred rates: Kimpton Hotel Group, Omni Hotels, Leading Hotels of the World, Mandarin Oriental, Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises, Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, RitzCarlton Hotel Company, Summit Hotels & Resorts.

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News stories posted regularly to keep you up to date on new hotels, products, and attractions; what’s new at ClubCorp; and members in the news. The historic Japanese Garden just reopened at the Huntington Library in San Marino, Calif., after an extensive yearlong renovation costing nearly $7 million; we tell you about all the changes and improvements.

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.

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

GET CLOSE: See the newest jellyfish exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Mrs. Fields Members receive up to 25 percent discount on merchandise offered on mrsfields.com. Order through the ClubLine.

Transportation Avis Car Rental Members receive discounted rates 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.

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 15 percent discount.

Travel Ciclismo Classic Bike Tour Members with Signature Gold or O.N.E. benefits receive 20 percent off bike tours. All other associate members receive 10 percent discount.

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On the Peninsula

If you’re California-bound for playing golf at Pebble Beach, use this mini-guide to what’s new in the Monterey Bay/Carmel area for some off-course fun. We tell you about an eye-popping jellyfish exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a restaurant that earned kudos from the James Beard folks, and an outdoor attraction with hydrothermal pools at privateclubs.com/ onthepeninsula. Wine & Spirits

For Beer Lovers

The craft beer scene continues to gain in popularity across the country. We spotlight five new breweries with especially thirstquenching brews getting good reviews from beer aficionados at privateclubs.com/forbeerlovers.

Members can access an exclusive collection of private travel itineraries, including golf destinations, cultural explorations, food and wine experiences, and small ship expedition cruising.

Ker & Downey Members receive a 5 percent discount and a complimentary spa treatment during personalized journeys to more than 30 countries.

Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises Members with Signature Gold or O.N.E. benefits receive 10 percent discount on trains and cruises.

Orion Expeditions Members receive 5 percent discount on published rates.

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East Meets West

Tasty Far East cuisine abounds in Richmond, British Columbia, a Vancouver suburb with an estimated 400 Asian restaurants serving up mouthwatering dishes. With the help of an insider, we tell you where to go and what to order at privateclubs.com/eastmeetswest.

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