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Sail through Indonesia aboard the enchanting Amandira and come face to face with Komodo dragons. How’s that for an adventure?

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HEAD-TURNERS

Luxury carmakers are redefining the SUV. Trust us, you’ll want one.

Lanai: An Island on the Verge

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Smoky import, once obscure, coming on strong in the U.S.

Discover Vancouver’s up-and-coming ’hoods

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Executive Letter

ear Members and Guests, In the spirit of baseball’s boys of summer, I’m pinch-hitting here for our president and CEO, Eric Affeldt — and what a season summer always is at our country clubs. School’s out and families flock to the clubs for warm-weather fun and memorable activities. What better time than summer to get the kids to the golf course to learn the game or improve their skills? Golf creates opportunities for juniors to spend time with family and friends, compete, learn etiquette and sportsmanship, and mostly have a good time. At ClubCorp, we take great pride in helping lead the industry in growing the game of golf by partnering with various organizations such as the PGA of America, the First Tee, the USGA, and the PGA Tour. Our world-class PGA golf professionals lead the efforts by offering affordable junior golf instruction, hosting weekly summer kids camps, overseeing numerous junior golf programs such as the recreational PGA Junior League, and supporting Drive, Chip & Putt competitions (the finals took place in April at Augusta National just days before the Masters). For me, family and golf go hand in hand — whether it’s watching my 10-yearold daughter, Zoe, smile as she hits it in the sweet spot, or getting heckled by my 21-year-old son, Zack, as he outdrives me by 20 yards. So I’m excited to announce the inaugural ClubCorp National Parent-Child tournament, which will be hosted next year at one of our top clubs. Look for more information soon about qualifying tournaments that families can participate in at clubs across the country leading up to the national event. With successful, young players such as Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, and Rickie Fowler leading the charge as golf’s new role models, no doubt the game of golf is in good hands. So head to the course as a family and join the movement. I can’t think of a better way to spend a sunny, summer day!

SNAPSHOT FROM THE MASTERS: 15-year-old Skylar Thompson of Olde Atlanta Golf Club in Suwanee, Ga., with Justin Timberlake. Turn to page 60 to see how Skylar and other ClubCorp juniors fared in the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals.

See you at the clubs,

R.J. HINKLE

Mark Burnett Chief Operating Officer mark.burnett@clubcorp.com

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10 Travel Be part of Vancouver’s hip and happening neighborhoods; experience the creative sides of three UNESCOrecognized U.S. cities; cruise on an upscale barge; plus, what’s new in San Francisco, Vegas, and more. 20 Golf The latest tech

gadgets will boost your on-course confidence with hole-by-hole GPS navigation, performance data, and swing analysis.

4 Extraordinary Adventures

If you’re looking for a getaway that will get your adrenaline pumping, these riveting journeys — both near and far, on land and on sea — put you in the company of pumas, whales, and even dragons. BY C ra i b ow er , B i l l f i n k, an d M i c hae l S hap i r o

22 Wine & Spirits Mezcal increases its U.S. profile with fresh-to-the-states bottles you’ll want to track down and bars dedicated to the once-obscure Mexican spirit. 24 Culture Cirque du Soleil debuts on Broadway with a must-see genrebending spectacle.

46 Super Utility Vehicles

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27 Profiles Noteworthy club members with fascinating stories.

32 The Game What’s the phone number for the Rules of Golf hotline? How many inches long should your driver be? Knowing digits like these can make a world of difference in how you play golf, adding up to lower scores and a greater understanding of the game. BY Eva n Rot h m a n

76 Arnold & Son’s Nebula Watch This haute, perfectly balanced timepiece is so incredibly cool looking you’ll be the talk of your foursome. BY Pau l Ru bi o

As Bentley, Jaguar, and Maserati enter the SUV market for the first time, other luxury carmakers step up their games with plush new rides in this booming category, too. Which stunner is right for you? BY M i c hae l Fran k

Little Island 50 The That Could

With a more-than-able assist from billionaire Larry Ellison and native son Kurt Matsumoto, Lanai gets a dramatic makeover that gives you plenty of incentive to discover this Hawaiian gem. BY Jan i ce Wal d He n d ers o n

56 A Cut Above

At your next backyard cookout, fire up the grill and impress your friends and family when you serve up this juicy New York strip steak oozing with a savory chimichurri garlic butter.

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58 ClubCorp News and Events. Five more country clubs unveil their head-turning new looks. Plus, check out what happened at the latest pro tournaments at ClubCorp clubs. BY A l e x Et h r i d g e

58 62 Where to play. Where to dine. Where to meet. To help you book everything from tee times to dinners and relaxing getaways, use this handy directory of our associate clubs, resorts, and affiliates.

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On the Cover: The Amandira phinisi sailing ship. Photography by Crai Bower.

Pierce Myers (Lanai), Ben Cranke/Getty images (Puma), R.J. Hinkle (GPS Watches), Clay Hayner (Gainey ranch)

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From the Editor Jewel of a City

ancouver ranks as one of my favorite North American cities to visit. Besides liking the city’s laid-back vibe, I always enjoy strolling along its sparkling waterfront lined with ultramodern high-rise residential complexes, riding a bicycle through lush Stanley Park, savoring delicious Asian food — and, most especially, exploring its varied and interesting neighborhoods. I’m not alone in my attraction to this British Columbia jewel. The many thousands who come to Vancouver this time of year to embark on Alaskan cruises spend an average of 2.5 nights in the city before or after their sea voyages, according to local tourism officials. I’m not surprised; rather, I’m surprised they don’t spend even more time wandering its neighborhoods. If you’re boarding a ship there this cruise season, you’ll likely think about extending your stay beyond that 2.5-night average after reading “North of 49” (page 10), in which local writer Barb Sligl spotlights three of the city’s emerging neighborhoods. Personally, I can vouch for Railtown, where I spent a fun-packed evening at Belgard Kitchen with a group of fellow writers and editors last fall mixing tasty food with local craft brews in a lively atmosphere. We have lots more in this issue, including a firsthand look at how a billionaire is breathing new life into Hawaii’s sleepy Lanai (“The Little Island That Could,” page 50) and a look at the luxurious new SUVs from Bentley, Jaguar, and Maserati (“Super Utility Vehicles,” page 46). The upscale rides won over writer Michael Frank, who would probably buy every one of these beauties if he could. — Don Nichols don.nichols@clubcorp.com

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Writer/Photographer Crai Bower Home base: Seattle Assignment: “Dragon Hunt” (page 44) Quote: “Any boy who reads Swiss Family Robinson and Treasure Island dreams of sailing in exotic places when he grows up. Exploring Indonesia onboard the majestic Amandira fulfilled that dream.” Has written for: The San Francisco Chronicle and Sunset

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Writer Janice Wald Henderson Home base: Sherman Oaks, Calif. Assignment: “The Little Island That Could” (page 50), about Lanai’s revival Quote: “Lanai’s rebirth is a joy to behold, and I love that so much positive transformation still lies ahead. I can’t wait to see what’s next; I’m already planning a return visit.” Has written for: Bon Appétit and Rhapsody

Photographer Thomas Alleman Home base: LA Assignment: Nathaniel Howe “Connect” (page 27) Quote: “Nate’s studio has glass walls so we kept seeing into other rooms and getting deep, glassy reflections — the picture became an embrace of that, with Nate and his Emmy in the middle distance.” Has shot for: People and Time

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We share two more juicy steak creations with international flair that you can grill up at your next cookout. Delicious!

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Whether you like your whiskey Scottish and smoky, spicy and American-born, or somewhere in between, we have a top-notch new pour that’s bound to hit the spot. These four are meant to be sipped, savored, and served unadorned.

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To complement our story in this issue about Vancouver’s emerging ’hoods, we look at the U.S. embarkation port city for Alaska cruises and uncover new reasons you should plan time to explore the city before or after your ocean trek. From hip restaurants to budding breweries to avant-garde galleries, the city’s up-and-coming neighborhoods offer the best in Pacific Northwest chic.

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- - character of Vancouver, where Pacific Ocean meets Coast Mountains, makes it a hot embarkation point for cruises sailing north to Alaska from April through October each year. But Vancouver is more than a busy port of call. British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most populous city is having its moment as the Pacific Northwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hip-and-happening enclave north of the 49th parallel â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where shimmering skyscrapers compete with the surrounding peaks and seascape. Yet thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another side to discover in this port. Before or after plying the waters, go just beyond the Canada Place cruise ship terminal to explore Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner city and up-and-coming neighborhoods, where the still-pioneering nature of the PNW shines through. Here, three emerging â&#x20AC;&#x2122;hoods not to miss, and what to do in them.

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Railtown Equal parts industrial grit and urban style, Railtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backstory starts with the railwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival in 1887. Today, this creative hubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;? factor stems from refurbed warehouses lining Railway Street south of the tracks and designsavvy names that have set up base here: Herschel Supply Co. (maker of too-cool-for-school backpacks), Aritzia (fashion house), Inform (interior design purveyor), and Jan Kath (world-renowned carpet designer). SEE Peruse modern art in what was once cold storage for the fish industry and is now the Ice Box Gallery (iceboxgallery.com), in the warehouse district where artists fought for Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first work/live studio bylaw. Artists are still at the forefront of Railtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transformation, with its street art and

murals, and in the visual art studios of Simon Fraser Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School for the Contemporary Arts (sfu.ca/sca), housed in a former fish processing plant dating back to 1913. EAT In whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essentially a small â&#x20AC;&#x2122;hood (a mere few blocks north of Powell S U M M E R 2016

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DRINK Grab a pint of Falconer’s Flight IPA at Postmark Brewing (postmarkbrewing.com) in the converted warehouse of the Settlement Building, a one-stop food-and-drink emporium that’s also home to Belgard Kitchen (belgardkitchen.com) and 36 wines on tap at Vancouver Urban Winery (vancouverurbanwinery. com). Get your caffeine fix a short walk away at JJ Bean Coffee Roasters (jjbeancoffee.com) which, of course, sells a blend inspired by this very neighborhood: Railtown. The organic dark roast has as fullbodied a character as its namesake. DETOUR Gastown Railtown’s western edge butts up against Gastown, its bigsister ’hood that’s already gone through gentrification to become a long-standing go-to destination for design (it’s now home to the world’s first flagship Versace Home store) and cuisine (where a Michelin-starred chef from Berlin brings a modern, Canadiana twist to Teutonic fare at the recently opened Bauhaus restaurant).

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Chinatown Canada’s largest Chinatown harks back to its beginnings as a ghetto with an eclectic mix of narrow alleyways, mom-and-pop shops, ornate dragons on lampposts, and even a shrine to former resident Jimi Hendrix. These colorful beacons are now interspersed with a new set of neon-lit bars, eateries, and avant-garde art. SEE Get the full mashup of old and new with a visit to the Rennie Museum, featuring one of Canada’s largest contemporary art collections (renniecollection.org) and housed in the 1889 Wing Sang building, Chinatown’s oldest. Just across the street sits the sanctuary of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (vancouverchinesegarden.com), where you can stroll through the first classical Chinese garden built outside of China. EAT Giving Asian food a modern twist and ushering in a new era for the ’hood, Bao Bei (bao-bei.ca) translates to “precious,” which both locals and celebs attest to (Gillian Anderson has said she could eat the steamed pork buns nightly). Almost next door is the newest must-try spot, Juniper (junipervancouver.com). Its Cascadian theme and distillery vibe includes ginforward cocktails made with small-batch spirits (already a local favorite: the Rad-ish) and rotating locavore fare (such as the “Ocean Wise” fish charcuterie board). A couple of blocks away, Mamie Taylor’s (mamietaylors.ca) caters to a different palate with Southern-style fare such as fried chicken and waffles (under the watchful eyes of taxidermy). Or channel Berlin at Bestie (bestie.ca), a new currywurst and beer

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parlor that also serves kombucha, the ancient effervescent elixir of fermented tea that’s become the latest foodie trend. DRINK The Keefer Bar (thekeeferbar.com), a veteran of Vancouver’s craft-cocktail scene, continues to make top-bars lists. Its apothecaryinspired ambience includes housemade bitters, teas, syrups, and herbal infusions, all under a “Medical Center” sign alongside Chinese anatomical drawings and vintage glass jars. Try the Chinatown Sour cocktail. Or stick to caffeine at Matchstick (matchstickcoffee.com), one of Vancouver’s most-beloved coffee roasters, where there’s single-origin coffee (showcasing the flavor of beans from one particular farm or cooperative).

SoMa Brewery Creek, long since paved over, was the source of a bygone brewing scene in the late 1800s. Main Street runs here instead now, a thoroughfare through this hipster ’hood south of downtown that’s known as SoMa or Mount Pleasant and has reclaimed its roots with a new generation of craft-beer tasting rooms, funky boutiques, and dining spots. SEE The earthy yet hip vibe of SoMa can be found in Le Marché St. George (marchestgeorge.com) just off Main Street, a bit of a nostalgic general store (stocked with artisan chocolate and jam), café (known for its flaky croissants), and gathering place (that includes beehives). At its recent extension, a showroom called Atelier St. George, shop for the handwrought pottery of local Janaki Larsen Ceramics. Other longstanding, design-forward boutiques along the SoMa stretch range from eclectic home decor at Nineteen Ten (nineteenten.ca) to the curated collection at Vancouver Special (vanspecial.com), named for Vancouver’s very own quirky ’70s-era house style.

EAT The newest go-to eatery on the north end of Main is Torafuku (torafuku.ca), the brick-and-mortar version of Vancouver’s beloved Le Tigre food truck, offering Rye So Messy chicken wings and the deliciously named Dr. Octopus & Mr. Tuna. Artisanal Lucky’s Doughnuts (luckysdoughnuts.com), a side project of 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters (49thcoffee.com), also taps into the haute hipster vibe. After a Salted Caramel treat and Small Lots series espresso, go for more substantial fare with the Oyster Po’Boy sandwich at the Fish Counter (thefishcounter. com) or the Pacific Northwest take on Latin American fare at El Camino’s (elcaminos.ca).

DRINK Vancouver’s microbrew scene has boomed in the last couple of years with some two dozen new breweries, and Main Street has once again become Brewery Creek, so to speak. 33 Acres Brewing Co. (33acresbrewing.com) is minimalistic West Coast cool with obligatory hipsters behind the tasting room bar pulling pints of the perfectly hoppy 33 Acres of Ocean, while Brassneck (brassneck.ca), just a few blocks away, has more than a dozen beers on tap, from Passive Aggressive dry-hopped pale ale to Cherubesque Belgian strong ale. At Main Street Brewing Co. (mainstreetbeer.ca), taste that PNW flavor with a pint of Vanlandia — a collaboration with a Portland, Ore., brewery, of course.

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Street), Railtown’s a densely packed foodie destination. At its southern edge, under a funky neon skull, is the taqueria Cuchillo (cuchillo.ca), where the easy choice is locally sourced Lois Lake steelhead trout ceviche. A short walk northwest toward the train tracks brings you to the comfort food of Railtown Cafe (railtowncafe.ca), a peoplewatching spot to stop and sample the housemade coconut-vanilla ice cream (vegan and oh-so-good) or BC-blueberry sorbet. Continue a block west to Ask For Luigi (askforluigi.com), a much-hyped Italian eatery that’s tucked away in a white-clapboard building amid these centuries-old streets.

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Park art: The 40-foot Bliss Dance sculpture and other works light up the Park. In the background, the new T-Mobile Arena.

Sin City’s surprising new green space DON NICHOLS

hile strolling down the Las Vegas Strip, the last thing you’d expect to see is an inviting 3-acre park with 200-plus mature trees and eye-catching, creative sculptures soaring high into the sky. But that’s exactly what you’ll now see nestled between the New York-New York and Monte Carlo resorts. In April, MGM Resorts International unveiled this unexpected, $100 million respite it simply calls the Park. “Great cities have great parks where people can make friends, be with friends, and chill out. Las Vegas needed such a gathering place,” says Jim Murren, the company’s chairman and CEO. Besides the many trees, native and desertadaptive plants that provide year-round color share the acreage with striking art pieces such as Bliss Dance, a 40-foot-tall sculpture of a dancing woman made of mesh stainless steel. Sixteen metal structures — ranging from 55 to 75 feet tall — clustered throughout the park provide shade

during the day but also double as art, having been designed to resemble cactus blooms that are lit various colors at night. Another way to cool off in the heat: Meander down the walkway between two 8-foot-tall, 100-foot-long water walls inspired by the Nevada desert’s natural springs. Remember, you are in Vegas, so this new park also comes with a variety of restaurants and bars — all casual to midlevel, nothing highbrow here, and most with outdoor seating. At the lively Beerhaus, quench your thirst with local and regional craft beers or draft cocktails and bite into rotisserie sandwiches or sausages served on Parker House rolls. To add to your dining fun, challenge friends to foosball, pingpong, or shuffleboard. Not hungry? You can still rest your feet at one of the many seating areas throughout the park. They make good vantage points for people-watching and enjoying performance artists. theparkvegas.com

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in May. At Beauty & Essex, a lounge and restaurant from the TAO Group and chef Chris Santos, the menu features multiethnic dishes from the New York location, as well as classics from the chef’s first Gotham City restaurant, the Stanton Social. 702-737-0707; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Delano: Its top-floor Alain Ducasse restaurant has reopened as Rivea, with the kitchen putting emphasis on simpler Mediterranean

Four new Vegas restaurants you need to know about …

At the Aria: The hotel now plays host to the Vegas outpost of New York’s wildly popular Carbone, which resurrects its version of the New York-style ItalianAmerican dining experience from the 1950s. Among the don’t-miss dishes: Lobster Fra Diavolo and Veal Parmesan. 877-230-2742; aria.com

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Bellagio: Savor New American dishes at Harvest by Roy Ellamar, where the Hawaii-born chef prepares seasonal flavors using the freshest local ingredients sourced from regional farms. 702-693-8865; bellagio.com Cosmopolitan: Another dining sensation from the Big Apple opened at this hotel Beauty & Essex

Rivea dishes, such as “John Dory baked like on the Riviera,” artisanal linguine and clams, and roasted duck breast. Says Sebastien Vallet, the restaurant’s general manager: “We’re focusing on simple cooking like we do in Southern France. No more heavy stocks and sauces.” Pre- or post-dinner, make some toasts at the adjoining Skyfall Lounge. It has been revamped to have less of a

There’s More … Two days after the Park’s opening, MGM cut the ribbon on another ambitious project adjacent to the green space: the $375 million T-Mobile Arena, built as a joint venture with AEG Worldwide. With 20,000 seats, the sports and entertainment venue boasts the city’s largest arena capacity. Among the bigname acts already booked are Garth Brooks, Coldplay, and Carrie Underwood. Do duck into the 18,000-squarefoot Hyde Lounge on the top level for stellar views, cocktails, and gourmet small plates and entrees. t-mobilearena.com

party-club scene and more of a lounge atmosphere, making it more conducive to visiting with friends while taking in hard-to-beat Strip views. 877-632-5400; delanolasvegas.com

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UNESCO crown: City of Design Creative chops: Winning UNESCO’S first design designation in the U.S., the Motor City draws on its heritage as an automotive design titan, producing early wealth that helped finance art and architecture found across the city. Contemporary design start-ups — none more successful than the watch-and-accessories brand Shinola (shinola.com) — have flocked to town, piggybacking on Detroit’s legacy of know-how.

UNESCO famously designates World Heritage Sites, but its lesser-known Creative Cities program salutes urban areas around the globe in categories ranging from food to literature. The latest class of 47 cities includes three Americans. Here’s why and how to experience the trio’s creative sides.

redesign mode even before the city emerged from bankruptcy in late 2014. Expected to open in early 2017, the M-1 Rail streetcar line (m-1rail.com) will run 3.3 miles along central Woodward Avenue, linking the riverfront to the entertainment-focused District Detroit (districtdetroit.com). Nearby, the 18-month-old hotel Aloft Detroit at the David Whitney (from $149, aloftdetroit.com) hosts 136 rooms in the 1915-vintage Daniel Burnham-designed tower, preserving the lobby’s grand marble arches.

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Don’t miss: The annual Detroit Design Festival (detroitdesignfestival.com) showcases some 350 local talents specializing in fashion to urban design, Sept. 22-24.

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UNESCO crown: City of Gastronomy Creative chops: Tucson joins the ranks of Parma, Italy, as a foodie city worthy of international attention based on its culinary legacy. Two prime examples: Mission Garden (tucsonsbirthplace.org), which grows heritage plants that tell the 4,000-year culinary history of southern Arizona; and the heirloom seed conservation center Native Seeds/Search, where visitors can buy some 2,000 varieties of seeds — from amaranth to wheat (nativeseeds.org). What’s new: Take a cooking class or stop for Sunday dim-sum brunch at the Carriage House (carriagehousetucson.com) from James Beard Award-winning chef Janos Wilder. The magazine Edible Baja Arizona has launched all-day road trips that explore various themes, from the roots of Tucson’s UNESCO designation to area wineries and farms (from $150, ediblebajaarizona.com/ edible-excursions).

Don’t miss: Sample a Sonoran hot dog — a bicultural dish with bacon, pinto beans, and jalapeño salsa topping an American wiener — on the Best of the Barrio tour from Gray Line ($85, graylinearizona.com/ tour/best-of-the-barrio-2-2) devoted to Tucson’s Mexican south side. Sonoran hot dog

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City of Media Arts Creative chops: Austin long ago branded itself the “Live Music Capital of the World,” but UNESCO rewarded the Texas state capital for more than that. Its media arts crown encompasses the city’s multiple creative mediums, including visual art and film as well as music. What’s new: The Austin City Limits Live music venue just spun off a smaller performance space, 3TEN ACL Live (3tenaustin.com), for intimate audiences of about 350 people. An installation of painted and handwoven rope from artist Orly Genger now stands at Waller Creek’s mouth through next February in a massive art installation produced by the Waller Creek Conservancy with the Contemporary Austin museum (thecontemporaryaustin.org).

Don’t miss: The annual Austin Film Festival (austinfilmfestival.com) will introduce a new Capital Badge pass ($275) offering full access to about 80 panels, workshops, and roundtables, as well as more than 180 films, Oct. 13-20.

STAR WATTAGE: Actors James Franco and Kaley Cuoco attended last year’s Austin Film Festival.

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California Beauty

Stately century-old hotel gets a major update BY

DON NICHOLS

SMART UPGRADE: Changes at the palatial Claremont include an airier lobby, subtly colored guest rooms, and spalike bathrooms.

Claremont Club & Spa to most anyone who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, and you usually get this response: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love that hotel!â&#x20AC;? Such revered status doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean this 100-year-old grande dame in the Berkeley hills hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grown tired and in need of an update. Enter Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, which purchased the property in 2014 in partnership with California financier Richard Blum and his family. The new owners wasted no time launching an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation project they wrapped up last December. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started out to spend about $25 million, but ended up spending $42 million,â&#x20AC;? says one Claremont executive, explaining the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scope. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It looked like your grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old house.â&#x20AC;? Not anymore. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all California chic now â&#x20AC;&#x201D; elegant, smart, and modern yet

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with a casual, comfortable vibe that makes you feel right at home. In the brighter, more airy lobby, high-quality transitional leather furnishings, whimsical contemporary art, and attractive hardwood flooring shout today, not yesteryear. Former meeting rooms have been converted into an inviting, comfortable lobby lounge and bar as well as a soon-to-open French brasserie, all with stunning views of the bay from nearly floor-toceiling windows. All 276 rooms have been redone, as well, with all bathrooms gutted and given a more modern, spalike look, most with white marble floors, chrome fittings, backlit mirrors, and glass showers. The rooms themselves feature elegant, highly crafted transitional furniture with beautiful woods and walls painted soft-hued tones of gray and lavender. From $279. 888-560-4455; fairmont. com/claremont-berkeley

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The castlelike hotel stands guard over a lovely neighborhood that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to explore. One good way to see it: If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning a venture into San Francisco, consider taking a leisurely 1.7-mile stroll down the hill to the Rockridge BART train station. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pass homes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some large vintage beauties, some cozy cottages â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with lush green landscaping, irresistible bakeries, quaint boutiques and consignment stores, busy cafĂŠs and coffee shops, and other retail outlets popular with neighborhood residents. Two of your best dining bets sit side by side just across the street from the Claremont on a quiet side street at the start of your walk: Rick & Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for breakfast or lunch with the locals (510-6498538; rickandanns.com), and FournĂŠe Bakery for melt-in-your-mouth pastries and sweets (510-549-9434; fourneebakery.com).

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, in Franceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s southern Burgundy region taken on a smart new look and feel. Unlike the dark-paneled man caves of yesterday, the new-generation boats are sleek, contemporary, and airy and feature modern amenities such as Wi-Fi. Here, three good examples.

The Finesse

In May, European Waterways launched this former working barge converted into a luxury vessel. Four 265-square-foot cabins come with beautifully appointed en suites. A blond-wood outdoor deck features plush seating and dining areas and a spa pool for eight. From the saloon and open bar, watch the chef in the demonstration galley or gaze out the panoramic windows as this floating hotel meanders along canals. 877-879-8808; gobarging.com

The Hemingway

Hemingway Cruises gutted its eightpassenger Absoluut 2, converted it into this sixpassenger luxury barge, then put it back to work in May. The three 160-square-foot staterooms feature 6-foot, 4-inch ceilings, spacious en suites, 40-inch flat-screens with Apple TV, and king-size beds. In the common area, an elevated bar overlooks a presentation kitchen. The front sundeck has seating and dining areas; the back deck, a hot tub and garden. Each sailing comes with a gratis hot-air balloon ride. 888-4742849; hemingwaycruises.com

The Rendez-Vous

This deluxe-rated beauty from Barge Lady Cruises, introduced last summer, offers three 100- to 120-square-foot contemporary cabins with windows that open, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and iPod docks with USB ports. The bathrooms have unique rain showers and heated towel racks. The chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen opens to the living/dining room. On the deck, get comfortable in plush lounge chairs or slip into the hot tub to watch the countryside float by. Available for charters only. 800-880-0071; bargeladycruises.com

Tour Tahiti on AdventureSmith Explorationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; luxurious new 24-passenger Island Passage. Sails just three or four hours a day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; meaning more time for water fun. Round-trip Bora Bora on eightday and Papeete to Bora Bora on 11-day cruises between May and October. 877-620-2875; adventuresmithexplorations.com â&#x20AC;&#x201D; JANICE WALD HENDERSON

Must-Know Travel Tidbits RIDE In July, Portland, Ore., launches its Biketown bike-share program sponsored by Nike. Ride bikes painted Nike orange anywhere around town for a small fee. Technology on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;smartâ&#x20AC;? bikes will make them easy to find. 503-823-5185; biketownpdx.com EXPERIENCE Head to the Texas Gulf Coast and take the family to Schlitterbahn Galveston, where you can test your mettle on the water parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Massiv Monster Blaster, set to open in June. The 926-foot-long water coaster has four uphill sections, a tunnel section, a translucent turn, and a triple-drop finale. 409-770-9283; schlitterbahn.com/galveston EAT In New York, the 59th Street subway concourse now boasts TurnStyle Columbus Circle, an underground marketplace with 39 gourmet eateries, boutiques, and pop-up vendors. 646-768-9222; turn-style.com 1 Follow Mayan warriors adorned with face paint and feather headdresses into the jungle for Haabâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a new dinner experience at the Banyan Tree Mayakoba on Mexicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Riviera Maya. The evening mixes traditional Mayan cuisine with stories of ancient Mayan customs. 855-381-4116; www.banyantree.com/ en/em-mexico-mayakoba DO On New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Island, stroll above a lush forest floor and among 110-year-old trees at the new Redwoods Treewalk in Rotorua. Traverse 23 suspension bridges along the walk, which stretches for one-third of a mile. treewalk.co.nz STAY At the new Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater Beach, Fla., every one of the 230 rooms comes with a private balcony and view of the Gulf of Mexico. From $269. 727-4500380; opalsands.com 1 In Lausanne, Switzerland, the Hotel Royal Savoy has reopened after a $100 million renovation that increased room count to 196. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the new rooftop Sky Terrace with panoramic views. From $304. 011-41-21-614-8888; en.royalsavoy.ch â&#x20AC;&#x201D; D.N. S U M M E R 2016

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Get Smarter Cool new tech gadgets to help you hit the greens armed with confidence BY

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GOLF PRIDE TECH ENABLED GRIP Starting this fall, Golf Pride will offer its popular Tour Velvet grip with a removable Game Golf computerized chip. The enhanced rubber grip captures your on-course stats and performance data, such as distance, accuracy, and shot tendencies, and displays them on your smartphone, then sends you timely re-gripping reminders — helping you command your game on the fly. Price not yet determined; golfpride.com

EPSON M-TRACER Clipped to any club, this lightweight golf swing analyzer captures your swing data at 1,000 frames per second and sends it to a smartphone app in real time via Bluetooth. You’ll see a 360-degree animation of your swing path, along with detailed swing metrics such as clubhead speed and attack angle. $250; epson.com/ golf_swing_analyzer

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GOLFBUDDY’S LD2 Golf’s first GPS watch specifically for women pulls from its catalog of factory-loaded course maps to immediately locate the course and hole you’re on and gives precise distances to hazards and the pin. Make a fashion statement with its white leather strap and its face sporting decorative Swarovski crystals. $250; golfbuddyglobal.com

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Each battery charge on this remarkably thin, lightweight GPS watch lasts up to 14 hours in play mode — that’s about three rounds. Preloaded with more than 35,000 courses, the watch automatically recognizes the course you’re playing and provides exact distances to the cup. Plus, you can time your rounds with its pace-ofplay timer. $180; skygolf.com

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Swell Swills

At last, smoky mezcal makes its mark in the U.S. New releases youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to track down. BY

JOSEPH GUINTO

Two New U.S. Mezcalerias Where You Can Drink It

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Del Maguey Mezcal De Puebla San Pablo Ameyaltepec Del Maguey believes terroir is as important to mezcal as it is to wine. When this mezcal hits stores later this summer, it will give most Americans their first taste of Pueblaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terroir. That Mexican state just received official mezcal certification from the Mexican government this year. Del Maguey partner Michael Gardner says the mezcal made in the lush, hillside village of San Pablo Ameyaltepec is â&#x20AC;&#x153;incredibly floralâ&#x20AC;? and has â&#x20AC;&#x153;an elegant mouthfeel.â&#x20AC;? Details: 47 percent ABV; $100/750 mL More info: delmaguey.com

Mezcal Viejo Indecente EspadĂn Mezcal AmarĂĄs Cupreata Translated literally, Mezcal AmarĂĄs is â&#x20AC;&#x153;mezcal you will love.â&#x20AC;? Introduced to just a handful of markets in the U.S. by Anchor Distilling Co. last June, with a broader rollout scheduled for late this year, the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cupreata is made in Mazatlan in the state of Guerrero. The hearts of cupreata agave plants are roasted for five days in stone ovens, using sustainable firewood. That long roasting time results in a sublimely smoky mezcal. Details: 43 percent ABV; $60/750 mL More info: anchordistilling.com

Chicago Mezcaleria Las Flores The cocktail menu at this Logan Square swillery, just opened in March, is dedicated to agave-based spirits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mezcal is a spirit that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hide in a mixed drink,â&#x20AC;? says partner/bartender Jay Schroeder, former bar director at Rick Baylessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Frontera Grill in Chicago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to embrace the smoke and its bold qualities and allow them to shine.â&#x20AC;? 3149 W. Logan Road; 773-278-2215; mezcalerialasflores.com

Oaxacan-made mezcal is nearly synonymous with â&#x20AC;&#x153;smokyâ&#x20AC;? because most producers there bake agave hearts in wood-fueled fire pits before distillation. But for this mezcal, which arrived in the U.S. late last year, third-generation distiller Jose Lucas steams agave hearts in clay ovens. The method dates to colonial times and is meant to capture the full flavor of agave without overlaying smoky flavors. Lucasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; EspadĂn has a nose of mountain flowers and a crisp, citrus acidity. Details: 47 percent ABV; $60/750 mL More info: viejoindecente.com

Washington, D.C. Espita Mezcaleria Also opened in March, this bar serves more than 80 mezcals and Southern Mexico-inspired cuisine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mezcal has a variety of flavors, ranging from acidic to sweet to savory,â&#x20AC;? says owner Josh Phillips. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even with its high alcohol-by-volume, mezcal tends to be very smooth and subtle, so it rarely overpowers the food we serve it with.â&#x20AC;? 1250 Ninth St. NW; 202-6219695; espitadc.com

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Del Maguey, a Oaxaca, Mexico-based spirits exporter: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find mezcal. Mezcal finds you.â&#x20AC;? Right now, mezcal, a once-obscure, smoke-filled, agave-based Mexican spirit, is finding more people in the U.S. than at any time in its long history. Mezcal has been distilled in Mexico for more than 400 years. Typically produced in tiny batches by small-village farmers who just sold it locally, the spirit only rarely popped up in the States. That has changed dramatically in the last decade as imbibers have discovered the wildly varying flavors that result from the spiritâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rustic method of production â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the hearts of agave plants are roasted for days in fire pits, mashed, left in the open to ferment with wild yeasts, and then distilled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ten years ago, it was hard to find mezcal anywhere outside of Mexico,â&#x20AC;? says John McEvoy, a former Wall Street professional who authored the 2014 book Holy Smoke! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mezcal! â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I just saw a bottle at an airport bar in Newark. If mezcal is there, then mezcal has really arrived.â&#x20AC;? We think these three newly arrived artisanal mezcals are some of the best.

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Give My Regards

Guess who’s making its Broadway debut BY

D R EW L I M S KY

For the first time since its founding more than 30 years ago, Cirque du Soleil has mounted a show especially for the Great White Way. Paramour, which opened in late May at New York’s Lyric Theatre, represents a synergistic spectacle — a marriage of Broadway with the showstopping acrobatics that have made the Canadian-based entertainment company a household name around the world. Unlike other Cirque shows, Paramour is narrative-based: Set in Hollywood’s Golden Age, it tells the story of a beautiful poet torn between love and her art. Thirty-eight actors, dancers, aerialists, acrobats, and circus arts performers take the stage. 213 W. 42nd St.; 877-250-2929; paramouronbroadway.com

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BROWSE The world’s most visited museum of modern and contemporary art is bound to get a whole lot busier with the June opening of London’s New Tate Modern. The 10-story annex designed by Tate’s original dream firm, Herzog and de Meuron, adds 60 percent more gallery space beyond the current building, facilitating an expansion of the Tate’s highly revered — albeit highly interpretive — collection of thought-provoking art. 011-44-20-7887-8888; tate.org.uk 1 Focus on the visual genius of 11 female photographers in “Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment.” The riveting exhibit at Chicago’s Field Museum through Sept. 11 features images of big cities, closed-off communities, tattoo parlors, vast wilderness, and war zones. 312-922-9410; fieldmuseum.org 1 At the recently opened Audain Art Museum in Whistler, British Columbia, permanent exhibitions include one of the world’s most complete First Nations mask collections and two dozen paintings by distinguished Canadian artist Emily Carr. The latter’s work is profoundly inspired by British Columbia’s indigenous people. 604-962-0413; audainartmuseum.com READ Marcel Breuer (1902-1981) was 19 when he enrolled in the newly formed Bauhaus, and there, in Weimar, Germany, under the tutelage of such architectural giants as Walter Gropius, Breuer became one himself. Now Phaidon burnishes the architect and designer’s legend with Breuer, a 447-page tome by Robert McCarter. $150; phaidon.com 1 In the two-volume Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men, Taschen immortalizes the magic, mayhem, and mesmerizing 1960s sociocultural minutiae of the Mad Men TV series. Penned by the series creator himself, the first volume details key events from all seven seasons through imagery and script excerpts; the second volume focuses on behind-the-scenes action. Available in August. $200/set; taschen.com — PAUL RUBIO

JOAN MARCUS (PARAMOUR), PHOTO RESEARCHERS/GETTY IMAGES (CHAPLIN), BOB FRID (MASK)

CELEBRATE Laugh it up in Switzerland’s Montreux Riviera at the just-opened Chaplin’s World By Grévin, an interactive celebration of all things Charlie Chaplin. An adaptive reuse of Chaplin’s family estate, Le Manoir de Ban, the museum re-creates the setting of Chaplin’s home life and also features galleries, multimedia presentations, and performances centered on the legendary comedic actor, who rose to fame during film’s silent era. 011-41-21903-0120; chaplinsworld.com/en

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Nathaniel Howe Braemar Country Club, Tarzana, Calif. Member since: 2015 Who he is: Founder of Nathaniel Howe Studios, an entertainment branding company specializing in film and television. “We help people attach the right story and visuals to their campaign.” Work you’ll recognize: Howe created opening visuals for the NFL Network, promos for TV shows including Sons of Anarchy, and the sharks-circlingskyscrapers graphic for ABC’s Shark Tank. He won an Emmy Award for a National Geographic Channel campaign. Recent projects: He created the look and feel for the opening segments of the Golf Channel’s Feherty and Morning Drive programs. How he started: He was 9 when his dad bought him a camera and editing software. “We would make movies together, and every Christmas he added to my studio. He never connected it to a career. We were just having fun.”

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Lisa Borders

Commerce Club, Atlanta Member since: 2001 Who she is: In March, the former CocaCola executive took the reins of the WNBA as the women’s professional basketball league’s new president. The draw of the net: Although never a player herself, she says: “I cut my teeth on the men’s program at Duke while I was an undergraduate there. I never missed a game.” Then, while serving as vice mayor and president of the Atlanta City Council, she led the charge to bring one of the WNBA’s 12 teams — the Dream — to Atlanta in 2008. Why the league’s important: “As a woman, I have particular empathy with women who are doing amazing things. The WNBA is an opportunity for women who’ve played at the collegiate level to live out their professional dreams.”

Greg Foster

Landmark season: This year marks the WNBA’s 20th anniversary, a milestone the league will celebrate with new Adidasdesigned uniforms, balls embossed with a special 20th-season logo, a Verizon marquee sponsorship, and greater exposure on ESPN, which will broadcast all postseason and finals games for the first time. — LOUIS MARROQUIN

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Citrus Club, Orlando, Fla. Member since: 2012 Who he is: As president and CEO of the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness, based in Orlando, he works with business executives, faith leaders, and elected city officials to create effective methods to end homelessness in the region. Starting point: The best approach to ending homelessness, he says, is to first help people get back into housing, before using resources to create jobs or build temporary shelters. “That housing might only be 400 square feet, but until you have a stable roof over your head and have your own sense of privacy and safety, you can’t begin anything else.” Real change: Through this strategy, the commission helps place the area’s chronically homeless — including more than 1,200 veterans in the last three years — in existing housing.

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The Numbers Game

Get conversant with the right digits for golf’s rules, equipment, your swing, and more, and the sum result is you being a better, more informed player. We polled expert sources to get their take on key figures that can help minimize your scores, maximize your enjoyment of the game, or at least make you a more engaging, factoid-spouting playing partner. BY

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GOLF RULES NUMBERS

908-326-1850 The USGA Rules of Golf hotline, available seven days a week.

7,000+

The approximate number of inquiries USGA Rules associates field annually.

Three Commonly Referenced Rules

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This rule says you can play two balls on a hole in stroke play if you find yourself in a situation where you’re not entirely certain what to do — just check with a scoring official, Rules representative, or club pro before you return your scorecard to clear up which score counts.

20-6 This rule says you can correct an incorrect drop or wrongly substituted ball and proceed without penalty, as long as you didn’t stroke at the ball.

This rule clarifies when it is OK to clean your ball during a round. When the ball is legally lifted from somewhere other than the putting green, you may clean it except (a) when determining if it is unfit for play; (b) for identification (it may be cleaned only to the degree necessary to identify it); or (c) when the ball is assisting or interfering with play.

EQUIPMENT NUMBERS

Master club-fitter Woody Lashen pinpoints numbers to consider when deciding which clubs will work best for you. Lashen is a co-owner of the custom club shop Pete’s Golf in Mineola, N.Y., named one of “America’s 100 Best Clubfitters” by Golf Digest.

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“This is the range of loft on today’s putters. Most club players don’t realize putters come in different lofts — or even that they have loft. Getting the right loft to match your particular stroke is crucial to distance control. That comes down to where your hands are relative to the putter at impact. If your hands are ahead, like most Tour pros, you’re de-lofting the putter and need more loft. Average players tend to add loft by having their hands behind the ball at impact, so they need much less loft than a Tour pro does.”

≤5 “Pitching wedges don’t have a loft number on them, but most now have 45 degrees or less of loft, not the old 48. You want no more than 5 degrees difference in loft in your wedges. Gaps vary by player, but you can use a 50-degree gap wedge, a 55-degree sand wedge, and a 60-degree lob wedge as a good starting point.”

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“The average off-the-rack driver sold in shops today 45 is at least 45.5 inches long. The average PGA Tour pro’s driver is 44.5 inches. Most professional club fitters will

tell you the standard driver they build for club players is 45 inches. Why? Because the amount of extra distance you might get from a longer club isn’t worth the potential loss of accuracy. We find that most people actually hit the ball farther with a shorter shaft. They make better contact more consistently, and they don’t lose speed due to the club being too long for them to handle and swing efficiently.”

“You want two distinct bounces on your two main short-game wedges so that you can use them in a variety of conditions and hit a variety of shots. On the wedge you use from the sand, you generally want more bounce — 10 to 15 degrees. With your higherlofted wedge, you want less bounce, because you’re using it off tighter lies and for short shots around the green.” S U M M E R 2016

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SWING NUMBERS James Leitz, one of just 62 TrackMan-certified master instructors in the world and one of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America, sums up how machine-generated numbers from high-tech swing-analysis equipment can be translated into improved performance.

ball-flight 2 “The laws are the

4.3 100 mph

“You have to have enough clubhead speed to compete at the level you want. Even if you’re only a 12 handicap, if you have a 100 mph clubhead speed with your driver, that’s fast enough to be club champion. But if you can only swing the driver 80 mph, you’ll likely have to add speed to play in the A flight.”

“You need the proper impact alignments to create the ball flight you want. OK, maybe there aren’t an infinite number of changes you can make to help manage path, face, and impact point, but there are plenty that tie into those three alignments — starting with grip change, ball position, backswing adjustment, and transition.” 34

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“That’s the chance you have to hit the shot you want without the geometry you need. Let’s say you want to hit a little draw, which requires about a 2-degree-to-the-right path (for a right-hander). But if you have a 4-degree-to-the-left path, that’s a bust. Golf hell is when your impact geometry can’t produce what you want the ball to do. The road to glory begins with a basic understanding of the geometry you need for the shot shape you desire.”

“This is the PGA Tour average angle of attack downward with a 7-iron. If your angle of attack is only 1 degree down, you have a problem. It is difficult to hit the ball high enough on the face of an iron and fairway wood unless you hit down on the ball sufficiently, which creates an efficient launch angle and spin rate to flight the ball properly and hold the green.”

2-3 “This is about the maximum number of changes you should be working on after a series of lessons with your pro. You might start with seven or eight things, but as you make progress that should soon be whittled down to a more manageable number.”

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four things that make the ball fly the way it does: ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, and spinaxis tilt. These are the things you must control to control the game. Likewise, there are four impact alignments that cause the ball to fly the way it does: clubhead speed, clubhead path (horizontal and vertical), clubface angle, and impact point on the clubface. Players should be aware of what’s happening with all four of their impact alignments. Technology such as the TrackMan Launch Monitor can provide those numbers, but they should be translated via a knowledgeable teaching pro.”

Zero

1 “To measure your impact point, one can of Gold Bond works beautifully. Just spray the clubface and after your shot you can see exactly where the ball hits the face — which has so much to do with how the ball flies.”

“High-tech equipment isn’t requisite, but there are some things a video camera can catch that the naked eye can’t, some things that TrackMan can catch that a video camera can’t, and even some things that TrackMan can’t catch. The whiz-bang 3-D swing system Gears analyzes more than 600 images per second to measure exactly what the club and body are doing. As an example, it can tell you how much bend is in the shaft at impact. With that info, you can get fit to the proper equipment instead of making unnecessary compensations with your ball position or swing. The latest technology can absolutely help lead to lower numbers on the course.”

RANDOM PGA TOUR NUMBERS

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DREAMSTIME (3D), JOHN H. HOWARD (NICHOLS)

Total strokes played on the PGA Tour last season

50 60

Percentage of PGA Tour events won by 20-somethings in the past two seasons

Percentage of PGA Tour events won by 1 stroke or fewer last season

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3.8

“The most powerful predictive statistic on the PGA Tour is scoring average relative to the field, calculated simply as a player’s score compared to the field’s average score for that round. The typical Tour winner gains more than 15 strokes on the field to win an event — 3.8 strokes per round. Why is it so hard to win consistently on Tour? Even Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy only average gaining 2.5 strokes on the field per round, meaning even the best need to raise their games significantly to win.”

1.4 (or 37%)

“Putting extremely well is nearly essential to winning on Tour. From 2011 to 2015, the average PGA Tour winner has gained 1.4 of his 3.8 strokes (37 percent) with the putter, and only a handful of winners have managed to triumph without outputting the field. While excelling in other areas is how the best players separate themselves from the pack over the long haul, putting well wins individual tournaments.”

Golf analyst Jake Nichols identifies some figures to give you a better understanding of how the pros win, which, he says, will not only make you a better fan but can sometimes translate into success in your own game. He is Head of Golf Intelligence for 15th Club, a London-based team of golf professionals and data experts focused on helping professional golfers achieve an edge through the application of cutting-edge data analytics.

Driving distance is an important difference maker on the PGA Tour, too. “The stats show that hitting the ball long enough to rank in the top 20 percent on Tour in distance is three times more valuable in terms of scoring average than ranking in the top 20 percent in driving accuracy. It’s also more important than ranking in the top 20 percent in greens in regulation, scrambling, and putting.” S U M M E R 2016

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AT HOME ON THE RANGE

ROAMING RANCH COUNTRY WITH BISON AND OTHER WILDLIFE ON NEW MEXICO LAND OWNED BY BUSINESS MOGUL TED TURNER

â&#x20AC;&#x2122; a mountain ridge in an openair vehicle, guide Ken Stinnett says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to show you something really cool. I bet youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen anything like this.â&#x20AC;? We round a bend and the vast expanse of Ted Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ladder Ranch comes into view: lush valleys with crystal-clear creeks running through them, wind-sculpted sandstone cliffs, and, in the distance, the Black Range of the Gila Mountains. The 156,439-acre New Mexico property, about 160 miles south of Albuquerque, is home to elk, mule deer, bears, and about 1,000 bison, part of Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to restore the property to its natural pre-cattle-ranch state. The prospect of seeing bison in a wild high-desert landscape, more than anything, drew me to Ladder Ranch, which Turner has owned since 1992. As we drive on hard-packed dirt roads and through foot-deep creeks in the Polaris Ranger Crew â&#x20AC;&#x201D; think a supercharged four-wheel-drive golf cart â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Stinnett says Turner took down more than 250 miles of fences on the property so that elk, deer, and other wildlife could move freely. INTO THE â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so happy Ted owns this,â&#x20AC;? says Stinnett, WILD: At whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a wildlife photographer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a Ladder Ranch, good steward and walks his talk.â&#x20AC;? When Stinnett, hike the rugged backcountry of another guest, and I get out for a hike on the reddish land, a roadrunner darts past us, looking Palomas Creek (below), stay much like the one in the cartoon. in Ted Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stinnett, whose 60-something age hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ranch house tempered his enthusiasm for wild places, says he (below right), canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t guarantee bison sightings because the herds and eye bison in their natural move freely over the vast ranch. That afternoon, terrain (above as we chug down a slope past prickly pear cacti right).

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into the next valley, we see great brown animals in the distance, a classic Old West tableau. We drive nearer to the bison and watch awestruck, so close we can hear their snuffling breaths. As we start to drive away, a few bison move in front of us and into the road, forcing us to stop. They seem to know whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in charge here and gaze impassively at us. We wait for them to clear before continuing on. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when it hits me: Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ladder Ranch is like our own private national park. At 245 square miles, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than twice the size of Arches National Park and four times the size of Bryce Canyon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and just as pristine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ladder is, per acre, the finest example of wildlife diversity left in the state,â&#x20AC;? says wildlife biologist and Ladder Ranch manager Steve Dobrott in Last Stand, a book by Todd Wilkinson about Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eco-initiatives.

Comfy Quarters That afternoon we hike in Palomas Creek, cooling our feet in the trickling water, and see native pictographs painted onto the rock walls centuries ago. After the daylong excursion, we return to our lodgings, Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own home on the range, which recently opened for the first time to paying guests. Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house, where he often spent time with Jane Fonda during the 1990s, their decade together, is far from ostentatious but eminently comfortable. Bunches of red chilies, called ristras, hang outside the front porch and two feeders filled with nectar lure scarlet-throated hummingbirds. Inside, I walk barefoot over bearskin rugs and peer into a glass case filled with 800-year-old bowls discovered on the property, made by members of the Mimbres tribe. The living room is spacious with a large dining table, lamps made from antlers, and curtain rods with the ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ladder symbol. Best

of all, the house comes with a talented cook. Renowned New Mexico chef Tatsu Miyazaki cooks bison steak with a black truffle, red wine reduction sauce one night and duck in a driedcherry and port wine sauce the next. “The menu is customized for every guest,” says Japan-born Miyazaki. “Seasonal items and local food are very important. The Japanese culture is about caring for others, respect, putting guests first.” After dinner, I sit out on the porch, glass of pinot in hand, watching a full moon rise and cast its reflection in Animas Creek, a Rio Grande tributary. “You can be a tree hugger and still have your name in Forbes,” Turner has said. His mission is to manage the land in an ecological way while keeping the operation economically sustainable, says Blair Wyman, a ranch host. That’s why some bison from Turner’s ranches are slaughtered and sold for meat, ultimately appearing on plates at the Turner-owned restaurant chain, Ted’s Montana Grill, and elsewhere. Turner doesn’t like to lose money in any of his businesses, and the ranches are no exception, Wyman says. So Ladder offers limited hunting and it and other Turner properties now welcome guests.

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Rattlesnake Country The next day, we drive from Ladder and through Truth or Consequences, the city (formerly known as Hot Springs) renamed after a quiz show. In the middle of town is Turner’s Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa, where guests can soak in private outdoor tubs filled with waters from the local hot springs. Miyazaki is executive chef here and cooks periodic wine-pairing dinners that are worth planning one’s visit around. We continue to Turner’s nearby Armendaris Ranch, more than twice the size of Ladder, and drive up to Fra Cristobal Range with our guide for the day, Terry Miller. He’s laconic but observant, noting that recent rains have recharged

Animas Creek and that cottonwood trees have dramatically recovered since Turner removed cattle from his ranches here. Then Miller slams on the brakes — a squirrel has run into the road and he doesn’t want to hit it. We may encounter rattlesnakes, Miller says, but they’re harmless if unprovoked. “I’m scared to death of them, but I wouldn’t kill them,” he says. “They were here first.” Disembarking, we hike to the top of a Fra Cristobal peak and have a picnic lunch that Miyazaki prepared for us. As hawks and buzzards circle overhead, we take in the view of Armendaris and, in the distance, Ladder Ranch and the Black Range.

Bat Sightings The ranch program was just getting started when I visited last fall and some activities weren’t yet in place. Mountain biking has since been added, and horseback riding may be offered someday. Caves on Armendaris house a million bats. During late spring and summer, guests can watch them take to the skies at dusk. Though I missed the bats and didn’t get a chance to bike, I don’t mind. On our final morning, Jares Gallagher, co-operations manager for Adventure Partners Ecotours, which runs the outings on Ladder Ranch, takes us to Ash Canyon. We saunter up the ochre-walled slot canyon, the soothing sounds of the creek behind us. “For me, the sound of running water is just priceless,” Gallagher says, her hand on her heart. Later that day I’ll leave the ranch, so I take a few minutes of solo time by the creek. I sit on a rock under cottonwood and walnut trees and discover grinding holes in the rocks, used by native peoples. I know I’m far from the first person to savor this spot, and that feeling of connection makes me even more grateful this land has been preserved for as far as the eye can see.

What’s New at Turner’s Other Properties 1 At his 590,823acre Vermejo Park Ranch in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, Ted Turner opens his 25,000-squarefoot, seven-bedroom Casa Grande mansion for accommodations in June, after a four-year, multimillion-dollar renovation. From $550, or $4,200 for exclusive use for up to eight guests, including meals and nonguided activities. Rates increase with additional guests. 1 In February, Turner opened his private 4,680-acre St. Phillips Island, off South Carolina’s southeastern coast, to guests. Get exclusive run of the pristine, undeveloped island and stay in Turner’s twostory, six-bedroom home, which accommodates up to 12 people. From $1,200 for up to four guests, including fully stocked kitchen; $300 per additional guest.

For more info and reservations, contact Ted Turner Expeditions at 877-288-7637; tedturnerexpeditions. com. Ted Turner’s four-bedroom Ladder Ranch house accommodates four to 11 people. From $6,000 per night, including meals and guided tours. S U M M E R 2016

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A WHALE OF A TIME

OH, THE MARINE LIFE YOU SEE ON A JAZZED-UP TUGBOAT IN BRITISH COLUMBIA BY

TUGGING ALONG: Clockwise from above, spot whales and other wildlife from the deck of the refitted Swell tugboat, and bunk down in its cozy quarters. Facing page, dine on fresh, customized fare aboard the boat.

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against the boatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hull echoes through my porthole window, awakening me. I sit up in bed and peek outside to see an orange marmalade sunrise illuminating the quiet tree-lined inlets ashore, blue-tinged mountains jutting through the mist behind them. Amid the early morning calm, I hear a telltale watery hiss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thar she blows!â&#x20AC;? I want to shout as I spot a waterspout about 200 yards away. A humpback whale is also rising with the sun. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m aboard the newly refurbished tugboat Swell on my first morning at sea on a five-day â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whales and Totemsâ&#x20AC;? cruise through the straits and bays off of northeastern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The tour promises to combine these two iconic native experiences of this deliciously remote yet remarkably accessible wilderness just an hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flight from the bustling city of Vancouver.

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Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All Dressed Up The words â&#x20AC;&#x153;tugboatâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;cruiseâ&#x20AC;? normally would seem to go together about as well as â&#x20AC;&#x153;bulldozerâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;ballet,â&#x20AC;? but in this case the combination works. The Swell, a hard-working, 88-foot-long tug originally launched in 1912, has served as everything from a freight hauler to a dive boat, private yacht, and even as the setting in a cheesy 1970s Canadian sitcom called The Beachcombers. In 2004, the boat underwent a meticulous $3.5 million restoration, followed by a more recent refitting by Maple Leaf Adventures for conservation-based cruises such as its maiden whalewatching expedition last summer. The shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial past gives it a safe, deepkeeled platform upon which to sail, its small size giving it access to narrow inlets and coves, while its remodeling turned it into more of a floating family room than salvage craft. In the words of grizzled fisherman and local legend Billy Proctor, who boarded the ship for a tour, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hoooo-weeee, somebody dropped a pretty penny on this here ship. Hate to be the one that has to polish all this fine wood.â&#x20AC;? Indeed, well-varnished cedar, Douglas fir, and mahogany ring the Swellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staterooms, decks, and lounge/dining room. The ship has just six staterooms, creating an intimate experience with only a dozen passengers, which is a world away from the mega cruise ships and ferries plying the Seattleto-Juneau water route. My fellow tugboaters include four couples, two of whom happen to be celebrating their 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries â&#x20AC;&#x201D; clearly people comfortable sharing close quarters for a long time. The idea of a tugboat cruise is a bit quirky, so the trip tends to attract more open-minded and adventurous passengers. The crew includes a captain whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an ex-cop from Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marine division, experienced on many different types of watercrafts in the harshest of conditions. The first mate and chef both have

wilderness and nature experience to supplement their regular ship duties. Even the deckhand has a degree in marine biology. We enjoy three carefully crafted meals each day, customized for dietary needs and supplemented with locally sourced produce. The fact that the ship has a â&#x20AC;&#x153;nearly limitless supplyâ&#x20AC;? of local beer and wine included with the tripâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s price is a nice bonus.

Feeding Frenzy Naturalist Jackie Hildering is our guide and educational speaker for the journey. To call her passionate about whales would be an understatement. She not only knows the species, behaviors, and numbers of whales in the Pacific Ocean, she knows them all by name â&#x20AC;&#x201D; pointing out markings of whales we see like they were old friends â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Corporalâ&#x20AC;? with his two stripes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dominoâ&#x20AC;? with the spots, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slashâ&#x20AC;? with the scars. Once we see the whales surface, she goes into an informational feeding frenzy: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is awesome,â&#x20AC;? she shouts, rushing to the front of the boat, jabbing one finger toward the whales, the other arm beckoning us forward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lunge feeding! Look at that!â&#x20AC;? Even the most skeptical nature-viewer would be impressed with this spectacle we see on our first day. Motoring toward a flock of swirling seagulls above an amassed group of fish, called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;bait ballâ&#x20AC;? for the fishesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; survival tactic of huddling together when threatened, we come upon what seems like every marine creature in the North Pacific gathered in the same place at the same time. Two humpback whales, their mouths open and snapping like Pac-Man figures, surface in the middle of a group of salmon and herring. Around them, birds dive, sea lions surface, and from a distance at least a hundred dolphins and a dozen porpoises leap from the water in pursuit of the tasty treats. Several humpbacks trumpet, puff, and surface. Our heads swivel to take in the churning mass feeding, one guest saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is like an underwater Serengeti!â&#x20AC;? But the whales are only half of our focus aboard the Swell. We make several shore stops to explore the â&#x20AC;&#x153;totemsâ&#x20AC;? portion of local culture in the First Nations experience. The highlight of these is the Uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mista Cultural Centre in the small village of Alert Bay. The museum houses a colorful and deeply meaningful collection of totems, masks, and heirlooms confiscated from local families in the 1920s as part of a now-discredited national conformity campaign. As our group listens to the local speaker talk of her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history in the area, as well as the close relationship between the carved masks and the wildlife on shore and at sea, we realize that our trip isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t simply a whale-watching expedition, but rather a journey into the ancient spirit of the Pacific Northwest, experiencing the power of the seas, the majesty of the mountains, and the soul of both the creatures and the peoples who have populated the area for countless generations. For more info and reservations, contact Maple Leaf Adventures at 250-386-7245; mapleleafadventures.com. Five-day Whales and Totems cruises aboard the Swell from $2,340. S U M M E R 2016

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CAT TALE

TRACKING ELUSIVE PUMAS IN PATAGONIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINTER

MICHAEL SHAPIRO

, crawls over the deserted roads that traverse southern Chileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Torres del Paine National Park. Along with a guide, our group of three is in search of pumas. The day before, a guide and I had spotted tracks and scat while hiking, lending support to another guideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comment that â&#x20AC;&#x153;puma are everywhereâ&#x20AC;? in this park, the jewel of Chileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patagonia region. Even after downing a cup of yerba mate (mah-tay), the popular South American tea, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still groggy as our Jeep cuts between a pair of lakes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep your eyes open,â&#x20AC;? says Beatriz Castro, a guide with Quasar Expeditions, the regional tour operator for a six-day trek it calls the Puma Tracking Safari, though our trip will be just five days. As she shines the headlights into the hills, she adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;eight eyes are better than two.â&#x20AC;? I glimpse a flash of orange as she drives slowly round a bend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slow down!â&#x20AC;? I say. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I saw something.â&#x20AC;? Probably just a gray fox or a reflector, I think, worried I had sounded a false alarm. Then I see the twin orbs shine in our headlights. The outline of the catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face comes into view, its ears pricked up in keen attention. It regards us for several seconds, scampers a few steps up the dusty hillside, then turns sideways. We can see the full outline of its muscled body: its broad shoulders, thick paws, and sinewy torso. I had wondered how a 2-foot-high puma could take down a much larger guanaco, a relative of the llama and camel that thrives in Patagonia, but in that thrilling moment it all became clear.

Awe-Inspiring Park Pumas are fierce, highly elusive creatures, and I had traveled many thousands of miles to see one, maybe even more. Though I had come to Torres del Paine last August in the depth of the Southern Hemisphereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter in hopes of seeing the cats, it was the park itself that left the deepest impression. Torres del Paine is best-known for its soaring granite towers that rise thousands of feet above the valley below. The park â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 42

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a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its luminescent cobalt rivers, otherworldly rock formations, gargantuan glaciers, turquoise lakes, and crashing waterfalls â&#x20AC;&#x201D; remains wild and vibrantly alive. Moderate day hikes lead to the base of the Torres del Paine and Los Cuernos (â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Hornsâ&#x20AC;?), signature rock formations at the park, as well as to the icebergfilled Grey Lake and spirit-lifting waterfalls such as Salto Grande, a riverwide series of cascades. Torres del Paine receives 150,000 visitors a year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a small fraction of those who visit U.S. parks such as Great Smoky Mountains, which had more than 10 million in 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but most of those come between December and February, summer in the Southern Hemisphere. So June through August, the Chilean winter, can be the best time to experience the park and soak up its 935 square miles of untamed beauty, a season when you can hike for miles without seeing another soul. Getting to the park isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 10-hour flight from New York to Santiago, Chileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital, then a threeand-a-half-hour flight to Punta Arenas in southern Chile, followed by a nearly five-hour drive to the park. The good

PARK AND RECREATION: Clockwise from top left, at Chileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Torres del Paine National Park, search for wily puma, take in the breathtaking Los Cuernos formation, and hike near herds of guanacos.

and other livestock, or contract hired guns called leoneros to take down the big cats for them. We walk uphill along a fence line on the park’s boundary, past frozen puddles and the frost-crusted skeletal remains of downed guanacos. The pumas are expert killers, with the ability to sprint at speeds up to 50 mph, Vargas says, and they’re smart. The cats run guanacos into the wire fence, where they pounce on the overmatched prey and sink their razor-sharp teeth into the guanacos’ necks. Two guests in our group move at a glacial pace, photographing seemingly every guanaco bone, puddle, and vista. “Don’t worry,” Vargas says with a laugh. “The pumas always eat the slow ones.” Though evidence of puma is everywhere, we don’t see another cat, and by late morning we quit searching, knowing they’re bedding down for the day. The weather is remarkably fair: mostly sunny and relatively mild with highs around 40 degrees, though one night we get a light dusting of snow, adding luster to the landscape. It’s not too windy, unlike in summer when full-force gales buffet hikers.

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news: The small airport in Puerto Natales, just 90 minutes from Torres del Paine, is expanding and projected to start receiving flights from Santiago by the end of the year. Several hotels offer lodging within the park, but few luxury options exist. We’re staying at the Explora Patagonia, which picks up all of its guests at the Puerto Natales airport. The hotel’s cuisine is exquisite, the well-stocked bar is hosted, and most rooms have a jaw-dropping view of Los Cuernos. It’s located in the heart of the park, just a five-minute walk from the Salto Chico waterfall, a powerful yet narrow cascade that attests to the power of the natural forces at work in Torres del Paine.

Hoofing It After the pre-dawn puma sighting, we drive slowly looking for more big cats but reach a ranger station without seeing any. We watch Torres del Paine’s towers turn orange in the day’s first light, then learn we’ll continue our safari on foot, along with three members of another group. Isn’t that dangerous? Castro assures us we’ll be fine. We’ll be accompanied by a veteran tracker, Jose Vargas, who tells us the cats are more scared of us than we are of them. For good reason: Ranchers outside the park shoot pumas to protect their sheep

At Home With a Gaucho The following evening we combine searching for puma with a visit to the home of 63-year-old ranger Juan Toro, who has been patrolling the park, on foot and horseback, for 41 years. He extols the virtues of visiting Torres del Paine in winter: “You have the park to yourself — that’s the big difference.” Then he offers me a gourd of mate. This is the last of my four nights in the park and I ask the gregarious gaucho what he wants visitors to remember: “All this landscape,” Toro says with a sweep of his arm. “All this beauty.” I tell him I will and that my only regret is I didn’t have more time in this primeval paradise. “You really need to spend 10 days to explore this park,” he says. “A lot of people regret that they’re on a set schedule and have to leave. Everyone says, ‘Oh, we should have stayed longer.’ ” I didn’t encounter another puma, but made other wildlife sightings: a pair of ostrichlike rhea in a mating dance, two condors on the ground inspecting a carcass, an armadillo on the trail to the base of Los Cuernos, and countless inquisitive guanacos on hillsides and atop ridges. Naturally, I would have enjoyed seeing more pumas, but it was enough to be in the big cats’ presence, knowing they’re out patrolling this sublime landscape, atop the food chain, keeping the ecosystem in balance. For more info and reservations, contact Quasar Expeditions at 800-650-9385; quasarex.com. Six-day safaris from $6,550.

DRAGON HUNT WALKING WITH KILLER LIZARDS WHILE SAILING THROUGH INDONESIA

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500 feet from Moyo Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shore, swarthy in silhouette before the Indonesian sun. Her two masts and lean profile suggest she is lying in wait, which I suppose she is. Yet we encounter no sabers when we approach the Amandira this afternoon; rather, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re met with the salutations of 14 crewmen eager to unfurl her sails and engage the breeze behind us. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sailing and, full disclosure, motoring toward Indonesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Komodo National Park in the Flores Sea to snorkel, chill, and look for dragons. I understand my privateer fantasies appear childlike, if not clichĂŠ-ridden, but I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help myself. How else does one react to boarding a wooden Indonesian phinisi designed from plans drafted more than 400 years ago? Just 1 year old, the Amandira was hand-built by the Konjo tribe, a subgroup of the Bugis-Makassar people, who modeled the phinisi after Dutch vessels from 1600. The Aman hotel brand operates the charter-only vessel in Indonesia, and I have come aboard for a cruise through Komodo National Park. Our four-day trek is an amalgam of the boatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two cruise itineraries: the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Komodo Experience,â&#x20AC;? a five-night sail through the park offered from March through October; and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raja Ampat Expedition,â&#x20AC;? a five- to seven-night exploration of Indonesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s northeast seas offered from November through March. Voyages embark from either Amanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amanwana resort on Moyo Island or the city of Sorong in the eastern Indonesian province of West Papua. Even upon Indonesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s calm seas, the Amandiraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specs turn any discerning traveler green with envy. The 170-foot vessel contains just five cabins and sleeps 10. Two king suites and two double bunk cabins are located below deck. The master cabin, an atrium of sorts with windows on three sides, occupies the stern. Its aft-deck

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sitting area, off-limits to all but this cabinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fortunate occupants, spans the hullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breadth. Shortly after embarking, my fellow passengers and I gather on the Amandiraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foredeck for some quiet time. We choose from multiple settees, including several futon chaises laid out like napping mats at the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most idyllic preschool. I soon decide to cut this relaxation break short and scramble up the graduated bow to scan the horizon. My vigilance yields dividends when several schools of flying fish take flight above the waves, their silver flanks reflecting the ruddy sun. Dinner and early sleep follow as the vessel splashes toward the Gili Banta reefs.

Diving In As appealing as nautical languor sounds the next morning, one doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sail above the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most diverse coral reef for onboard slumber. The Amandira provides a fully supported scuba dive program complete with PADI certification and a certified dive instructor because more than 1,500 species of fish and almost 600 species of coral reside in these waters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and passengers want to see them, most especially me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These coves found off Gili Banta in Komodo National Park provide exceptional novice diving sites,â&#x20AC;? explains Benoit Martin-Laval, Amandiraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master diver, over breakfast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is very little current, the shelf drops off beautifully to 40 feet, and the biodiversity, including blacktip and whitetip sharks, is outstanding.â&#x20AC;? I forgo the deeper dive, grab my snorkeling gear, step into the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zodiac, and head toward the aforementioned cove, where I drop into a marine environment as complex as any jungle. Lobed brain coral appears like a fully inflated recess ball that some child has scribbled across a hundred times. Tubinaria, broad as a palm leaf, reflects the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dancing rays above soft coral nephthea, the cauliflower of the sea. Blue dot jawfish dart like warblers between

the black coral’s branches. Sea fans sway like attendees at a submarine revival meeting, capturing plankton. Butterfly fish, bright as fresh sunshine, maintain their platter-sized territory above the deepgreen scroll coral. I take a deep breath and descend a bit deeper in pursuit of a whitemargin unicornfish, its protruding “horn” and “broad-lipped” mouth so comically alluring I fail to notice how close I have drifted toward shore and nearly brush against a particularly broad sea palm. “As a charter-only vessel, we design our itineraries to be very flexible,” Martin-Laval explains when I withdraw from the turquoise kaleidoscope, still eager to see what lies just beyond the next copse of coral. “We have a very big playground here so we can accommodate whatever our guests want.” Our zodiac repairs to the ship, where a lunch of Indonesian chicken fried rice and assorted salads is spread across the communal table in the galley, a teak and window-lined common space that also accommodates a library and lounge. After lunch, my afternoon drifts away while I navigate the cove from atop a paddleboard. By dusk, we’re sailing again.

CRAI BOWER (BOAT, BEACH, DECK), ANNA KUCHEROVA/DREAMSTIME (DRAGON)

Twilight Surprise There may be no leisure activity more sublime than sailing into the subequatorial twilight. At sea, removed from digital disturbance with no distraction this side of a horizon bathed in coral pink, my eyes IMAGINE drift across the flat Flores Sea on the lookout DRAGONS: for wildlife but equally content should no Facing page, clockwise from entertainment enter my field of vision. top left, set sail Suddenly six spinner dolphins appear on the Amandira far off the port bow, rolling their dorsal with its intimate cabins and fins in well-measured choreography. The six-pack transforms into two dozen and the private beach excursions. race is on. Three leap in unison, followed Above, slip by six more, their underbellies stretched a on a wet suit for marine yard above the waves. Instantly, the sea is flush with spinners, as many as 45 darting adventures, and, right, stalk and diving. Just as quickly, they disperse, Komodo dragons. the water straightens its creases, and the sun captures a final glimpse from the day. A ship’s architectural efficiency never ceases to impress, I think, when the crew raises a deck table that doubles as a couch spine by day. We prepare for rijstafel, a traditional Indonesian meal initiated by the Dutch to demonstrate the fecund diversity of colonial

cuisine. This “rice table” consists of a jasmine rice tower surrounded by satay, banana fritters, semur daging (stewed beef in soy sauce), lempar (rolled rice with piquant filling), and coconut curried chicken, among other fresh delicacies. The ship’s amber lights illuminate our meal as fruit bats on their nightly interisland migration brush black strokes against the midnight blue sky. Sleep approaches.

A Day to Remember Like most nature lovers, I can instantly recall my personal “Top 10 Days in the Wild” list. This day in the Makassar Reef that has commenced with me snorkeling with giant manta swiftly soars to the top of my list. I’m awed by these creatures that have evolved to fly underwater, mesmerizing to watch with their strokes so blithely effortless. The incessant tidal tug between the Flores and Savu seas creates an even more dramatic effect when the particular manta I’m now eyeing, its wingspan more than 20 feet wide, emerges repeatedly from the shadows, not 3 yards from where I glide upon the staunch current. There are few animals more dissimilar than the giant manta ray and the Komodo dragon, one of the Earth’s most mystical predators. The former fly effortlessly through the sea, the latter lumber against underbrush with the subtlety of a bulldozer commissioned to demolish a city block. What they do share is geography, or at least this fabled marine-terrestrial environment, and I spend my afternoon back on land in the company of these bulldozers. “They tend to attack in the spring during mating season,” explains one of our guides as we walk within 15 feet of five Komodo dragons lying about the national park’s compound on Rinca Island, home to more than 1,300 of the world’s largest lizard. The allure, to stand an arm’s length from such a feared predator, is unmistakable. We walk toward a nest, several large hollow mounds, when we hear the snapping saplings. A 9-foot, 140-pound male lumbers toward us. “His big belly is recently filled,” our guides laugh. Their smiles depart swiftly when, an hour later, they fail to observe two 5-foot dragons lying in a shallow ditch less than a yard from our footpath. The idle lizards, young males who have moved upland from older dominant individuals, pay us no mind and we safely head back to the ship. Once again the Amandira’s crew has busied itself in our absence, this time lighting more than 100 candles to illuminate our dinner on a solitary island off Rinca’s coast. The chef and his team grill our dinner and most of the crew comes ashore to sing folk songs and dance, a fitting finale to several extraordinary days and nights exploring the Indonesian Sea. For more info and reservations, contact Aman Resorts at 800-477-9180; aman.com/resorts/amanwana/cruises. From $50,050 for a five-night charter. S U M M E R 2016

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From the Rookies 2017 Bentley Bentayga

Super Utility Vehicles 2016 marks the year the SUV steps up its game on the luxury meter while also raising the bar on greatness. Thank Bentley, Jaguar, and Maserati. By debuting their first SUVs, these upscale rookies to this category are forcing veterans Audi, Land Rover, and Mercedes-Benz to follow suit and counter with their best, sexiest, and most creative models. The result? Six of the best cars we’ve ever tested. You’ll want to get behind their wheels, too. BY

MICHAEL FRANK

About an hour’s drive from Dubai is a giant sand dune nicknamed Big Red. It’s a favorite place for denizens of the UAE to exercise their 4x4s on weekends — and with so many Middle East Bentley buyers, it’s a place the British carmaker’s brand bosses knew their new Bentayga would have to be capable of maneuvering. Their first SUV — with a 600-hp, 12-cylinder engine good for a 187 mph top speed — had to be a top-flight luxury crossover and do everything a Range Rover could, but better. Everywhere you go: We tested the automated hill-descent control just outside Palm Springs, Calif., and the Bentayga eased down a rock-strewn wash so steep we could only see the horizon by looking at the very top of the windscreen. We then chose from four selectable ride heights as well as multiple condition modes (from snow to sand) so we could bomb around huge dunes in the California

desert, often banking around hills so cockeyed we feared we might scrape the door handles. Never fear: The engine is designed to pump oil at angles as steep as 35 degrees. Road tested: One reason the Bentayga corners so well is its sophisticated, fully electronic Dynamic Ride system, in which active anti-roll bars respond to pitch, dive, and roll softening or stiffening on the fly. We drove the Bentayga around a test track, cresting triple-digit speeds, then into and out of sharp bends. Even some sports sedans we’ve tested would have raised more tire howl and screech. The Bentley just laughed its way along a route that was more fit for a Porsche 911 GT3, not a roomy, massively luxurious crossover. Luxury to the max: Since every Bentayga is hand built, it takes roughly eight times as much labor to assemble as the average passenger car. Bentley employs 58 craftspeople full time just to do woodwork. Nothing is really “off the rack,” save that every Bentayga is exceptionally refined, with triple-sealed doors to smite wind noise, extra-thick lamb’s wool carpets, and diamond-quilt door panels. MSRP: $229,100 More information: bentleymotors.com

2016 Jaguar F-Pace Since the 1950s, Jaguar has been known for making ultrasleek, taut-handling sports cars and sedans. With the F-Pace, the auto giant brings that same philosophy to SUVs, meaning it’s erring on the side of excellent suspensions. Jag’s engineers told us at a briefing last winter that too many crossovers and SUVs feel numb at the steering wheel and mushy around corners. They wanted the F-Pace to feel quick, fun, and lively. In other words, like any Jaguar. Not a Rover: Yes, Jaguar and Land Rover are a single company. But because Jaguar wanted to make a car in keeping with its own ethos, the five-passenger F-Pace is not a re-skinned Rover. Rather, its bones are donated from the XE and XF Jaguar sedans and it handles that way. The F-Pace defaults to a rear-drive sedan bias, sending up to 92 percent of its 340-hp Supercharged V-6 power to the rear tires. That gives it a natural nimbleness that’s lost with a lot of me-too crossovers. Unstuck technology: The all-wheel-drive F-Pace detects the surface it’s on — ice, for instance — and then automatically changes the calibration of wheel-spin tolerances so that just a slight bit of tire slip is allowed. Do this, and now your SUV can get unstuck. We know it works, too, because we tested it on a frozen lake so slippery we could barely stand upright. Great proportions: A lot of SUVs simply don’t work visually. The F-Pace is beautiful from any angle. It looks, as you’d hope, like a Jaguar — sleek, sexy, and classic. It’s actually quite roomy, too, with more cargo space than the larger Mercedes GLE. Tech that works: A lot of vehicles these days get serious technology packages that too frequently are far harder to use than the apps on your smartphone. But Jaguar has wisely given the F-Pace an infotainment system that works via touch. You tap, swipe, and pinch on the screen’s surface, just as you would on your phone. It’s dead smart and shows that the F-Pace is one of the bestdesigned, not just best-looking, Jaguars in the company’s history. MSRP: $42,390 More information: jaguarusa.com

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From the Veterans

COMING SOON FROM MASERATI, ANOTHER NEWCOMER It may be sacrilege to say so, but the 2017 Maserati Levante S — which you’ll be able to buy by the end of the summer for $83,000 — will be a far better sorted version of the Ghibli sedan that preceded it. That’s because unlike the too-firm-riding Ghibli, a car that was targeted at the Porsche Panamera buyer, the five-door Levante is what the Brits would call a “shooting brake,” a tall wagon, in other words — very tall, really. It also has all-wheel drive, as much as 9.7 inches of ground clearance in off-road mode, and electronically controlled air suspension. All of which delivers more travel to each wheel, yielding much more compliance. Yes, that’s for Americans who want an Italian racer, but not to the detriment of their dental work. Unlike the Ghibli, you’ll also gain more utility from this hatch. You won’t even miss power, since here you’ll have Ghibli’s potent, 3.0-liter, 424-hp V-6 with a signature snarl to the exhaust note that, seemingly, only the Italians know how to tune. Speaking of things the Italians do well, one option is an interior by Ermenegildo Zegna, where the seating surfaces and door panels are finished in silk with leather accents. Trust us, it looks incredible, and is even functional — cooler feeling in summer and less chilly in winter. maserati.com

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2017 Audi Q7 Though not a new vehicle in Audi’s lineup, this newest Q7 excises 474 pounds from its previous frame and skin through the use of more high-strength steel and aluminum. The result is a far more agile crossover, but that’s merely the start. Rear-wheel steering: Audi shortened the Q7’s turning circle so it handles tighter in traffic and during otherwise onerous duties such as parking. To do that with a 200-inch vehicle that seats seven requires a bit of engineering brilliance, which is why the Q7 gets four-wheel steering (in addition to standard all-wheel drive). At speeds below 31 mph, the rear wheels pivot in the opposite direction than the front wheels to enable the car to describe a narrower arc around any apex. To achieve high-speed stability at above 50 mph, the rear wheels pivot in the same direction as the fronts, just slightly. You feel the latter effect most in a high-speed corner, when you’re really pushing the available traction at the tires. Rocky Mountain test drive: Combining the two steering effects into one drive, we plied the Q7 out on the crowded, snowy streets of Aspen, Colo., agilely carving around parked cars where passengers were unloading their skis, and into the steep, winding esses of a long mountain pass. Even on wet, slushy roads, the Q7 felt uncannily quick on its toes, with plenty of passing power on tap via the 333-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 and its super-quick-shifting eight-speed Tiptronic gearbox. Techy dashboard: The very high-tech Q7 features its own Wi-Fi hot spot and you can sync up to eight devices. The gauge cluster, where you’d ordinarily have just a speedometer and tachometer, is entirely digital, and the screen there displays data such as route navigation usually shown on other cars’ center console screen. Here, you need only glance down to eyeball an incredibly detail-rich map courtesy of Google Earth, as well as instant cues, such as your next turn. Sleek interior: During night drives, ambient lighting hidden throughout the interior glows softly, and the hue can be tuned to up to 900 different colors. All the better to highlight the optional gorgeously wrapped, Valcona leather seats that feature a massage function. Slide back the Alcantara headliner to reveal a panoramic glass roof that sheds light on the entire interior so every passenger gets a sky view. MSRP: $54,800 More information: audiusa.com

2016 MercedesAMG GLE63 S Coupe Mercedes calls this SUV a “coupe.” Most of us think of coupes as two-door cars. But these days anything — even with four doors and double the ground clearance of a “car” — can be called a coupe. Skip the nomenclature lesson and just drive this all-new AMG GLE, and you simply won’t care what anybody calls it. Because what we call it is amazing.

2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible

What’s AMG anyway? You know how you can bring any car to a specialty shop to add more horsepower or stiffen its suspension? AMG, Mercedes’ in-house tuner, is like that, save that it has decades of experience working within the carmaker’s parameters for safety, engineering, quality, and design. Here, AMG adds a nappa-suede-wrapped steering wheel that would be right at home as the tiller of a sports car. Engine and suspension: Pin your right foot to the floor when you’re behind the

wheel and you’ll unleash the full-throated growl of its twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8. What else would you expect from 577 horsepower? But the truly astounding parlor trick isn’t merely getting to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds. Rather, it’s that this allwheel-drive vehicle with about 8 inches of ground clearance skates around corners as coolly as if it were a slammed-to-the-tarmac Ferrari. But thanks to its Airmatic suspension that adapts to changing road

conditions and situations, this one corners like a sports car but doesn’t punish your passengers like one. Room to stretch: Despite the coupe shape, the cabin is incredibly airy, even for 6-foot-plus drivers and passengers. Plus, with up to 60.7 cubic feet of cargo room, you get an entirely new genre of vehicle: a higher-riding sports sedan or, if you will, a utility sports coupe. MSRP: $110,225 More information: mbusa.com

Land Rover’s global smash hit, the three-door Evoque SUV, now can be had with a folding cloth top, yielding a commanding view of the road unlike most other convertibles. Plus, you get a polished, smooth, and composed ride and, inside, a leather-lined luxury and tech cocoon. Balancing luxury and utility: When you cut the top off of any vehicle and add a folding roof, utility suffers. In the case of the Evoque Convertible, you lose rear seats that fold forward and the ability to mount a roof rack. Still, there’s a ski pass-through between the rear seats and plenty of room for four passengers to stretch out comfortably. You also get assorted luxury amenities, from the 14-way heatedand-cooled driver’s seat to an ultra-intuitive, 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and an optional astoundingly clean-sounding 13-speaker, 660w surround-sound Meridian audio system. Alfresco in the Alps: We tested the Evoque Convertible in the snow-crested Swiss Alps, pushing the 240-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine from quaint village to quaint village along twisting mountain passes. The Evoque chassis, 612 pounds heavier than the standard Evoque in order to supplant the rigidity lost when engineers removed the rig’s lid, felt solid, capable, and smooth. No average ragtop: With an engine and transmission sheathed in a massive skid-plate of armor, 8.3 inches of ground clearance, and steep approach and departure angles — the better for not scraping a fender — this convertible is well cut out for serious off-roading. Flip the center-mounted selector to any of multiple off-road computer modes (we picked “Grass, Gravel, Snow”) and you can do what we did, driving down an actual piste, where wheelspin on the low-grip surface was quelled so well it was easy to simply steer, brake, (wisely) add in throttle, and drive along merrily. After the snow, we switched to the “Mud & Ruts” mode and tiptoed the Evoque down a harrowing, 45-degree, boulder-strewn, forest track. MSRP: $50,475 More information: landroverusa.com

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THE LITTLE ISLAND THAT COULD

In Hawaii, sleepy Lanai is getting a big boost from a business tycoon and a native son. Writer Janice Wald Henderson, a longtime fan of the isle, gives a big thumbs-up to the dramatic makeover. P H OT O G R A P H Y BY

PIERCE MYERS

â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of anticipation outside the Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii, waiting to say aloha to my old friend Kurt Matsumoto, a local who made good â&#x20AC;&#x201D; very good â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and now runs Lanai for its billionaire owner, Larry Ellison of Oracle fame. Matsumoto is deep into a mission: to bring Lanai into the future and to discover its past. The coconut wireless, Hawaiian slang for gossip, says the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transformation now in full swing is amazing, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so jazzed to see the changes for myself. I love this little island and its laid-back style â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so much so that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve returned some 30 times since my first visit in 1990, when I came to write an article on the newly opened Lodge at Koele. At the time, Matsumoto was the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general manager, and he and his family became fast friends with mine. When Ellison bought 97 percent of 90,000-acre Lanai in 2012, including the two Four Seasons-run resorts, rumors flew locally about big changes and residents feared upheaval. To ease their concerns, Ellison wisely tapped Matsumoto to run his new

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LIFE ON LANAI: Clockwise from above, billionaire Larry Ellison, the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner; the Lanai Culture & Heritage Center; artist Mike Carroll shows work at his Lanai art gallery; fine wine at Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market; Four Seasonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lavender Chi cocktail; luxe accommodations at the Four Seasons Resort; Cook Island pine trees; and Kurt Matsumoto with Hau`oli, a greater sulphurcrested cocktaoo. Center, Hulopoe Bay Beach, a short walk from the Four Seasons.

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tropical acquisition. He figured correctly that islanders would know a third-generation Lanaian would never ruin home, and thus they would be more open to embracing change. In his top-dog role, Matsumoto serves as chief operating officer of Pulama Lanai, Ellisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s island management company. Before that, Matsumoto rose up the ranks to manage the two Lanai resorts that former island owner David Murdock built, then moved off-island in 1999 to become general manager of the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows on the Big Island of Hawaii and then general manager of operations of Kukui`ula Development Co. Hawaii on Kauai in 2007. In a place this small â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just 3,000-plus residents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; everyone knows Matsumoto, some since kindergarten, and most know his family. His grandparents moved here from other islands in the mid-1920s to work plantations, and his parents 52

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SURF AND TURF: Clockwise from top, take in the views from Kahekiliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leap on Lanaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south shore; choose from six types of poke at Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market; take in a movie at Hale Keaka.

both grew up on Lanai. Growing up, Matsumoto was a Boy Scout who toiled in pineapple fields during summer breaks, and he played bassoon in the high school band. He earned localsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trust long ago.

me around to see all thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new, he tells me: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ellison treasures this island. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to change Lanaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character, but rather help the island survive into the next century. Heal the land, better community life, and restore the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainability.â&#x20AC;? I ask how he felt about returning home after his nearly 13-year absence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lanai was going to be in my rearview mirror, never to be seen again,â&#x20AC;? he admits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the island is getting a second chance. I had to come back. To give back to the place where you grew up? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to pass up.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thirty years ago, this was all pineapple,â&#x20AC;? says Matsumoto, gesturing toward vast fields of kiawe and other scrub near Lanai City, the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of 90,000 acres on Lanai, 20,000 were pineapple at peak production. First cattle

and sheep killed the native forest, and then pineapple added to the reduction. It will take decades of work to make it green again.â&#x20AC;? Pulama Lanai is regenerating forests by planting endemic vegetation such as native koa and sandalwood trees, removing damaging invasive plants such as strawberry guava, and working with the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural center restoring ancient fishponds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little by little, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re impacting whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hurting the island,â&#x20AC;? says Matsumoto. The company is transforming Lanai City, too. Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market, once basic, now resembles a trendy San Francisco food boutique. Its gleaming shelves display pristine fresh produce, natural and organic foodstuff, and fine wine. I vow to return and buy all six types of poke, raw marinated tuna, for a picnic or hike. I do purchase local honey, for gifts to bring home. Matsumoto is eager to show me Hale Keaka, formerly the Lanai Theater, which underwent a $6 million remodel before reopening in late 2014. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lanai Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only movie house, commissioned in 1926 and closed for more than a decade. Original entryways and dormer windows are a nod to its vintage heritage, while new fabric walls and teak floors add modern flair. Hale Keaka stars two screening-roomcool cinemas with buttery leather chairs and state-of-the-art sound systems. First-run films, rather than the old third, now play. Matsumoto orders a hot dog, contentedly munching away in a theater seat. No posh lunch for this island boss. We head out to see more. The water sparkles in the newly renovated community pool, now rimmed by chaises from the currently closed Four Seasons Resort Lanai, the Lodge at Koele. Lanai City has a football field â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the first for the high school in more than 60 years. Pulama Lanai bought several dilapidated plantation-style homes, rebuilt or restored them in their original style, and has rented them out to locals. How fun to drive

by these quaint houses framed by tropical blossoms. Matsumoto shows me the new pharmacy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lanaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first independent one â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and pulls out his smartphone. His eyes shine with pride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Check out this Lanai Guide app,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It tracks your locale by GPS and relays its historic significance. This pharmacy is on the site of my grandfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoe repair store.â&#x20AC;? The interactive app is quite an eye-opener. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loaded with some 125 points of interest spanning the island from sea level to the 3,373-foot elevation. I could spend all day reading in-depth narratives about Hawaiian settlement, tradition, and heritage trails. Historical photographs bring the words to life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This app isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just for tourists, but for residents wanting to learn island history, too,â&#x20AC;? he continues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now you can explore everywhere with ease. In time, rangers will be stationed near archaeological sites and will interact with visitors.â&#x20AC;? Another Pulama Lanai goal is to grow the economy beyond hospitality. A small macadamia nut grove thrives and the USDA has approved island venison for sale. Later this year, hog, sheep, egg, and hydroponic farms debut, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get a tennis academy and have exhibition matches,â&#x20AC;? says Matsumoto, making reference to tennis devotee Ellison buying the BNP Paribas Open and Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif., in 2009 and then transforming them into a world-class tournament and center. We drive by the Lodge at Koele, slated to reopen after remodeling late this year. Its new style is not

yet determined, but I bet you an island the ambience will feel more Hawaiian than it did before.

MOVING AHEAD: Left, farmers such as Alberta de Jetley are part of the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conservation efforts. Right, take an off-road spin in one of Pulama Lanaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Polaris Utility Terrain Vehicles.

into locals, any skepticism I had about how they perceive Lanaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s changes vanishes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey, Kurt, howâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your mom,â&#x20AC;? inquires one man. Another pumps Matsumotoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand, while an elderly lady hugs him. This happens all over town, as if he were a celebrity. Matsumoto shrugs off such status. On island each week from Oahu, where he maintains his permanent residence, he opts not to stay at the beach resort or in corporate housing but at his humble childhood home, sleeping in his old bedroom. His dad has passed away and his mom lives in a senior residence on Oahu, but the family still owns the house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so cool staying here,â&#x20AC;? says this COO, with a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still home.â&#x20AC;? Later that day, I go on an island cultural tour. Pulama Lanai bought six new Polaris Utility Terrain Vehicles for off-road guest adventures. Newly trained young locals as thrilled to explore the sights as I am drive the four-seat

UTVs. They confess they never knew so many traces of ancient Hawaiian villages, rock petroglyphs, and stunning ocean vistas existed before the cleanup. The next morning I meet Kepa Maly, Pulama Lanaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior vice president of Culture and Historic Preservation. Although Caucasian, Maly was raised hanai, meaning not officially adopted but cared for on-island by a Hawaiian family. He speaks the Hawaiian language fluently and dedicates his life to the culture. Maly created the Lanai Guide app and signage at historical sites, runs the small but information-packed Lanai Culture & Heritage Center in Lanai City, and leads many conservation efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;History is still with us,â&#x20AC;? Maly says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want the younger generation to know its legacy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1,000 years of Hawaiian history â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and pass it on. We must empower people to become storytellers.â&#x20AC;? When showing me the cultural centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little garden blooming with endangered endemic species, Maly exudes delight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;See this abutilon eremitopetalum?â&#x20AC;? he asks, pointing to a flowering plant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so rare and only seen on Lanai; and hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mamaki â&#x20AC;&#x201D; its leaves make powerful antioxidant tea.â&#x20AC;? When Maly gets the new cultural center that he says Ellison is engaged in discussions about, he plans to greatly expand the ethnobotanical collections. Next we explore Koloiki Ridge Trail, an easy 5-1/2-mile hiking path with

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CALL OF THE ISLAND: Pulama Lanai’s Kepa Maly offers a Hawaiian chant on Koloiki Ridge.

a trailhead near the Koele Lodge. Koloiki underwent some trail maintenance and, boy, is it pristine. Bright-hued flowers and other tropical vegetation line the pathway. Only chirping birds and rustling branches interrupt the silence. Atop Koloiki Ridge, I find paradise. Beyond the bluest ocean rise Molokai and West Maui, about 8 miles to the north and northeast. Sensuous swirls of mist shroud steep mountain ridges. Before me is Maunalei Valley, a startlingly deep green gorge. Maly chants in Hawaiian, and I get chicken skin, local for goose bumps, as the sound echoes across Maunalei. I don’t understand the words but I feel the mana, or spirit. “We’re already growing taro to make poi, paper mulberry to provide paper for artisans, fern shoots for salads, and kukui nuts for leis here,” says Maly, gesturing into the valley below. “I want to fully restore this area, and add a living history center.”

- Four Seasons Resort Lanai is a different sort of living center — the kind I could move into. It reopened in February after an extensive remodel. Some 650 employees remained on salary throughout the renovation, many working in island cleanup and conservation or learning new trades compliments of Pulama Lanai. I barely recognize a hotel I once intimately knew. Concrete walls

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blocking views have vanished. Now the ocean, with its perfectly curving coastline, is the resort centerpiece, visible from open-air lobbies, restaurants, and even the fitness center. That ocean. How it beckons. The water sparkles like a Bulgari bracelet. Pond fronds wave in the breeze, as if saying aloha to passing whales and dolphins. Hawaiian and Polynesian artifacts, such as a vintage ivory pikake blossom lei and 19th-century shark-tooth swords, accent the lobbies, adding museumlike touches. Sculptures of hula dancers, fishermen, and rowers give slate hallways an art gallery feel. Fishponds abound. Two new free-form, rock-lined pools, lushly accented by tropical bushes and blossoms, replace the old-school rectangular pool. The smaller pool, for adults only, has a grotto under a waterfall. This area is gorgeous by day; at night, when torch-lit, it’s unabashedly romantic. Guest room decor seamlessly blends organic with exclusive, earthy with high-tech. Teak and zebrawood trim artisan Nepalese Lokta paper walls. Handwoven rugs accent lustrous mahogany floors. Indulgent new amenities include 75-inch platinum bezel LED flatscreen televisions, Nespresso machines, and intuitive lighting panels with many settings. Staying connected is easy here, with desk-side charging stations

and multiple bedside outlets. I can’t stop playing with my in-room iPad Air. It’s loaded with resort and island information and services and also offers complimentary access to more than 3,000 newspapers and magazines. I use it for everything — from ordering room service and requesting housekeeping to planning daily activities. Oversized bathrooms feature spacious rain showers, soaking tubs, and in-mirror televisions, with high-end sound coming from recessed ceiling speakers. New spalike toiletries showcase kukui nut oil from a local farm. They’re so good, I ditch my own. Plush robes are de rigueur. Water closets are high-tech, too, with fancy Toto toilets and a mood lighting setting for relax. Two additional cool techie things: Waterproof electronic wristbands replace standard guest-room keycards. Hold one up to your guestroom door and the door unlocks. Plus, if you love dolphins, the beach

team will send sighting alerts to your mobile device. More stuff making resort life a breeze.

, oo. The food and beverage team, including a new chef de cuisine, delivers both healthful and vacation-decadent dishes prepared with impeccable ingredients. In main dining room One Forty, the breakfast presentation sets the tone for a bright culinary day. Hawaiian-style doughnuts, crisp golden rounds with the softest centers, tumble into a basket from a new mini malasada machine. Fruit and vegetable juices blended to order, Asian dumplings, croissants that break into buttery shards â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such quality. Come midday, newly opened Malibu Farm, a branch of a popular

LUXURY TOUCHES: Clockwise from top right, at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai play 18 holes on the striking golf course; get pampered in the spa; recline in the remodeled lobby; and snack on Hawaiian-style doughnuts.

Malibu, Calif., restaurant, offers fresh organic fare for poolside brunch and lunch. Dinner standouts include Nobu Lanai, an outpost of world-famous chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The restaurant added more open-air tables, two new teppanyaki stations, and a sushi bar. Its new chef prepares stellar dishes. The remodeled spa, with exclusive skin-care products, cushy couches, and heated treatment tables, is first-rate, too. Soft-voiced therapists, many newly trained islanders, expertly knead any lingering stress from muscles. Staff is everywhere, brimming with new enthusiasm. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so friendly that one server I see each morning at breakfast stops her car in town when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m walking, just to say hi. She makes me feel at home. Hotel managers, wearing stylish shorts outfits from a new resort shop, are always about, spreading aloha to guests like butter to toast. Hours relaxing at the hotel pass quickly. I boost my chi poolside with Lavender Chi, a coconut vodka cocktail made on request. I swim under the adult pool waterfall, my toes kissed by its splashes. Bougainvillea flowers, floating on the breeze,

land congenially beside me. How easy it is to exhale. I am drawn to an ancient Hawaiian village site, until recently hidden by brush on resort ground between the pools and ocean. Only scattered rocks remain but detailed signage with photographs lets me imagine life long ago. I feel the mana here, too. One night, I leave the resort via taxi to catch a flick at Hale Keaka in town, about a 25-minute drive away. What a blast, munching popcorn sprinkled with li hing mui powder, a local seasoning made with dried plums, and chatting with welcoming residents. Back at the resort, I chat plenty with Hau`oli, a talkative greater sulphur-crested cocktaoo that wolf-whistles like a Manhattan construction worker. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of four rescued exotic birds cared for by the hotel. I see him at least twice daily and he always talks up a tsunami. On my last visit to my new feathery friend, he climbs off his perch and keeps saying hello when I say goodbye and I get misty-eyed walking away. Leaving Lanai, I realize my passion for this island is ignited anew. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like Lanai is Cinderella, Ellison and Matsumoto are both Prince Charming, and the island is on a path â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as close as real life gets, anyway â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to a happy ending. S U M M E R 2016

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Add sizzle to your summer cookouts with this beefed-up, juicy steak recipe BY

ROBIN BARR SUSSMAN

Members of ClubCorp Clubs

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Lisovskaya Natalia/The Picture Pantry (fork), Colleen Duffley (sliced steak)

ith the array of trendy steak cuts such as rib-eye cap, hanger, and flat iron appearing in butcher cases across the country lately, steak choices are broader than ever. For every favorite steak — be it a highly marbled hunk of beef dripping with juice or a leaner style that slices like butter — the club chefs have crafted innovative recipes perfect for the cut. Bring flair to your table this summer with this Argentinian chimichurri strip and take note of the chef’s meaty cooking insights.

Fire-Grilled New York Steak With Chimichurri Garlic Butter Executive chef Jonathan Gelman of Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club in Coto de Caza, Calif., adds an exotic twist to classic Argentinian gaucho steak by marinating it and basting it frequently for extra flavor. The crowning glory is the bright, garlicky chimichurri butter made with parsley, cilantro, and lots of garlic. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon molasses 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 6 boneless New York strip steaks (each about 12 ounces and 1-1/2 inches thick) kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Chimichurri Garlic Butter (recipe follows)

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To make the marinade, combine all the ingredients except the steak, salt, pepper, and butter in a large mixing bowl. Reserve about 1/4 of the marinade and set it aside to use for basting while grilling. Add the steaks to the mixing bowl and marinate steaks for 2 to 24 hours in the refrigerator. (The longer the better for more flavorful steaks.) Heat your grill to high. Brush the steaks on both sides with the reserved marinade and season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill the steaks on one side until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Brush more marinade on the steaks, and turn the steaks over. Grill an additional 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature of 135 degrees), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees), or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees). Transfer the steaks to a cutting board or platter, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Top each steak with 1 tablespoon of Chimichurri Garlic Butter and return to the grill for 2 minutes or until the butter begins to melt. You can also do this in a broiler or with a handheld cooking torch. Yield: 6 servings CHIMICHURRI GARLIC BUTTER 1 cup packed fresh Italian parsley, stems removed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro, stems removed 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 garlic cloves, minced and lightly sauteed in 1 teaspoon olive oil In a blender, add all the ingredients except the garlic and puree until smooth. Stir in the lightly sauteed garlic and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Chef’s Tip “Always take your steaks out of the refrigerator 20 minutes before you cook so the beef can come to room temperature and the steak will start cooking immediately when introduced to the heat.”

ABOUT THE CUT

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One of the world’s most popular cuts, the New York strip steak has good marbling without a lot of extra fat, making it ideal for grilling because it retains moisture and is sturdy enough to hold up to hearty marinades and sauces.

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— Executive chef Jonathan Gelman Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, Coto de Caza, Calif.

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ClubCorp News and Events Oro Valley Country Club Oro Valley, Ariz.

Gather with your friends for some post-round conversation beside the sleek fire pit on the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modernized patio. Then, inside, take a seat in the new Whiskey Tree Bar at the quirky communal table, which depicts the story of a past member who stashed whiskey bottles in a tree near the 15th hole for fellow members to imbibe from during tournaments.

Reinventions

Inside/Out

Five country clubs shine the light on their recent upgrades, revealing brighter, roomier indoor spaces and vibrant, fun outdoor areas perfect for your warm-weather diversions BY

ALEX ETHRIDGE

Gainey Ranch Golf Club Scottsdale, Ariz.

Take in expansive views of the scenic McDowell Mountains from inside the club thanks to four folding glass doors that create one integrated indoor/ outdoor dining space when opened. This new area, called Crossroads, serves Southwestern fare. The club embraces its legacy with photos in the entryway and hallways showing its origins as an Arabian horse and cattle farm.

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Pro Tournaments ANA Inspiration

Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage, Calif.

The Woodlands Country Club The Woodlands, Texas

This summer, head to the club’s renovated pool area, where the kiddos can try their hands at the main pool’s cool climbing wall. Then sip a refreshing beverage at the outdoor bar and step into the shade of the private family cabanas. The stylish Legends dining and bar area honors Arnold Palmer, who designed the golf course, and George Mitchell, the Texas oil man who developed the club.

Teen powerhouse Lydia Ko became the youngest two-time LPGA major winner with this April victory, which she scored just three weeks shy of her 19th birthday. She birdied the 72nd hole and ended Sunday Lydia Ko one shot ahead of Charley Hull and In Gee Chun to finish at 12 under par. She won her first major at the Evian Championship last September.

Insperity Invitational The Woodlands Country Club, The Woodlands, Texas

Windermere Golf Club and Olde Atlanta Golf Club

CLAY HAYNER (6), GETTY IMAGES: DAVID CANNON (KO), SCOTT HALLERAN (PARNEVIK AND SHIN)

Cumming and Suwanee, Ga.

One membership gets you access to both of these revamped clubs. At Windermere (left), the whole family can fit at the fashionable communal table opposite a media wall loaded with three large flat-screen TVs in the new Elevations restaurant. About five miles south, at Olde Atlanta (below), dine at the Grille featuring cozy, new plush seating, and test your skills on the new shuffleboard table.

John Daly, who turned 50 on April 28, made his Champions Tour debut at this event in May, but 51-year-old Jesper Parnevik claimed the trophy. In his first win in 15 years after battling injuries in his 40s, Parnevik finished 12 under, four strokes ahead of David Frost, Mike Goodes, and Jeff Maggert, who tied for second. Daly placed T17 at 2 under par. Jesper Parnevik

Volunteers of America Texas Shootout

Las Colinas Country Club, Irving, Texas

In May, at the Lone Star State’s only LPGA Tour event, 23-year-old Jenny Shin shot a bogey-free final round 67 to claim her first LPGA win in 135 Tour starts. She shot Jenny Shin 14 under par, beating Mi Jung Hur, Gerina Piller, and Amy Yang by two strokes. Shin had previously logged 20 top-10 finishes in her career.

Coming Up June 30-July 3 World Golf ChampionshipsBridgestone Invitational, Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio Aug. 4-7 Web.com Digital Ally Open, Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate, Overland Park, Kan. S U M M E R 2016

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ClubCorp News and Events by Alex Ethridge Hot Deals

Junior Golf

Summer Refreshers

Escapes both near and across the pond

Just Added:

To mark the opening this summer of the Saint James Paris hotel’s new guinguette, its chic open-air café featuring live music, book a room from July 11 to Aug. 31 and get the best flexible rate, a guaranteed upgrade, and complimentary breakfast daily. Find a table at the guinguette, and choose from a menu of Parisian-brewed beer, artisanal wines, and dishes created by Michelinstarred chef Virginie Basselot.

Sneak away for some Hyatt’s Lone summertime fun on the Eagle Grille private lakeside beach at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Incline Village, Nev. You’ll get 20 percent off the best available rate, plus a complimentary glass of sparkling wine at check-in and two $5 Grand Lodge Casino Match Play coupons, good at the resort’s 20,000-squarefoot casino. Through Sept. 4, take advantage of the “Sunshine on Sale” rate and get your fifth night free.

From left, Skylar Thompson, Julia Gregg, Eric Doyle, Ryan Hailey

Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals Four ClubCorp juniors represented well at the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals, held at Augusta National the Sunday before the Masters in April. Eighty juniors — 10 each in eight divisions divided by gender and age — made it to the finals by competing against tens of thousands of other juniors in qualifying rounds held throughout the year. In the girls 14-15 age group, Skylar Thompson of Olde Atlanta Golf Club in Suwanee, Ga., placed second and Julia Gregg of Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas placed seventh. In the boys 12-13 group, Eric Doyle of Bernardo Heights

Country Club in San Diego placed seventh and Ryan Hailey of Walnut Creek Country Club in Mansfield, Texas, placed ninth. Julia was also the girls’ longest driver, with a 215-yard drive. At a star-studded dinner the night before the event, the juniors rubbed elbows with several celebs, including Condoleezza Rice and Golf Channel host Charlie Rymer. Earlier in the day, to the finalists’ surprise, One Direction singer Niall Horan, PGA Tour pro Justin Rose, and A-list entertainer Justin Timberlake stopped by a practice session to pose for photos and sign autographs.

Breathe in the beauty of a Colorado summer with Vail Mountain Lodge’s “Stop and Smell the Roses” package, available weekdays June 13-Sept. 30. The resort’s grounds and nearby Betty Ford Alpine Gardens will be in full bloom, so grab a handy walking map and explore the aromatic foliage. The package also includes three nights at the lodge, daily breakfast at the resort’s awardwinning Terra Bistro, two 75-minute Herbal Poultice massages, and two Dr. Hauschka gift packs, including the ecologically conscious brand’s Rose Day Cream and Lemon Lemongrass Body Milk. From $1,041.

Get the most out of your time in London through Aug. 31 with a special three nights for the price of two offer at the posh St. James’s Hotel and Club. This nontransferable, nonrefundable rate must be prepaid at the time of booking.

Restrictions may apply. For details on the above deals and to book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com.

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New Club In March, Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club in Santa Rosa, Calif., joined the ClubCorp family of clubs. Located 55 miles north of San Francisco in Sonoma wine country, the club features an 18-hole, par-72 walkable golf course, as well as a driving range, putting green, chipping green, and 100-yard practice hole with bunkers. Other amenities include upscale and casual dining spaces and swimming, tennis, and fitness facilities.

GETTY IMAGES FOR DC&P CHAMPIONSHIP: KENT HORNER (DOYLE), ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH (HAILEY)

Saint James Paris

Amarillo Country Club, Amarillo, Texas Country Club of Peoria, Peoria, Ill. La Quinta Resort & Club, Palm Springs, Calif. Orchard Ridge Country Club, Fort Wayne, Ind. Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, Santa Rosa, Calif. Watermark Country Club, Grand Rapids, Mich.

At the Masters

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Teaming Up THE SCENE IN AUGUSTA Throughout Masters week, about 500 members stopped by ClubCorp’s hospitality area — located for the first time at the Garden City Club, a Masters hospitality center a short drive from the course — to relax, have a drink, and grab a bite to eat while watching the tournament on television. At the club, members also sampled Macallan scotch at tastings, were shuttled to and from the golf course via 2016 BMW 7 series cars, and, one night, feasted on a Mexican buffet courtesy of Visit Mexico.

Member Events

BILL BESCH (MASTERS), CHARLES SAPPINGTON (COUPLES), EVAN SCHILLER (REYNOLDS)

ClubCorp Couples Tournament In April, 38 couples flocked to the La Quinta Resort and Club near Palm Springs, Calif., for the annual ClubCorp Couples Tournament. Play included three formats: alternate shot on the Dunes Course, scramble on the Mountain Course, and best ball on the TPC Stadium Course at PGA West. Couples were split into two divisions: open and senior. In the open division, the low-gross and low-net winners were Brad and Sandy Woley from Reflection Ridge Golf Club in Wichita, Kan., and Gary and Bonnie Johnson from Brad and Sandy Woley Gary and Bonnie Johnson Granite Bay Golf Club in Granite Bay, Calif., respectively. In the senior division, David and Becky Brusilow from the Clubs of Prestonwood in Dallas snagged low gross, and Bill and Peggy Clary of Barton Creek Lakeside in Austin, Texas, low net. Becky and David Brusilow Bill and Peggy Clary

Mark Your Calendar Sept. 7-11 and 11-15 Acura ClubCorp Champions Classic at Pinehurst Resort in the Village of Pinehurst, N.C.

Get to know more about our strategic alliances, and take advantage of the deals you can get

Reynolds Lake Oconee Scoop: Formerly Reynolds Plantation, this private club and lakeside vacation community about 90 miles east of Atlanta has been a favorite family getaway for nearly 100 years. Home to the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, and its awardwinning spa, the community also boasts 117 holes of golf from top designers such as Tom Fazio, Rees Jones, and Jack Nicklaus. Four full-service marinas on 19,000-acre Lake Oconee offer boating, fishing, and more. Other amenities include 21 miles of hiking and biking trails, six pools, four tennis facilities, a wellness center, and nine dining venues, including the new National Tavern, which Golf Inc. Magazine just named one of the best new golf-course dining venues. What’s new: After a multiphase restoration project, the Plantation Course, originally designed by Bob Cupp, reopened in May. The course now features a “Quick Six,” a course within the course using varied tee box options and existing greens with no hole playing longer than 130 yards so that rounds take less than an hour to play. In February, the Reynolds Kingdom of Golf integrated its existing TaylorMade club-fitting service with the Reynolds Golf Academy to provide a full-game improvement facility. Information: reynoldslakeoconee.com Deal: The exclusive ClubCorp Alliance Package includes rental cottage or condominium accommodations; one round of golf on select courses for each night of stay; $50 credit for dining, marina, or merchandise; and more. From $249, July 5-Aug. 31 and Nov. 14-March 31, 2017; from $299 through July 4 and Sept. 1-Nov. 13. For more information or to book, call the ClubLine or email clubline@clubcorp.com. S U M M E R 2016

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The List

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

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

Anthem Golf & Country Club, 623-742-6200 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

City Club Los Angeles

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

downtown Birmingham. Meeting and conference rooms, member workstations. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Huntsville Burningtree Country Club In Decatur. Signature Gold Golf.

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

The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa In Florence.

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

Mobile The Battle House, a Renaissance Hotel & Spa 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.

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

Renaissance Riverview Plaza

The Summit Club, 205-252-0088

Montgomery

summit-birmingham.com Atop the Regions-Habert Plaza in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Owners Club: Use of The Owners Clubs is available to Owners Club members only. Communities: As a My Community member, you receive access to clubs in your local area. Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/Services: You enjoy privileges at a group of clubs not owned, operated, or managed by ClubCorp. Green fees may apply. You also qualify for preferred rates, privileges, and accommodations at select hotels, and have access to ticket, shopping, and transportation services. New listing since previous issue.

In Phoenix and Scottsdale.

You must be an overnight guest of the resort in order to use the facilities.

Gainey Ranch Golf Club, 480-951-0022

Network Alliance clubs that accept your MemberCard.

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

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch In Scottsdale.

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

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Red Door Spa

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.

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

Oro Valley Country Club, 520-297-1121

In Chandler and Desert Ridge.

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

Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa

Red Door Spa Tucson National Golf Club

In Litchfield Park and Phoenix.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

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. Signature Gold Golf.

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club In Fountain Hills.

University Club Signature Gold Dining.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

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

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KSL Resorts: Resort properties owned and/or operated by a Network Alliance of ClubCorp. As a member, you enjoy various special rates and services.

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Diamante, A Private Membership Golf Club, 501-922-1114

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

diamanteclub.com In Hot Springs Village; 50 miles from Little Rock International Airport. 18-hole golf course designed by Ault, Clark & Associates, 4 lighted clay tennis courts, pool. Closed Mon.

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

California

Canyon Crest Country Club, 951-274-7900

Burbank Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Woodland Hills.

Lake Tahoe See Reno, Nev.

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

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

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

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

Club Sportiva See Other Affiliates section.

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

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

Red/Seven

Monterey

Hyatt Regency Monterey

Ontario canyoncrestcc.com In Riverside, 20 miles from Ontario International Airport. Golf course, 6 tennis courts, swimming pool. Closed Mon.

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

AL.KA.LI Salon Bayside Restaurant In Newport Beach.

Bistango Restaurant In Irvine.

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

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

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Monarch Beach Resort In Dana Point.

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

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Robinson Ranch Golf Club

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In Santa Clarita.

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

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

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

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

Renaissance ClubSport In Aliso Viejo.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Newport Beach.

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

Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa

service pro shop, clubhouse, dining, driving range, and practice areas. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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

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

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

Saddle Creek Golf Club

In Indian Wells.

In Copperopolis. Signature Gold Golf.

Indian Wells Country Club, 760-345-2561

Teal Bend Golf Club, 916-922-5209

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

San Diego My San Diego Community, 800-433-5079

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

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

Bernardo Heights Country Club, 858-487-4022 bernardoheightscc.com 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed golf course, informal and formal dining, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

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

Hotel Solamar Legoland

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

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Locations in La Jolla and downtown San Diego.

Shadowridge Golf Club, 760-727-7700 shadowridgecc.com In Vista, in north San Diego County. 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

In Carlsbad.

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Awards Drumroll, please … XO Sports Spirits

Other News For the Sporting Crowd

Where members of ClubCorp clubs get a 10 percent discount on the best available room rates at its 60 hotels and resorts Black Ship Little Katana

Local craft beers, classic cocktails, and wine by the glass take center stage at XO Sports Spirits, the newest addition to the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in South Carolina. Sample local brews such as Holy City Pilsner, Palmetto Pale Ale, and Red Hare Long Day Lager. The menu ranges from halftime bites such as chicken wings, potato skins, and pimento beer cheese dip to signature burgers and tasty flatbreads. Formerly the XO Lounge, the revamped casual upscale venue boasts a new seating arrangement, sports-themed artwork, decorative lighting, and 13 big-screen TVs.

In its 2016 Best State-by-State Courses You Can Play list, Golfweek named two Omni courses the top in their states: New Hampshire: Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods Virginia: Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs (Cascades) Other Omni courses that made the list: California: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad (Champions, No. 17) North Carolina: Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville (13) Pennsylvania: Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford (2) Texas: Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin (Fazio Canyons, 5; Palmer Lakeside, 18) 1 In Cvent’s 2016 list of the Top 100 meetings hotels in the U.S., the Omni Nashville Hotel ranked No. 1. Four other Omni properties also made the list: Omni Dallas Hotel (No. 35) Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center (65) Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. (85) Omni Fort Worth Hotel (90)

Upcoming Events Music to Our Ears

So Many Choices! Dining options at the Omni Dallas Hotel, the city’s convention center hotel in downtown, have more than doubled: In recent months, four additional restaurants have opened, all built atop a new 350-car underground parking garage. The new culinary choices are: 1 Biergarten on Lamar, an authentic German beer garden that offers more than 15 ales to complement a German menu featuring such popular eats as bratwurst and Reuben sandwiches 1 Black Ship Little Katana, an Asian-fusion concept that dishes up high-end sushi as well as traditional steakhouse cuisine 1 Café Herrera, which specializes in everyone’s favorite Tex-Mex dishes plus contemporary Mexican fare 1 Coal Vines, which serves upscale pizza and wine The quartet joins the hotel’s three signature restaurants: Bob’s Steak & Chop House, the Owners Box sports bar, and the farm-to-table Texas Spice. — DON NICHOLS

In partnership with Beam Suntory, the global spirits company, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa kicks off its fourth annual Barton Creek Live Summer Music Series on June 17 with Grammy Award winner Lee Ann Womack. The rest of the lineup: Lee Ann July 3: Texas blues singer Guy Forsyth Womack July 15: Grammy-nominated Deana Carter July 29: The Gatlin Brothers, the Grammy Award-winning country group Aug. 5: Radney Foster, half of the country duo Foster & Lloyd Aug. 19: Chart-topper Mark Chesnutt Performances, open to resort guests and members of Barton Creek Country Club only, are complimentary. Want a Live Upgrade? This year, the resort offers three packages for guests wanting to enhance their Live experience. 1 The BCL Main Event Package includes luxurious accommodations and the performance that night. 1 Along with the accommodations and performance, the Texas Two-Step Package beefs up the fun with a barbecue cookout for two. 1 The VIP Experience Package includes accommodations, meeting the artists at a cocktail reception before the show, preferred seating at the performance, four drink coupons, and two barbecue cookout platters.

Good Deals Retreat to Romance With this package, available through Dec. 30, you’ll receive luxurious accommodations, $100 cuisine and cocktail credit per stay, a bottle of Chandon sparkling wine in your room upon arrival, romantic turndown service (including robes, music, and lighting), concierge pre-call to assist with special romantic touches and personal requests, and late checkout (1 p.m.). For more Omni info or reservations: 888-444-6664; omnihotels.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Club Quarters Club Sportiva

One Market Restaurant Part of Lark Creek Restaurant Group.

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

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, 707-546-3485 santarosagolf.com In Santa Rosa, 55 miles north of San Francisco. 18-hole parkland golf course, upscale dining, ballroom. Tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Sky Hotel

Colorado Springs Cheyenne Mountain Resort The El Paso Club

In Beaver Creek.

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

Sonnenalp Hotel Spago

My Bay Area Community, 800-433-5079

Blackstone Country Club, 303-680-0245

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

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

Club Sportiva See Other Affiliates section.

Coyote Creek Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

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

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

vailmountainlodge.com 20 rooms; seven condos; fitness facility offering classes and programs; spa with 12 treatment rooms at the Vitality Center; restaurant

Stamford See New York City.

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

Delaware Newark See Philadelphia.

Florida Clearwater Countryside Country Club, 727-796-2153

In Coral Springs.

Lago Mar Country Club In Plantation. Signature Gold Golf.

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

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eastlakewoodlandscc.com In Oldsmar between Clearwater and Tampa. 36 holes of Von Hagge-Devlin-designed golf, practice and banquet facilities, clubhouse, fitness center, 17 tennis courts, 3 pools. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Sandpearl Resort StarLite Dining Cruises

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

Golf Clubs Sports Clubs KSL Resorts The Owners Club Communities Network Alliance Clubs/Hotels/ Services New listing Must be an overnight guest MemberCard accepted Athletic facilities

Fort Myers The Capital Grille In Naples.

The Colony Golf and Bay Club In Bonita Springs.

Pelican Preserve Golf Club Raptor Bay Golf Club

Gainesville

Fort Collins

Country Clubs

Windridge Yacht Charters

East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 727-784-8576

Silicon Valley Capital Club, 408-971-9300

Business Clubs

TPC Eagle Trace Golf Club

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

In Broomfield. Signature Gold Golf.

Omni Interlocken Resort

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In Coral Springs.

Fort Collins Country Club

In Pebble Beach.

spring-valley-lake.com Spring Valley Lake area. Golf course, 4 tennis courts, swimming pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.

Hartford Club Signature Gold Dining.

The Capital Grille Hamilton Douglass Clothiers Heron Bay Golf Club

In Bonita Springs.

In Keystone.

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

Fort Lauderdale

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

Hotel Monaco Keystone Lodge

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

sanjoseclub.com In Knight Ridder Building in heart of downtown. Main dining room, 4 private dining rooms, meeting rooms, conference rooms. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Vue on 30a In Santa Rosa Beach.

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

Hartford

San Jose

In Santa Rosa Beach. Signature Gold Golf.

mysouthcoastcommunity.com

Connecticut

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

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club

My South Coast Community, 800-433-5079

Black Bear Golf Club, 303-840-3100

In Napa Valley. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s restaurants. VIP access for members with Signature Gold benefits.

Destin

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

Denver

Spring Valley Lake Country Club, 760-245-5356

In Napa Valley.

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

Tuscan Inn Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant

Victorville

Napa Valley Lodge

Aspen Glen Club, 970-704-1905

Arrabelle at Vail Square The Lodge at Vail The Pines Lodge

Signature Gold Dining.

Crow Canyon Country Club, 925-735-5700

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

Aspen

Vail

Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

See Other Affiliates section.

Lark Creek Walnut Creek Restaurant

Colorado

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples In Naples

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine In Bonita Springs; Naples.

Tiburon Golf Club In Naples. Signature Gold Golf.

Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club, 352-335-0055 haileplantationgolf.com 10 miles from the University of Florida and the Florida Medical Center. 18-hole Gary Playerdesigned golf course. Tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities, pro shop. Dining room, bar, and grill. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

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

Amelia National Golf Club In Fernandina Beach.

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

Marsh Creek Country Club, 904-461-1101 marshcreek.com In St. Augustine. 18-hole golf course, informal and formal dining, 10 tennis courts, fitness rooms, pool, private events space. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort In Amelia Island.

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

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

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

Fulton’s Crab House Part of Levy Restaurants.

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

Grand Bohemian Hotel House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Legoland In Winter Haven.

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate In ChampionsGate.

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

In Jacksonville Beach.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Todd English’s Blue Zoo

University Club, 904-396-1687

Part of the Todd English Restaurant Group.

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

Villas of Grand Cypress Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

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

The Biltmore In Coral Gables.

Ritz-Carlton, Coconut Grove Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Orlando

Part of Levy Restaurants.

Panama City Firefly Restaurant

Pensacola Lost Key Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

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

Tallahassee Kinderlou Forest Golf Club

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa

In Valdosta, Ga. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

In Walt Disney World.

In Carrabelle.

The Capital Grille Celebration Golf Club In Celebration.

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

Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

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

Canyon Creek Country Club, Richardson, Texas

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

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

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

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

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

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

West Palm Beach The Capital Grille In Palm Beach Gardens.

Costa d’ Este Beach Resort & Spa In Vero Beach.

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

PGA National Resort & Spa In Palm Beach Gardens. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

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

Bear’s Best Atlanta, 678-714-2582 bearsbest.com Features 18 of Jack Nicklaus’ favorite holes from his own designs around the world. Clubhouse includes Nicklaus memorabilia, dining facilities, outdoor pavilion, pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.

Bentwater Golf Club, 770-529-9554 bentwatergc.com In Acworth. Near Marietta and Kennesaw. 18-hole golf course, dining, banquet room, pro shop.

Braelinn Golf Club, 770-631-3100 braelinngc.com In Peachtree City. 25 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole golf course, practice facility, casual dining, pool, 4 tennis courts. Closed Wed.

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

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

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

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

Cigar City Club

CLAY HAYNER

The Capital Grille Deercreek Country Club, 904-363-1604

Commerce Club, 404-222-0191 commerceclubatlanta.com On the 49th floor of 191 Peachtree Tower in downtown Atlanta. Two main dining rooms, seven private meeting rooms, bar and lounge. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

Hamilton Mill Golf Club, 770-945-4653

Polo Golf & Country Club, 770-887-7656

hamiltonmillgc.com In Dacula. 50 miles northeast of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 18-hole Fred Couples/Gene Bates-designed golf course, practice facilities, meeting and conference space.

Country Club of Gwinnett, 770-978-7755

Heron Bay Golf Club, 770-320-8500

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

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

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

Country Club of the South, 770-475-1803

In Johns Creek.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Glen Ella Springs Inn In Clarkesville.

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

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

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

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

Olde Atlanta Golf Club, 770-497-0097 oldeatlantagc.com In Suwanee. 18-hole Arthur Hillsdesigned golf course, practice facilities, casual dining, private events facilities.

The Peachtree Club In Midtown.

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

Quest Women’s Spa & Fitness Center In Alpharetta.

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

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

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

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

Traditions of Braselton, 706-363-9963

The Willcox In Aiken, South Carolina.

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

Macon Healy Point Country Club, 478-743-1495 healypointcc.com 18-hole Gary Player-designed golf course, formal and casual dining, tennis complex with 10 courts, pool, fitness facilities. Closed Tue.

Valdosta See Tallahassee, Fla.

Hawaii Hawaii Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

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

Maui

Windermere Golf Club, 678-513-1000 windermeregc.com In Cumming. 18-hole Davis Love III-designed golf course, dining room, private events facilities.

Augusta The Carriage House Inn In Aiken, South Carolina.

The Pinnacle Club

Illinois Champaign Urbana Country Club In Urbana. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Chicago My Chicago Community, 800-433-5079 mychicagocommunity.com

Bar Toma

In Lockport.

St. Regis Princeville Resort

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

Turtle Bay Resort In Kahuku.

riverforestgc.com In Forsyth. 25 miles northwest of Macon. 18-hole golf course, dining room, access to pool, tennis, and fitness facilities. Closed Mon.

White Columns Country Club, 770-343-9025

Whitewater Creek Country Club, 770-460-0877

In Honolulu; Ko Olina.

Part of Levy Restaurants.

In Waikoloa.

whiteoakgc.com In Newnan. 27 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 36-hole golf course, dining room, private dining room, 4 tennis courts, pool.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine

River Forest Golf Club, 478-974-0974

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

White Oak Golf Club, 770-251-6700

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

Kauai

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

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

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Broken Arrow Golf Club Cafe Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

Calumet Country Club In Homewood.

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

The Carlton Club at RitzCarlton, Chicago Spa access only.

Chicago Elite Yacht Club Quarters Hotel The Drake Hotel Eaglewood Resort & Spa In Itasca.

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

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

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

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

Mission Hills Country Club In Northbrook.

Mystic Blue Odyssey Cruises

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Ravinia Green Country Club, 847-945-6200

raviniagreen.com In Riverwoods, about 15 miles north of O’Hare International Airport. 18-hole golf course with caddy services, tennis courts, pools, casual and formal dining. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Ravisloe Country Club In Homewood.

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

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

Spiaggia Part of Levy Restaurants.

Spirit of Chicago Tamarack Golf Club In Naperville.

Peoria Country Club of Peoria Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Indiana Evansville

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

Iowa Davenport Davenport Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Des Moines

Fort Wayne Orchard Ridge Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

Omni Severin Hotel Puck’s

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

English Turn Golf and Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Hotel Monteleone House of Blues Foundation Room

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

Langham Hotel Boston Odyssey Cruises Seaport Elite Yacht Cruises Spirit of Boston

Cork Wine & Grille FireRock Grille In Caledonia.

Rush Creek Bistro In Grandville.

StoneWater Country Club In Caledonia.

Sunnybrook Country Club In Grandville.

Thousand Oaks Golf Club Watermark Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Glen Oaks Country Club

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

In Brewster.

Minnesota

Signature Gold Dining.

Michigan

Minneapolis

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

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

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

Wichita

Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Windsor Court Hotel

Shreveport Southern Trace Country Club, 318-798-8300 southern-trace.com 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course, 6 lighted tennis courts, pool, spa and fitness facilities, whirlpool, steam room, and lounge.

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

Red Door Spa

Ocean Edge Resort & Club

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

The Capital Grille Clubs at Polo Fields In Ann Arbor.

Coach Insignia Dearborn Racquet & Health Club In Dearborn.

Northern Lakes Seafood Co. In Bloomfield Hills.

No. VI Chophouse In Novi.

Oak Pointe Country Club, 810-229-4554

Crestview Country Club

In Baltimore, Bethesda, and Gaithersburg.

Reflection Ridge Golf Club

Signature Gold Golf.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Seadog Cruises Six Flags America

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

Kentucky

Members receive up to 56 percent off main ticket prices.

Skyline Club, 248-350-9898

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Willowbend Golf Club

Hebron

Spirit of Baltimore

See Cincinnati.

Massachusetts

Louisville GlenOaks Country Club

Boston

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

My New England Community, 800-433-5079

Polo Fields Golf & Country Club

mynewenglandcommunity.com

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

Skyline Club, 317-263-5000

Lexington

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New Orleans

Ipswich Country Club, 978-356-4822

Grand Rapids

Cape Cod

Greenbrier Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Louisiana

Boston College Club, 617-946-2828 bostoncollegeclub.com On the 36th floor of the Bank of America Financial Building in the financial district. Formal and informal dining, bar and lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sat and Sun. Signature Gold Dining.

The Capital Grille

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

TPC Michigan, 313-436-3000 tpcmichigangc.com In Dearborn. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course, casual dining, bar, lounge, locker rooms, private events space. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

University Club of Michigan State University In Lansing.

Lake Charles

In Boston and Chestnut Hill.

Wolfgang Puck Grille

Lake Charles Country Club

Club Quarters Hotel House of Blues Foundation Room

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf

Signature Gold Dining.

The International In Bolton.

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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

Carriage House Hotel City Club at River Ranch

Des Moines Embassy Club

Rolling Hills Country Club In Newburgh. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Lafayette

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

The Capital Grille

Rochester Somerby Golf Club In Byron. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

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

Patrick Farms Golf Club In Pearl.

Whisper Lake Country Club In Madison.

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.

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

St. Louis Missouri Athletic Club Signature Gold Dining.

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

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

Nebraska Omaha Champions Run Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Nevada Las Vegas

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Stack Restaurant Temple Bar Marina

Aria Resort & Casino Bear’s Best Las Vegas, 702-804-8500

In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.

bearsbest.com 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. Features 18 of Jack Nicklaus’ favorite holes from his own designs around the world. Clubhouse includes Nicklaus memorabilia, dining facilities, and pro shop. Signature Gold Golf.

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Callville Bay Resort & Marina

Trattoria del Lupo

Vdara Hotel & Spa Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grille

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

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino

Cut Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

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

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

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

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

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

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Albuquerque Canyon Club Signature Gold Golf.

Las Cruces Picacho Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Santa Fe La Posada de Santa Fe, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

Albany

Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.

In Lake Mojave. Part of Forever Resorts.

New Mexico

Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge

Canyon Gate Country Club, 702-363-0303

Citizens Kitchen & Bar Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina

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

New York

Reno

Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer’s Aureole and Charlie Palmer Steak restaurants.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

In Lake Mead. Part of Forever Resorts.

The Capital Grille Charlie Palmer Group

Red Square Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine The Signature at MGM Grand Spago

Charlie Palmer Group

In Incline Village.

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

The Bocuse Restaurant In Hyde Park. One of the Culinary Institute of America’s restaurants.

The Great Escape

training, massage, quick snack bistro. Adults only — 16 and older.

Atlantica Bateaux New York The Beard House In Greenwich Village.

The Capital Grille In Stamford, Conn.

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

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

Doral Arrowwood In Rye Brook.

Le Cirque Manhattan Elite Yachts The Michelangelo Hotel Omni Berkshire Place Osteria del Circo

Signature Gold Golf.

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

Signature Gold/O.N.E. Dining

The Village at Squaw Valley

Ristorante Caterina De’ Medici

In Darien, Conn.; and New York City.

Somersett Country Club

In Lake Tahoe, Calif.

New Hampshire Manchester Omni Mount Washington Resort In Bretton Woods.

New Jersey Atlantic City Red Door Spa Wolfgang Puck American Grille Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Newark Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club In Bedminster Township. Signature Gold/O.N.E. Golf.

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

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

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

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. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

Red Door Spa In Bellmore.

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. Signature Gold Golf.

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

New York City The Athletic & Swim Club at Equitable Center, 212-265-3490 athleticswim.com Midtown location. World-class fitness area, 25-yard indoor pool, group exercise classes, personal

Red Door Spa

Room Mate Grace hotel Servcorp See Other Affiliates section.

Spirit of New Jersey Spirit of New York Terrace Club

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

Omni Grove Park Inn

Charlotte The Capital Grille Charlotte City Club Signature Gold Dining.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Chetola Resort In Blowing Rock.

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

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

Omni Charlotte Hotel

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

Sequoyah National Golf Club In Whittier.

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

Outer Banks See Norfolk, Virginia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sheraton Capital Center Hotel Siena Hotel In Chapel Hill.

The State Club University Club

Village of Pinehurst

The Cincinnatian Hotel Oasis Golf Club & Conference Center

Dayton

Redmond

In the Sandhills of North Carolina. New benefit: Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf on No. 7.

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

My River Community, 800-433-5079 myrivercommunity.com

In Bend.

Wilmington

In Hebron, Ky. Signature Gold Golf.

Pinehurst Resort

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

Winston-Salem Bermuda Run Country Club, 336-998-8155 bermudaruncc.com In Bermuda Run, about 13 miles southwest of Winston-Salem. Two 18-hole courses, tennis courts, two pools, private events space, and two clubhouses, both with dining options. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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. Grill dining area, private rooms, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Starmount Forest Country Club In Greensboro. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Ohio Akron Firestone Country Club, 330-644-8441 firestonecountryclub.com 15 miles from the Akron-Canton Airport. Home to the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, with 3 18-hole golf courses, pro shop, bar and grill, and private dining. Open daily April-October. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold on West and North courses. Privileges for Associate Club members do not apply during the week of the Bridgestone Invitational.

Silver Lake Country Club, 330-688-6066 silverlakeclub.com In Silver Lake, minutes from downtown Akron. 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, putting green, and pro shop. 2 pools, formal dining, 2 private dining rooms, ballroom, and grill. Closed Mon.

Cincinnati My River Community, 800-433-5079 myrivercommunity.com

Stillmeadow Country Club Traditions Country Club

The Woodhouse Day Spa

Cleveland My North Coast Community, 800-433-5079 mynorthcoastcommunity.com

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

The Club at Hillbrook In Chagrin Falls.

The Club at Key Center, 216-241-1272 theclubatkeycenter.com Downtown on the 3rd and 4th floors of Key Center overlooking Memorial Plaza. Fountain-view dining room, 5 private dining rooms, and pub, fitness center. Signature Gold Dining.

Delmonico’s Steakhouse Elyria Country Club In Elyria.

Fox Meadow Country Club In Medina.

Hill ‘n Dale Club In Medina.

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

Lakeside Yacht Club Pro Football Hall of Fame In Canton.

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

Rustic Hills Country Club In Medina.

Salmon Dave’s Pacific Rim Signature of Solon Country Club In Solon.

Steele Mansion Inn In Painesville.

Weymouth Country Club In Medina.

Columbus Capital Club Signature Gold Dining.

Heritage Golf Club In Hilliard. Signature Gold Golf.

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, squash court, 2 group fitness rooms, dining room, lounge, meeting and conference rooms. Signature Gold Dining.

Sugar Valley Country Club In Bellbrook.

The Woodhouse Day Spa

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

University Club The Loft of Bend

Pennsylvania Harrisburg Country Club of Harrisburg Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E.

Philadelphia Applecross Country Club In Downingtown.

Blue Hen Bed & Breakfast In Newark, Del.

The Capital Grille Club Quarters Hotel Freedom Elite Yacht Hartefeld National, 610-268-8800 hartefeld.com In Avondale, 40 miles from Philadelphia. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course, grill and pub, ballroom. Signature Gold Golf.

The Greens Country Club

Pyramid Club, 215-567-6510

Oak Tree Country Club

pyramidclub.com Atop Mellon Bank Center in Center City. Views of the Delaware Valley from the main dining room. Meeting and conference rooms. Closed Sat-Sun except on holidays and for private parties. Signature Gold Dining.

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

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

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

Tulsa

Spirit of Philadelphia Talamore Country Club In Ambler.

Westin Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

Salon Vivace In Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.

Seven Oaks Country Club In Beaver.

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

Rhode Island Providence The Capital Grille Ledgemont Country Club In Seekonk, Mass. Signature Gold Golf.

South Carolina Aiken See Augusta, Ga.

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

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

Seabrook Island Club

My Pittsburgh Community, 800-433-5079

Signature Gold Golf.

In Broken Arrow.

mypittsburghcommunity.com

In Mt. Pleasant.

Oregon

The Capital Grille The Carlton Restaurant Diamond Run Golf Club, 412-741-2020

Columbia

Club at Indian Springs

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

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diamond-run.com In Sewickley, 16 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport. 18-hole Gary Player-designed course, practice facilities, informal dining, grill. Closed Mon. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Green Oaks Country Club In Verona.

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

Omni William Penn Hotel Rivers Club, 412-391-5227

Snee Farm Country Club

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

Inn at USC

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

Hyatt Regency Greenville Musgrove Mills Golf Club

riversclub.com In One Oxford Centre downtown. Complete fitness, squash, yoga, Pilates, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool. Dining room and pub. Closed Sun. Signature Gold Dining. S U M M E R 2016

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Hilton Head Island

Memphis

Country Club of Hilton Head, 843-681-2582

Crescent Club, 901-684-1010

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.

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

Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run, 843-689-2200

Nashville

goldenbear-indigorun.com 1,714-acre residential and golf community. 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, pro shop, tennis.

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

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort The Owners Club at Hilton Head, 843-342-6539 Set in the prestigious Indigo Run private community, a short drive to the island’s beaches. Special privileges at the Jack Nicklausdesigned Golden Bear golf course, private lodge with swimming pool, member lounge, and business center plus spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Homes.

Myrtle Beach Barefoot Resort & Golf Signature Gold Golf at Dye Club. Preferred rates at Fazio, Love, and Norman courses.

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch Signature Gold Dining.

Wachesaw Plantation Club In Murrells Inlet. Signature Gold Golf.

Tennessee Chattanooga Black Creek Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

The Chattanoogan

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

Fox Den Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

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

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

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

Amarillo Amarillo Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Amarillo Club Signature Gold Dining.

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

Driskill Hotel The Hills of Lakeway, 512-261-7200 thehillscc.com Includes the Hills Country Club in the Village of the Hills and Lakeway Country Club in Lakeway.

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

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

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

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa The Owners Club at Barton Creek, 512-329-4663 Offers members luxurious 3-bedroom, 3-1/2-bath Club Home accommodations with access to four golf courses by Tom Fazio, Ben Crenshaw/Bill Coore, and Arnold Palmer; tennis center, fitness center, full-service spa, and several restaurants.

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. Bar with casual dining, banquette seating, media area, private rooms. Privileges are not extended during home football game weekends (Fri-Sun), however non-resident memberships are available. Signature Gold Dining.

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

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

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

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

The Clubs of Prestonwood, 972-239-7111 prestonwoodcc.org Two North Texas clubs in one, just eight miles apart. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

The Creek Clubhouse In North Dallas. 18-hole course designed by Ralph Plummer; casual and formal dining, Laykhold-surface tennis courts, pool, and fitness center. Closed Mon.

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

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

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

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck Frisco Gun Club

Roger Packard and Don January; practice facility with doubleended driving range, clubhouse with pool and tennis facilities.

Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West Red Door Spa In Dallas and Plano.

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

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

Six Flags Over Texas

In Frisco.

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

Gleneagles Country Club, 972-867-6666

Stonebriar Country Club, 972-625-5050

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

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

Hackberry Creek Country Club, 972-869-2631 hackberrycreekcc.com In Irving, 5 miles from DFW International Airport. 18-hole golf course. 12 tennis courts, 3 pools, driving range, full-service dining, banquet facilities. Closed Mon.

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

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

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

Oakmont Country Club, 940-321-5599 oakmontclub.com In Corinth, 20 miles northwest of Dallas. 18-hole course designed by

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

The Ranch Clubhouse, 972-540-2000 27-hole Arthur Hills-designed golf course, practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse, pool, informal dining, grill, fitness center. Closed Tue.

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The Stonebridge Clubhouse, 972-540-1000

formal and casual dining. Closed Mon.

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

The Capital Grille The Club at Falcon Point, 281-392-7888

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

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

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

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

The Westin Stonebriar Resort

El Paso Coronado Golf & Country Club

Fort Worth See Dallas/Fort Worth.

Houston My Houston Community, 800-433-5079

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

aprilsoundcountryclub.com On Lake Conroe, 45 miles north of Houston. 27 holes of golf, 12 tennis courts, fitness center, aquatics complex.

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

Bay Oaks Country Club, 281-488-7888

Hearthstone Country Club, 281-463-2201

myhoustoncommunity.com

April Sound Country Club, 936-588-1101

CLAY HAYNER

falconpoint.com In Katy, 25 miles west of downtown Houston; 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, 5 lighted tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.

bayoakscountryclub.com 18-hole Arthur Hills golf course, 9 tennis courts, pool, fitness center,

hearthstoneclub.com In northwest Houston. 27-hole golf course designed by Jay

Crescent Club, Memphis, Tenn.

House of Blues Foundation Room

30 miles north of downtown Houston. 18-hole von Hagge and Devlin-designed golf course. Fine and casual dining. Closed Mon.

Access for Signature and Associate Gold only.

The Woodlands Country Club, 281-863-1400

House of Blues - Sunday Gospel Brunch

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

Riviere, 6 tennis courts, 2 pools. Closed Mon.

Signature Gold Dining.

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

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

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

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

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

Traditions Club In Bryan. Golf benefits for Signature Gold Golf.

Willow Creek Golf Club, 281-376-4061 willowcreekclub.com In Spring near the Woodlands,

Longview Summit Club Signature Gold Dining.

Lubbock Hillcrest Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

McAllen Cimarron Country Club, 956-581-7401 clubatcimarron.com In Mission. 5 miles from McAllen Miller International Airport. Championship golf course, pool, racquetball courts, lighted tennis courts. Closed Mon.

Midland Green Tree Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

San Angelo San Angelo Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

San Antonio My Lone Star Community, 800-433-5079

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

Hotel Contessa Lake Amistad Resort & Marina In Del Rio. Part of Forever Resorts.

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

River Crossing Club In Spring Branch. Signature Gold Golf.

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

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

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

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

mylonestarcommunity.com S U M M E R 2016

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Utah

Richmond

Park City

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

Jeremy Ranch Golf & Country Club Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Virginia Arlington See Washington, D.C.

Centreville See Washington, D.C.

Haymarket See Washington, D.C.

Hot Springs Omni Homestead Resort The Owners Club at The Homestead, 540-839-3700 In Hot Springs. Members enjoy 3 top-ranked golf courses, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, hiking, fly-fishing, ice skating, skiing, fine dining, and spa with natural mineral springs, plus the use of 3-bedroom, 3-bath Club Home.

Lansdowne

In Port Orchard.

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

Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort

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

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

Tysons See Washington, D.C.

Washington

Leesburg

Seattle

Norfolk The Currituck Club, 252-453-9400 thecurrituckgolfclub.com On the Outer Banks, North Carolina, between Duck and Corolla. 90 miles from Norfolk International Airport. 18-hole Rees Jones course, practice facilities. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold.

Greenbrier Country Club, 757-547-7375 greenbrierclub.com In Chesapeake. 12 miles from Norfolk International Airport. Championship Rees Jonesdesigned 18-hole golf course, putting and chipping greens, driving range, 8 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, 2 racquetball courts, fitness center, outdoor junior Olympic-size pool. Closed Mon.

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

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

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

See Washington, D.C. See Washington, D.C.

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Sorrento Hotel Trophy Lake Golf & Casting

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

Canterwood Golf & Country Club, 253-666-8502 canterwoodgcc.com In Gig Harbor, 34 miles from Sea-Tac Airport. 18-hole golf course, pro shop, 4 tennis courts, Olympic-size pool, formal and informal dining. Closed Mon. Signature Gold Golf.

The Capital Grille Columbia Tower Club, 206-622-2010 columbia-tower.com On the 75th and 76th floors atop the Columbia Center downtown. 3 dining rooms, 6 private dining rooms, and the Stratus bar and lounge. Fully equipped business center with high-speed wireless Internet access and videoconferencing center. Signature Gold Dining.

The Golf Club at Echo Falls In Snohomish.

The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie

Vida Spa Washington National Golf Club In Auburn.

Willows Lodge In Woodinville.

Spokane In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Tacoma Pacific Grill Smoke + Cedar

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

Capital & National Elite Yachts The Capital Grille

dining, and conference facilities. Course closed Tue. Signature Gold Golf.

Red Door Spa In Arlington, Va.; Vienna, Va.; and Washington, D.C.

Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner

Montréal, Québec

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

The Source Part of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group.

Spirit of Washington Sportrock Climbing Center

Chantilly National Golf and Country Club, 703-631-9560 chantilly-national.com In Centreville, Va., 10 miles south of Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Ed Ault-designed golf course, practice range, 6 tennis courts, pool, dining areas, and private dining rooms. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

West Virginia

Receive VIP access and service at Charlie Palmer Steak restaurant.

Bridgeport

City Club of Washington, 202-347-0818

In Roanoke.

In Lansdowne, Va.

Lansdowne Resort In Lansdowne, Va.

Stonewall Resort

Charleston Berry Hills Country Club Signature Gold Golf.

Morgantown Pete Dye Golf Club In Bridgeport. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

Wisconsin Milwaukee The Capital Grille Destination Kohler In Kohler.

In Lacey.

Madame Tussaud’s Presidents Gallery

The Golf Club at Newcastle

Members receive 50 percent off admission.

In Lake Geneva.

In Newcastle.

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

Signature Gold Golf.

piedmontclub.com In Haymarket, Va. 25 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course. Pro shop, men’s and women’s locker rooms,

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

Harbour Pointe Golf Club In Mukilteo.

Hotel Monaco Hotel Vintage Park Mill Creek Country Club In Mill Creek. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

The British Club Bahrain

Canada

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

Club Quarters Hotel The Golf Club at Lansdowne

Manama

Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. River Creek Club, 703-779-2022

In Sterling, Va.

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

Bahrain

In Tysons, Va.

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

Charlie Palmer Group

International

Geneva National Golf Club Tripoli Country Club

Wausau Greenwood Hills Country Club

Club de Golf Islesmere In Laval. Signature Gold Unlimited/O.N.E. Golf.

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

Le Maître De Mont-Tremblant In the Laurentian Mountains.

Val Des Lacs Golf Club In Ste-Sophie.

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

Eagle Creek Golf Club In Dunrobin.

GreyHawk Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Kanata Golf & Country Club In Kanata.

Toronto, Ontario Blue Springs Golf Club In Acton.

Caledon Woods Golf Club 30 minutes northwest of Toronto.

Cherry Downs Golf & Country Club In Pickering.

The Club at Bond Head In Bond Head. Signature Gold Golf.

The Country Club In Woodbridge.

DiamondBack Golf Club In Richmond Hill.

Eagle Ridge Golf Club 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 Golf Club 2 hours north of Toronto.

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

Greystone Golf Club In Milton.

Heron Point Golf Links In Ancaster.

Hidden Lake Golf Club

the clubline

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

800-433-5079

King Valley Golf Club

international callers

In King City.

King’s Riding Golf Club In King City.

The Lake Joseph Club 2 hours north of Toronto.

National Pines Golf Club In Innisfil.

Omni King Edward Hotel RattleSnake Point Golf Club In Milton.

Rocky Crest Golf Resort In Mactier.

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Sherwood Inn In Port Carling.

Station Creek Golf Club In Gormley.

Wyndance Golf Club

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

Signature Gold Golf.

France

Vancouver, British Columbia

Paris

Pacific Palisades Hotel Pan Pacific Vancouver Vida Spa 4 locations.

China Beijing

Paris International Golf Club Signature Gold Golf.

Saint James Paris Hotel

Germany Frankfurt Frankfurt Airport Club

Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort Spa

Mexico City Club de Empresarios Signature Gold Dining.

Club Piso 51

Puerto Vallarta Casa Velas Hotel Boutique Marina Vallarta Club de Golf, 011-52-322-221-00-73 In Marina Vallarta, north of Puerto Vallarta and 5 miles from the airport. 18-hole championship course, driving range, practice green. Clubhouse, open terrace, bar. Golf benefits for Signature and Associate Gold and Silver only.

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

C apital Club, 011-8610-8486-2225

Inside the Frankfurt Airport complex, near the Sheraton Hotel.

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

India

Vista Vallarta, 011-52-322-29-000-30

New Delhi

foremexico.com In the foothills overlooking Puerto Vallarta. Two 18-hole golf courses: one Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole championship course, and a course by Tom Weiskopf. Practice facilities, pro shop, clubhouse. Signature Gold Golf.

Hangzhou Meilu Legend Hotel West Lake Mansion Club Inside the Meilu Legend Hotel. Private dining rooms, meeting rooms, wine and cigar bar.

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

Curaçao Curaçao Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort

England Birmingham The Belfry

London Club Quarters Hotel, Gracechurch Club Quarters Hotel, St. Paul’s

Le Cirque

Indonesia Jakarta American Club

Mexico Cancun Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas Omni Puerto Adventuras Hotel Beach Resort

Roc (Taiwan) Taipei American Club World Trade Center Club

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

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Moroccan Coffee Spiced Teres Major Steak With Fig Gastrique Also called a shoulder tender, this ultralean steak cut is an ideal substitute for filet mignon. For this recipe, executive chef Michael Parks of the Manor Golf & Country Club in Milton, Ga., rubs the steak with an exotic spice mix before grilling it, then finishes it with a sweet and sour fig and vinegar reduction sauce.

MOROCCAN COFFEE SPICE RUB 1/2 cup cumin 1/4 cup Hungarian paprika 1/4 cup ground coriander 1/2 cup ground Moroccan espresso 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon allspice 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup fresh minced garlic

4 teres major chuck steaks (12-14 ounces each) Moroccan Coffee Spice Rub (recipe follows) Fig Gastrique (recipe follows)

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well, crushing any lumps of the brown sugar. Set aside.

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add sugar and cook on medium-high heat, stirring, until it dissolves and turns golden brown. Carefully pour in the vinegar and port. It will begin to bubble, so take caution. Add remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Stir and cook until gastrique starts to thicken, about 20 minutes. Cover to keep warm.

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Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to 400 to 425 degrees. Trim the silver skin from the meat and cut into 4- to 6-ounce pieces. Coat the meat evenly with the spice rub, pressing in the rub so it sticks. Grill the meat 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Let it rest 2 to 3 minutes. Place the meat on a serving platter and slice. Drizzle with the Fig Gastrique and serve. Yield: 6 servings

FIG GASTRIQUE 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons port 1 small shallot, minced 1/2 sprig rosemary 5 fresh figs, diced small salt and pepper

Chef’s Tip “To add more flavor to your steak when seasoning with bold spices, first heat up the spices in a pan to release the oils.”

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Sometimes used as a bistro cut in restaurants and a classic cut used for steak frites, the hanger steak is the most flavorful inexpensive steak for the grill and tastes even more tender when marinated. — Executive chef Troy Stauffer

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Wood-Fired Hanger Steak Marinated in Tamarind Recado With Salsa Verde

3/4 cup water 1/4 cup tamarind paste 4 ounces panela, piloncillo, or any unrefined brown sugar 1 pint grape tomatoes 1 Vidalia onion, chopped 8 garlic cloves, peeled 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano 1 lime, juiced 1 tablespoon salt 1 can (4 ounces) chipotle chilies in adobo sauce Salsa Verde (recipe follows) 6 hanger steaks (10 ounces each) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. For the recado marinade, place water, tamarind paste,

and panela in a small pot and simmer until the paste is soft and the sugar melted. On a sheet pan, roast the tomatoes, onion, and garlic in the oven until they start to brown. Remove from the oven, cool slightly, and mix the roasted vegetables and the oregano, lime, salt, and chipotle chilies in a blender until smooth. Add the tamarind paste and panela mixture to the blender and combine all. Pour the marinade in a large bowl and add the steaks. Coat the steaks thoroughly and marinate for up to an hour in the refrigerator. Prepare a grill for mediumhigh heat and oil the grate. Remove the steaks from the recado marinade and grill them over direct heat. Turn occasionally until cooked to desired doneness, about 8 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer them to a cutting board and let rest before slicing. Serve with warm or chilled Salsa Verde. Yield: 6 servings

SALSA VERDE 1 pound tomatillos, cut in half, husks removed 2 large poblano chilies 2 serrano chilies 1 large Vidalia onion, sliced thick 4 garlic cloves, roasted 4 epazote leaves 1 cup chopped cilantro, stems removed 1 tablespoon salt Heat an outdoor grill to medium. Place tomatillos, chilies, and onion in a grill pan over indirect heat on the grill. Cook until the vegetables become slightly blistered and soft throughout, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly and chop the chilies in a rough chop and remove stems (Note: Wear gloves so the spicy peppers don’t burn you). In a processor, combine the grilled vegetables with the garlic, epazote leaves, cilantro, and salt. Puree until smooth and reserve. CLAY HAYNER (STAUFFER)

Executive chef Troy Stauffer of City Club Raleigh in North Carolina prefers the consistency and flavor of wagyu meats for all steak cuts. He likes to serve this juicy and slightly spicy marinated Mexican-style hanger steak with roasted tomatillo salsa verde, warm tortillas, gaucho beans, and cold beer.

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Seattle ... Visitors embarking on Alaska-bound cruises often limit their local exploration to downtown Seattle’s familiar landmarks — the Nordstrom flagship, Pike Place Market, and Wild Ginger restaurant. But get to know a few of the city’s up-and-coming neighborhood villages pre- or post-cruise, and you’ll quickly see why this Pacific Northwest city tops so many livability lists. Put these three on your must-explore list. By

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Georgetown Most locals first discovered Georgetown when lost. This labyrinthine industrial village off Airport Way in South Seattle continues to attract independent businesses committed to burrowing in for the long haul, and to our benefit. Dig in to the Sandbox Indoor Beach to hone pre-cruise volleyball talents or simply take pause across 12th Street in All City Coffee to admire Seattle’s vaunted creative class at work on the communal library-style tables. Should you crave a little nosh, cross Vale Street to Hitchcock Deli for its fresh sandwiches designed with locally grown organic ingredients, housecured charcuterie, and custom-blended condiments. Yes, you’ll find pastrami on rye, but your server probably knows which farm harvested the cabbage. The deli is pure Seattle. Next door, Via Tribunali fires up Neapolitan pizzas 86

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in the wood-fired oven constructed by Neapolitan masons with bricks from Naples. No ordinary trend follower, Tribunali carries “Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana” credentials, the highest standard of Neapolitan pizza making. Considered Seattle’s oldest, if long forgotten, neighborhood, Georgetown has always nurtured authenticity. The original Rainier Brewery building anchors the neighborhood. Built in 1901, the historic landmark, a gorgeous juxtaposition of intricate brickwork and arched leaded windows, harks back to Seattle’s manufacturing past. No longer a brewery, the space now functions as a mixed-use mecca for designers of all vintages, and resident artists throw open their studios once a month for Art Attack. Not far away, the Georgetown Brewing Co., makers of Manny’s, Seattle’s ubiquitous craft

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Pioneer Square – SODO Located just south of downtown, Pioneer Square has always drawn visitors eager to descend into Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour to explore the original city below stairs or survey the Seattle unit of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, but few explore the brick arcades on Occidental Square or remain to dine or shop in the district. It seems the architecturally significant neighborhood couldn’t get past its 150-year-old reputation as America’s original Skid Row. Enter restaurateur Matt Dillon,

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gallery owner Lois Flury, and, a few blocks south, C.C. Filson. A pioneer in Seattle’s, and thus America’s, farm-to-table movement, Dillon crafts community wherever he goes. To this end, he developed not one, but two thriving Occidental Square restaurants. Bar Sajor’s menu evolves from within the hearth fire, the better to prepare “chicken cooked under a brick” or wine-braised octopus. The London Plane takes neighborhood commitment even further, offering day classes in flower

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arranging, a floral shop, bakery, and small mercantile, in addition to sunchoke and chorizo hash by day and seared king salmon for dinner. Flury, proprietor of the Flury & Company gallery, has remained steadfast in her commitment to Pioneer Square after many of her colleagues fled to less urban locales. Known for its collection of rare Edward Curtis Native American gravure portraiture, today Flury & Company gains new artistic neighbors on a monthly basis. Other stalwart galleries include Occidental Square’s Glasshouse Studio, featuring live glassblowing. Conclude your art walk across the square with an expertly made espresso at Caffé Umbria or an Altstadt pilsner over on First Avenue.

No trip to Pioneer Square-SoDo is complete without a visit to the new C.C. Filson flagship store, where the venerable outfitter’s Northwest memorabilia almost matches the quality of its legendary Mackinaw jackets and tin cloth trousers. Hand-sculpted wolf-head pulls front 400-pound redwood doors, Orcas Island sculptor Aleph Geddis’ cedar totem greets visitors in the lobby, and, upstairs, a multi-ton trellis of reclaimed Douglas fir frames the showroom. Wallingford

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1 Altstadt: 209 First Ave. S.; 206602-6442; altstadtseattle.com 1 Bar Sajor: 323 Occidental Ave. S.; 206-682-1117; barsajor.com 1 Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour: 614 First Ave.; 206-682-4646; undergroundtour.com 1 Caffé Umbria: 320 Occidental Ave. S.; 206-624-5847; caffeumbria.com 1 C.C. Filson: 1741 First Ave. S.; 206-622-3147; filson.com 1 Flury & Company: 322 First Ave. S.; 206-587-0260; fluryco.com 1 Glasshouse Studio: 311 Occidental Ave. S.; 206-682-9939; glasshouse-studio.com 1 Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Seattle Unit: 319 Second Ave. S.; 206-220-4240; nps.gov/klse/ index.htm 1 London Plane: 300 Occidental Ave S.; 206-624-1374; thelondonplaneseattle.com

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Wallingford Wallingford used to light up but once a year when throngs flowed into Gas Works Park to observe the Fourth of July fireworks over adjacent Lake Union. Then along came impresario Andrew Nunez’s Sea Monster Lounge to spark things up along 45th Street, main drag of this neighborhood that abuts Lake Union north of downtown. So many devotees crammed inside his shotgun bar to hear outrageously good local musicians play seven nights a week that Nunez recently doubled the size and upgraded his lounge. Wallingford tucks several culinary gems in surprising places, beginning with Westward, wedged between two marinas, with a sublime vista of floatplanes, wooden sailboats, and downtown. You’ll easily forget the daily queue once you’re slurping local Westcott Bay oysters and sipping a Walla Walla sauvignon blanc from 90

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your sunken chair beside the fire on the makeshift gravel beach. Ideal as urban beach lounging sounds, the neighborhood’s most romantic postcard is sketched inside Cantinetta, an amberhued, Tuscan-inspired ristorante nestled into a corner along residential Wallingford Avenue. Seattle terrace culture remains surprisingly sparse, given the city’s outdoorsy reputation, but proprietor Trevor Greenwood unfurls umbrellas like Roman candles here, inviting diners to draw out conversations like Northwest sunsets over Campari, braised calamari, and housemade ravioli di mare. Several other neighborhood restaurateurs have also seized the day, beginning with co-chefs Seif Chirchi and Rachel Yang. The married couple’s Koreaninfluenced cuisine at Joule proved 45th Street was no longer a menu graveyard. Nightly

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fit wear selections. MiiR, a pioneer in sustainable water bottles, also donates one of its steel-framed bicycles to a person in need with each new bike sold. The good folks at MiiR café draw local craft ales and, yes, pull espresso. Beer, brew, bikes, and benevolence — it doesn’t get more Seattle than that.

Details 1 Brooks Running: 3400 Stone Way N.; 425-488-3131; brooksrunning.com 1 Cantinetta: 3650 Wallingford Ave. N.; 206-632-1000; cantinettaseattle.com 1 Evo: 3500 Stone Way N.; 206-973-4470; evo.com 1 Joule: 3506 Stone Way N.; 206-632-5685; joulerestaurant.com 1 MiiR Flagship: 3400 Stone Way N.; 206-566-7207; miir.com 1 Sea Monster Lounge: 2202 N. 45th St.; 206-992-1120; seamonsterlounge.com 1 Westward: 2501 N. Northlake Way; 206-552-8215; westwardseattle.com 1 Whale Wins: 3506 Wallingford Stone Way N.; 206-6329425; thewhalewins.com

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sellouts inspired the chefs to expand the restaurant in 2012 to a new space on nearby Stone Way, part of the innovative Fremont Collective, also home to smallplate trendsetter the Whale Wins and Evo, one of the country’s hottest curated outdoor adventure retailers. A block south from Evo, the Brooks Running and MiiR flagships have emerged like native broad-leafed hostas to create Seattle’s most dynamic adventure hub. Brooks Running continues to expand its

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Whiskey popularity is on the rise, with 59.4 million cases sold in the U.S. last year, according to the Distilled Spirits Council. But more recently, the spirits world has seen a resurgence of traditional whiskey consumption: the straight pour. With that in mind, we highlight four outstanding new releases from around the world â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one sure to satisfy you, whatever your taste preference for whiskey serves up. As the Scots jovially declare, SlĂ inte! BY

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BRUICHLADDICH OCTOMORE 7.4 Ahh, the island of Islay. It’s the most polarizing region for single-malt Scotch whiskys because many of the whiskys produced there are peated — the process of drying malted barley with the intense heat from a peat-fueled fire. The process results in an unmistakable smokiness that whisky drinkers either love or hate. Through its Octomore and Port Charlotte labels, the Bruichladdich distillery is at the forefront of this heavy-smoke movement through a cold-smoking process, and its latest release, Octomore 7.4, continues to reinvent the category. One way to qualify the smokiness of a peated whisky is by measuring its phenol parts per million (PPM), the amount of phenols from the smoke absorbed into the malted barley as it dries. Each new Octomore expression consistently ranks among the highest, if not the highest, Islay Scotch in PPM. For example, Ardbeg is considered one of the most peated Islay Scotches, with its whiskys typically falling in the 55 PPM range. Octomore 7.4 measures 167 PPM. This new release is the company’s first peated Islay whisky aged in virgin French oak casks, which deliver sweet notes of vanilla and honey up front that transition to intense smoke on the finish. It’s a remarkable juxtaposition that’s intensified by the whisky’s overall potency; it’s bottled at cask strength (61.2 percent ABV). $235/750 mL; bruichladdich.com

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From Ireland, Something Sweet

This long-standing Irish whiskey brand plans to unveil several old age-statement whiskeys this year, leading off with Trilogy, a spirit aged first in bourbon barrels, then in sherry casks, and finished for three months in Trinidad-sourced rum casks. “Irish whiskey tends to be fresh and fruity, and in the case of Tullamore D.E.W. with added spice,” says John Quinn, the company’s global brand ambassador. “All these characteristics lend themselves to rum influences. Finishing the liquids in casks that previously held rum helps awaken the liquid, adding rich, exotic notes, and it was unbelievable how quickly the rum influence became apparent.” Because of this process, Trilogy offers slightly deeper aromas and flavors than Tullamore D.E.W.’s other expressions. Dark sugar and molasses notes are prevalent — no doubt a product of the rum-cask finish — with hints of hearty dried fruits, primarily dates and raisins. $80/750 mL; tullamoredew.com

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WhistlePig 15 Year Straight Rye Whiskey WhistlePig converted many bourbon drinkers in 2010 with its first expression, a 10-year rye aged in new American oak casks. Since then, the distillery has released a cask-strength expression (The Boss Hog) and a blend of rye whiskeys finished in a combination of port, sauternes, and Madeira casks (12 Year Old World). But this latest release, finished in casks made from oak trees grown on the company’s Vermont estate, may be its finest and most complex expression to date. While the distillery’s 10-year rye offers sweet vanilla, butterscotch, and caramel flavors with a spicy, black-pepper finish, this 15-year release delivers more exotic and herbaceous notes. You’ll detect hints of ginger, garlic, and rosemary, though they’re balanced with some caramel notes. As with many rye whiskeys, it boasts a spicy finish. As for that complexity of flavor, company founder and chief steward Raj Peter Bhakta credits the wood and compares the robust flavors it imparts to the bold flavors in wine produced from grapes grown in adverse conditions. “Vermont oaks grow a lot slower than the trees in the Ozarks, where oak grows most bountifully,” Bhakta says. “Consequently, they’re denser and much more flavorful. It’s all about the richness of the flavor that the Vermont oak imparts; it’s a pretty extraordinary difference.” $200/750 mL; whistlepigwhiskey.com

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A Smooth Taste From Japan

Some Japanese single malt whiskeys are revered as much as their Scottish counterparts. Yamazaki, one of the most heralded Japanese distilleries, is also the country’s first. It was started in 1923 by Suntory’s founder, Shinjiro Torii, though it was another 60 years before the distillery released its first single malt. It now produces 12-, 18-, and 25-Year expressions annually. The 25-Year whiskey, produced in limited quantities and priced at $1,600 a bottle, is matured exclusively in Spanish sherry casks, requiring deftness and precision since the flavors of the fortified wine can easily overpower the nuances of the malt-based spirit. Occasionally, Yamazaki produces a special sherry cask edition, made from a blend of whiskeys of various ages all matured in sherry casks — this new release being one, and it’s the first one available in the United States. “It’s more delicate and nuanced,” says Mike Miyamoto, Suntory’s global ambassador, comparing the special release to the Yamazaki 25 Year. “The older a sherry-cask whiskey gets, the more acidity comes out, and that means the complexity builds up. There’s an acidity [to the Sherry Cask 2016], but it’s a delicate acidity.” Sherry’s underlying sweetness also comes through, and given this release blends various aged whiskeys, the end result is a complex and intriguing spirit that’s undeniably smooth. $300/750 mL; whisky.suntory.com

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The tree-lined course features lush cool season fairways and Bentgrass greens. Amarillo Country Club is recognized as one of the finest golf courses west of Fort Worth.

The Country Club of Peoria provides a traditional, private club experience surrounded by unrivaled natural beauty and a sense of history. Members and guests enjoy challenging play on one of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beautiful courses.

Watermark Country Club is situated inside a private development, located in the desirable Ada/ Cascade market near Grand Rapids, Michigan. The pristine and wellmanicured golf course is one of the more difficult courses in the area due to its mix of distance and challenging water holes. Whether you are looking to play golf or are interested in having a bite to eat over a great glass of wine, you will always feel at home at Watermark Country Club!

Orchard Ridge Country Club Ft. Wayne, IN Tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering and four lakes must all be accounted for while avoiding the rough and natural areas. The gently rolling terrain makes accuracy a premium over distance. It is an enjoyable, challenging course you will enjoy playing again and again.

Country Club of Peoria Peoria, IL

Urbana Country Club Urbana, IL The Urbana Country Club has one of the most picturesque 18-hole courses in the area. The championship-level course is both playable and challenging. Large oak trees and lush fairways make it inviting to the novice and experienced golfer alike.

Urbana Country Club Urbana, IL

Watermark Country Club Grand Rapids, MI

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CARLYLEHAWKES FINE ART Carlyle-Hawkes Fine Art is proud to offer exclusively to members of ClubCorp clubs a unique art collecting opportunity including works by world acclaimed artists at fabulous prices. This art collecting experience is offered via our exclusive Members-only website, privatemembersart.com. When you visit the website, you must register to see the pricing. Our ability to garner fabulous works of art at unbelievable prices that we then pass on to all Members offers the best buys in the art market, giving Members a unique opportunity to collect works of art at unheard of values. Check in each month for our specials, featured artist and gallery, which will have new works added on a weekly basis. All works, limited editions or original, come with our certificate of authenticity. 2

RESERVE YOUR TABLE FOR A TASTE OF LE CIRQUE $175 per person3 - Member charge accounts and major credit cards accepted. For one evening only, we will transform select ClubCorp clubs to give you an exquisite dining experience from the renowned Le Cirque restaurant, a legend in New York and other major cities for more than 40 years. Enjoy authentic menu items and wine pairings by Le Cirque's Corporate Executive Chef Massimo Bebber, along with Le Cirque's iconic table settings and decorations. $40 of your reservation will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Register for your spot today at clubcorp.com/lecirquenights. Tower Club, Dallas | June 10

The Metropolitan Club, Chicago | September 16

Tower Club, Ft. Lauderdale | June 17

Citrus Club, Orlando | September 23

Tower Club Tysons Corner, Washington D.C. | June 24

City Club Los Angeles | September 30

Columbia Tower Club, Seattle | September 9

For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com 4

Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.

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Copa America Centenario June 3 – 26

U.S. Open | Oakmont Country Club Oakmont, PA

Experience 16 teams from the Americas battling it out in the U.S. The 2016 Copa America Centenario is right around the corner and MyTicketline.com has everything that you need to experience the most exciting matches of the year live. No matter the city, we have great ticket packages available exclusively for Members of ClubCorp clubs! Book your package today and get ahead of the game!

Ryder Cup | Hazeltine National Golf Club Chaska, MN

U.S. Open in Oakmont June 13 – 19

Ryder Cup September 27 – October 2

Witness the best golfers play for the trophy at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. MyTicketline.com has several handcrafted travel packages for those traveling to Oakmont which can include: hotel accommodations at the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh, gallery passes to the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont, round-trip transportation, admission to the Executive Club, professional staff on-site and much more! If you're looking for tickets only, we have tickets available for the entire week.

Witness the best golfers from the United States and Europe face off at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. There is no better time than now to book your 2016 Ryder Cup Experience! MyTicketline.com has several handcrafted travel packages for those traveling for the Ryder Cup which can include: hotel accommodations, grounds pass for the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club, round-trip transportation, exclusive welcome reception, professional staff on-site and much more!

Don't wait any longer - book your ultimate U.S. Open experience today!

PGA Championship | Baltusrol Golf Club Springfield, NJ

PGA Championship July 25 – 31 Golf’s final major of the season returns to Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. Let MyTicketline.com get you there for the ultimate PGA Championship experience. Whether you want to stay just a few nights, or experience the full tournament, get premium accommodations and official souvenirs to make this an experience to remember!

ATIONAL EVENTS & TICKETS4 For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.

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Omni Grove Park Inn Asheville, NC Visit the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina and stay at the legendary Omni Grove Park Inn. Relax in our awardwinning subterranean spa, play a round of golf or simply explore the great outdoors. Enjoy an exclusive offer of 25% off 5 your room rate and a buy one round, get one round deal at their historic Donald Ross-designed golf course.

DESTINATION DEALS

Eaglewood Resort & Spa Itasca, IL

Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, the Golf Club at Eaglewood Resort & Spa is better than ever! Complete with newly renovated guest rooms with balconies, a variety of dining venues, a full-service Wellness Spa, state-of-the-art cardio fitness studios, indoor heated pool, steam room, sauna and a six-lane cosmic bowling alley, Eaglewood is the perfect getaway for everyone. Enjoy 15% off6 our best available rate and a breakfast buffet for two, plus tee time bookings available 30 days in advance.

Costa Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Este Beach Resort & Spa Vero Beach, FL Costa Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Este Beach Resort & Spa is offering exclusive savings for Members with stays through September. Members receive 20% off 2 their best available rate and breakfast for two daily at this beachfront resort and spa, in Vero Beach, Florida. Also enjoy 15% off 2 spa services during your stay. Take advantage of your golf benefits at Monarch Country Club a short drive from the resort.

Sonnenalp Hotel Vail, CO Members can enjoy 20% off 7 standard rates, welcome gift upon arrival, $18 reduced valet parking and use of Volvo vehicles (based on availability) to drive to/from the Sonnenalp Club where Members with Signature Gold Unlimited or O.N.E. can enjoy their cart fee-only rounds of golf.

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For reservations or more information, contact ClubLine: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com Some restrictions and exclusions apply. See back cover for important details and additional terms and conditions.

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NEW TAYLORMADE CLUBS ARE HERE The new TaylorMade loaner sets are now available at ClubCorp clubs across the country. Members with O.N.E. or Signature Gold Unlimited can reserve complimentary clubs through ClubLine when they travel to ClubCorp clubs. Even better, all Members can now purchase a new set of these TaylorMade clubs from the pro shops with free shipping to their home or office. TaylorMade's distinguished line of clubs features some of the industry's top aerodynamic power to maximize speed and strength, and it's the brand of choice for countless professional golfers. Make the No. 1 driver in golf yours today!2

SERVCORP VIRTUAL OFFICE

First month free, no further obligation. Virtual office from $88/month. At Servcorp, we are committed to providing the world’s finest executive suites, virtual offices, meeting rooms and coworking space. Our business was founded on one principle – by reducing your costs and sharing your overhead, your business will succeed. Servcorp not only provides affordable access to the best locations in the best cities around the world, but also the best people, best technology, and most flexible and transparent agreements to ensure your business is a success! Call ClubLine for full details.

1. Take a guest for free: Reservations must be made through ClubLine. Members must accompany guests. Subject to applicable guest policies. Members may extend one free green fee and/or meal subject to the Member’s level of benefits and the standard Signature Gold and O.N.E. guidelines. Valid exclusively at participating ClubCorp clubs. 2. Some restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact ClubLine for more details. 3. Reservations are required and subject to availability. Contact individual clubs for details. 4. Tickets provided by a third party. 5. Omni Grove Park Inn: Offer available through August 31, 2016 and only with rate code PROCLC and promo code CLUB25. 6. Eaglewood Resort & Spa: Offer is valid through October 31, 2016. 7. Sonnenalp Hotel: Blackout dates apply. Taxes, gratuities and $35/night resort fee not included. 8. Hyatt Regency Scottsdale: Offer valid through December 31, 2016. 9. The Langham Hotel: Offer is valid for booking July 1 – September 30, 2016. Rates are based on double occupancy, per room, per night. The package is pre-paid and non-refundable and must be booked seven days in advance. We reserve the right to change the details of the promotion from tim to time, and to offer alternative benefits should the one requested be unavailable. 1-9 All offers are subject to availability and none are redeemable for cash. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 0416 SMJ

For tickets, reservations or more information about these special offers: 800.433.5079 | clubline@clubcorp.com | clubcorpnetwork.com

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